“Irish country house with cookery school, renowned restaurant and petite spa. Excellent food fresh from the beautiful gardens. The interiors exude classical elegance - Wedgewood blues, marble fireplaces, antique furniture. The lodge is a perfect spot for families or groups. ”

Hotel review

An informal and unstuffy seaside country house with a cookery school and petite spa, offering excellent food from its substantial gardens or fresh from the trawlers. The classic Wedgewood blue-decorated lobby sets the style with a large marble fireplace and limestone flags. Bedrooms range in decor: opt for the new wing for generous rooms, antique furniture, windows dressed in heavy-fringed curtains, and up-to-date bathrooms. Return from crossing the unspoilt estuary or a peninsula tour to relax beside a smouldering fire, in a soft sofa or in the Manhattan-style swish bar. Perfect.

Sonja McGinn
Sonja McGinn Review published: 09/03/2010

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Beautiful country home on 300 acres of gardens and woods, with a bar, pub, two restaurants and spa- why leave?
  • Cooking classes

    • Fantastic cookery school.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Local, the on site pub is always full of a colourful mix of guests and locals and holds live music at weekends.
  • Cycling

    • Rent a bike and head off to explore the beaches and quaint vilalges of the nearby Hook Peninsula.
  • Foodies

    • Award winning restaurants and cookery school run by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon.
  • Golf

    • Just ten minutes away you'll find excellent golfing faciltites.
  • Other Activities

    • Indulge in the spa treatments and range of masssages on offer.
  • Child friendly

    • All children are welcome. Babysitting services are avialble.
  • Great walks

    • Explore 300 acres of magical gardens and woodland.
  • Family Suites

    • The guest lodge is perfect for families or groups.
  • Designer

  • Lively

  • Conference facilities

  • Country House

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Spa

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    22 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Award-winning restaurant run by celebrity chef Kevin Dundon.
  • Child friendly

    All children are welcome. Babysitting services are avialble.
  • Family Suites

    The guest lodge is perfect for families or groups.
  • Private villas

    Guest lodge.
  • Sauna/Steam

  • Outdoor dining

  • Internet

  • In room DVD

  • Airport transfer

  • Fireplace

  • Bar

  • Shops

  • Parking

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Business Centre

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Concierge

  • Spa

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Bath robes

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Air conditioning

  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Fantastic cookery school.
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The Local, the on site pub is always full of a colourful mix of guests and locals and holds live music at weekends.
  • Cycling

    • Rent a bike and head off to explore the beaches and quaint vilalges of the nearby Hook Peninsula.
  • Golf

    • Just ten minutes away you'll find excellent golfing faciltites.
  • Other Activities

    • Indulge in the spa treatments and range of masssages on offer.
  • Great walks

    • Explore 300 acres of magical gardens and woodland.

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