Ireland’s Blue Book
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Northern Ireland
From Belfast’s Victorian charm to hidden coves and towering cliffs, Northern Ireland offers a captivating blend of culture, geology, and myth.
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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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Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls, nestled in the heart of the “Cathedral Quarter”, Bishops Gate Hotel is an iconic landmark, and the epitome of Edwardian elegance; an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a residents lounge, fitness area, restaurant and champagne bar.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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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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Antrim
The Bushmills Inn
The Bushmills Inn is situated in an enviable location a stone’s throw from Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery, The Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle.
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Down
The Old Inn
Nestled in the charming village of Crawfordsburn, just 15 minutes from Belfast and 5 minutes from the seaside town of Bangor, The Old Inn is the perfect escape for your next rural retreat. The hotel is bursting with character, from cosy, fire-lit corners and elegant interiors to gourmet dining and the Treetop Spa, perched above Crawfordsburn Country Park, where guests can unwind with luxurious treatments tailored to your individual needs. From petite guestrooms and a suite with a private hot tub to junior suites with a standalone copper bathtub and a rustic cottage, we’ve got something to suit everyone. Whether you’re here to relax with a restorative ELEMIS Bespoke Spa Treatment, enjoy a hearty lunch or evening meal in our AA Rosette Restaurant, savour delectable afternoon tea, experience private dining, or simply sip cocktails in the 1614 Bar, we offer a selection of experiences guaranteed to delight your senses.
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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.
discover
Derry
Bishop’s Gate Hotel
Perfectly positioned within the historic city walls, nestled in the heart of the “Cathedral Quarter”, Bishops Gate Hotel is an iconic landmark, and the epitome of Edwardian elegance; an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a residents lounge, fitness area, restaurant and champagne bar.
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Derry
Browns Bonds Hill
Browns Bonds Hill is hailed as putting the North West on the foodie map with its fine dining menus and numerous award wins.
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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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Antrim
The Bushmills Inn
The Bushmills Inn is situated in an enviable location a stone’s throw from Royal Portrush Golf Club, Old Bushmills Distillery, The Giants Causeway and Dunluce Castle.
discover
Down
The Old Inn
Nestled in the charming village of Crawfordsburn, just 15 minutes from Belfast and 5 minutes from the seaside town of Bangor, The Old Inn is the perfect escape for your next rural retreat. The hotel is bursting with character, from cosy, fire-lit corners and elegant interiors to gourmet dining and the Treetop Spa, perched above Crawfordsburn Country Park, where guests can unwind with luxurious treatments tailored to your individual needs. From petite guestrooms and a suite with a private hot tub to junior suites with a standalone copper bathtub and a rustic cottage, we’ve got something to suit everyone. Whether you’re here to relax with a restorative ELEMIS Bespoke Spa Treatment, enjoy a hearty lunch or evening meal in our AA Rosette Restaurant, savour delectable afternoon tea, experience private dining, or simply sip cocktails in the 1614 Bar, we offer a selection of experiences guaranteed to delight your senses.