Review
Adjoining Longford golf course: handsome Georgian house in 33/4-acre segmented gardens: courtyard; Japanese garden (waterways, hill, tunnel, path); upper patio and pond; orchard; herbaceous border; knot garden, etc. Striking colour schemes inside. Owners Beryl and James Kearney recently converted stables to create new VM restaurant (beams, wood floor, exposed brickwork, contemporary art; 'easy-listening' background music). Chef Gary O'Hanlon cooks local organic food. Sitting room, reception room, library. Wedding facilities. 13 bedrooms (7 in modern extension; some on ground floor; garden views). B&B €65--€95 per person; D,B&B €115
This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 25% discount off their normal B&B rate. Each printed copy of the Guide contains six vouchers worth in total about £150. BUY THE GUIDE