The ancestral home of the O'Briens, barons of Inchiquin and direct descendants of Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, this is one of the few Irish estates tracing its history back to Gaelic royal families, and it is now one of Ireland's grandest hotels, ... more...
Lovers of contemporary style will adore the Treacy family’s impressive boutique hotel. It replaced their original much-loved property, which was a sort of ‘Queen Mother’ of the hotel world; all that now remains is the lovely bow-windo ... more...
This beautifully located hotel overlooks the River Shannon, with a lovely view down to the famous old 13 arch bridge that joins counties Clare and Tipperary, and the twin towns of Killaloe and Ballina on either side.
It's handy to the twin towns and y ... more...
Both the house and garden at the Shelswell-White family’s 18th century mansion overlooking Bantry Bay are open to the public – and a visit to their Tearoom is highly recommended while you are there.
The Tearoom is set in three interconnect ... more...
Langtons is mainly famous for its maze of bars, with seating areas and restaurants that stretch right through this substantial building to a garden and private car park.
Although the fine classic frontage remains, the old traditional bar at the front ... more...
On a lovely site overlooking the Barrow Valley, Bryan Leech and Martin Marley's charming late Georgian house - which (encouragingly) takes its name from the Irish 'cill greíne', meaning 'sunny hill or wood' - is set in extensive wooded grounds.
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Country House / Historic House / Restaurant / Wine Bar
Whether for a short break, a special occasion, a good meal or just a light bite and a browse around the gardens, this lovely period property near Slane is well worth a special visit.
Arriving at dusk with the courtyard fountain, walled garden and swe ... more...
Right on the beautiful white coral strand at Mannin Bay, near Clifden, this boutique-style four star hotel is blessed with a dream location. It's a perfect holiday destination, especially for families, also a great place to drop into when touring Conne ... more...
Golf is one of the major attractions at the O'Hara family's lively family-run country inn, both on-site and in the locality, but it’s a likeable and hospitable place for anyone to stay.
Golfers and non-golfers alike will soon find friends in t ... more...
Just across the Sarsfield Bridge from the main commercial heart of Limerick, the Limerick Strand Hotel is an impressive modern seven-storey hotel. Accessed from the rear, it has a pleasant, unexpectedly quiet ambience in the spacious ground floor areas ... more...
