The secret of beautiful grounds and gardens awesome visit ireland s most beautiful and scenic gardens. We hope you get a chance to visit a few of these wonderful properties. Dining in our flower filled turner style conservatory overlooking the garden with its. Ghan house is one of the oldest private houses of its type in ireland, a tree length from medieval carlingford with 3 acres of walled mature gardens. But with its warm and wet climate, ireland is well suited to gardens and the habit of making them seems to have reached ireland with. From the grandeur of the bridal suite in the country house, to the detached tranquility of the victorian. Gardeners delight beautiful gardens of irelands blue book country houses, historic. From wicklow, the garden of ireland, to the gardens of the burren and. Spread beneath my window were long rows of lettuce, cabbage and other. This book celebrates twenty of the best irish gardens, telling their fascinating stories, revealing their secrets, and evoking the special atmosphere of each. Marlfield house is a member of irelands blue book which is a luxury hotel.
Coopershill country house in sligo, is a member of irelands blue book and is open to overnight guests from 1 april to 31 october. We are excited to announce our latest collaboration with irelands blue book. Blue book country houses of sligo and mayo startzman june 20, 2014. Gardens in ireland ireland is a strongly celtic country and the ancient celts are not known to have made gardens. Butler house is the jewel of historic luxury within kilkenny citys vibrant cobble stone streets. Try one of the new destinations added to the irelands blue book. Ardtara country house, set on 10 acres, is surrounded by trees, gardens and an abandoned linen mill. See more ideas about ireland, blue books and country house hotels. Irish country house cooking the blue book recipe collection hardback.
Ireland gardens gardens of ireland ten of the best. Irish arts in spring gardens of ireland discover ireland. Irelands landscapes are renowned all over for their. Irelands blue book weddings a divine collection of romantic country houses and castles for your. Hardly into q2 of this extraordinary year, we have another book by an exceptional figure in irish food. To help you find the very best of these, irelands blue book is your guide to luxury irish hospitality. There are just 8 luxury bedrooms at coopershill so this is a truly quiet place where we take the time to make you feel welcome and.
Entries into this prestigious guide are selected on strict criteria with a major emphasis on properties with a strong individualistic style, atmosphere and character as well as hotels which are not members of a hotel chain. Ardtara country house on northern irelands causeway coast. This impressive selection of irish country house hotels, castles and. All of the following properties are represented by ireland blue book, a company that scrutinizes a manor homes every detail, from historical significance, to fine dining, to attractions in the area, before it is listed and promoted by this service. For the best accommodations in ireland look to the blue book. Country house romance 2 nights escape to the peace and quiet of rural co. Find events, discover what ireland has to offer, book accommodation, rent a car and book irish ferries. A tour of irelands glorious gardens irelands blue book. This country house is the perfect base for exploring the stunning north west of ireland. Beat the blues a divine collection of irish country.
Gardens of irelands blue book houses and hotels youtube. There are just 8 luxury bedrooms at coopershill so this is a truly quiet place where we take the time to make you feel welcome and relaxed in a beautiful 18th century mansion. There are over 50 beautiful historic properties in irelands blue book, and many of these have their own beautiful and unique gardens. Irish fry breakfast in the morning before setting off toward irelands wild atlantic way and another stay in a country house in irelands blue book. Irish hotels and restaurants in ireland irelands blue book comprises many luxurious country house hotels and manor houses with some wonderful restaurants. Marlfield house hotel is 4 multiaward winning luxury boutique country house. A collection of gardens from irelands blue book irish country houses, historic hotels and castles across the island of ireland. Find information on gardens in ireland, arts and culture, activities and adventures, festive markets and events, food and pubs, family fun and retreats and plan the perfect spring break. Plan your perfect midweek break irelands blue book. The best gardens to visit in ireland this summer get your fill of green, from tiny city gardens to lovely country spreads. Probably supping pints and having the craic what we call fun in ireland with the locals, i hope. Yeats country, megalthic tombs and much more are a short drive away. Irelands blue book is a collection of irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants located throughout the island of ireland. Visit irelands most beautiful and scenic gardens staying in romantic historic country houses and hotels while on your trip.
Springtime is the perfect time to visit these gardens as they begin to come into bloom. An evening with paul brady on stage is a captivating experience, as he invites you. Irelands blue book has been the definitive guide to charming and unique destinations across the country since 1974. Great garden stays ten of the best hotels with gardens in ireland. Ireland gardens range from small, immaculately crafted and maintained ones like helen dillons and angela jupes to large country estates like lismore and tullynally with exquisite parklands, harping back to a time when labour was cheap and their owners were able to travel the world in search of exotic specimens. Irelands blue book, the bible of the countrys best country house. In february, jp mcmahons the irish cookbook hit the culinary headlines with its well researched and passionate celebration of this bountiful island and the cooking traditions that are so often dismissed. Irelands blue book is an exclusive collection of country houses, historic manors, castles and restaurants.
Irelands blue book is a collection of romantic irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. Irelands blue book, the unique collection of stunning places to stay and eat in. Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at the 4 star butler house, formally the. Founded in 1974, it features only the finest properties and restaurants, each with their own distinctive style. Irelands blue book is perfect for an autumn getaway with. Blue book country houses of sligo and mayo washington.
Just below me, the gardens, still moist from a recent shower, shone in a deep soothing green. Below is a full list of our houses and restaurants and the map above shows each of their locations. Looking for something exciting to do this spring in ireland. For more blue book special offers, see irelandsbluebook.
This year we have opened up our database of high resolution interactive panoramic pictures to the tourism community throughout the island of ireland and beyond irelands blue book is the countrys most prestigious marketing association for country houses, manors, historic hotels and restaurants. The vouchers can be used in over 50 luxurious country house hotels, castles, manor houses and restaurants around ireland, for winter escapes, sunny summer. With christmas and halloween almost upon us, adworld. Irelands blue book is a romantic collection of irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants.
Irelands blue book is an elite collection of the countries finest country houses, hotels and restaurants. Think wisteria creepers on crumbling walls, peaceful bubbling streams, beautiful rose gardens and herbaceous borders. Irish homes and gardens promotes news, events and services in historic homes and gardens open to the public in ireland. Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at the 4 star butler house, formally the dower house of kilkenny castle. Ten of the best hotels to stay in ireland for garden lovers by georgina. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free. Irish hotels and restaurants in ireland irelands blue book comprises many luxurious country house hotels and manor houses with some wonderful restaurants ser. Butler house is a luxurious 4star hotel in kilkenny, with secluded gardens situated. The seclusion and exclusivity that is the hallmark of liss ard estate carries through from the grounds and gardens to the understated elegance of our bedrooms. Luxury hotel in wexford boutique wexford hotel marlfield house. Follow the lush paths of the finest gardens in irelands ancient east, from the iconic japanese gardens to ancient woodland wonders in alamont gardens. Irelands blue book is a listing of luxury accommodation. The range from historical gardens to lush vegetable gardens to wild, romantic paradises.
Viewed as the gold standard classification of classic hotels, country houses and restaurants across the country. A touch of downton in the blue booklisted dunbrody house. Castletownshend road skibbereen county cork ireland p81 np44. Butler house and garden is a proud member of irelands blue book. Meet the young families bringing new life into irelands blue book over its 45 years, irelands blue book has come to be a definitive. Irelands landscapes are renowned the world over with 82% of visitors citing the scenery as their main reason for visiting ireland, your guess is as good as mine as to what the other 18% are getting up to.
Ten of the best gardens in ireland some with accommodation all worth a trip to visit. Welcome to irelands blue book irish country houses. Irelands blue book adds six new locations for 2019 food and. Irelands blue book irelands blue book is a romantic collection of 56 irish country house hotels, manor houses, castles and restaurants. House, historic irish country house hotel, restaurant, cookery school, and gardens. With over 50 irish country castles, houses, hotels and restaurants, irelands blue book gathers together the best places to stay on the island. Located throughout the island of ireland these charming and stylish hideaways are the perfect choice for your holiday vacation in ireland. From the grandeur of the bridal suite in the country house, to the detached tranquility of the victorian lake lodge, to the. Irish homes and gardens historic irish homes and great. With over 50 irish country castles, houses, hotels and restaurants, ireland s blue book gathers together the best places to stay on the island. Irelands blue book gift vouchers make the ideal present for birthdays. Six of the best ways to unwind with irelands blue book. Six of the best ways to unwind with irelands blue book give the gift of relaxation with an irelands blue book gift voucher, to be used in over 50 different country house hotels, castles or. A visit to one of these gracious spots affords a unique experience of living and sleeping in glorious old grand estates, all preserved, maintained, and featuring a variety of outdoor activities.
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