The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

In close proximity to Adare, Echo Lodge is a charming, stylish country house, hidden among the hills, watching over the sleepy, rural village of Ballingarry. Built in 1884 as a parochial house, it later became a convent and is now the home of the renowned Mustard Seed Restaurant

Set on seven acres, the gardens have been lovingly and carefully restored to their former glory and guests are invited to stroll through the grounds, enjoy the silence and breathe the country air. Fresh herbs and vegetables are gathered daily from the kitchen garden for the preparation of dinner - an affair which is taken very seriously. All produce are sourced from local suppliers from the surrounding countryside and an extensive wine list compliments an exciting menu offering the best of modern Irish cuisine. The Mustard Seed has long been highly acclaimed for fine dining, attracting lovers of good food and wine from all over the world.

The house has 12 bedrooms, including one specially adapted for wheelchair users, and two 2 bedroomed suites. All the rooms are individually decorated with a combination of traditional antique furnishings and modern facilities. Each bedroom carries its own style. Good taste prevails and an interesting collection of books fills the library downstairs for that rainy day by the fire. The decorations are delightful and reflect the owner's professional studies in antiques and fine art.

The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge is the ideal base for touring the south-west region. The Dingle peninsula, Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are all within driving distance. For the golf enthusiast, a choice of four excellent courses await you or go treasure hunting in the antique shops of Adare. Horse riding, fishing, clay pigeon shooting and garden visitis can all be arranged nearby.

The two suites are both two storied. Upstairs there is a twin bedded room and a double bedded room, each with its own bathroom. Downstairs is a large living room with a superb hi-fi system (CDs are available in the hotel library), tv, and a small galley kitchen. A front door leads out onto the terrace, whilst a back door leads into a corridor that links the suites to the main hotel.

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