A winding driveway through lush parkland and golf course brings you to the dramatic entrance of Farnham Estate Hotel: the reception is in a giant glass atrium linking the classical building dating from 1810 to the striking 21st century extension - impr ... more...
This cool hotel is part of a large waterfront development in Drogheda, about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, and marks a period of rejuvenation in the centre of Drogheda.
The hotel’s contemporary lines contrast pleasingly with the old town, and ... more...
A very different kind of Irish holiday is offered by Ruari and Olivia Gibbons on their luxury barge, the Shannon Princess. They're Blue Book members and what they offer is like a mini version of a cruise ship holiday - ideal for groups, but also a nic ... more...
This smart modern hotel has clear views over Galway Bay to the distant hills of County Clare from public rooms on the upper ground floor as well as many of the well-equipped bedrooms - which are mostly large and are regularly refurbished - and the roof ... more...
Beautifully situated in an elevated position overlooking Lough Ree, the former Glasson Hotel & Golf Club was acquired by Paddy McKillen Jnr's Press Up group in 2019 and renamed Glasson Lakehouse.
Having been developed around the previous owners' f ... more...
This attractive family-run hotel overlooks the village green in the centre of Blarney, beside the castle. It has been in the Forrest family since 1837 but, with the exception of the restaurant, reception area and the very characterful old Johnny's Bar, ... more...
The McDermott family’s picturesque and beautifully located thatched pub seems too good to be true when you first find it in this quiet and unspoilt place, but there it has been since the 18th century when, apparently, it was a shibín known ... more...
Roly Graham is well known in Northern Irish dining circles, having cooked at a number of high profile restaurants and earned an enviable reputation when head chef at the nearby Inn at Castledawson, so there was plenty of interest when he opened his own ... more...
Built on the site of Clifden’s famous old railway station and handy to the town, this large modern hotel is a sister property to Dublin's School House Hotel in Ballsbridge. It has excellent amenities, including a leisure centre, and is known espe ... 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...
