Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

HOTEL The pretty village setting of this famous and hospitable 16th century inn - the oldest in continuous use in all Ireland - belies its convenient location close to Belfast. The hotel overlooks the wooded glen of Crawfordsburn Country Park at the back and has an attractive garden which is popular for photographs. Old beams, antiques and gas ...

• HOTEL A few miles out of Killarney town, this famous low-rise hotel, dating from the \'60s, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and the mountains beyond. It is now one of Ireland\'s most luxurious hotels and, under the caring management of Pat and Marie Chawke and their welcoming staff, it is a very special place - and pe ...

HOTEL Built on rising ground in lovely rolling countryside, this imposing hotel dates back to the eighteenth century when a Captain Richard Babington built the original house from which today's extensive hotel has grown. There is a pleasant air of relaxed luxury - the tone is set in an impressive foyer, with columns and a curved gallery overloo ...

• COUNTRY HOUSE The Greene family's gracious mansion is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens, all carefully managed and well maintained. The Italianate style of the present house - including a pillared hall with a baby grand piano and open fire -dates ...

HOTEL Just off Dublin's finest Georgian square, the period elegance of this fine hotel provides a stunning setting for wedding celebrations. The Merrion has been created from four restored Georgian townhouses and, although wedding blessings are not possible here, there are churches for most denominations nearby and the hotel makes a highly roma ...

RESTAURANT / BAR Jurgen and Aine Schwalm's 17th century inn in the highest village in the Wicklow Hills has a style that is all its own, and a dedicated band of followers who love everything about it: the public bar with its own snug and open fire, the sturdy wooden tables and huge log fire in the main bar dining area, and the restaurant, which ...

• COUNTRY HOUSE Ireland's most famous country house (modestly described as 'a large family farmhouse' in their Blue Book entry) is a place that may not immediately come to mind for a wedding, but the Allen family's fine creeper-clad old house surrounded by well-maintained lawns and woodland serves what many regard as the b ...

• COUNTRY HOUSE Mark and Emma Hewlett's peaceful late Georgian country house is set in seven acres of Heritage Gardens. There are Church of Ireland and Roman Catholic churches close by (a vintage Austin 7 is available for hire), and blessings are possible here in the gardens - which are also perfect for photographs. Emma s ...

• COUNTRY HOUSE From the minute you turn off the busy Nenagh/Borrisokane road towards Ashley Park, you will find yourself in a time warp. Margaret and P J Mounsey's home is one of those beautiful 18th century houses where all is elegance and comfort - this is a place that breathes an old-fashioned order, comfort and charm. ...