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Blue Book 2021-23.9.20.Indd 2021 Published by Ireland’s Blue Book 63 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2 Ireland D02N938 T +353 (0) 1 676 9914 E [email protected] ISBN 978-1-9162152-1-4 AC21ENG201ICHRA 2021 Published by Ireland’s Blue Book 63 Fitzwilliam Square Dublin 2 Ireland D02N938 T +353 (0) 1 676 9914 E [email protected] ISBN 978-1-9162152-1-4 AC21ENG201ICHRA Céad Míle Fáilte to the 2021 edition of Ireland’s Blue Book Welcome, fáilte, bienvenue, willkommen, benvenuto, bienvenida, 欢迎, ようこそ Welcome to the 2021 edition of Ireland’s Blue Book. Firstly, to you our customers and guests, a sincere thank you for your support and custom, without you we would not be here. Now entering its 47th year, our collection of properties and restaurants continue to offer luxurious, unique, and memorable experiences across the length and breadth of the island of Ireland. Great Irish hospitality and customer care are the core values of our group. When visiting one of our properties, we want to ensure your experience is a truly enjoyable and unforgettable one, that will make you want to return or try another Blue Book property. I am delighted to welcome our new properties for 2021, Dax Restaurant in Dublin and Delphi Lodge in Co. Galway. Our collection offers endless options to those of you seeking a scenic retreat or a gourmet getaway. For the adventurers among you, we offer fishing, hiking, cycling, golf and equestrian pursuits in several properties. There are enticing packages for food lovers and gourmets, as all our houses are synonymous with good food, many producing much of the produce in their gardens. Some also offer internationally acclaimed cookery courses. We are very proud of our chefs and patron chefs with many of our restaurants, boasting one- and two-star Michelin restaurants. By our very nature and setting, all of the Blue Book properties offer rest and relaxation, and many have award-winning spas or wellness centres, extensive grounds and gardens in which to roam and relax. Business meetings, product launches and private dinners are also catered for in many properties, along with bespoke events, civil ceremonies & weddings of varying sizes. Not forgetting those properties offering exclusive use hire of manor houses, lodges and hideaways, the choice is endless. But do not take my word for it, I suggest you browse, book, and discover for yourself, which is your favourite Blue Book property! With every good wish to you for 2021 on behalf of all the Blue Book properties. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Laura Bowe Laura Bowe Chairperson of Ireland’s Blue Book 300000-8_BLUE BOOK 2014 Paginated 12/10/2013 13:06 Page iii HOW TO BOOK A BLUE BOOK HOUSE Simply logvisit onto Ireland’s the Ireland’s Blue Book Blue website Book website and make and your make your reservation/booking. www.irelandsbluebook.comwww.irelandsbluebook.com Perhaps you are more comfortable dealing with a pe rson rat her t han booking online. In this instance please contact the houses directly ; they would love to hear from you. At the bo ttom of each page yo u willw find the proprietor’s name, address, telephone, email, websit e anda fax numbers. Reservations can also be made through your t ravel agent . Perhaps you are more comfortable dealing with a person rather than Reservation Agents in North America and C anada, please cal l booking online. In this instance please contact the houses directly; theyUSA/Canada would love to Tollhear Freefrom you. 800 At 323 the bottom 5463 of each page you will find the proprietor’s name, address, telephone, email and website. Reservations can also be made through your travel agent. Contact details Ireland’s Blue Book 7-863 Fitzwilliam Mount Street Square Crescent Dublin 2, Ireland D02N938 T +353 (1) 676 9914 USA/CanadaT +353 (0) 1 676 Toll 9914 Free 800 323 5463 E [email protected] www.irelandsbluebook.com TOWNHOUSE AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AHERNE’S TOWNHOUSE 1 Delicious local food and the warmest of welcomes await you in this family run hotel in the Heritage seaside town of Youghal. Explore the Blackwater Valley, hidden coves and unspoilt beaches. Aherne’s use the freshest local produce – the finest fish/shellfish in Youghal harbour, seasonal local vegetables, herbs from their own garden and delicious home baked breads/desserts. Gluten-free meals have been served for 40 years. Youghal is the base for Ireland’s Ironman, and is a coastal gem of Ireland’s Ancient East. Enjoy cycling the Waterford Greenway, sea sports, birdwatching, fishing, Blackwater River Cruise, angling, guided Clock Gate/ historic walking tour and St Mary’s Collegiate Church. Embrace the outdoors along the fabulous cliffs in Ardmore/Ballycotton and Knockadoon Head or hike up the Comeraghs or The Vee Gap. Visit Spike Island, Fota Wildlife Park, Cobh Queenstown Story, Jameson Distillery Midleton, Blackwater Distillery. Bedrooms 13 Guesthouse HHHH Aherne’s, 163 North Main Street, Youghal, Co.Cork P36 Y003 How to find: T +353 (0)24 92424 Cork: 30 mins (N25 Direction Rosslare) Rosslare: 1.45hrs (N25). [email protected] Dublin: Take the N7 then the M7 onto the www.ahernes.net for opening hours M9 to Waterford then take the N25 West to Youghal. 2.30hrs. Proprietor: The FitzGibbon Family Open Wed-Sun all year round, Open Bank GPS coordinates Holidays, Closed for Christmas. Lat: 51.957031634671 Bed & Breakfast from €80 – €160 pps. Long: -7.8518871130346 Single from €100 – €130. Dinner from €30.00. Guide dogs welcome. A Blue Book Voucher – complimentary upgrade where possible. COUNTRY HOUSE & ARDTARA COUNTRY HOUSE RESTAURANT 2 Nestling amongst traditional Victorian gardens, millponds and woodland in the heart of Northern Ireland is Ardtara, an elegant 19th century mansion, once a family home to the Clark linen barons and now home to one of Ireland’s finest restaurants. Using fruit and vegetables from the gardens at Ardtara and the finest local produce, the Michelin recommended restaurant serves sumptuous afternoon teas, stunning Sunday lunch, exquisite dinners and a casual lounge menu. Within 45 minutes of Belfast, Derry city, Royal Portrush and Portstewart Golf Clubs, the Giant’s Causeway and the Antrim Coast, this quintessential country house offers the perfect base from which to explore. The recently renovated bedrooms respect the era of the house, whilst offering all the modern conveniences, along with genuine warmth and hospitality. AA – Best guest accommodation NI AA – 2 Rosette restaurant Michelin Guide – recommended. Bedrooms 9 Listed Heritage Property Guesthouse HHHH Ardtara Country House & Restaurant, How to find: 8 Gorteade Road, Upperlands, Take M2/M22/A6 north toward Derry/Londonderry. Co. L’Derry BT46 5SA 7 miles past the Castledawson roundabout, take A29 through Maghera. Continue on A29 towards T +44 (0)28 796 44490 Coleraine for three miles out of Maghera to [email protected] the right turn on to B75. Proceed one mile into www.ardtara.com Upperlands. Ardtara sign is on the left towards the end of the village. Proprietors: Roulston & Orr Families Open all year round. GPS coordinates House available for private hire. N 54.88297 Bed & Cooked Breakfast from £79.50 pp. W -6.636611 Afternoon Tea, Dinner & Sunday Lunch available to all by reservation. Dinner 5.00 – 9.00pm a la carte. Private dining room available by reservation. Free wi-fi throughout. COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL BALLYFIN DEMESNE 3 At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin has long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. Decorated with Irish art and antiques from around the world, the interiors offer the same spirit of refined elegance that the early House reflected in the 1820s. With just 20 bedrooms and a one bedroom Gardener’s Cottage, Ballyfin has the flavour of a grand private house with the facilities of a five-star resort. Enjoy 614 acres of private parkland, 28-acre lake, ancient woods and follies, indoor swimming pool, gym and treatment rooms. A range of experiences are available such as coarse fishing, clay shooting, horse riding, falconry, and wine and whiskey tasting. Travel and Leisure Awards 2018 – #2 Top Hotel in the World. #1 Top Resort Ireland, UK & Europe. AA Hotel of the Year 2018. Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 – #1 Best Hotel in the World. Bedrooms 20 and Gardener’s Cottage Hotel HHHHH Ballyfin Demesne How to find: Ballyfin, Co.Laois Ballyfin is located 10 minutes drive from Junction +353 (0)57 875 5866 18 of the M7 motorway. Leave the motorway at junction 18 signposted Tullamore and Mountrath. reservations@ballyfin.com Follow signs for Mountrath, on entering www.ballyfin.com Mountrath turn right at the traffic lights/ T-junction. Continue along this road to Ballyfin for General Manager: Damien Bastiat approx 7.5km and you will reach the Rates: entrance gate on the left hand side From €600.00 Bed & Breakfast signposted Ballyfin. Press the From €890.00 Full Board intercom at the gate for reception. GPS coordinates Latitude 53’ 03’.666N Longitude 007’ 25’.134W BALLYMALOE HOUSE COUNTRY HOUSE & RESTAURANT 4 Ballymaloe House is nestled within 300 acres of farmland and gardens. Built onto a 12th century Norman Castle, it is Ireland’s original family owned Country House Hotel. Only minutes from the coast and 20 miles from Cork city. The Allen Family have been welcoming guests since 1964. The land provides the main ingredients for the restaurant. Bedrooms are elegant and charming. Onsite enjoy farm walks, tennis, an outdoor summer pool, croquet or simply good food and tranquillity. Next to the house there is a craft shop and cafe. The Ballymaloe Grainstore also offers a versatile venue for weddings, private parties and events.
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