Ballyrafter House

When the Duke of Devonshire built Ballyrafter House in the early 1800's, he was the richest man in England and his Irish estates covered tens of thousands of acres. This fine country residence was reputedly intended for his estate manager and is a testament to the gracious life style of its first owners. The public rooms feature fourteen foot ceilings, plaster moulding, ornate fireplaces and large windows to overlook the acres of garden.

The Reception Hall sets the tone with its polished mahogany wood and plush carpet. There is a comfortable resident's lounge where before dinner aperitifs can be enjoyed in front of the open log fire. And the dining room with its large bay window overlooks the spacious Oak and Beechwood lawned gardens. At night the window tables overlook the spectacularly lit towers and bastions of Lismore Castle - a fairytale made real.

But, this is a country house. Though elegant, Ballyrafter offers, in the words of one writer, "unpretentious comforts". The place does not feel stuffy, but warm and welcoming. The sun room/conservatory and lounge bar contribute to this feeling of peaceful relaxation. So does the excellent Restaurant featuring local foods. Breakfast is included with all bookings. Yours hosts, Joe and Noreen Willoughby, are happy to share their local knowledge, love of cooking and fishing, and their sunny home.

The bedrooms are often very spacious - whole suites, in fact, can be reserved. Each bedroom is individually appointed with modern facilities and splendid views of the gardens. All rooms have ensuite/private bathrooms (a few with shower only) and Direct Dial phones. There is central heating throughout, yet each room has its own thermostat so that guests can individually set the temperature of their room. We have just recently finished our new extension of five new bedrooms and also a new courtyard function suite whicch caters for parties and weddings.

Hotel Amenities
En Suite Bedrooms Resident's Lounge Dining Room Lounge Bar Conservatory Spacious Lawned Gardens Private Parking

Tariff 2007 Includes Full Breakfast and Taxes All prices are quoted in Euro
Dates	Per Person Sharing	Single
March - May	€65	€85
June - September	€85	€95
October	€65	€85
Children up to 10yrs Sharing Parents Room Free 25% Reduction for Children 10 yrs and older.
Lunch €28.00 Dinner €44.00
Pack lunches may be ordered separately. Weekend Function Rates or B&B available on request. Private accommodation available during closed season by prior arrangement. The restaurant and pub are open evenings on Saturdays during the winter. Booking is advisable. Call us at 058-54002.

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