Hotel Descriptions: Green Hotel - Grafton Capital - see below Red Hotel- Bushmills Inn, Co. Antrim In the village that is home to the world's oldest distillery, between the Giant's Causeway and Royal Portrush Golf Club, this "living museum of Ulster Hospitality" has been outstandingly successful in recreating its origins as an old Coaching Inn and Mill House. Intriguing fireplaces, oil lamps, nooks, crannies and even a secret room set the tone. In the bar, still lit by gas light, try a glass of Bushmills malt from the hotel's private cask or relax in a rocking chair in front of the gentle glow of a turf fire in the 'old kitchen'. The award winning restaurant, blending 'new Irish' cuisine with finest produce, overlooks the garden courtyard and contrasts with intimate 'snugs' with white washed walls and warm mellow brick with well aged timbers. Take the grand staircase to the Gallery, the gateway to the bedrooms, where the magnificence of the Causeway Coast is captured in oils and water colors. The spacious Mill House bedrooms, on the banks of the River Bush, have their own sitting area and small dressing room while the smaller Coaching Inn rooms, mostly overlook the village. Red
Hotel - LONGUEVILLE HOUSE and Presidents'
Restaurant Longueville, a listed Georgian Heritage House built in 1720, is owned and managed by the O'Callaghan family. The Blackwater River which runs through the estate offers salmon and brown trout fishing to guests. From November through January a walk-up shoot is available on the estate. There are several golf courses within easy reach of Longueville Mallow, Killarney, Fota, Old Head Kinsale, Tralee and the links at Ballybunion. The food is mainly produced from the farm, garden and river and the kitchen is supervised by William O'Callaghan, a combination which is widely commended in the various international food guides and magazines. Guests may now enjoy dining in the newly restored Victorian Turner Conservatory (1862)....which has been beautifully and aesthetically restored to its former glory. Longueville is an ideal base for touring the scenic south-west, to laze by the fire in the drawing-room, or to enjoy the peace and serenity of the 500 acre wooded estate and farm. There are many scenic peaceful walks within the estate. Even in this day and age, you don't have to go very far to enjoy truly gracious living. Gold
Hotels - Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co.
Limerick The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house, with first class service and friendly efficient staff. Dunraven welcomes you to our 74 bedrooms, all beautifully appointed with antique furniture, private dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms. The Maigue Restaurant, has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. The Inn Between Restaurant located in a thatched cottage opposite the hotel, offers the finest traditional Irish dishes. The leisure center comprises a swimming pool, therapy clinic, massage rooms, steam room and state-of-the-art gymnasium. Equestrian activities are a speciality in Adare with hunting, cross country riding and trekking available. Golfers can enjoy two superb 18 hole golf courses and championship courses at Ballybunion, Lahinch, Killarney and Tralee are within easy reach. Fishing, archery, shooting and walking are also arranged by the hotel. Gold Hotel -Dundrum House Hotel, Dundrum, Nr. Cashel, Co. Tipperary Click here for picture Set in the heart of the Golden Vale, close to the Rock of Cashel, this elegant manor affords a very distinguished country retreat. An authentic Georgian mansion dating from 1730, Dundrum House has been tastefully restored and renovated providing modern luxury in a setting that retains the finest of the old. The secret of Dundrum's success lies in the Crowe family tradition of hospitality, coupled with a personal interest in the welfare of each guest. Enjoy a pampered lifestyle in spacious rooms graced with many beautiful antiques. Dine on excellent cuisine and fine wines. Work out in the new leisure complex with pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gymnasium and excellent theme bar and restaurant. Acres of Dundrum parkland are laid out in a championship 18 hole course, designed by Philip Walton, providing a challenging game for both professional and amateur alike. Gold Hotel - CABRA CASTLE Its halls and courtyards once echoed to the footsteps of Oliver Cromwell and James II. Today the former Corney Castle offers a tranquil sanctuary to the busy wayfarers of modern times. Set in 100 acres of parkland, Cabra Castle's rooms offer unique antiques and paintings. Leisure facilities include a 9 hole golf course, enclosed gardens and Lady's Lake and walks through the forest park. Situated in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, just 1 ½ hours from Dublin Gold Hotel -CLONTARF CASTLE This 17th century castle (originally built in 1132) was given to a loyal servant of Cromwell's army whose family continued to hold ownership for the next 300 years. Located just a few miles from Dublin city center, Clontarf offers 100 charming guestrooms, entertainment and elegant dining facilities. Gold Hotel - KILKEA CASTLE Dating from 1180, Kilkea Castle is the
oldest inhabited castle in Ireland. It is now a 4 star elegant hotel. Extensive
gardens, 18 hole golf course and swimming pool. Located a short drive from
Dublin in Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Gold Hotel -KINNITTY CASTLE Kinnitty Castle is a 19th century gothic revival castle set in the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly. Kinnitty has had a long a turbulent past. The first castle here dates to the 12th century. Leisure facilities include a health and fitness center, 6000 acres of woodland, horse riding, fishing, and archery. Gold Hotel -MARKREE CASTLE The Coopers have lived here for 350
years, near Collooney, County Sligo, in Yeat's Country. This 17th century
castle, now a 3 star hotel is set in a large estate with lovely gardens. The
oak main staircase is overlooked by a stained glass window depicting 20
generations of Cooper history. Comfortable bedrooms. BALLYGALLY CASTLE - The Ballygally Castle dates back to 1625 and the hotel is unique in that it is the only 17th Century building still used as a residence in Northern Ireland today! Ideally located on the scenic Antrim coast only 20 miles from Belfast, the hotel faces the soft, sandy beaches of Ballygally Bay and is an ideal base for touring. This enchanting hotel is full of character and charm The many original features and antique furnishings give the hotel a feeling of stylish living in the last century and add to the unique welcoming atmosphere! The famous "Nine Glens of Antrim" and the Giant's Causeway are near at hand and the superb scenery can be enjoyed from many coastal and glen walks. IRISH CASTLES AND MANORS Whether it is your honeymoon in Ireland, or a well-deserved vacation, you are sure to appreciate our hand-picked manors and castles. Choose from our outstanding selection of Irish Castles. Our special, unique hotels exude the grace of a bygone era. Step back in history and savor the experience of staying in a medieval castle or manor. Select your favorite room from luxurious junior suites to deluxe upgraded rooms, some with four poster beds. Red Hotel ADARE MANOR This ornate Gothic mansion was built as the
elaborate home of the Earls of Dunraven adjacent to the pretty village of
Adare. In the original manor, bedrooms and suites are baronial in size with
elaborately carved marble fireplaces, king-sized beds, and seating
arrangements. Bathrooms have marble floors and walls, huge tubs, and
generous-sized dressing rooms. On the grounds are geometrical box gardens, the
remains of a Franciscan priory built in 1464, the keep of the feudal Desmond
Castle, a pets' graveyard, and a championship golf course designed by Robert
Trent Jones, Sr. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, snooker room, and
tack-room bar complete with Irish music. Horse riding, fishing, golf and
clay-pigeon shooting are available on the estate. Conde Nast Traveler magazine
rated Adare as one of Europe's premier resorts.Red Hotel - ASHFORD CASTLE Lord Ardilaun incorporated into its castellated facade, the remains of the 13th-Century de Burgo Castle and the original Ashford House, built in the style of a French chateau. The decor is lavish and opulent, the view across the lake stunning. You can enjoy Irish entertainment in the Dungeon Bar, take a stroll through the lakeside gardens, or saunter into the adjacent village of Cong, setting for the "Quiet Man". The setting on the shores of beautiful Lough Corrib with its hundreds of islands, bays, and coves is stunning. A nine-hole golf course and tennis courts, health club with sauna, gym, and Jacuzzi, salmon and trout fishing, tennis, and cruising on the "Corrib Queen" are available. Red Hotel BALLYNAHINCH CASTLE click here for picture. Ballynahinch Castle, once the home of the O'Flaherty chieftains, exudes warmth and friendliness with its bar with its old brick floor and a long table which displays the "catch of the day". The fishing beats are close to the house. Bedrooms are large. Bedrooms face either the mountain or the River Ballynahinch. The natural beauty of Connemara is on your doorstep and often guests never leave the hotel's property, spending their days wandering on the well marked footpaths through the 350 acres of grounds or just curling up with a book beside the fire. Red Hotel BALLYSEEDE CASTLE located in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Ballyseede was the chief garrison of the legendary Fitzgerald, Earls of Desmond. Following the defeat of the Fitzgeralds in 1584, the house and land was deeded for the sum of one red rose per year to be presented on Mid-summers Day. Ballyseede Castle has two curved bows on either side and a battlemented parapet. The relaxed and low-key castle stands at the end of its own winding carriage drive or avenue. Red Hotel BARBERSTOWN CASTLE Barberstown Castle is an historic Country House Hotel. Built in the 13th century, the Castle is situated only 30 minutes drive from both Dublin Airport and the city center, thus making it an ideal first or last visit on your Country House tour of Ireland. Each of the bedrooms has been decorated in an individual style and dedicated to the ordinary and extraordinary people who have lived within its walls Red Hotel DROMOLAND CASTLE Dromoland
Castle is a spectacular place to spend either your first or last night's stay
if you are flying into or out of Shannon Airport. Dromoland was the ancestral
home of the Lords Inchiquin, direct descendants of Brian Boru, high king of
Ireland. It is one of the finest examples of a baronial residence. Up the grand
staircase are found the hotel's premier rooms and luxurious suites and a
portrait gallery of past incumbents of the estate. Jacket and tie for gentlemen
are required after 7pm in the elegant, formal dining room and the book lined
bar where guests often settle after dinner to join in the singing of popular
Irish ballads. Fishing, horse riding, and bird shooting can be arranged nearby.
The golf course meanders around the castle and is a challenging par 71
measuring over 6500 yards. The Egon Ronay guide named the dining room as the
best restaurant in Ireland. RedRed Hotel GLIN CASTLE click here for picture Glin Castle, one of Ireland's most historic properties, has been in the FitzGerald family, hereditary Knights of Glin, for over 700 years. The castle with its superb interiors, decorative plasterwork, and collections of Irish furniture and paintings, stands on the bank of the River Shannon surrounded by formal gardens and parkland and in the middle of 500 acres of wood and dairy farm. One hour's drive from Shannon Airport, half an hour from Ballybunion championship golf course and within easy reach of three other such courses. Half an hour from the excellent Clonshire Equestrian Center. Glin village, which boasts the most traditional pub in Ireland, is at the front gate. Red Hotel WATERFORD CASTLE Take the private ferry to a secluded island with a luxury castle hotel and golf course on the outskirts of Waterford city. Built by the Fitzgerald family in 1160, around the time of the Norman Invasion, the Castle was also the home of an Italian Princess. The driveway was a rough track carved out a thousand years ago by medieval monks. This is a cloud-grey stonework fantasy place, with granite arches and stout, studded oak doors. Spend your time at the tennis courts, swimming pool, or the par 72 golf course measuring 6,790 yards. Red
Hotel Park Hotel Kenmare - Since
1897 travelers have enjoyed the gracious elegance of the Park Hotel Kenmare. In
a heavenly location overlooking Kenmare Bay the hotel is renowned for its
attentive service & international standards. In the deluxe destination spa
SAMAS guests can indulge in the ethos of a true spa to rejuvenate the body,
mind & spirit. A host of classes & activities encompass the wonderful
location of this special corner of Ireland. 18 Hole golf course, tennis, 12
acres of gardens & 40 acre National Park adjoin the grounds. Enjoy Ireland
in one of its most magnificent locations. June 2008 Hotel of the month - perfect for a first or last nights stay near Shannon Shannon Airport now only 50 minutes away! Harper's Hideaway recommendation! Gregans were very proud to receive the highest marks of any other hotel in the May edition of Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report. Gregans Castle received 97/100 which represents "a truly great hotel/resort, among the finest of it's kind in the world". Here is a quote from the article: "In many ways, Gregans Castle is the embodiment of the perfect Irish hideaway". ![]() ![]() The Burren and the Poulnabrone Dolmen (5,000 year old burial tomb), Cliffs of Moher and steamers to the Aran Islands are nearby. Seaside Villages and Local Pubs Nearby are the pretty 19th century seaside villages of Ballyvaughan and Kinvara with their harbours and traditional pubs. Kinvara hosts the annual Crinniú na mBád boating festival where you can see the traditional Galway Hooker sailing boats. O'Lochlain's Pub in Ballyvaughan which has hardly changed in 100 years is not to be missed. Doolin which is famous for Irish music is only 14km away. At Kilfenora, Vaughan's Pub hosts traditional Irish Set Dancing every Thursday and Sunday nights. Click here for Ireland packages with airfare or our luxury self drive travel options Click here for Self Drive Ireland Click here for Self Drive Britain Click here for Tour Conditions Irish hotels on Lynott motorcoach tours: Irish Melody Hotels: Actons Set in mature gardens overlooking the harbor, the Acton's facilities include 75 rooms, a comfortable lounge and conference facilities. The Captain's Table restaurant is a member of Kinsale's Good Food Circle, and jazz can be heard most Sundays in the Waterfront bar which also serves bar food. The Waterfront Bar and Bistro are open daily. Health and fitness club with indoor pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, steam room, solarium and fully equipped gymnasium CABRA CASTLE Its halls and courtyards once echoed to the footsteps of Oliver Cromwell and James II. Today the former Corney Castle offers a tranquil sanctuary to the busy wayfarers of modern times. Set in 100 acres of parkland, Cabra Castle's rooms offer unique antiques and paintings. Leisure facilities include a 9 hole golf course, enclosed gardens and Lady's Lake and walks through the forest park. Situated in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, just 1 ½ hours from Dublin Aran View A Georgian house built in 1736, has a unique position commanding panoramic views of the Aran Islands, the Burren region and the Cliffs of Moher. Situated on 100 acres of farmland, Aran View echoes spaciousness, comfort and atmosphere in its restaurant and bar. Menus are based on the best of local produce, fish being a speciality. All rooms with private bathroom, color TV and direct dial phone. Visitors are assured of a warm and embracing welcome at the Aran View House Hotel. Mespil A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at the Irish Discovery Hotels: ![]() Grafton Capital Green Hotel Situated in the heart of Dublin steps from the main shopping street. All en suite guest bedrooms are bright, spacious and tastefully furnished. The Grafton Capital Hotel is the perfect base from which to discover this bustling capital city. Tower Waterford- with its riverside location in the heart of Waterford City and 140 guest bedrooms with every modern amenity, the Tower Hotel is the largest hotel in the South East region and the flagship hotel of the Tower Group. Facilities include: Two new restaurants - traditional Carvery and continental style Bistro; Riverside Bar; Leisure & Fitness center with pool and private guest car park. Randles Court - AA/RAC 4**** hotel is one of Killarney's gems. Family owned and run, this deluxe hotel offers all the elegance and charm of a country house. Dating back to 1906, the hotel has been tastefully restored with beautiful furniture and open fires. Checker's Restaurant is truly a unique dining experience. The leisure club offers the ultimate in relaxation with its own treatment rooms. or Oakwood Arms - All rooms are en-suite with: - Voice mail - Beverage/Natural water complimentary tray - In room Ironing facility - Hair dryer - Satellite/terrestial TV channels Spectacular Ireland Hotels Red Hotel Limerick Glin Castle - click here for picture Glin Castle, one of Ireland's most historic properties, has been in the FitzGerald family, hereditary Knights of Glin, for over 700 years. The castle with its superb interiors, decorative plasterwork, and collections of Irish furniture and paintings, stands on the bank of the River Shannon surrounded by formal gardens and parkland and in the middle of 500 acres of wood and dairy farm. One hour's drive from Shannon Airport, half an hour from Ballybunion championship golf course and within easy reach of three other such courses. Half an hour from the excellent Clonshire Equestrian Center. Glin village, which boasts the most traditional pub in Ireland, is at the front gate. Tralee Ballyseede Castle - located in Tralee, Co. Kerry. Ballyseede was the chief garrison of the legendary Fitzgerald, Earls of Desmond. Following the defeat of the Fitzgeralds in 1584, the house and land was deeded for the some of one red rose per year to be presented on Mid-summers Day. Ballyseede Castle has two curved bows on either side and a battlemented parapet. The relaxed and low-key castle stands at the end of its own winding carriage drive or avenue. Kinsale Perryville House - With the ambience of a private country home, Perryville House has been stylishly decorated by your host Laura Corcoran reflecting her passion for interior design and Irish antique furniture. Laura's sharp eye is evident in every detail from the blazing turf fires and scented candles to the baskets of fresh flowers cut daily from her own garden in West Cork and displayed profusely throughout the house. Waterford Faithlegg Manor - Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club in Waterford is an 18th century mansion which has been sensitively restored to form the centre piece of a magnificent four star hotel. The hotel facilities include 66 guest bedrooms and 2 spacious junior suites in the new wing, 14 master rooms in the main house, 3 versatile function suites, fully equipped leisure centre with health and beauty salon, award wining restaurant, bar and lounge facilities. Wicklow Rathsallagh House - Converted from Queen Anne stables in 1798 Rathsallagh is a large 4-star Grade A country house set in 530 acres of peaceful parkland with its own walled garden all surrounded by the magnificent Rathsallagh Golf Club. We are perfectly located central to some of the most beautiful countryside in eastern Ireland. Red Hotel - Merrion Hotel Dublin - Dublin's most stylish 5***** hotel is located in the city centre opposite Government Buildings. Created from restored Georgian townhouses, many of the 145 bedrooms and suites overlook 18th century gardens. Bars include The Cellar Bar and the intimate cocktail bar, No.23. The Cellar Restaurant serves traditional Irish cuisine while Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud offers formal dining. Other features include an pool, gym, private treatments, steam room and secure private car park. Northern Ireland Hotels: Jurys Inn Belfast is an excellent 3-star budget hotel located in the heart of Belfast city close to all the main cultural and entertainment attractions in the city including the Opera House, Belfast City Hall, museums, galleries, W5, the Odyssey and the Golden Mile with its lively bars and restaurants. Ramada Portrush Award Winning 3***star hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, situated in the centre of Portrush close to the Giants Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle and Royal Portrush, Portstewart & Castlerock Golf Courses. Burrendale Nestling between the majestic Mourne Mountains and the glimmering Irish Sea, the Burrendale Hotel & Country Club is a fine example of the very best in traditional hospitality. Only 10 minutes walk from the seaside town of Newcastle Killyhevlin Idyllically set on the shores of scenic Lough Erne, bordered by private grounds and gardens, the Killyhevlin is a long established family run hotel, located only 1km from the historic town of Enniskillen. This four star Hotel offers 70 spacious bedrooms including suites all of which have been designed and decorated to an exceptional standard. The fabulous new Health Club, complete with swimming pool and the Elemis Spa, offer the perfect way to start your day. Broadband Internet access is available through out the hotel. The Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Club is a full-service hotel. Tee off at the Hilton Templepatrick Hotel & Country Clubs woodland golf course. Swim in the pool or play tennis on one of 2 all-weather courts. Savour Irish beef in Treffners restaurant. Just 15 minutes drive from Belfast International Airport The Dunadry is Northern Ireland's finest hotel. Set in five acres of beautiful grounds, it offers an oasis of luxury, elegance and relaxation, with a uniquely friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Scottish Clan Hotels Apex European - Think of Apex European Hotel as one of our most intimate locations, right in the heart of the West End of Edinburgh city centre. That means it's just minutes from the arts venues of Lothian Road, the roar of Murrayfield and the credit-card-tempting shops of Princes Street and George Street. The hotel is also close to Edinburgh's main business districts. Free Wi-Fi Internet Access and Free Local Calls* 4 star Modern hotel situated close to Haymarket Station and with easy access to the city centre. Dalhousie Castle
The castle has 29 stylishly appointed standard castle rooms, all with private bathrooms. All Castle rooms are non-smoking. Aqueous at Dalhousie offers an excellent range of Spa treatments. Harry Potter Escorted Tour London Jurys Chelsea Hotel - Jurys Inn Chelsea offers a fantastic location and excellent value for money. Chelsea is close to some of London's most popular visitor attractions including Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Concert Hall. Jurys Islington - In the heart of Islington, Jurys Inn Islington is just two minutes' walk from Angel Tube Station and Islington High Street. Located on Pentonville Road in fashionable Islington, the Inn is situated next to Upper Street which is alive with restaurants, cafes and bars. Stratford-upon-Avon Best Western Salford Hall Hotel - Romantic Tudor manor at the gateway to Shakespeare country and the Cotswolds. Four posters in some rooms, with accommodation also in Tudor Court, a lovingly restored coach house and granary. Award-winning food. Gloucester Speech House - Built in 1676 for Charles II in the heart of 35 sq m of forest. Perfect for a relaxing break or a walking, cycling or golfing holiday, well suited to meetings and outdoor team building. Well appointed bedrooms, several with four poster beds combining modern facilities with period charm. Facilities include beauty therapist, Guests are advised to pre-book all beauty treatments prior to arrival. Currently the only Best Western offering llama trekking. Edinburgh Hotels: ROYAL BRITISH HOTEL Located in the heart of Princes Street, ideal for shopping and sightseeing. ROYAL ETTRICK HOTEL Small, cosy hotel in quiet residential area with a popular bar. One mile from city centre. GREENS HOTEL 3 star Elegant New Town building restored with many period features in quiet residential area. JURY'S EDINBURGH INN Centrally located hotel adjacent to the historic Royal Mile and Princes Street. OLD WAVERLEY HOTEL Traditional hotel at prime spot on Princess Street with views to Edinburgh Castle. ELLERSLEY HOUSE HOTEL Edwardian country house hotel set in relaxing surroundings with private grounds, close to the centre. (former Ramada Murrayfield Hotel) LEARMONTH RAMADA 3 star Traditional townhouse hotel in leafy residential street of Georgian New Town. MOUNT ROYAL RAMADA JARVIS Traditional property on Princes street, opposite Waverley Bridge with views to the castle. APEX EUROPEAN 4 star Modern hotel situated close to Haymarket Station and with easy access to the city centre. BONHAM Contemporary & stylish townhouse in residential Georgian street, 5 minutes walk from Princes Street. CHANNINGS Fashionable townhouse hotel of great character, 10 minutes walk from Princes Street. MARRIOTT DALMAHOY The baronial manor house of Dalmahoy is set in 1000 acres of wooded parkland just 30 minutes drive from the city centre. ROXBURGHE HOTEL 4 star Situated in a Georgian Square, this is one of the finest hotels in Edinburgh.. THISTLE EDINBURGH 4 star Modern hotel situated just off Princes Street in a prime location for Edinburgh's main attractions. BALMORAL HOTEL Combining Scottish Baronial character - with style this is one of Edinburgh's best hotels. Our favorite: THE HOWARD Beautifully and traditionally restored
Georgian townhouse, in a quiet and elegant New Town street. PRESTONFIELD Country house set in its own grounds close to the city centre. Exuberant & lavish décor. Excellent restaurant. BORTHWICK CASTLE Built in 1430, the atmosphere and grandeur of the castle's romantic past has been carefully maintained. DALHOUSIE CASTLE Stunning 13th century castle just a short drive from Edinburgh. With luxury spa facilities. Glasgow Hotels: JURY'S GLASGOW HOTEL Jury's is a modern hotel situated in Glasgow's West End. Ample parking space. MALMAISON HOTEL Stunning designer hotel in a fashionable part of Glasgow. Our favorite ONE DEVONSHIRE GARDENS Elegant Hotel in quiet part of Glasgow in stunning townhouse. CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL Majestic Scottish mansion, castle Style, with breathtaking views and extensive leisure facilities. Aberdeen:MARYCULTER HOUSE HOTEL 13th century house on the banks of the River Dee with roaring open fires. ARDOE HOUSE HOTEL Scottish baronial country house with luxury accommodation and majestic views. Inverness: BEN WYVIS Recently refurbished, majestic hotel reminiscent of the Victorian era. St. Andrews: OLD COURSE HOTEL Classically elegant hotel furnished to a luxurious standard with fantastic golf courses and leisure facilities RUFFLETS COUNTRY HOUSE Turreted mansion house set in 10 acres of award-winning gardens 1 mile west of St Andrews CARNOUSTIE GOLF RESORT & SPA Luxury property offering unique views over the famous Championship course. Other Scotland hotels: BUNCHREW HOUSE Grand old Scottish mansion positioned among woodland and gardens. CASTLE VENLAW Charming castle in an elevated position in the border town of Peebels. DRYBURGH ABBEY HOTEL Splendid baronial mansion in its own grounds, with views of the majestic river and the historic and atmospheric ruins of the Abbey. ROXBURGHE HOTEL & GOLF COURSE Stunning country house hotel, decorated in a warm, traditional. style and own golf course FERNIE CASTLE This fairytale-like Castle set in 17 acres has something of a. mystical aura ATHOLL PALACE Atholl Palace stands in splendid fashion amidst 48 acres of. wooded parkland. Recently refurbished. MURRAYSHALL HOTEL A striking country mansion in 300 acres of parkland with 2 golf courses. BALGONIE COUNTRY HOUSE Secluded Edwardian country house set in 4 acres overlooking a golf course. CRAIGELLACHIE HOTEL Charming hotel situated in the heart of the whisky country with full dedication to the national drink. KILDRUMMY CASTLE Traditional Scottish mansion house set amidst gardens, overlooking the original 13th century castle ruins. PITTODRIE HOUSE Ancient home of the Smith family, family heirlooms serve to retain the atmosphere of a country house. THAINSTONE HOUSE Magnificent Palladian mansion, ideally situated, set in 40 acres of grounds. BALLACHULISH HOTEL Baronial style highland hotel in stunning lochside location. MUCKRACH LODGE Former hunting lodge dating back to 1860, now a delightful and charming hotel. TULLOCH CASTLE 12th century castle near market town of Dingwall. CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL Majestic Scottish mansion with breathtaking views and extensive leisure facilities. CULCREUCH CASTLE Scotland oldest inhabited castle now open as a country house hotel. ISLE OF ERISKA HOTEL Secluded luxury hotel set on its own island. The perfect hide-away. ROMAN CAMP HOTEL Built originally as a hunting lodge in 1625 for the Dukes of Perth, on what is believed to be the site of a Roman Fort. STONEFIELD CASTLE Baronial castle standing on the Kintyre peninsula with views over Loch Fyne. TURNBERRY HOTEL One of the world's finest resorts, offering a championship golf course and excellent spa & leisure facilities. CUILLIN HILLS HOTEL Built in the 1870s as a hunting lodge for Lord Macdonald of the Isles this hotel enjoys fantastic views, overlooking Portree Bay. Wales Hotels The Celtic Manor is an all-new 400 room luxury hotel and leisure complex. It is a world class resort with superb facilities including three championship-level, 18-hole golf courses and a sumptuous club house. There is also a prestigious health club and spa with state of the art features and on-site beauty therapists, and three very different restaurants to cater for every palate. Llangoed Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house situated in the heart of mid Wales on a historic site linked with ancient Welsh parliaments. The hall recreates the atmosphere of an Edwardian house party, with guests welcomed at the door. Activities at Llangoed include shooting, mountain biking, fishing, tennis, archery and croquet. Haunted Hotels in Ireland and Britain Ireland Ballygally Castle - Haunted by Lady Isobel Shaw who amuses herself by knocking on guests doors. Glin Castle - home of the Knight of Glin Kinnitty Castle - right in the centre of Ireland Kilkea Castle Castledermot, County Kildare High on a wall in the rear of this castle, an erotic carving of bizarre half-human, half-animal figures indicates to all who approach that Kilkea Castle is not for the faint of heart. This carving, known as the Evil Eye Stone, is not the only unusual feature of this haunted castle of Ireland. It is said that every seven years, the ghost of Earl Gerald rises from the grave to rid Ireland of its enemies. Time your visit to this haunted Irish castle right, and you may catch a glimpse of the Earl as he sets out on his spectral mission. Wales - Ruthin Castle- the ghost of a woman who chopped up her cheating husband Scotland - Borthwick Castle - Mary Queen of Scots' ghost plus a roasted Chancellor Dalhousie Castle - a grey lady who's even been photographed Castle Stuart - Close to being the ideal haunted Scottish castle. Near the haunted battle field of Culloden. Amberley Castle - a poor seduced servant lingers still Dale Head Hall - a pillar of sparks in the valley and something that goes woosh! inside. Questions? Call Lynott Tours at 1 (800) 221-2474 USA & Canada Visit our sister sites: www.cruisetourplanners.com www.australiatravelmaster.com Our blog - trivia, things to do, travel tips www.himalayantours.com
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