Hotel in Ireland

michdee · 03-09-2019 10:00pm #1

Can any of you recommend a nice relaxing hotel,10 year wedding anniversary coming up and would really like a nice relaxing break.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated

EverythingGood · 03-09-2019 10:21pm

Monart

whiskeyman · 03-09-2019 10:22pm

If budget allows, Monart for sure.
Get her a treatment for extra brownie points.

cupcake queen · 03-09-2019 10:49pm

Lough Rynn in Leitrim is lovely, very quiet & relaxing. Also Farnham Estate & Spa in Co. Cavan & The Heritage in Co. Laois are worth considering.

SmartinMartin · 03-09-2019 10:52pm

Ballinahinch Castle in Connemara, Regal Hotel on 400 acres, peaceful and stunning.

https://www.ballynahinch-castle.com/en/rooms?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrIu3v9G15AIVhrHtCh3ITQ4FEAAYASAAEgJtE_D_BwE

washman3 · 03-09-2019 11:10pm

Adare Manor. Nuff said.

johnire · 03-09-2019 11:55pm

Harvey’s Point in Donegal.

NSAman · 03-09-2019 11:58pm

Ashford....nothing better

michdee · 04-09-2019 1:53pm

Thanks going check some of these out

Lex Luthor · 04-09-2019 10:30pm

Heading to a Lyrath this weekend for 20yr anniversary
Will let you know how it is on returning

Been to Cliff House in Ardmore, highly recommend

anacc · 04-09-2019 10:31pm

Sheila’s Hostel.

dobman88 · 04-09-2019 10:36pm

Not Monart, most over rated, over priced kip I've ever had the displeasure to stay in. Service/staff terrible, a small and cramped spa/pool area and the food was carvery level. Left Monart more stressed than when I arrived. Definitely just a place for the huns and yummy mummy brigade to get their Instagram likes.

Stayed in Faithlegg in Waterford recently and had no idea what to expect but was delighted with everything and would return in a heartbeat. Everything was perfect. Fantastic location too if you're looking for peace and quiet but within a drive of a big town.

The Europe hotel in Killarney, I've never been but I'm from Killarney and anyone I've ever heard talking about it has always said its amazing.

fdevine · 05-09-2019 12:52pm

Belinter House , near Navan is wirth a look.

Great afternoon tea, nice bar & garden, spa, hot tub, Eden restaurant in the cellar.

michdee · 05-09-2019 2:14pm

Had a look at bellinter can only seem to get a room in the east/west pavilion, does the main house not have rooms?

fdevine · 05-09-2019 4:06pm

michdee wrote: »

Had a look at bellinter can only seem to get a room in the east/west pavilion, does the main house not have rooms?

Main house does have rooms but wouldn't be put off by getting a pavillion room.

From the website - "The Main House at Bellinter has five bedrooms, four original Georgian rooms and one located in the attic which is a modern conversion. In the first floor rooms, through great big sash windows, guests can happily take in the views of the lush meadows along the banks of the River Boyne. They are spacious wood paneled rooms with extra large bathrooms. The attic bedroom is located on the top floor with a semi-seperate living area."

Some of the main house rooms have roll top baths IIRC.

We had a room in the wing to the left and it was really nice, with old beamed ceilings and deep windows overlooking the grounds.

If you do room only it doesn't seem to offer the main house. If you expand on the rooms available it list whats rooms are available including the main house.

FWIW Main House rooms are double the price of Pavillion Rooms

michdee · 05-09-2019 7:15pm

Thanks so much for all that info. I was afraid that the pavilion rooms would be small pokey rooms. Sounds good

mojesius · 05-09-2019 7:18pm

Brooklodge Wicklow

Something further afield: Rosleague Manor, Connemara (no spa in the latter but a beautiful setting/getaway)

finbarrk · 06-09-2019 9:01am

Trump Doonbeg. By the ocean.
https://www.trumphotels.com/ireland?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm83PnN275AIVDLTtCh2NxQDkEAAYASAAEgIJufD_BwE

drunkmonkey · 06-09-2019 9:06am

The Europe Killarney.

Collie D · 06-09-2019 10:32am

Can’t go wrong with Killarney and I’ve never stayed in The Europe but I’d go with The Lake Hotel. Loved it there, amazing setting, nice big rooms, great food. Bit old world and probably not to everyone’s taste but by far my favourite hotel anywhere.

BailMeOut · 06-09-2019 12:12pm

Cliffhouse in Ardmore if you like great food.

drunkmonkey · 06-09-2019 12:34pm

Collie D wrote: »

I’ve never stayed in The Europe but I’d go with The Lake Hotel.

You should probably have stayed in the Europe before making that statement. It's probably the best hotel in the country.

michdee · 06-09-2019 1:41pm

Thanks all really liking the look of the cliff House, looks amazing, is it very fancy

tototoe · 06-09-2019 1:44pm

Had one night in adare manor recently. A different level to anything else I've stayed in this country..just unreal.

ImARebel · 06-09-2019 2:05pm

michdee wrote: »

Thanks all really liking the look of the cliff House, looks amazing, is it very fancy

No it let's me in

Joking - food is fab. Lovely sitting in the hot tub looking at the sea and it really doesn't feel stuffy or posh.

Another place to consider is farnham you can hang out in the pool area all day (it's huge with comfy couches and deck chairs) and dinner in the cedar rooms is fab.

Not in the same league as Ardmore (the tasting menu is fab) but you won't need to sell a kidney to stay there.

Worth a look

Also hotel Europe in Kilarney, a family member stayed there and raved about it.

michdee · 06-09-2019 5:21pm

Excellent suggestions thank you all

Lex Luthor · 07-09-2019 12:21am

BailMeOut wrote: »

Cliffhouse in Ardmore if you like great food.

Hotel was class
Found the restaurant too much and ott
You have to wear a jacket to dinner...f off
Ya Michelin star but not for me

I’m currently on a weekend in Kilkenny
Staying in Lyrath
Top class, music in the bar

Just class

Caranica · 07-09-2019 12:49am

finbarrk wrote: »

Trump Doonbeg. By the ocean.
https://www.trumphotels.com/ireland?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm83PnN275AIVDLTtCh2NxQDkEAAYASAAEgIJufD_BwE

Way below what you would expect. Avoid

michdee · 07-09-2019 8:41am

Thanks booked the cliff house, looking forward to it. Will remember to bring a jacket for dinner, however opted for the bar rather than restaurant, found menu looked more attractive to me

Looks great. Thanks for all the help

ImARebel · 07-09-2019 8:50am

michdee wrote: »

Thanks booked the cliff house, looking forward to it. Will remember to bring a jacket for dinner, however opted for the bar rather than restaurant, found menu looked more attractive to me
Looks great. Thanks for all the help

If you're a foodie you're missing out. The tasting menu in the restaurant is unbelievable and we got the suggested wine with each course. It was fab

And what's so wrong with dressing for dinner? But apart from that I'm pretty sure not everyone in the place was weaing a jacket for dinner.

You're missing out by not trying the restaurant (IMO) I eat often in the bar. It's nice but it's nothing compared to the restaurant...

I have vouchers myself for a return visit can't wait to eat in the restaurant again. But that's just me

Lex Luthor · 07-09-2019 3:37pm

ImARebel wrote: »

If you're a foodie you're missing out. The tasting menu in the restaurant is unbelievable and we got the suggested wine with each course. It was fab

And what's so wrong with dressing for dinner? But apart from that I'm pretty sure not everyone in the place was weaing a jacket for dinner.

You're missing out by not trying the restaurant (IMO) I eat often in the bar. It's nice but it's nothing compared to the restaurant...

I have vouchers myself for a return visit can't wait to eat in the restaurant again. But that's just me

Agree, food wise the restaurant is top class but I’m not into all this faffing about with my napkin
Every time I put it on the table they put it on my lap
And my wine wasn’t left on the table

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