Ireland’s most famous country house, Ballymaloe was one of the first to open its doors to guests when Myrtle and her husband, the late Ivan Allen, opened The Yeats Room restaurant in 1964. Accommodation followed in 1967 and since then a unique network of family enterprises has developed around Ballymaloe House - including not only the ...
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This landmark hotel, originally built by the Midland Great Western Railways, first opened for business in March 1897 and it became a famous destination during the lifetime of the railway between Westport and Achill Island. Situated on a 42 acre woodland estate, the hotel is now owned by Tom and Kathleen O’Keeffe, who have retained muc ...
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Norah and Ralph Brown's renowned Georgian retreat offers comfort, true family hospitality and good food. The house is on an elevated site just outside Dungannon, with about 20 acres of grounds; mature woodland and gardens (producing food for the table and flowers for the house) with views over lush countryside. Improvements over the years h ...
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Right in the heart of the thriving town of Ballinrobe, JJ Gannons goes back to 1838 but it’s now in the third generation and rather funky from the outside - preparing first time visitors for a mainly modern style, which is unusual for the area and reflects the taste of an energetic and very committed young couple, Niki and Jay Gannon, who ...
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This waterfront guesthouse is extremely comfortable and the position, away from the bustle of the town centre, is lovely and peaceful; some bedrooms have balconies overlooking the marina, and there’s a large conservatory “orangerie” for the leisurely observation of comings and goings in the harbour, also a sitting room with an ...
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Near the coast of west Clare, between Kilkee and Lahinch, this Victorian country house has been run by Rita Meade as a B&B since 1994 and, more recently, as a cookery school. The restaurant, which is open for dinner for residents only every night in high season and is available for small private functions, has an informal country style ...
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In a lovely area of green and gently rolling hills and river valleys, the immaculate exterior of this modern hotel attached to the Christy O'Connor-designed championship course creates a good impression on arrival, a feeling quickly reinforced by friendly, helpful staff who set a welcoming tone that is noticeable throughout the hotel. You d ...
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Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates. Even today it retains an aura of eighteenth century grandeur, as the elegance of the old house has been painstakingly preserv ...
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Bring your binoculars when heading for this quirky hotel, as the wildlife in the River Moy and wooded banks beyond the huge sliding windows of your room is perhaps its most fascinating feature - and could well keep you ensconced there in a comfy chair for longer than expected. Once the heart of Ballina’s salmon industry, the 150 year ...
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Beautifully situated near Smerwick Harbour on the Slea Head scenic drive and Dingle Way walking route, Sile and Vincent Gorman’s guesthouse is, as they say themselves “just a great place to relax and unwind”. Natural materials and warm colours are a feature throughout the house, and open fires create a welcoming laid-back ...
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