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Tankardstown House

Tankardstown House, Rathkenny, Navan, Co. Meath
Tel: +353 41 98 24621 Fax: +353 41 98 24622 Email: info@tankardstown.ie Website: WWW.TANKARDSTOWN.IE

Exuding elegance and luxury, Tankardstown is a truly special place to stay. Less than an hour’s drive from Dublin, Tankardstown Estate comprises an 18th Century Manor House, adjoining Orangery and a central courtyard of Cottage Suites. Tucked behind the Main House finds the ‘Garden Village’, where classic evening dining takes place in the 2AA Rosette Restaurant , ‘Brabazon’, as well as serving casual lunch and Afternoon Tea. At the weekend you also have the choice of dining at ‘The Tea Garden’ a quaint, lop-sided cottage, and the cosy ‘Cellar’ Restaurant, offering casual Sunday Lunch.


Slumber soundly in a Main House Heritage Bedroom, or beautifully appointed courtyard cottage suite, with just trickling fountains and birdsong to disturb you. Fill your day by kicking back by a roaring fire with a good book; find the outdoor hot tub cunningly tucked away in the walled garden, select a great movie from our comprehensive DVD library, go for a cycle or simply enjoy a stroll through the parkland and woods on the estate.

Guests can expect a friendly, discreet service in a charming dramatic location.

 

Proprietors:

Brian and Trish Conroy

Directions:

  • From Dublin take the M1 Motorway and exit at Junction 10 or take the N2 via the Ashbourne bypass directly to Slane.
  • Taking the N51 from Slane village towards Navan, continue approximately 2 miles in Navan direction and you will come to the main gates to Slane Castle
  • Turn right opposite the gates and proceed up to a fork in the road 
  • At the fork STAY LEFT(signposted for Tankardstown) and carry on up the road for about 5kms.
  • Tankardstown is situated on your right hand side surrounded by a stone wall.

Special Offers

Bed & Breakfast

Sneak away to the seclusion of Tankardstown. Breakfast, birdsong, trickling fountains, feathered pillows,peace and quiet are all included in the overnight rate. Take your walking boots for a trek through the woods, or amble gently through the walled gardens, take a dip in the hot tub or tuck up with a glass of wine and a good book by the fire, or simply be....

from €105
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Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Get away from it all and relax in a truly special place.  Sleep soundly in one of our beautifully appointed courtyard cottage suites or heritage rooms, enjoy a 3 course gourmet dinner in the multi award winning Brabazon Restaurant and awaken to breakfast the following morning. Whether you decide to unwind with a good book in front of the fire, grab an estate map and take a stroll or book a relaxing treatment, there is something to suit everyone's tastes.

from €155
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Revitalise at Tankardstown

Sneak away to the seclusion of Tankardstown, with only birdsong and trickling fountains to disturb you.
Amble down to 'The Hideout' our beauty cottage tucked away beside the walled pleasure garden, and enjoy a thirty minute back, shoulder and neck massage.
Unwind with a good book in front of the fire or grab an estate map and take a stroll through 80 acres of woodland and walled gardens. 
Alternatively, take the short drive to the world heritage site of Newgrange and discover this wonder of the Stone Age. 

Finally meander down to the lower courtyard at your leisure for dinner in the critically acclaimed Brabazon Restaurant. Dine from our a la carte menu, laced with strong seasonal influences. Retreat to your beautifully appointed boutique bedroom feeling revitalised and awaken to a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day ahead.

Package includes: B&B, Dinner, Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage.

from €199
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The Entire Tankardstown Experience

Tankardstown welcomes you to ‘double the enjoyment’ during your two day midweek break in the beautiful Boyne Valley.

Arrive to a welcome bottle of Prosecco in your bedroom, to be sipped at your leisure during your stay with us.  Meander to the lower courtyard for Afternoon Tea for Two, hopefully in the afternoon sunshine. Browse, the Tankardstown map and explore a little through the woodland walk, or simply kick back and relax a while. Dinner in award winning Brabazon Restaurant will be the real treat on the evening of your choice during your stay with us.  Sleep well in one of our beautifully appointed courtyard cottage suites, with only trickling fountains to disturb, awaken with a quick dip in the hot tub before a hearty breakfast to set you up for the day, served in the Cellar Restaurant. Definitely, worthy of leaving Tankardstown, if only for a little while is the short drive to the amazing world heritage site of Newgrange and lose your self in the wonder of this magnificent place.  Return to a deep cleansing facial, or neck, shoulder & back massage in our quaint beauty cottage, The Hideout, to be rejuvenated since travelling back 5,000 years. A delicious informal lunch is available to you in Brabazon Restaurant along with a nice refreshing glass of wine with our compliments.

We hope you enjoy your experience with us.

from €320
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Bed & Breakfast with Afternoon Tea

Get away from it all and relax in a truly special place. Sit back and enjoy afternoon tea in Brabazon midweek or in the quaint surroundings of our Tea Gardens on a Saturday or Sunday. Dine from a traditional tea stand, adorned with seasonal fare, both sweet and savoury, outdoors by the fountain, if the weather is clement.  Make full use of our Estate Bicycles or put on your walking boots to amble around the estate. Sleep soundly in one of our beautifully appointed courtyard cottage suites or heritage rooms. Awaken with a quick dip in the hot tub before a hearty breakfast sets you up for the day.

from €125
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Very Important Pooch (VIP)

Get away from it all and relax in a truly special place. Bring your well behaved four legged family members along with you for some well deserved rest and relaxation in the tranquil grounds of our estate. Check in with your dog at reception and be taken to our beautifully appointed courtyard cottage suites where a complimentary doggie treat welcomes your four legged friend. There's 80 acres of woodland and parkland for you both to explore.  Take a seat for dinner by candlelight in the critically acclaimed award winning restaurant, Brabazon and enjoy a 3 Course a la carte Menu, laced with strong seasonal influences. Let restful sleep take you over with only trickling fountains and birdsong to disturb. Awaken with a quick dip in the hot tub before a hearty breakfast sets you up for the day.


 

from €155
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Ireland's Blue Book is a collection of Irish Country House Hotels, Historic Manor Houses, Castles and Restaurants located throughout the island of Ireland. Below is a full list of our houses and restaurants and the map above shows each of their locations.

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