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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 ...
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22 votes

Coopershill House

Riverstown, Co. Sligo
Country House
Has Good Hotel Guide Url 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
Undoubtedly one of the most delightful and superbly comfortable Georgian houses in Ireland, this sturdy granite mansion was built to withstand the rigours of a Sligo winter but it’s a warm and friendly place. Peacocks wander elegantly on the cro ...
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13 votes

The Manor House

Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim
Guesthouse / Restaurant
Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere
A ferry from Ballycastle will take you to Rathlin Island, which is Northern Ireland's largest offshore island and located six miles off the Antrim coast. Renowned especially for bird watching, Rathlin is eight miles long and less than one mile wide an ...
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5 votes

Pure Magic

Achill Island, Co. Mayo
B&B / Classes/Courses / Restaurant / Wine Bar
'Best Budget' denotes moderately priced establishment (max. less than €50pps for accommodation or €35 for 3-course meal without drinks) 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. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
In a stunning location on the lower slopes of Slievemore mountain - overlooking Keel Lake and the dramatic cliffs, shore and crested sea beyond - this aptly named lodge and restaurant/wine bar lays claim to being one of Ireland's best-kept secrets, and ...
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4 votes

Coolclogher House

Killarney, Co. Kerry
Historic House
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere
Mary and Maurice Harnett’s beautiful early Victorian house is just on the edge of Killarney town and yet, tucked away on its 68-acre walled estate, it is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. The house has been extensively restored and has many in ...
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2 votes

Grange Lodge

Dungannon, Co. Tyrone
Country House
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
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 th ...
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5 votes

Cairbre House

Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
B&B / Country House
Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere
Brian Wickham’s fine old house is just across the bridge from Dungarvan town centre - it is of great historical interest, and set in wonderful gardens, right on the water. The house has a homely feel with lots of local information, and a lovely ...
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2 votes

Maryville House - Tea Rooms and Boutique B&B

Belfast, Co. Antrim
B&B / Café
Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay
On the upper (Balmoral) stretch of the Lisburn Road, this lovely old house is a former dental surgery that was restored by husband and wife team Lindsay and Karen Loney who opened it as a boutique B&B and tea rooms in 2010. Not surprisingly, ...
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2 votes

Raheen House Hotel

Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Hotel
Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere
Quietly set in lovely gardens, this impressive property dates from the 17th century has a rural feeling, yet it is just five minutes’ walk from the bustling centre of Clonmel.  Built during the Cromwellian period, with Georgian additions in ...
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1 votes

Martinstown House

Curragh, Co. Kildare
Country House
A selection of establishments outside the standard categories that should enhance the discerning travellers experience of Ireland 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 The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade
Just on the edge of the Curragh, near Punchestown, Naas and The Curragh race courses, this delightful 200-year old house was built by the famous architect Decimus Burton who also designed the lodges in the Phoenix Park, Dublin, and it is the only known ...
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    Special offers

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