Set in impressive gardens and woodland just outside Naas, this appealing hotel is approached along a promising driveway, with striking entrance and lobby areas, and a fine inner courtyard planted attractively with Virginia creeper.
A rather grand stai ... more...
In the Buckley family since 1926, this lovely old hotel has the charm and personality that so many newer ones lack.
Since the present owner, Sean Buckley, took over in 1986, gradual renovation has taken place – notably in the following decade wh ... more...
On the edge of the famous village of Ardara and with views over the Donegal Highlands, John Yates's large and hospitable house is full of character and would make a good base for exploring this fascinating area.
It was once the home of Ireland’s ... more...
An appealing daytime spot in the centre of Kinsale, Tracy Keoghan’s lovely Lemon Leaf Café is an oasis of calm in an already cool enough town. It’s casual and relaxing, with lots of comfortable seating to choose from and a brig ... more...
This unusual establishment in the centre of Birr runs through five Georgian townhouses. It was restored and refurbished some years ago, with a central courtyard garden and its surrounding stone arches making a major feature which is still very much a U ... more...
This imposing city-centre hotel next door to the Everyman Palace Theatre and backing on to the River Lee, celebrated its centenary in 1998.
Always popular with those connected with the arts and entertainment industry, there are many displays (photos a ... more...
Set in woods above the Glashaboy River this traditional hotel was once the home of Lord and Lady Crawford, founders of the Beamish Brewery.
It has since been added to and many of the rooms are in the newer section, but it has retained an old world amb ... more...
Set in wooded landscape with magnificent views over its own golf course and the Suir estuary, this lovely 18th century house has a splendid Waterford Crystal chandelier to set the tone in the foyer, and public areas are elegant throughout.
Accommodati ... more...
One of Dublin's most desirable addresses, especially for business guests, this discreetly luxurious Dublin hotels a gem of a place - an oasis of calm just a couple of minutes walk from Grafton Street.
A ground floor bar, lounge and restaurant all link ... more...
Just the sort of old pub advertising people dream about, this old bar looks as it must have done a hundred years ago, with its low ceilings, an ancient weathered bar and furniture and fires in winter in a big old room and then another behind.
Then it ... more...