The origins of Straffan House go back a long way - the history is known as far back as 550 AD - but it was the arrival of the Barton wine family in 1831 that established the tone of today’s magnificent building, by giving it a distinctively Frenc ... more...
Another of the unrivalled collection of fine Killarney hotels, this family-owned establishment is a charming older sister to the luxurious Hayfield Manor Hotel in Cork city (see entry) the Great Southern Killarney, nearby and, more recently, ... more...
Just a five minute walk up from the bustling centre of Kinsale, Maeve Coakley’s low-key high-quality guesthouse takes its name from one of the entrance gates to the old walled town.
Unusually in this historic town, Blindgate is a purpose-built p ... more...
This fascinating and beautifully located property opened for guests as a boutique B&B in 2016, offering a unique opportunity to stay in one of Ireland's most interesting historic houses.
Right down at the bottom of the steep hill in this picturesq ... more...
Deep within the Kildare countryside, diners won’t stumble across Alumni Kitchen Table & Rooms by chance. Secreted behind large gates and deep hedging on a country road, Alumni is a self-styled destination restaurant, serving just eight guests ... more...
At the heart of this impressive relatively new hotel there is indeed a castle and, although it does not have views of Lough Eske, the setting should not disappoint as it is surrounded by beautiful woodland and formal gardens.
With a history dating bac ... more...
Just five minutes’ walk west of Dingle Town, this luxurious purpose-built guesthouse is run by Brian and Helen Heaton - who have both worked in some of Ireland’s finest hotels, and for whom nothing is too much trouble to ensure that their g ... more...
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 ... more...
Max and Susanne Runske's charming home is located very close to neighbouring Ballymaloe House, making it ideal for a wide range of guests - so, whether you're a casual visitor coming to explore the area, a student at nearby Ballymaloe Cookery S ... more...
Farmers/Country Market / Hotel / Pub / Restaurant / Speciality Store
Built on the site of a deserted village in a Wicklow valley, this extraordinary food, drink and leisure complex exists thanks to the vision of three brothers, Evan, Eoin and Bernard Doyle.
Below we outline the various strands that make up this ... more...