The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

In 'joyful' gardens with trees, shrubs and an orchard, this Victorian lodge is run as a restaurant-with-rooms by owner Daniel Mullane. He has filled the former convent with objets d'art, prints and photographs from around the world. 'From the moment I arrived, his concern was that I should enjoy myself,' said the nominator. The decor is 'quirky and amusing': green walls in the living room (where guests are given tea and cake); blue in the restaurant. Angel Pirev is the new chef, serving a seasonal four-course menu with dishes like butternut squash, artichokes, and pistachio salad; seared duck breast, spring cabbage, fondant potato, pickled beetroot jus. Vegetables and soft fruit come from the kitchen garden, which has a greenhouse and polytunnel. The bedrooms are done in period style; they are well equipped, 'everything to hand', fresh flowers. You can wander around the gardens; or have a treatment from the resident Thai masseur. Many activities are close by: golf, horse riding, fishing and walking. More reports, please.

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Local attractions

Adare Village
One of Ireland's most picturesque villages, with several heritage centres and small museums.
Clonshire Equestrian Centre
Cross-country riding across 130 acres of parkland.
Fishing
Escorted day trips and tuition, with full equipment hire.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

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    These entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

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Contact Details

The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

BALLINGARRY Co Limerick Ireland

Telephone

00 353 69 68508

Website

www.mustardseed.ie

Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 10% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay

Further Information

Bedrooms

15, 1 on ground floor suitable for disabled.

Open

all year except 23-25 Dec, mid-Jan-mid-Feb, restaurant closed Mon/Tues off-season.

Facilities

lounge, library, dining room, wedding facilities, 12-acre grounds.

Background music

in restaurant.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

not allowed in public rooms.

Credit cards

Amex, MasterCard, Visa.

Prices

[2011] B&B €65-€165 per person, D,B&B €130-€170, set dinner €42-€63.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates