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The Old Convent

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For Cooking & Service Well Above Average A selection of establishments outside the standard categories that should enhance the discerning travellers experience of Ireland 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 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

The Old Convent

Sometimes, what’s really needed is a quiet couple of days pampering in a child-free zone –for some this may mean a spa break but, for those in the know, a visit to Clogheen is the business
Rooms 7 (4 suites, 3 doubles, 1 shower only, all no smoking); not suitable for children under 12. B&B from €87.50pps, single from €160. Free Broadband wi/fi. Open weekends only - Fri & Sat, plus Sun of bank hol weekends. Restaurant Seats 30; D Fri-Sat (& Bank Hol Sun); set 8-course Tasting D €75; vegetarian & coeliac menu available (advance notice required). House wine from about €26, glass €7. SC 10% on groups 8+. Establishment closed Sun (except bank hols) & Mon-Thu, 3 weeks Jan & 2 weeks Aug. MasterCard, Visa abbreviations

Sometimes, what’s really needed is a quiet couple of days pampering in a child-free zone – for some this may mean a spa break but, for those in the know, a visit to Clogheen is the business.


Dermot and Christine Gannon’s ‘gourmet hideaway’ is an exceptional restaurant with accommodation in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt - yet relatively little known - parts of the country: just the place for couples ‘seeking a short getaway from it all experience’.


Emphatically not for ‘family weekends’ (bookings are not accepted for children under 12), it’s an unusual, very comfortable, beautifully designed and decorated, country house with mountain views across the famously scenic ‘Vee’, and lovely gardens which are gradually being developed and extended to provide as much home produce as possible for Dermot’s kitchen, and as an interesting amenity for guests.


A lofty double drawing room with large windows and a mixture of antiques and stylish modern furnishings makes a relaxing reception area, and the spacious, airy restaurant has retained stained glass windows from its previous life.


An unusual setting, for an exceptional meal: only an 8-course Tasting Menu is offered, plus an optional cheese platter of seven Irish cheeses with Traas Farm fruit and plum jam. Ingredients are home grown or sourced locally (and organic) whenever possible and the cooking is stunningly accurate - and everything is perfectly seasoned: there is no cheffy arrogance here and a (tiny) salt and pepper set is offered on tables, but Dermot has such a sure palate that it will almost certainly be unnecessary to use it.


Many diners may be wary of the Tasting Menu, but servings are well-judged. It certainly isn’t a marathon, yet could never be described as ‘grudging’ or ‘mean’ - and, in deference to Irish taste, the meat course is very generous indeed.


Menus change daily and, although personal preferences may mean that you will enjoy some even better than others, it is an ideal arrangement for guests staying for several nights. And it offers exceptional value for a meal of this quality: skilfully cooked, generous and beautifully presented.


For residents staying more than one night, an informal Bento Box (€25) evening meal can be served in the Drawing Room

 


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The bedrooms, all individually styled, are sumptuously appointed and have wonderful views; bathrooms are also stylishly appointed, and have separate bath and shower.


Although tea and coffee-making facilities are not provided in bedrooms, this is a very guest-focused place and a special area has been set aside on the first floor landing where guests can help themselves to all sorts of things from hot and cold drinks to DVDs.


This is a lovely place that is very much ‘itself’ - and you could very quickly become extremely fond of it; everything Christine and Dermot do at The Old Convent is not just done superbly well, but done differently - the wonderful breakfast that is a further treat in store for overnight guests, for example, begins with a beautiful Old Convent ‘martini’ with fruit, yogurt, honey & toasted pistachios, presented to your table in a martini glass on arrival - delightful; and everything that follows is equally special, including brown bread and beer bread baked in the Aga, Ballybrado eggs and Graham Roberts’ organic smoked salmon.


Simply superb.


*Old Convent was selected for our Irish Breakfast Award in 2008 (country house category).

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IRISH BREAKFAST AWARDS 2008 Country House Breakfast of the Year 2008
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Last Updated: 18-06-2022
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