The late Kay and Dermot McEvilly were among the pioneers of the Irish country house movement when they opened Cashel House as an hotel in 1968. The following year General and Madame de Gaulle chose to stay for two weeks, an historic visit of which th ... more...
Set in one of West Cork's most desirable locations, the O'Donovan and Barrett familes' immaculately maintained hotel is magnificently situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean just outside the quaint town of Clonakilty.
Now in third generation ow ... more...
One of the country’s oldest hotels, this much-loved quayside establishment in the centre of Waterford has many historical connections - with Bianconi, for example, who established Ireland’s earliest transport system, and also Charles Stuart ... more...
A popular meeting point midway between Cork and Dublin, this family run four star hotel is very well located for both business and leisure, with good on-site amenities and access to a wide area with many visitor attractions, including Holy Cross A ... more...
This handsome 19th century hotel in Clifden town centre has played a central role in the hospitality of the area for many a year - the proprietors are related to a number of key players including brothers Paddy and Billy (Quay House and Dolphin Beach), ... more...
Just a few minutes walk across the Peace Bridge from the city centre on the other side of the River Foyle, Derry's landmark Ebrington Square has waited a long time for its potential to be fulfilled - but that came a step closer in July 2023 with the op ... more...
Famous for its mild Gulf Stream climate and lush, almost sub-tropical growth, Glengarriff on the Beara Peninsula is one of the prettiest and most beautifullly located villages along West Cork's Wild Atlantic Way, and it has been a popul ... more...
Opposite the Everyman Palace Theatre and with an intriguing approach through a cobbled courtyard, this attractive Cork hotels got comfortable and spacious rooms at a fairly reasonable price.
The hotel is a former bonded warehouse on a very busy street ... more...
Set amidst beautiful scenery, with the River Maine running through the grounds, this former gentleman’s residence is one of Northern Ireland’s best known country house hotels and, following major redevelopment, it emerged much larger and mo ... more...
Open since March 2023 (and since rebranded after joining IHG hotels, although it is still privately owned) this new-build Thoroughbred Country 4-star is very handy to Dublin and yet with a truly rural feel once on-site - and, remarkably, free of traffi ... more...