Saratoga Lodge
Category: Country House
Barnane Templemore Co Tipperary
Tel:+353 (0)504 31886
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Saratoga Lodge
In a particularly unspoilt and peaceful part of the country, just below the famous Devil’s Bit in the Silvermine mountain range, Valerie Beamish’s lovely classically proportioned house on a working stud farm is well-situated on an open, sunny site looking out over the hills.
A large, pleasing garden with lovely trees and hedges, is well planted and beautifully maintained. Expect to enjoy fruit from the garden in season...
A greeting by Valerie and a friendly Irish wolfhound sets the tone for a very relaxing and peaceful stay in this lovely country house, where large traditionally furnished reception rooms open off a spacious hall, and good equestrian paintings reflect the family interest.
Bedrooms are very comfortably furnished and peaceful, with no TV - and all have lovely en-suite bathrooms. Valerie takes great pride in giving guests a good breakfast, and she’s also willing to cook 4-course dinners on request, and make picnics - this is extremely hospitable house all round.
For guests wishing to dine out, however, Valerie Beamish recommends Sheehy's in Borrisoleigh.
Rooms 3 (all en-suite, 1 family room, all no smoking). B&B €40-50 pps, no ss; children welcome (under 3s free in parents' room, cots available free of charge, baby-sitting arranged, play ground). Pets by arrangement - be assured that pets and pet lovers get a very warm welcome (no charge - stay in bedroom or in outhouse/kennel). 2/3 course residents' D €25/30, daily 7-10pm (on request). House wine €15-20. Free broadband wi/fi. Garden, walking. Bicycle hire (with seats for children). Golf, fishing, horse riding, hiking, racing (horses, greyhounds), cheesemakers and garden visits all nearby. Closed 23 Dec-3 Jan. No credit cards.
Directions:
From Templemore, take the Nenagh road for 3km (2 m); take 2nd turn right at the B&B sign. Take left at next junction (2.5km/1.5m); house is on the left.
