Fort Royal (Shortlist*)

Review

Rambling white house 1/2 mile N of village, in 'magnificent grounds' (views over Lough Swilly). Now country guest house run by owner/chef Tim Fletcher. 2 lounges, bar, dining room. No background music. 18-acre gardens and lawns (1 leading down to beach); tennis, pitch-and-putt golf. 11 bedrooms (plus 3 self-catering cottages). Closed Nov--Easter. B&B €65--€75 per person. Dinner €45 (3 courses)