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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Aherne's Townhouse & Restaurant Co. Cork Location
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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Ballymaloe House Hotel Co. Cork Location
Ballymaloe House Hotel is a large family farmhouse, situated on a 300-acre farm, 20 miles east of Cork city. The house is two miles from the coast, near the small fishing village of Ballycotton and many small sandy coves and beaches. The Knockmealdown and Comeragh Mountains are about one hour's drive away.
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Blairscove House Co. Cork Location
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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Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens Co. Cork Location
Fernhill House, owned by the fourth generation of the O’Neill family, is a historic Georgian Mansion House set on 13 acres of outstanding gardens overlooking West Cork’s rolling countryside. Fernhill’s gardens are among the finest in Ireland and were designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner Mary Reynolds. The gardens inspire everything at Fernhill including their own gin and food which features produce from their Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden encouraging sustainability. Fernhill is currently ranked as the 7th best hotel in Ireland on Tripadvisor and won the award for ‘Irelands Best Wedding Venue’ at the Gold Medal Awards this year. Fernhill is perfect for exploring West Cork with its many walks, scenic drives, beaches, islands, Michael Collins sites, West Cork Garden Trail and more.
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Hayfield Manor Hotel Co. Cork Location
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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Liss Ard Estate Co. Cork Location
Protected by acres of stupendous greenery, Liss Ard Estate dates back to Victorian times. Nestled on 200 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with beautiful woodlands and a private 50-acre glittering lake, Liss Ard Estate is a place of enchantment and relaxation. Situated just one mile from Skibbereen village in beautiful West Cork, Liss Ard Estate is full of character and personality. It is the perfect Irish rural escape and offers a magical setting in which to respite. Liss Ard Estate offers a variety of accommodation to suit all tastes. Within this magnificent estate, we offer The Victorian Country House with its contemporary design, the adjacent Garden Mews and the Liss Ard Lake Lodge, a Victorian Dower house. In total there are 25 bedrooms, each one unique and welcoming and waiting to be explored. Whatever your choice of accommodation, a warm Irish welcome awaits you.
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Perryville House Co. Cork Location
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.