The Ice House Hotel is a cool riverside hotel in Ballina County Mayo with a funky mix of traditional and bold contemporary styles and enjoys stunning views.
Bring your binoculars when heading for this quirky hotel, as the wildlife in the River Moy and wooded banks beyond the huge sliding windows of your room is fascinating and could well keep you ensconced there in a comfy chair for longer than expected.
Once the heart of Ballina’s salmon industry, the 150 year old ice house is a lovely building and the challenging site called for some creative thinking. The result is a funky mix of traditional - some ‘heritage’ rooms in the original house have little balconies – and bold contemporary design in public areas. There are thirty two luxurious suites & bedrooms in all.
There is some outstanding artwork to please the eye and another high point is the Chill Spa, which has already earned an enviable reputation amongst intrepid spa-goers and includes a riverside hot tub.
Pier Restaurant seats seventy and is a delightful place to be, and is proving a welcome addition to the dining options in the area. It's an ingeniously designed and atmospheric light-filled space, with an extensive decked area leading off it and river views even from the furthest tables. In the evening, an à la carte menu is divided by Sea and Land, offering a total choice of perhaps eight or nine dishes on each course while more casual daytime menus are offered, and a good breakfast is also served in the restaurant.
Staying here is certainly a very different experience from the old-fashioned comforts that tend to be associated with this part of the country and The Ice House Hotel makes an intriguing base for those who like to break with tradition and is introducing many new visitors to the town.
The lucky winner of this free competition will have a short break for two people (subject to availability), to include:
• 2 nights deluxe accommodation
• Lazy breakfast in bed both mornings
• Table d'Hote Dinner one evening
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A De-stress Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage per person
Read more about Ice House Hotel on their website.
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