2020 Award Winners HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2020

Marlfield House Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Opened as an hotel in 1978 by the legendary Ray and Mary Bowe, this impressive house outside Gorey (former residence of the Earls of Courtown) soon established a reputation as an elegant oasis of unashamed luxury offering outstanding hospitality and service. Always well run, it has changed with the times - and in style - under the management of their daughters, Margaret and Laura, who are now continuing - and developing - the family tradition of hospitality. As well as the main house, they now also operate the lovely informal café-restaurant, The Duck, alongside the kitchen garden - and also Duck Lodge, a contemporary self-catering cottage - all of which means this beautiful property can be enjoyed by a much wider audience. A magnificent example of sustainable development and a joy to visit.