John and Carmel O’Briens’ fine hotel overlooking Ballycotton Harbour enjoys a magnificent location on the sea side of the road, with a path down through its own gardens to the beach.
The O’Briens completely rebuilt the hotel in the 1 ... more...
North Cork is one of those areas that we too often fly through en route to somewhere else – Cork city, perhaps, or the holiday hotspots of West Cork - without pausing to think what we may be missing. For it’s a lovely unspoilt place of pros ... more...
Strategically located close to the M50 motorway, the Red Cow Hotel has a grand staircase sweeping up from the marble lobby, lit by a wonderful Murano glass chandelier.
This gives an indication of the style to follow and, although it may also be of in ... more...
Buying a former military barracks (complete with firing range) from the Department of Defence might not seem the most obvious starting point for creating a luxury venue. But that is just what millionaire businessman John D. Molloy (of Yeats Country Foo ... more...
Set in its own grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, this attractive family-run hotel was established in1962 by Michael and Margaret Loughnane. Their son - the present owner, Willie Loughnane - and his sons are now maintaining the tradi ... more...
A recommendation from some very happy guests led us to Michael and Anna McDonald’s delightful property just outside the attractive town of Castlecomer – a place long admired for its elegantly wide tree-lined main street and, more recently, ... more...
They do quirky traditional very well in County Clare - and nowhere better than at this grey-painted two-storey house in Ennistymon, which has charmed visitors and locals alike since it reopened in May 2018.
Pot Duggan is a venture by publican Trev O&r ... more...
Set in two acres of beautiful, well-tended gardens (including a productive kitchen garden), this charming old rectory near Kinsale has a lovely wisteria at the front door and it is a place full of interest. The building dates back to 1690 (Church recor ... more...
Ballycotton is quite the dining destination these days, and recent changes at this pleasing pub and restaurant with rooms are all part of a grand plan.
Formerly Cush (now relocated to Midleton, see entry) and known before that as Pier 26, this well es ... more...
Sabine and the late Philippe De Mey opened this beautiful Georgian property in a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay in 1981 and it has always been a wonderful place to eat – and to stay. It's now run by the second g ... more...
