Ghan House Shortlist*
Carlingford, Co. Louth
Good Hotel Guide Review
Beneath Slieve Foy mountain, stepping distance from the sea and within walled gardens, the Carroll family’s Georgian house affords sea or mountain views at every turn. ‘A tree’s length’ from medieval Carlingford, the house is filled with family photographs and heirlooms, fresh flowers and squashy sofas. Traditionally decorated bedrooms, sprinkled with antiques, have home-made biscuits to go with those views; most have a roll-top bath and a power shower in a modern bathroom. After a walk up the hills or along the seashore, return to a fire in the drawing room. Modern Irish dishes such as local salmon with salsa verde are served in the dining room, elegant with candles. At breakfast: home-made jams and marmalades.
Hotel details
Address
Carlingford
Co. Louth
A91 DXY5
Ireland
Telephone
00 353 42 9 37 3682
Bedrooms
11. 8 in garden annexe, 4 on ground floor.
Open
all year except 24–27, 31 Dec, 1–2 Jan; restaurant closed Mon and Tues (‘best to book in advance’).
Facilities
bar, lounge, restaurant, private dining rooms, in-room TV (Freeview), wedding facilities, 3-acre garden, parking, EV charging.
Background music
in bar, restaurant.
Children
all ages welcomed.
Dogs
allowed in kennels in converted stables.
Credit cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from €200, single occupancy of double from €125. À la carte €60 (4-course), €52.50 (3-course). Dinner, accommodation and breakfast packages.
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