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For Cooking & Service Well Above Average Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Highly Recommended as a Special Place to Stay Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere Previous Georgina Campbell Guides Award Winner The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

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Blairscove House & Restaurant

Opened by Philippe and Sabine De Mey in 1981, this beautiful Georgian property enjoys a stunning waterside location at the head of Dunmanus Bay. It has always been a wonderful place to eat – and to stay - and, since Philippe and Sabine's retirement, it has been run with style and warmth by their daughter Ann and her husband Chris ('Woody') Woodward.
Rooms: 4 suites/apartments (2 shower only, 2 separate bath/shower); B&B from €150-€260 for a double room. Banqueting/weddings 80/100. Children welcome (under 2s free in parents’ room, cot available free of charge, babysitting arranged). No dogs. Restaurant: Seats 80 (private room, 45); D Tue-Sat 6pm-9.30pm; set D €65 (3 courses and tea/coffee), house wine from €24, SC discretionary. Children welcome (high chair); reservations required. Closed Sun (except bank hol weekends), Mon. House closed early Nov-17 Mar. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations

Philippe and Sabine 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. Since Philippe and Sabine's retirement, it's now run by the second generation team - their daughter Ann and her husband Chris ('Woody') Woodward - who have brought youthful enthusiasm and fun to the mix, as well as their expertise.


Everything at Blairscove revolves around the courtyard, which has been beautifully restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers, and its 250-year old stone outbuildings have been converted to make four stylish suites or small apartments that are offered for self-catering or B&B.


Each one is totally individual (one large one has an open fire and is particularly appealing for a family, or for longer stays); they are furnished in very different but equally dashing styles - and there is also a self-catering cottage for eight in the grounds.


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Lofty, stone-walled and black-beamed, the restaurant has great character, with a magnificent chandelier as the central feature, and impressive gilt-framed family portraits on the walls.


Sabine's brother, Ronald Klotzer, is head chef and, as well as working front of house (where he's a dab hand at explaining all the gorgeous dishes on display), Chris Woodward works with Ronald in the kitchen. Together this small but highly effective team offer the wonderful food and service that this stylishly atmospheric restaurant is known for: their unique table d’hote dinner begins with the renowned buffet starter display, which is followed by a wide choice of meat and fish dishes simply cooked on a wood-fired grill at the end of the room.


Local cheeses are offered, of course, and a meal here always ends on a high note, with the famous dessert selection - formerly displayed on the grand piano, these sweet temptations are now laid out on a sideboard, where diners enjoy lingering over the difficult choices...


Although officially retired, it is not unusual to find Philippe front of house, working alongside Ann and Chris and their friendly and hospitable team. The style - both cooking and service - established by Philippeand  Sabine in 1981 - has since become fashionable, but here it is as fresh  as ever; this is a restaurant on top of its (already legendary) form, and any changes noticed by returning fans are all for the good.


The carefully chosen, mainly European, wine list is quite extensive and includes half a dozen champagnes and sparkling wines, a fair choice of half bottles and some organic wines. There is also a seasonal non-alcoholic treat which is not listed - the house elderflower cordial, which is one of the best to be found anywhere in Ireland.

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2003 Award Winners Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year
2015 Award Winners Outstanding Guest Experience of the Year 2015
Last Updated: 10-01-2021
Author: Georgina Campbell

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