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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Luxury accommodation and ‘the finest seafood in the world’. Aherne’s is a small, luxury hotel with a world-famous reputation for its warm hospitality, luxury accommodation and outstanding food. Run by the Fitzgibbon family for three generations, Aherne’s is situated in the historic walled seaside resort of Youghal, on the beautiful, sunny south-east coast of Ireland.
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Derry
Ardtara Country House
Set amidst 10 wooded acres, Ardtara is an elegant 19th-century mansion in the heart of Northern Ireland. Just 15 minutes from Seamus Heaney HomePlace and within 45 minutes of both Belfast & Derry, the Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim coast, Royal Portrush golf club and many Game of Thrones film locations, it’s the perfect base from which to explore.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Exploring the demesne is a delight: from the walled gardens; the fernery and the restored Edwardian rock-garden; a stroll around the lake; discovering quiet bluebell glades and special areas of conservation; foraging for mushrooms and autumn berries, or simply marvelling at century-old trees and climbing the path to the tower, which is located at the highest point of the estate, to enjoy the stunning views. Please pick up a map from the Butler’s desk and enjoy your journey. Around the Demesne you will meet the gardeners who will be delighted to chat with you if you have any questions. Guided Garden tours are also available.
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Cork
Ballymaloe House Hotel
Nestled in a 400-acre estate in rural East Cork, there is always something in flower in Ballymaloe House Hotel, be it a carpet of bluebells or vibrant rhododendrons. Short walks can be taken around the ponds and woodlands and helpful maps are available for longer walks around the grounds.
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Kildare
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle in County Kildare is an internationally known, historic castle and country house hotel. Built in the 13th Century, the castle is situated only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre, thus making it the ideal first or last stop on your tour of Ireland and the perfect castle to stay in while visiting Dublin.
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Mayo
Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle…an iconic Castle, gourmet restaurant, hotel and spectacular wedding venue on the Wild Atlantic Way… Built on an Abbey dating from mediaeval times, the 1820’s neo-gothic Castle is informal, cosy, warm and friendly, rich in decor and antiquities, with open log fires to light your steps back through this cultural adventure.
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Cork
Blairscove House & Restaurant
In this 250-year-old Georgian country house, standing at the head of Dunmanus Bay, everything revolves around the courtyard. It is finely restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers. The old stone outbuildings house four beautiful apartments and the restaurant with its magnificent dining room converted from the old stable block.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
In 2000, The Kilkenny Civic Trust had the gardens at Butler House landscaped, in order to return them to their original splendour. The gardens have since become an attraction for the many visitors to Kilkenny.
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Kerry
Carrig Country House
Cradled in a hidden lakeside dell, Carrig House gardens contains a magnificent selection of rare and unusual plants from all corners of the world, including various species of Acer, Magnolia, Cornus, Acacia and Eucryphia. Nurtured by the unique surroundings, the gardens blend with nature to produce an ever-changing interest through the seasons.
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Galway
Cashel House Hotel
Situated in the heart of Connemara, on the West coast of Ireland, Cashel House Hotel is set in 50 acres of award-winning gardens containing flowering shrubs and woodland walks.
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Tipperary
Cashel Palace Hotel
Set within a magnificent 1732 Palladian manor, and with views of the iconic Rock of Cashel, this landmark address has been meticulously restored to create a truly desirable destination hotel in the heart of Ireland.
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Laois
Castle Durrow
Built by Capt. William Flower in 1716 as his family home in the Midlands of Ireland, the castle’s pre-Palladian design and formal gardens were the height of fashion in their day. Time has added nothing but charm to the pleasure gardens that surround the castle.
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Donegal
Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Castle Grove’s Heritage Walled Garden is a four-acre space that dates back to the Irish Famine years. Over 75% of it has been lovingly restored by Alan D and team. The garden produces a wide variety of fruit and vegetables all year around for the restaurant and pickup. The Castle Grove menus incorporate a range tastes that mirror the changing seasons and the flavours of Donegal. Alan, our gardeners and kitchen team take their inspiration from local produce and the vegetables that thrive in the sheltered enclave.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
With its 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie is a picturesque rural destination. The Estate features unique flora and fauna, an interesting Integrated Wetlands project and many historical ruins and sights including the Gothic Lodge, the Walled Garden and the Pinetum.
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Mayo
Clare Island Lighthouse
Clare Island stands guard at the entrance to Clew Bay, off Irelands western Atlantic coast. For almost two centuries, the islands Lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over Achill, Westport and beyond. Once a safe haven for sailors, this heritage property now offers a sanctuary of a different kind. This architecturally majestic, listed building has been lovingly transformed into fully catered, luxury accommodation, complemented by magnificent sea views and an inspiring, natural environment.
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Kildare
Cliff at Lyons
Nestled in the heart of Kildare, Cliff at Lyons is a hotel and country retreat encapsulating an exquisite selection of historic rose-clad buildings. Within its idyllic bounds lie the botanically inspired Well in the Garden Spa, period-styled Mill Restaurant, an artisanal gourmet café The Pantry, the luxury retail store CLIFF Home, and a plush suite of event venues. Accommodation includes elegantly furnished rooms and quaint cottages steeped in country charm. Capturing a riveting tale at every turn, this magnificent estate is a true celebration of Irish culture and heritage
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Sligo
Coopershill House
Coopershill House in County Sligo is a fine example of a Georgian family mansion. Home to seven generations of the O’Hara family since it was built in 1774, it combines the spaciousness and elegance of an earlier age with the comfort and amenities of today.
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Galway
Currarevagh House
Old fashioned (in the best sense of the word), Currarevagh House is a Victorian country manor romantically situated on the shores of Lough Corrib, within 150 acres of private woodland, Currarevagh House offers guests 4-star quality guest accommodation, on the shores of Lough Corrib.
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Galway
Delphi Lodge
A delightful 1830s Country House Hotel in Co Galway, in one of the most spectacular settings in Connemara, with charming accommodation, glorious scenery, great food and total tranquillity.
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Clare
Dromoland Castle
Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history, and brimming with an irrepressible spirit of five-star delight, the 16th century Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of lighthearted luxury.
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Kerry
Dromquinna Manor Estate
Welcome to the Dromquinna Manor Estate, a 40-acre waterfront setting that feels as if it is a million miles away from the rest of the world. The estate with its extensive woodland and rolling grounds is sprinkled with a unique collection of places to stay from Luxury Camping, Estate Houses, The Hideaway, Potting Sheds to the Courtyard Mews.
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Wexford
Dunbrody Country House Hotel
This captivating 1830s Georgian manor house hotel hiding amid 300 acres of tranquil parkland on the idyllic Hook Peninsula yet is less than 1 km from Waterford City. A chic yet informal ambience permeates Dunbrody, where guests have the opportunity to experience sheer indulgence coupled with a tradition of courteous attentive service.
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Cork
Dunowen House
Dunowen House is a luxury 18th-century property on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Clonakilty. Surrounded by private coves and beaches, guests have the chance to totally experience West Cork.
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Mayo
Enniscoe House
Step back in time and discover the history and wonderful characteristics of the romantic walled garden at Enniscoe House. Walk along the pathways of the pleasure grounds that lead to the lakeshore, or take the nature trail through the old woodland.
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Cork
Fernhill House & Gardens
Our gardens are designed by Chelsea gold medal winner Mary Reynolds and reflect the natural forest setting of the fern and the elegance of the country house that Fernhill is. They are in four parts including our formal wedding garden, permaculture forest, wild river valley and Victorian walled kitchen garden. We believe in gardening organically & enhancing biodiversity where possible.
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Louth
Ghan House
Ghan House is an oasis of Georgian ambience, gardens and fine dining with beautiful views from every room of Carlingford Lough, The Mourne Mountains and Slieve Foy. Ghan House is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, a tree length from Medieval Carlingford with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. All of this is overseen by Paul Carroll. His mother Joyce Carroll is semi-retired – she attends to the herb & vegetable gardens and the flowers in the house.
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Clare
Gregans Castle Hotel
With breath taking views across Galway Bay and idyllically situated overlooking the unique Burren landscape, this is the ultimate West of Ireland luxury, gourmet and eco hideaway.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wicklow
Hunter’s Hotel
Hunter’s Hotel is set in 2 acres of award-winning gardens on the banks of the river Vartry in Co. Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland.
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Mayo
Ice House Hotel
Ice House is located in a truly iconic building overlooking the spectacular and ever-changing River Moy, at the Quay, Ballina, Co Mayo. A unique setting, the Ice House comprises of 32 ultra-luxurious bedrooms and suites, featuring underfloor heating, goose down duvets and pillows, and Voya lotions and potions.
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
The MacManus family have been welcoming guests to their waterside restaurant with rooms since 1971. With 8 guest bedrooms, all called after Irish Lighthouses, each one enjoys sea views and subtle nautical touches.
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Cork
Liss Ard Estate
The 150 acres of gardens, ponds and forest offer an experience that has been described as one of space, perception and peacefulness. Liss Ard has been planned to reveal a collection of garden rooms the lakeside walk, the waterfall garden, the woodland garden, the water garden and arboretum and the wildflower meadow.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield House is a fine Regency period house set on 36 acres of grounds, close to several renowned golf courses and miles of golden beaches. Formerly the residence of the Earls of Courtown, it was built in the 1830s and opened to guests by the Bowe family in 1978. The 19 bedrooms are filled with flowers, fine antiques and paintings.
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Armagh
Newforge House
Cradled in mature gardens and green fields in the village of Magheralin this Georgian Country House, built in 1785, has been in the family for six generations. Extensive, yet sensitive, restoration works were undertaken over two-years before John and Louise Mathers opened the family home to guests in 2005.
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Kerry
Park Hotel Kenmare
Since 1897 many world travellers have enjoyed the pleasure of Park Hotel Kenmare and its renowned restaurant. Set in a heavenly location overlooking Kenmare Bay the hotel is in the heart of Ireland’s most scenic countryside.
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Cork
Perryville House
Perryville House is an elegant, period townhouse overlooking Kinsale Harbour. Built in 1820 and lovingly restored by The Corcoran Family, Perryville House is now a warm, and light-filled boutique guesthouse. True to its original role as a private residence, Perryville House welcomes guests to enjoy the finest Irish hospitality & luxury accommodation that Kinsale has to offer – your first stop on the Wild Atlantic Way. Winner of Georgina Campbell’s Guesthouse of the Year, we invite you to savour a unique, historic experience.
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Donegal
Rathmullan House
Rathmullan House has a stunning location right beside the sea in the unspoilt northern part of Co. Donegal. It is cocooned amongst lovely gardens and trees which open out on to a beautiful mile-long sandy beach.
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Galway
Rosleague Manor
A delightfully situated Georgian house overlooking Ballinakill Bay, which has been discreetly converted into a first-class hotel with a Victorian style conservatory and delightful drawing rooms with open log fires. All of the bedrooms are individually decorated and feature fine antiques and paintings.
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Westmeath
Shannon Princess
The Shannon Princess is a luxury boutique hotel barge cruising the River Shannon in Ireland. Part of the European Waterways fleet and staffed by a professional crew, it offers the perfect way to explore the river and its loughs. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a private floating hotel on a 6-night/7-day cruise, available by the cabin or as an exclusive charter for up to 10 guests.
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Meath
Tankardstown House
The estate at Tankardstown covers 80 acres of parkland and woodland, complimented by two walled gardens. One of these is perfect for leisurely walks or a glass of wine in the summer house, or a dip in the hot tub, which is tucked away behind a Portuguese laurel hedge. The second walled garden is the kitchen garden, where guests can see Donal the gardener lovingly sowing and reaping herbs, salads and vegetables at various times of the year. He is always happy to walk with guests through the garden and chat about his labour of love. Guests can then take off on the Boyne Valley Garden Trail which takes in 11 historic gardens in counties Meath and Louth.
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Kerry
The Lansdowne Kenmare
The Gulf Stream which sweeps over Kenmare showcases a number of tropical and semi tropical plants naturally and in wonderful park and garden settings Reenagross Park is a wooded peninsula set within the beautiful landscape of Kenmare Bay and only minutes from the entrance of The Lansdowne Kenmare. . It was originally developed as a private park by the first Marquis of Lansdowne (1739-1803).It covers 3km of walking trails , a wide variety of plants , archaeological features and stunning views of Kenmare Bay. Dereen Garden is a beautiful 19th century woodland garden with paths winding through rare tropical plants and opening onto sea views.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
As a city centre hotel, The Merrion is uniquely privileged to have two period gardens, designed by Jim Reynolds, the noted Irish landscape artist. The smaller of the two gardens, known as “Lady Mornington’s Garden”, links the Main House to the Garden Wing. This contemporary wing completes the enclosure of the garden, and many of the guestrooms overlook the larger, central garden. Both gardens re-create the feel of the 18th century, with box hedges, water features, pathways, statuary and obelisks. In summer, the large garden becomes an extension of the drawing rooms in the Main House, with waiter service so that guests can dine al fresco.
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Limerick
The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed has its own Irish country house garden with its very substantial kitchen garden providing much of the vegetables and herbs on its menu, not forgetting the hen house and run which supplies its own free-range eggs. The bread, cakes and scones are all cooked daily in their kitchen and their own fruit provides for their tasty jams. Within close proximity to The Mustard Seed are the exotic Terra Nova Gardens, Moanwing Gardens, Knockpatrick Gardens and Phil Boyces garden where there is a studio for those who wish to paint and garden classes for those who just simply cannot get enough knowledge of the joys and beauty of Irish nature.
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Meath
The Station House Hotel
Originally built in 1862 as a busy railway junction, The Station House Hotel in County Meath took on a new life in 1984 as an award winning, family owned boutique hotel in the lush Boyne Valley, less than an hour from Dublin.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
Strategically planned clumps of exotic trees and winding paths guide you round to unveil amazing architectural or lake vistas. The deer park walks, with bridges, follies and seemingly undiscovered waterfalls are a stunning reminder of this type of ‘naturalistic’ garden. Walk along the tranquil park and hear the sounds of silence, laced with the chirpings of Cavan’s thriving birdlife, it feels unspoilt and unchanged for nearly 300 years and will leave you wondering how this part of Ireland has remained such a well-hidden and undiscovered secret for so long.
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Westmeath
Wineport Lodge
Wineport Lodge has the most unique setting on the edge of Ireland’s peaceful Inland Waterways. More than a hotel, this is a luxury lodge with a unique sense of warmth and comfort at every turn. Nestled on the shores of Lough Ree, in an idyllic setting surrounded by native woodland, Wineport Lodge is exceptional in both style and service. With hosts who instinctively ensure you’re every need is met, here 4-star luxury comes wrapped in easy humour and effortless hospitality.
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Cork
Ahernes Townhouse & Seafood Restaurant
Luxury accommodation and ‘the finest seafood in the world’. Aherne’s is a small, luxury hotel with a world-famous reputation for its warm hospitality, luxury accommodation and outstanding food. Run by the Fitzgibbon family for three generations, Aherne’s is situated in the historic walled seaside resort of Youghal, on the beautiful, sunny south-east coast of Ireland.
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Derry
Ardtara Country House
Set amidst 10 wooded acres, Ardtara is an elegant 19th-century mansion in the heart of Northern Ireland. Just 15 minutes from Seamus Heaney HomePlace and within 45 minutes of both Belfast & Derry, the Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim coast, Royal Portrush golf club and many Game of Thrones film locations, it’s the perfect base from which to explore.
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Laois
Ballyfin Demesne
Exploring the demesne is a delight: from the walled gardens; the fernery and the restored Edwardian rock-garden; a stroll around the lake; discovering quiet bluebell glades and special areas of conservation; foraging for mushrooms and autumn berries, or simply marvelling at century-old trees and climbing the path to the tower, which is located at the highest point of the estate, to enjoy the stunning views. Please pick up a map from the Butler’s desk and enjoy your journey. Around the Demesne you will meet the gardeners who will be delighted to chat with you if you have any questions. Guided Garden tours are also available.
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Cork
Ballymaloe House Hotel
Nestled in a 400-acre estate in rural East Cork, there is always something in flower in Ballymaloe House Hotel, be it a carpet of bluebells or vibrant rhododendrons. Short walks can be taken around the ponds and woodlands and helpful maps are available for longer walks around the grounds.
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Kildare
Barberstown Castle
Barberstown Castle in County Kildare is an internationally known, historic castle and country house hotel. Built in the 13th Century, the castle is situated only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre, thus making it the ideal first or last stop on your tour of Ireland and the perfect castle to stay in while visiting Dublin.
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Mayo
Belleek Castle
Belleek Castle…an iconic Castle, gourmet restaurant, hotel and spectacular wedding venue on the Wild Atlantic Way… Built on an Abbey dating from mediaeval times, the 1820’s neo-gothic Castle is informal, cosy, warm and friendly, rich in decor and antiquities, with open log fires to light your steps back through this cultural adventure.
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Cork
Blairscove House & Restaurant
In this 250-year-old Georgian country house, standing at the head of Dunmanus Bay, everything revolves around the courtyard. It is finely restored with cobbled paths, shrubs and flowers. The old stone outbuildings house four beautiful apartments and the restaurant with its magnificent dining room converted from the old stable block.
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Kilkenny
Butler House
In 2000, The Kilkenny Civic Trust had the gardens at Butler House landscaped, in order to return them to their original splendour. The gardens have since become an attraction for the many visitors to Kilkenny.
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Kerry
Carrig Country House
Cradled in a hidden lakeside dell, Carrig House gardens contains a magnificent selection of rare and unusual plants from all corners of the world, including various species of Acer, Magnolia, Cornus, Acacia and Eucryphia. Nurtured by the unique surroundings, the gardens blend with nature to produce an ever-changing interest through the seasons.
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Galway
Cashel House Hotel
Situated in the heart of Connemara, on the West coast of Ireland, Cashel House Hotel is set in 50 acres of award-winning gardens containing flowering shrubs and woodland walks.
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Tipperary
Cashel Palace Hotel
Set within a magnificent 1732 Palladian manor, and with views of the iconic Rock of Cashel, this landmark address has been meticulously restored to create a truly desirable destination hotel in the heart of Ireland.
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Laois
Castle Durrow
Built by Capt. William Flower in 1716 as his family home in the Midlands of Ireland, the castle’s pre-Palladian design and formal gardens were the height of fashion in their day. Time has added nothing but charm to the pleasure gardens that surround the castle.
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Donegal
Castle Grove Country House Hotel
Castle Grove’s Heritage Walled Garden is a four-acre space that dates back to the Irish Famine years. Over 75% of it has been lovingly restored by Alan D and team. The garden produces a wide variety of fruit and vegetables all year around for the restaurant and pickup. The Castle Grove menus incorporate a range tastes that mirror the changing seasons and the flavours of Donegal. Alan, our gardeners and kitchen team take their inspiration from local produce and the vegetables that thrive in the sheltered enclave.
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Monaghan
Castle Leslie Estate
With its 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie is a picturesque rural destination. The Estate features unique flora and fauna, an interesting Integrated Wetlands project and many historical ruins and sights including the Gothic Lodge, the Walled Garden and the Pinetum.
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Mayo
Clare Island Lighthouse
Clare Island stands guard at the entrance to Clew Bay, off Irelands western Atlantic coast. For almost two centuries, the islands Lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over Achill, Westport and beyond. Once a safe haven for sailors, this heritage property now offers a sanctuary of a different kind. This architecturally majestic, listed building has been lovingly transformed into fully catered, luxury accommodation, complemented by magnificent sea views and an inspiring, natural environment.
discover
Kildare
Cliff at Lyons
Nestled in the heart of Kildare, Cliff at Lyons is a hotel and country retreat encapsulating an exquisite selection of historic rose-clad buildings. Within its idyllic bounds lie the botanically inspired Well in the Garden Spa, period-styled Mill Restaurant, an artisanal gourmet café The Pantry, the luxury retail store CLIFF Home, and a plush suite of event venues. Accommodation includes elegantly furnished rooms and quaint cottages steeped in country charm. Capturing a riveting tale at every turn, this magnificent estate is a true celebration of Irish culture and heritage
discover
Sligo
Coopershill House
Coopershill House in County Sligo is a fine example of a Georgian family mansion. Home to seven generations of the O’Hara family since it was built in 1774, it combines the spaciousness and elegance of an earlier age with the comfort and amenities of today.
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Galway
Currarevagh House
Old fashioned (in the best sense of the word), Currarevagh House is a Victorian country manor romantically situated on the shores of Lough Corrib, within 150 acres of private woodland, Currarevagh House offers guests 4-star quality guest accommodation, on the shores of Lough Corrib.
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Galway
Delphi Lodge
A delightful 1830s Country House Hotel in Co Galway, in one of the most spectacular settings in Connemara, with charming accommodation, glorious scenery, great food and total tranquillity.
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Clare
Dromoland Castle
Surrounded by five hundred acres of unspoiled parklands and woodlands, steeped in a thousand years of eventful history, and brimming with an irrepressible spirit of five-star delight, the 16th century Dromoland Castle is a self-contained world of lighthearted luxury.
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Kerry
Dromquinna Manor Estate
Welcome to the Dromquinna Manor Estate, a 40-acre waterfront setting that feels as if it is a million miles away from the rest of the world. The estate with its extensive woodland and rolling grounds is sprinkled with a unique collection of places to stay from Luxury Camping, Estate Houses, The Hideaway, Potting Sheds to the Courtyard Mews.
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Wexford
Dunbrody Country House Hotel
This captivating 1830s Georgian manor house hotel hiding amid 300 acres of tranquil parkland on the idyllic Hook Peninsula yet is less than 1 km from Waterford City. A chic yet informal ambience permeates Dunbrody, where guests have the opportunity to experience sheer indulgence coupled with a tradition of courteous attentive service.
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Cork
Dunowen House
Dunowen House is a luxury 18th-century property on the Wild Atlantic Way, close to Clonakilty. Surrounded by private coves and beaches, guests have the chance to totally experience West Cork.
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Mayo
Enniscoe House
Step back in time and discover the history and wonderful characteristics of the romantic walled garden at Enniscoe House. Walk along the pathways of the pleasure grounds that lead to the lakeshore, or take the nature trail through the old woodland.
discover
Cork
Fernhill House & Gardens
Our gardens are designed by Chelsea gold medal winner Mary Reynolds and reflect the natural forest setting of the fern and the elegance of the country house that Fernhill is. They are in four parts including our formal wedding garden, permaculture forest, wild river valley and Victorian walled kitchen garden. We believe in gardening organically & enhancing biodiversity where possible.
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Louth
Ghan House
Ghan House is an oasis of Georgian ambience, gardens and fine dining with beautiful views from every room of Carlingford Lough, The Mourne Mountains and Slieve Foy. Ghan House is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, a tree length from Medieval Carlingford with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. All of this is overseen by Paul Carroll. His mother Joyce Carroll is semi-retired – she attends to the herb & vegetable gardens and the flowers in the house.
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Clare
Gregans Castle Hotel
With breath taking views across Galway Bay and idyllically situated overlooking the unique Burren landscape, this is the ultimate West of Ireland luxury, gourmet and eco hideaway.
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Cork
Hayfield Manor Hotel
Hayfield Manor Hotel is tucked away in a leafy corner of mature private gardens only a 15-minute walk from Cork city centre. Family owned and managed, Hayfield Manor is the ideal retreat to experience Cork’s great art galleries, opera and historic university.
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Wicklow
Hunter’s Hotel
Hunter’s Hotel is set in 2 acres of award-winning gardens on the banks of the river Vartry in Co. Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland.
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Mayo
Ice House Hotel
Ice House is located in a truly iconic building overlooking the spectacular and ever-changing River Moy, at the Quay, Ballina, Co Mayo. A unique setting, the Ice House comprises of 32 ultra-luxurious bedrooms and suites, featuring underfloor heating, goose down duvets and pillows, and Voya lotions and potions.
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Dublin
King Sitric Seafood Bar & Accommodation
The MacManus family have been welcoming guests to their waterside restaurant with rooms since 1971. With 8 guest bedrooms, all called after Irish Lighthouses, each one enjoys sea views and subtle nautical touches.
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Cork
Liss Ard Estate
The 150 acres of gardens, ponds and forest offer an experience that has been described as one of space, perception and peacefulness. Liss Ard has been planned to reveal a collection of garden rooms the lakeside walk, the waterfall garden, the woodland garden, the water garden and arboretum and the wildflower meadow.
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Wexford
Marlfield House
Marlfield House is a fine Regency period house set on 36 acres of grounds, close to several renowned golf courses and miles of golden beaches. Formerly the residence of the Earls of Courtown, it was built in the 1830s and opened to guests by the Bowe family in 1978. The 19 bedrooms are filled with flowers, fine antiques and paintings.
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Armagh
Newforge House
Cradled in mature gardens and green fields in the village of Magheralin this Georgian Country House, built in 1785, has been in the family for six generations. Extensive, yet sensitive, restoration works were undertaken over two-years before John and Louise Mathers opened the family home to guests in 2005.
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Kerry
Park Hotel Kenmare
Since 1897 many world travellers have enjoyed the pleasure of Park Hotel Kenmare and its renowned restaurant. Set in a heavenly location overlooking Kenmare Bay the hotel is in the heart of Ireland’s most scenic countryside.
discover
Cork
Perryville House
Perryville House is an elegant, period townhouse overlooking Kinsale Harbour. Built in 1820 and lovingly restored by The Corcoran Family, Perryville House is now a warm, and light-filled boutique guesthouse. True to its original role as a private residence, Perryville House welcomes guests to enjoy the finest Irish hospitality & luxury accommodation that Kinsale has to offer – your first stop on the Wild Atlantic Way. Winner of Georgina Campbell’s Guesthouse of the Year, we invite you to savour a unique, historic experience.
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Donegal
Rathmullan House
Rathmullan House has a stunning location right beside the sea in the unspoilt northern part of Co. Donegal. It is cocooned amongst lovely gardens and trees which open out on to a beautiful mile-long sandy beach.
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Galway
Rosleague Manor
A delightfully situated Georgian house overlooking Ballinakill Bay, which has been discreetly converted into a first-class hotel with a Victorian style conservatory and delightful drawing rooms with open log fires. All of the bedrooms are individually decorated and feature fine antiques and paintings.
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Westmeath
Shannon Princess
The Shannon Princess is a luxury boutique hotel barge cruising the River Shannon in Ireland. Part of the European Waterways fleet and staffed by a professional crew, it offers the perfect way to explore the river and its loughs. Guests enjoy all the comforts of a private floating hotel on a 6-night/7-day cruise, available by the cabin or as an exclusive charter for up to 10 guests.
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Meath
Tankardstown House
The estate at Tankardstown covers 80 acres of parkland and woodland, complimented by two walled gardens. One of these is perfect for leisurely walks or a glass of wine in the summer house, or a dip in the hot tub, which is tucked away behind a Portuguese laurel hedge. The second walled garden is the kitchen garden, where guests can see Donal the gardener lovingly sowing and reaping herbs, salads and vegetables at various times of the year. He is always happy to walk with guests through the garden and chat about his labour of love. Guests can then take off on the Boyne Valley Garden Trail which takes in 11 historic gardens in counties Meath and Louth.
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Kerry
The Lansdowne Kenmare
The Gulf Stream which sweeps over Kenmare showcases a number of tropical and semi tropical plants naturally and in wonderful park and garden settings Reenagross Park is a wooded peninsula set within the beautiful landscape of Kenmare Bay and only minutes from the entrance of The Lansdowne Kenmare. . It was originally developed as a private park by the first Marquis of Lansdowne (1739-1803).It covers 3km of walking trails , a wide variety of plants , archaeological features and stunning views of Kenmare Bay. Dereen Garden is a beautiful 19th century woodland garden with paths winding through rare tropical plants and opening onto sea views.
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Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
As a city centre hotel, The Merrion is uniquely privileged to have two period gardens, designed by Jim Reynolds, the noted Irish landscape artist. The smaller of the two gardens, known as “Lady Mornington’s Garden”, links the Main House to the Garden Wing. This contemporary wing completes the enclosure of the garden, and many of the guestrooms overlook the larger, central garden. Both gardens re-create the feel of the 18th century, with box hedges, water features, pathways, statuary and obelisks. In summer, the large garden becomes an extension of the drawing rooms in the Main House, with waiter service so that guests can dine al fresco.
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Limerick
The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed has its own Irish country house garden with its very substantial kitchen garden providing much of the vegetables and herbs on its menu, not forgetting the hen house and run which supplies its own free-range eggs. The bread, cakes and scones are all cooked daily in their kitchen and their own fruit provides for their tasty jams. Within close proximity to The Mustard Seed are the exotic Terra Nova Gardens, Moanwing Gardens, Knockpatrick Gardens and Phil Boyces garden where there is a studio for those who wish to paint and garden classes for those who just simply cannot get enough knowledge of the joys and beauty of Irish nature.
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Meath
The Station House Hotel
Originally built in 1862 as a busy railway junction, The Station House Hotel in County Meath took on a new life in 1984 as an award winning, family owned boutique hotel in the lush Boyne Valley, less than an hour from Dublin.
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Waterford
The Tannery Restaurant, Townhouse and Cookery School
Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford ingredients, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus on local produce. There is our unique location in the seaside town of Dungarvan, a stone’s throw from the Copper Coast and Comeragh Mountains. But most of all, there is the Tannery’s knack for serving up that most important of ingredients: a great time.
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Cavan
Virginia Park Lodge
Strategically planned clumps of exotic trees and winding paths guide you round to unveil amazing architectural or lake vistas. The deer park walks, with bridges, follies and seemingly undiscovered waterfalls are a stunning reminder of this type of ‘naturalistic’ garden. Walk along the tranquil park and hear the sounds of silence, laced with the chirpings of Cavan’s thriving birdlife, it feels unspoilt and unchanged for nearly 300 years and will leave you wondering how this part of Ireland has remained such a well-hidden and undiscovered secret for so long.
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Westmeath
Wineport Lodge
Wineport Lodge has the most unique setting on the edge of Ireland’s peaceful Inland Waterways. More than a hotel, this is a luxury lodge with a unique sense of warmth and comfort at every turn. Nestled on the shores of Lough Ree, in an idyllic setting surrounded by native woodland, Wineport Lodge is exceptional in both style and service. With hosts who instinctively ensure you’re every need is met, here 4-star luxury comes wrapped in easy humour and effortless hospitality.
