Set in 130 acres of parkland, this hotel just north of Dundalk has evolved around a large Victorian house.
It has been in the Quinn family ownership since 1948 and major improvements over the years have been completed with panache, lifting the hotel into a different class; bright and stylish public areas are furnished and decorated in a warm, comfortably contemporary style, with a homely atmosphere.
Spacious and very attractive new bedrooms share the same qualities, with specially commissioned furniture - and, in many cases, views over lovely gardens, the golf course or the characterful old stable yard.
Meals, including a good breakfast, are served in the hotel's classically appointed restaurant and appealing all day food is also available in the comfortable bar, which has a garden terrace outlook and a pleasant ambience. Friendly, helpful staff are a key USP here, and can often transform a brief visit into a more memorable occasion.
Corporate facilities include three versatile meeting rooms, with back-up business services available. Impressive leisure facilities include a 20-metre deck level pool and tennis courts.
A pleasing setting, high level of comfort and hands on owner management make this a very pleasant place to stay - and special interest and off-season deals offer especially good value.
