Perched on the edge of a stunning sandy beach two miles long, the Britton family’s famous hotel lost its trademark crenellated roof-line some years ago, but emerged with an elegant new look, reminiscent of a French chateau. Wonderful sea views and easy access to the beach have always been the great attractions of The Sand House, which ...
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Arriving at Monart's imposing gates, you get a sense that something quite special lies inside this private estate. From the welcome you receive through the intercom to the porter awaiting your arrival at the main house, the valet parking, front desk hospitality and personal tour, checking in is one immense pleasure. The handsome facade of t ...
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Blessed with one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations, on the shores of Lough Eske, this well-managed hotel was first opened by the Gysling family in the late 1980s, with chalet-style buildings linked by covered walkways and pergolas creating a distinctly alpine atmosphere reminiscent of their native Switzerland - a style that suited the ...
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With its special brand of relaxed professionalism, the Kelly family's renowned beachside hotel sums up all that is best about the sunny south-east for many regular visitors. Perhaps it's because its history in the same family spans three centuries, so there's not a lot they don't know about keeping guests happy - quite simply, the hotel has eve ...
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This fine hotel is a sister establishment to the famous Talbot Hotel in Wexford; improvements have been made in recent years and it is furnished in a lively modern style throughout. Public areas include the stylish reception and lounge areas, and bedrooms - some with views of Dublin Bay - are spacious, attractively decorated, with well-finished ...
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Beautifully situated alongside the Grand Canal, with the entrance - guarded by stone lions and a new lodge which sports the trademark soft Lyons green - just beside the 14th lock, the Lyons Demesne opened to some acclaim in 2007. The two restaurants - the fine dining Mill Restaurant, and informal Café La Serre – were originally ...
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This beautiful hotel dates back to the 15th century, and is situated on its own 310 acre wooded island (complete with 18-hole golf course), reached by a private ferry. The hotel combines the elegance of earlier times with modern comfort, service and convenience - and the location is uniquely serene; its quietness (and the golf facility for ...
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In a line of pretty shops with ample parking, Mulberrys is one of the newer restaurants in the busy Barna suburb of Galway. Its contemporary black and cream shopfront is both inviting and welcoming, with clear signage declaring its Italian and Seafood style. Friendly staff welcome arriving guests in the spacious contemporary bar/reception ...
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Gary Fitzgerald’s first-floor restaurant in bustling downtown Killarney has two entrances - one up a rather grand flight of steps from the street (asserting its independence), the other through the hotel (up stairs or on the lift). It’s a bright contemporary space on two levels and several areas, with classy modern table setting ...
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Situated directly opposite the National Concert Hall and just a stroll away from St Stephen's Green, this fine city centre hotel celebrated its sixteenth anniversary in 2005 with the completion of a major refurbishment programme, and it was the Guide's Business Hotel of the Year in 2006. This is an extremely comfortable place to stay - frie ...
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