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Wins for Viewmount House and Marlfield House at the 2017 Georgina Campbell Awards.

22/09/2016

September 2016: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce wins for Viewmount House and The Duck Restaurant at Marlfield House at the 2017 Georgina Campbell Awards which took place on 21st September 2016 in Dublin.

Representatives of the very best in Irish hospitality gathered for the announcement of these prestigious awards, associated with the respected Georgina Campbell’s Ireland independent hospitality guides, and Ireland’s most popular independent hospitality and travel website www.ireland-guide.com. These are Ireland’s longest-running food and hospitality awards, and highly respected by the industry.

The Duck Restaurant at Marlfield House, Co. Wexford took the 2017 title of Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year. Commenting on the newly established restaurant Ms. Campbell said “With a large terrace overlooking the fine kitchen gardens that have for many years inspired proudly seasonal menus in the main house (as they still do), diners at the new restaurant can enjoy them in a very up close and personal way, as the terrace is right alongside the kitchen garden - which, in summer, is a wonderfully lush mixture of herbs, vegetables, fruit and rose blooms.”.

Viewmount House in Co. Longford was the winner of the Country House of the Year Award. Georgina praises Viewmount and its restaurant, saying “It really is a delightful house and has been sensitively restored with style, creating a wonderful away-from-it-all place to stay… James and Beryl Kearney deserve great credit for their achievements at Viewmount House and VM Restaurant, which has become one of the most delightful places to stay and to dine in all Ireland.”

About the Awards

Ireland’s longest running, and independent, awards scheme - Georgina Campbell’s Awards for Excellence - is based on the Georgina Campbell Guides hospitality selection, which is totally consumer focused and not affiliated to any trade association or marketing group. Independently assessed – award winners are representative of the very best Georgina Campbell Guide recommendations, all of which are selected solely on merit, as the result of anonymous visits by an experienced assessment team, who pay their way like any other customer.

About Ireland’s Blue Book

Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants. Located throughout the island of Ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your romantic escape or weekend retreat. Activities vary from golf, fishing, spas and cookery schools or just relaxing in warm and comfortable surroundings. With a choice of elegant Georgian Manors, Stately Castles, Historic Hotels, cosy Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Luxury Boutique Hotels and Designer Lodges, there is something to suit everyone's tastes and requirements. 

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