Renowned as a fishing hotel, this crenellated Victorian mansion enjoys a most romantic position in 450 acres of ancient woodland and gardens on the banks of the Ballynahinch River. It is impressive in scale and relaxed in atmosphere - a magic combination, which, together with a high level of comfort and friendliness (and an invigorating mixture ...
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Day's family run hotel on Bofin pier has been transformed to a large luxury hotel and after a long time in the building - opened for the 2006 season. It overlooks the inner harbour and is usually the first port of call for many visitors to the island over the years. Public areas include a large bright high- roofed entrance lobby and lounge ...
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Originally an eighteenth century residence, Glenlo Abbey is just two and a half miles from Galway city yet, beautifully located on a 138-acre estate, with its own golf course and Pavilion, it offers all the advantages of the country. Although it is not a very big hotel, the scale is generous: public rooms are impressive, and large, well-fur ...
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About halfway between Dublin and Rosslare (each about an hour's drive away) and overlooking parkland, this quiet, peaceful place is set in 50 acres of land amidst its own lovely gardens close to the sea - and Margaret McDowell describes her period farmhouse well as having "the soft charm typical of the mid-19th century houses built in scenic Wi ...
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Ann and Tom Crosbie's large nineteenth century farmhouse is approached up a driveway off the main road to Arthurstown, and has magnificent views across the estuary. It is a spacious house and makes a very comfortable and hospitable place to stay at a reasonable price; it would be ideal for a family holiday as there are sandy beaches nearby and ...
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Paddy and Olive O'Gorman's spacious farmhouse is set in its own gardens high up in the hills and makes a very comfortable and hospitable base for a relaxed rural break. Fishing is a major attraction (the Nire runs beside the farmhouse and permits are available locally), also walking (Glasha links the Comeragh and Knockmealdown sections of the f ...
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Built in 1720 by John Ryan, one of the few landed Catholic gentlemen in Tipperary, this magnificent Georgian house managed to survive some of the most turbulent periods in Irish history and to remain in the Ryan family for almost 300 years. John and Norah Egan, who farm the surrounding 250 acres, took it over in a state of dereliction in 19 ...
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This charming and unusual house near Roundstone was built as a sporting lodge in the eighteenth century and, true to its name, fishing remains a major attraction to this day. But you don't have to be a fisherperson to warm to the special charms of The Anglers Return: peace and tranquillity, the opportunity to slow down in a quiet, caring atmosp ...
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Well away from the bustle of Lisdoonvarna, with wonderful views of the Atlantic and the West coast, Declan O'Callaghan's unusual property is easily identified from afar by the 15th century castle standing on it. With its welcoming fire, well-proportioned public rooms and antique furnishings, the house has retained a Victorian country house ...
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For those seeking something different from the double-glazed comforts of modern accommodation, Alan and Margaret Brown's Old Cable House has real Victorian character and the added interest of its transatlantic cable history. It is set high above the town to give clear Atlantic views and simply furnished rooms have everything necessary (incl ...
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