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Tankardstown House

Since buying this appealing period property near Slane in 2002, Trish and Brian Conroy have restored and renovated the house with consideration and taste – and, thank to their efforts, it also stands proud once again on the 80 acres of land that belonged to the original estate.

The main house is available as a private venue for groups or events, and offers six splendid double bedooms, several elegant reception rooms, an exceptional dining room, huge kitchen, games room and more.

No expense has been spared with fine antiques, splendid mirrors, attractive artwork, and only the very finest fabrics and furnishings featured in every room; the overall impression is one of immaculate taste and luxurious comfort.

Each bedroom is beautifully decorated, with additional comforts including waffle cotton robes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries – and, out on the landing, a dresser laden with homemade cakes, fine bone china and tea and coffee-making facilities.

The 19th century stable yard has since been converted into seven elegant cottages, available for self catering or B&B - breakfast is delivered to your door on request (from €15).

The courtyard cottages offer luxurious accommodation for 24 guests in double or twin rooms as needed, complete with living room and fully fitted kitchen. All bedrooms are ensuite with bath and shower and, as in the main house, every room is elegantly decorated in a different style.

The cottages lead out to a Garden Party Room, fitness studio and two treatment rooms. The house lends itself particularly well to small weddings (up to 60 guests can be catered for to dine in the house and a marquee can be arranged for larger numbers), and is also ideal for a family reunion or special birthday party.

Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, walled garden and sweeping grounds all romantically lit up, you could imagine you are pulling up to a grand Tuscan villa.

*The main house is only available to rent in its entirety (from €3000).
**Accommodation in the courtyard cottages costs €100 per person per night.

Dinner by arrangement when available (about €45), otherwise Slane is only a short drive.

Conferences/Banqueting (120/60); free broadband wi/fi; secretarial services. Rooms 12; children welcome (cots available, baby sitting arranged, play ground); B&B €120 pps. Pets welcome (stay in bedroom or outside in kennel). Fitness room, equestrian, tennis, archery, clay pigeon shooting, garden, massage, treatments. Fly fishing, golf, garden visits, & horse racing nearby. Open all year. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Navan road (N51) out of Slane, right turn after back gate to Slane Castle Estate, follow signs