We will be looking at the following buildings this week:
- Grouse Lodge, Roesmount, Co Westmeath
- Georgian House, No. 25 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
- Castletown Round House, Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare
- Clomantagh Castle, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny
- Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 1, Clonakilty, Co Cork
We hope you enjoy our quick guided tour and look forward to hearing about any usual of different places you stayed in or know of in Ireland.
1. Grouse Lodge, Roesmount, Co Westmeath
If you are into music and want some luxury and pampering in an old rustic setting then this is the place for you. Relax and enjoy a break in a beautiful stone farmhouse with indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, nine double bedrooms, and on site organic chef – luxury or what!
Not only that but for those with a love of music bring along your guitar or keyboards and hop down to the recording studios in the outbuildings to record your next number 1. Or simply seep in the vibe from the recent musical greats that stayed here including Michael Jackson, REM, Shirley Bassey, Manic Street Preachers and Sinead O'Connor. So relax and get inspired at Grouse Lodge.
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2. Georgian House, No. 25 Eustace St, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the ultra-vibrant city of Dublin and step back in time at No. 25 Eustace Street to experience the elegance of a former way of life. This beautifully restored and yet modernised building provides all the mod coms with a touch of old time classical luxury. Built in 1720, the beautiful living room has a Bechstein boudoir piano and wait for it - a free standing bath to soak your cares away!
Situated in the heart of Temple Bar you can relax during the day and enjoy the craic and ceoil in one of Dublin’s most iconic tourist attractions filled with busy bars and restaurants. Or simply slip away and soak the troubles of the day away in that bath – ahh bliss.
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3. Castletown Round House, Castletown, Celbridge, Co Kildare
Want to experience that quaint Irish town feel but don’t want to be too far away from all that Dublin has to offer? Then Castletown Round House could be the place for you! Located in Celbridge at end of the main street and just over 20km from Dublin City Centre it combines the feel of space and freedom with quick and easy access to the small village experience. And has the added bonus of being on the grounds of Castletown House with its gentle and picturesque walks along the river Liffey.
The experience of closeness and continuity is felt in the design of the house with its rounded rooms and its tie with the adjoining gatelodge buildings - known separately as The Round House, The Pottery and The Gate House. Draped in history these buildings were originally built around 1780’s, and at the time home to Lady Louisa Connolly. In the 1950's the Mercier family lived there, originally they lived in the first lodge but later moved to the second lodge where they had the luxury of an indoor bathroom – fancy!
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4. Clomantagh Castle, Freshford, Co.Kilkenny
Always wanted to be the ‘king’ or ‘queen’ of your own castle? Well now you can! Stay in the beautiful 15th Century Clomantagh Castle surrounded by a working farm, beautifully restored and refurbished, you’re sure to feel like royalty!
Steeped in local history reaching back 500 years and based on the outskirts of the City of Kilkenny Clomantagh Castle provides a great location for visiting Kilkenny city, Dunmore caves and the surrounding counties .
Clonmantagh Castle is characterised by traditional features such as high ceilings and flagstone flooring and has an original cast iron four poster bed – the perfect gateaway? It’s large with 5 bedrooms sleeping up to 10 people and is available as self-catering accommodation.
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5. Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House 1, Clonakilty, Co Cork
We all want a great holiday and a great story from our holiday. What we want is a unique and unforgettable trip. If this description ticks your holiday/get away boxes then Galley Head Lightkeeper’s House can offer just that. No matter where you look you will be greeted by stunning views of the coastline. Situated on the edge of the dramatic cliffs at about 130 feet above sea level overlooking St George's Channel. The raw power and majestic nature on your door step. You can feel the wind and smell the sea as you see the waves break on the rocks below.
The station was built in 1875 with two Lighthouse Keeper’s Houses on the premises. It consists of a tower connected by a 38 metre corridor to the semi-detached, two-storey, dwelling, originally built for the principal and assistant keeper. The two houses have been restored to their original symmetrical layout and make an ideal place for a family break.
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We hope you enjoyed our whistle stop tour of some of the more unusual places to stay in Ireland. We welcome your feedback or suggestions of other places that should be included. Contact us at info@geodirectory.ie.
Posted: 01/03/2017 12:17:54