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January 2013: Ireland’s Blue Book is delighted to announce that Coopershill House and Ballyfin Demesne are recipients of Andrew Harper Awards for 2013.
Ballyfin Demesne in Co. Laois won a Grand Award and Sligo’s Coopershill House owner Simon O’Hara won the Hospitality Award.
Andrew Harper Special Awards call attention to hotels, restaurants, staff and travel experiences of special note that Mr. Harper encountered within the past calendar year of his travels. To be considered for the annual awards properties must be relatively small in size, process strong individual personalities, offer relaxing atmospheres, and demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service.
The Hideaway Report mentions that Coopershill “embodies the spirit of Irish hospitality at its best” and owner Simon O’ Hara “could not be more gracious and helpful”.
Commenting on the luxurious Ballyfin Demesne, the report says “We soon fell in to the seductive rhythm of country house life.”
The complete list of 2013 Special Recognition Awards is featured in a complimentary January Hideaway Report at
www.AndrewHarper.com/GrandAwards.
About Andrew Harper:
Free of hotel advertising since its inception in June 1979, Hideaway Report is a private monthly publication for sophisticated travellers. The selection of hotels, resorts and restaurants for inclusion in this publication is made on a completely independent basis, with Andrew Harper LLC paying full for all meals, lodging and related travel expenses. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write candid and unbiased travel reviews for a subscription service, which provides personalized travel-planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable travel privileges to its subscribers.
About Ballyfin Demesne:
Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. It is a place of history and romance, of tranquility and great natural beauty.
Activities include boating and fishing on the lake, biking riding, picnics, exploring the 600 acre estate, swimming pool and fitness center, spa treatments, wine and whiskey tasting, and feasting on fine food.
It is the perfect place for a break from the stresses of the modern world and provides discretion and privacy like few other destinations.
About Coopershill House:
If you are looking for a genuine, romantic, Grand Irish Country House with comfort, character and sublime cooking, then you are going to love Coopershill in Co. Sligo.
A stunning mile long avenue crossing the River Unshin and winding through ancient woods and deer pastures on the 500 acre Private Estate brings you to this fabulous Georgian mansion. Coopershill has been the family home to 8 generations of O'Haras and personal attention from the owners is guaranteed.
For further information contact Michelle Maguire on +353 1 6769914