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County Longford
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TOBERPHELIM HOUSE, Dan& Mary Smyth
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 Georgian farmhouse on 200 acre cattle and sheep farm. Warm family
hospitality at the end of the ½ mile of a private driveway to house!.
Traditional cooking served on large mahogany dining table. Fresh spring water. 2km from
Granard signposted. Ideal Northern stopover. AAQQQQ selected. 2 km. Granard. Advance
booking appreciated. Open 1 May - 20 September, or by arrangement. Dinner 7.30pm - book
previous night. Major credit cards. Some French and German spoken. Suitable for children.
Dogs allowed outside. 2 en-suite family rooms, 1 twin. |
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VIEWMOUNT
HOUSE, James & Beryl Kearney
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| A historic house, dating from 1750, & set in 4 acres of beautiful gardens with a small gourmet restaurant. It has been recently refurbished, retaining the original character & style of the house. Enjoy an extensive breakfast in the elegant vaulted dining room. An easy drive from Dublin, & a great base to explore the Lakelands & River Shannon. Open 01/01 - 31/12. Visa/MC/Amex Children welcome.. 3 double rooms all en suite and 1 family suite of 2 rooms. | |
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| Lyon's Bar, Ardagh TEL (034) 75004 B&B under €30.00, pub with accommodation |
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| The River Inn, Ballymahon TEL (0902) 32230 B&B about €25.00 |
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KNOCKBRACK GRANGE
Kitty
& Richard Bevan
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| An hour from Dublin's M50, the old rectory at Loughcrew is a delightful house of great character & a colourful history. In spectacular parkland with fabulous trees & an enchanting garden, the house offers space, atmosphere & comfort. Kitty, an expert & innovative cook, takes pride in spoiling her guests with delicious meals & welcoming fires. Elegant family portraits & well stocked bookshelves will amuse those who want to relax indoors, whilst the more hearty guests will find the open air enjoyment amongst the spooky prehistoric cairns on the hill top behind the house. Open 10/01 - 15/12. Dinner 8.00 , book by 10.00. Credit cards. 4 bedrooms, 3 with private bathrooms. | |
ROSSNAREE
HOUSE, Aisling Law
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| This remarkable mansion is set overlooking the River Boyne and Newgrange,
the oldest building in the world - a pagan tumulus and temple more than
5,000 years old. Golf, cycling, fishing and tennis are all available on
the estate or within 15 minutes. Dublin Airport is just under 1 hour away
(32 Miles). Nearly 200 years ago a traveler wrote: "Truth to say,
nature has done more for it than we could have done; and if it is a trifle
overgrown and rough and rank, it could hardly be more beautiful...an
idyllic place to sit and read, or sew, or have tea!" Directions: From Dublin, N2 north towards Slane. Right at brown sign to Newgrange (Brϊ na Boinne) on Donore road. Sharp bend, white gates to house on left. Children welcome. Open all year except Christmas. 2 doubles; 1 twin, with private bath. |
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WOODTOWN
HOUSE, Anne
& Colin Finnegan
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| Warm welcome by Finnegan family with a cuppa on arrival.
Early
Georgian house C1725. Fabulous ambiance. House decorated with style - lots
of curiosities. All rooms with individual character. Three reception
rooms for guest use. Atmospheric bedrooms with no tv's or phones, bliss!.
Breakfast choice and evening meals. Gardens to relax in. Five acres of
land to walk along in peace and quiet. We regret we cannot cater for
weddings or parties because we specialse in quiet breaks. Convenient to
Trim, Kells, and Newgrange. Open 01/04 - 30/09. Dinner 7.30pm - book by
12.00. French
spoken. Credit Cards. 4 superb bedrooms, 2 with en suite bat, & 2
with private bath. Book early to avoid disappointment!! A tranquil setting well off the beaten track - take N51 from Athboy i.e. Delvin Rd. After 1.5 miles turn left at sign for Bawn Inn. Travel 1.5 miles to crossroads. Take the right. Travel 1 mile & take the left .turn. "A wonderful rural B&B" |
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Highfield House Geraldine and Eddie
Duignan Maudlins Road, Trim Tel: (046) 9436386 B&B from around 40 Elegant 18th century house situated on an elevated site, overlooking Trim Castle and the River Boyne. Located in a perfect position for you to enjoy the magnificent views of medieval Trim, the historic Boyne Valley including nearby Newgrange, Hill of Tara and Bective Abbey. Tastefully decorated with antiques, art and history, you can expect a relaxing and friendly place to stay. All the bedrooms at Highfield House are en-suite and furnished to a high standard and have been designed to make your stay a comfortable and memorable experience. Family rooms are also available. |
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| Bellinter House Navan Tel: (046) 9030900 B&B from 240 to 640 per room per night Bellinter House is a hip and elegant Palladian pile on the banks of the River Boyne. Set in 12 acres of beautiful Meath parkland, Ireland's first cool country house hotel is 45 minutes from both Dublin and Dublin Airport. It provides a luxurious and laid-back setting in which to play, work, hang-out or do all three. Bellinters thirty-seven individually styled bedrooms incorporate twenty-two de-luxe rooms and fifteen standard rooms. They are located in the Main House, the West Wing, the East Wing, the Stables, the Lean-To, the Ruin and St. Pauls. Bellinter House was originally designed as a country retreat for a wealthy landowner. Houses like this were designed for wealthy men who left the city and played at being country gentlemen. Owner Jay Bourke, ex model and business guru, is maintaining that tradition and is providing a retreat for both pleasure seekers and business people. |
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| O'Connell's Bar, Hill of Skyrne, Tara TEL (046) 25122 A pub with tradition |
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| Hudson's Bistro, Richard &
Tricia Hudson 30 Railway St. Navan TEL (046) 29231 FAX (046) 73382 Informal evenings only bistro with original Thai, Italian, Irish and Cajun menu, serving some of the best food in Meath. Dinner about 35.00 |
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Historic Houses open for 60
Days a year under the provisions of Section
482, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 List correct Oct 2006 |
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| Ardbraccan House Navan, Co Meath David Maher
Tel: 046-9074800 Open: May 1-July 14, Mon-Sat (closed Sundays), 9am-1pm Fee: Full 5, Concession 3 |
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| Balrath House Balrath, Navan, Co Meath Ray OBrien & Frances McCabe OBrien Tel: 041-9825749 Open: Jan 5-27, May 1-31, daily except Bank Holiday, June 1-19, Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm Fee: Full 6, Concession 3 |
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| Balrath Windmill Balrath, Navan, Co Meath Paddy & Mary McLoughlin, Derek & Siobhan Madden Tel: 041-9825104 Open: Jan 9-Feb 3, Mon-Fri, May 1-June 9, daily, 9am-1pm Fee: Full 6, Concession 3 for OAPs & Groups |
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| Beau Parc House Beau Parc, Navan, Co Meath Emer Mooney Tel: 041-9824163 Open: March 1-20 & May 1-June 9, daily, 9am-1pm Fee: Full 7, Children/Students/OAPs 5, Family 20, Groups (pre-booked only) 20 |
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| Dardistown CastleJulianstown, Co Meath Lizanne Allen Tel: 041-9829239 The Dardis Design and Interiors shop/showroom is located in a section
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| Gravelmount House Castletown, Navan, Co. Meath Brian & Eunice McKenna Tel: 046-9054144 Open: Jan 10-31, Mon-Sat, May 1-31, daily except Bank Holiday, June 1-19, Mon-Sat, 9am-1pm Fee: Full 6, Concession 3 |
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| Hamwood House Dunboyne, Co Meath Mrs. Charles Hamilton Tel: 01-8255210 Open: April 1- Aug 31, Mon-Fri & the 3rd weekend of each of these months, May 6 & 13, 2pm-6pm. Fee: Adults: Garden 5, House 4, Concession for groups, 8 for House & Garden |
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| Mountainstown House, Castletown-Kilpatrick, Navan, Co Meath Atalanta Pollock Tel: 046-9055776 Open: April 1-June 30, daily, 2pm-6pm Fee: Full 5, Concession 3 |
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| Somerville House Balrath, Navan, Co Meath Jennifer McGrath & Sean McGrath Tel: 041-9825184 or 086-8245200 Open: May-September, Fri, Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm, October-April, Mon, Tues & Wed, 10am-2pm Fee: Adults 3, OAPs & accompanied children 1 |
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| St Marys Abbey High Street, Trim, Co Meath Peter Higgins or Marie OReilly Tel: 046-9431213 Open: Mar 20-24, 27-31, May 17-19, June 12-23, July 3-9, Sept 23-30, Oct 2-6 & 9-13, 2pm-6pm Fee: Full 5, Concession 2 |
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| Tankardstown House & Gardens Tankardstown, Slane, Co Meath Brian & Trish Conroy Tel: 041-9824621, 087-2888925, 087-2820901 Open: May 1-June 30, Mon-Sat, July 1-7, 9.30am-1.30pm. Other dates & times available by appointment. Fee: Full 5, Children under 16 & OAPs free |
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County Westmeath
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LOUGH BISHOP
HOUSE, Helen
& Christopher Kelly
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Built in the early 19th Century, Lough Bishop House nestles peacefully into a south-facing slope overlooking Bishop's Lough. It's unique location with breathtaking scenery in an unspoilt and tranquil setting, amid the rolling farmlands and lakes of Westmeath make it an ideal refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Following extensive renovation this attractive Georgian country house offers its guests luxurious accommodation, peaceful surroundings and fine food much of which comes from our own farm, garden and orchard. Open 05/01 - 30/11. German Spoken. Non Smoking House. Children welcome,. 2 double rooms and 1 single all en-suite.
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TEMPLE SPA
,Declan& Bernadette
Fagan
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| 250 year old farmhouse with lovely garden in parkland setting. Relax and be pampered with a residential spa programme. Temple Spa residential programmes range from one to three nights. Whichever break you choose, our aim is that you leave refreshed and with a renewed sense of wellbeing. 8 en-suite rooms. | |
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| REYNELLA HOUSE Margaret &
Patrick Lynch Braclyn, Mullingar, Co Westmeath TEL (044) 96644137 B&B from around 40 Beautifully restored Georgian Country House built in 1770, set on 155 acres with matured wall garden and overlooking a private ornamental lake. |
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PUBS |
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| Grogan's, Glasson, TEL (0902) 85158 Pub in Goldsmith's Village of Roses |
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HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS |
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| TULLYNALLY CASTLE, Thomas& Valerie
Pakenham CASTLEPOLLARD TEL (044) 9661159 FAX (044) 9661856 Large rambling gothic revival castle, Home of Earls of Longford since the 1600s. 30 acres of romantic Regency gardens with newly constructed Chinese and Tibetan gardens. Open: May weekends, June 1-Aug 31, daily, 2pm-6pm Fee: Adults 6, Children 3, Family (2 adults & 2 children) 16 |
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Historic Houses open for 60
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| Lough Park House Castlepollard, Co Westmeath Liam OFlanagan Tel: 044-9661226 Open: March 10-19, April 14-18, June 24-30, July 1-3 & July 21-31, Aug 1-9, Sept 6-10 & 26-30, Oct 27-31, 2pm-6pm Fee: Full 5, Children 3. No dogs. |
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| Rockfield House Centre Rathaspic, Rathowen, Mullingar, Co Westmeath Imelda Daly Tel: 043-76024 Open: April 1- June 30, Mon-Sat, 2pm-6pm Fee: House Tours 5, Courtyard Buildings Tour 5, Children free |
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| Togherstown House Loughanavalley, Co Westmeath Anthony Childs Tel: 087-9790299 Open: Jan 1-8, Mar 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, April 15 & 18-20, May 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28, June 3-30, July 22, 23, 29 & 30, 9am-1pm |
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| Turbotstown House Coole, Co Westmeath Peter Bland Tel: 086-2475044 Open: Aug 22-Sept 30, Dec 1-20, daily, 9.30am-1.30pm Fee: Full 8, Concession 4 |
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