Once you step over the threshold of this olde world house, formally the ancestral home of the Blake-Butler family, the emphasis throughout is on excellence. Now owned by the O'Higgins family; the original house has been extended with the addition of 60 spacious new rooms.

The charm and character of the original house have been carefully replicated to achieve the elegance of by-gone days coupled with the comforts of the 21st century.

Bedrooms offer all the modern facilities. Most of our spacious rooms feature two double size beds, en-suite, multi channel TV and PC Points, Fridge and Microwave, Tea and Coffee Making Facility, Hair Dryer and Trouser Press.

Our Executive Suites offer a little more luxury - they feature a king size bed, Leather Sofa, Feature Fire Place, 42" Plasma Screen, DVD and Surround Sound, Air Conditioning, Bath Robes, Slippers, Lighting Dimmers.

Enjoy a meal in our beautiful Hunt Room Restaurant featuring an Adam Fireplace as a gracious focal point, offering the freshest of seafood, quality Irish meats and fresh local produce. Tradition and Innovation are combined with flair to bring you the best of Irish and International cuisine. Select your vintage from our wine cellar.

The friendly and efficient staff of the hotel radiate a welcome and a warmth reminiscent of the old country houses of Ireland.