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13 votes

Shelburne Lodge

Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Country House / Guesthouse
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Set well back from the road, in its own grounds and lovely gardens, the Foley family’s fine stone house on the edge of the town is the oldest private residence in Kenmare. Expressing the character of its owners perfectly, it has great style and ...
88%
5 votes

Barberstown Castle

Straffan, Co. Kildare
Castle / Hotel / Restaurant
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Located just 25 minutes from Dublin city centre and in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, this Barberstown Castle is steeped in history through three very different historical periods, and has been occupied continuously for over 400 years. It ...
98%
11 votes

Ballymascanlon House Hotel

Dundalk, Co. Louth
Hotel / Restaurant
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Set in 130 acres of parkland and an 18-hole golf course, this hotel on the Cooley Peninsula just north of Dundalk has evolved around a large Victorian house and - while very attractive in its own right - its convenience to the Mourne Mountains on one s ...
100%
3 votes

Coolbawn Quay Lakeshore Spa & Marina

Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Hotel
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Spas and retreats appeared all over Ireland in recent years, but few could rival the beauty of this magic place. This unique resort on the eastern shores of Lough Derg is modelled on the lines of a 19th century Irish village with quietly understated lu ...
96%
12 votes

Ballyknocken House & Cookery School

Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Cookery School / Farmhouse
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Perfectly placed for walking holidays in the Wicklow Hills, playing golf, or simply for touring the area, this charming Victorian farmhouse is run by TV chef and best-selling cookbook author, Catherine Fulvio. The farm has been in her family (the Byrn ...
98%
12 votes

Number 31

Dublin 2, Dublin City
Guesthouse
A selection of establishments outside the standard categories that should enhance the discerning travellers experience of Ireland Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Formerly the home of leading architect, the late Sam Stephenson, a big change took place at this 'oasis of tranquillity and greenery' late in 2017 when Chicago native Richard Driehaus took over from long time owners Noel and Deirdre Comer and it is now ...
100%
3 votes

Monart Destination Spa

Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Hotel / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Arriving at Monart's imposing gates outside Enniscorthy, you get a sense that something quite special lies inside this private estate. Unquestionably one of the most relaxing places to stay in Ireland, this five star destination spa is flawless - unsu ...
97%
15 votes

Castlemartyr Resort

Castlemartyr, Co. Cork
Hotel / Restaurant
Deluxe Accommodation The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Originally Capella Castlemartyr, this luxurious East Cork hotel is now run by an Irish team. It is a fantastically spacious, well-appointed hotel, built around a 17th century manor house and the ruins of an adjacent castle that belonged to the Knights ...
98%
11 votes

Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Drogheda, Co. Louth
Hotel / Restaurant
Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
  In Drogheda town centre, just a hundred yards or so up from the landmark St Laurence’s Gate, the McGowan family’s small hotel is a handsome Victorian double-fronted redbrick building and, with its broad stone steps leading up to the ...
100%
5 votes

Abhainn Ri

Co. Wicklow, East
B&B / Farmhouse
The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
It’s no surprise when Niamh Byrne tells us that new arrivals are always slow to ring the door bell, so captivated are they by the view on arrival. As fifth-generation owners of this handsome farmhouse B&B boasting magnificent views down to Bl ...
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