Recommend Weekend Couples Break in Ireland

SusanC10 · 27-07-2018 02:11PM #1

My Husband's Birthday is in January. I would like for us to go away for the weekend but a lot of Hotels seem to close in January.

We have had a difficult year with 2 family bereavements and my Husband travels a lot for work. We had booked a Weekend away for our Anniversary but had to cancel for family reasons.

We like Country House Hotel style places with open fires and Decent Food. No more than 2 Hours drive from Dublin.

All recommendations welcome.

afkasurfjunkie · 27-07-2018 02:23PM

Blue book is usually a good source of country house style getaways.

fdevine · 27-07-2018 02:40PM

Bellinter House near Navan? We did an overnight last year for our anniversary and loved it.

Spa, outdoor hot tub, large lounge, beautiful grounds. Some rooms in the main building have roll top baths. Afternoon tea in the library is very reasonably priced.

Restaurant was really nice too.

https://www.bellinterhouse.com

Frequent deals online too, like this one on Pigsback

https://www.pigsback.com/en-ie/offer/411563/bellinter-house-hotel?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiP3YmLS_3AIVCZ4bCh1g8gbPEAAYAiAAEgIZ-fD_BwE

SusanC10 · 28-07-2018 10:50AM

Bellinter House looks great. Thanks for the recommendation.

ford2600 · 28-07-2018 10:57AM

Mount Juliet Kilkenny; lovely accommodation old school but great restaurant. The grounds are fantastic with access to lot of walks on estate. Not much with an hour from Dublin.

Cashel House Hotel is probably outside the 2hr mark, and its 5 years since we stayed but we loved it.

Waterford Castle is really nice also

StarBright01 · 30-08-2018 11:37AM

Recently stayed at the Cliff House its fab, maybe its a little over 2 hours from Dublin though? You should get some great deals for January on https://www.pigsback.com/ or http://www.bargainbreaks.ie/ is a handy site too. What about Mount Juliet or Lyrath?

otnomart · 30-08-2018 02:56PM

Some years ago I stayed in Carton House, Maynooth and in Dunbrody House (near Waterford - a bit over your two hours limit), both were lovely.

Tabnabs · 30-08-2018 03:47PM

https://www.farnhamestate.ie/ in Cavan, a great location and a lovely retreat.

schemingbohemia · 30-08-2018 04:00PM

Just loved Monart - we've been a couple of times. Everyone is there to chill, no kids, the thermal spa is great and food was fantastic.

Lex Luthor · 02-09-2018 07:07PM

Sort to heAr about your losses

Should get plenty deals for January
Look at pigs back and dealrush

Wineport lodge in athlone

Best of luck hope you find something

Samuel T. Cogley · 02-09-2018 08:29PM

ford2600 wrote: »

Mount Juliet Kilkenny; lovely accommodation old school but great restaurant. The grounds are fantastic with access to lot of walks on estate. Not much with an hour from Dublin.

Cashel House Hotel is probably outside the 2hr mark, and its 5 years since we stayed but we loved it.

Waterford Castle is really nice also

+1 on Mount Juliet, we go regually. Stay in the Manor House and book the Lady Helen early - Michelin star resturant.

schemingbohemia · 03-09-2018 12:25PM

+1 Had a superb meal in the Lady Helen - we weren't staying though.

Recommend Weekend Couples Break in Ireland

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