Nestled on the southern coast of West Cork, Liss Ard Estate epitomizes the enchantment of the Irish countryside on a vast domain covered with cypresses and century-old cedars. This elegant Georgian-style manor offers bright guest rooms furnished in a modern country style and divided between three buildings, each with its unique character. Its restaurant, Garden…
Queen Victoria knew it well. Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier came for a holiday. Peter Sellers and Marianne Faithfull lived here for years. When the 1st Duke of Leinster chose it for his country seat in 1739, it stayed in the FitzGerald family until the mid 20th century. Now it’s all yours and you’ve never experienced anything quite like…
Seaview House Hotel & Spa is a destination hotel in one of Ireland’s most scenic areas on the Wild Atlantic Way. The original Edwardian home in Ballylickey opened as a hotel in the 1940s and has remained in the family since. Ronan O’Sullivan and his wife, Suzanne, took over the hotel from his aunt, the…
This Georgian mansion was once the residence of the Earl of Carrick. Set on a hill overlooking the River Nore, the 18th century estate is found in the countryside 20 minutes outside the medieval city of Kilkenny. Choose to stay in the traditional Manor House or laid-back Hunter’s Yard, both which have been awarded five…
Gregans is more manor house than castle, captivating with its setting on the edge of the lunar-like, limestone landscape of the Burren in Co Clare. The 18th century house has been welcoming guests since the 1940s. Its antique-strewn suites and rooms have just the right amount of modernity and the cosy Corkscrew Bar is the…
