Hotels Europe Ireland County Donegal

The hotel is a meticulously restored 17th century castle, but the roots of the property can be traced as far back as the 1400 s. The current building was rebuilt after a fire in 1939 but has maintained many features, where ever possible, of the original design. (08/09 RT) All of the rooms within the hotel are designed to remind guests of the original Gealic heritage of the castle. They blend into this appreciation of the past a real understanding of what contemporary guests will require. Each room is decorated to the highest standards and are in excellent condition. Rooms are medium or large in size and all feature bespoke furnishings and antiques. The elegant lobby is medium sized and tiled in white marble. There are small snugs away from the main entrance where guests can settle to relax. There s a grand piano for those brave enough! An exciting and authentic castle appearance with many original features reproduced faithfully. There is a large tower sat centrally in the main facade of the building and a wide pebbled drive and fountain directly in front. The hotel s restuarant is rapidly gaining a reputation locally and across the wider Irish dining landscape as being at the forfront of Irish cuisine. The menu is designed by the hotel s executive chef and changes quite regularly, the staple dishes are all based on traditional Irish recipes and the majority of ingredients are locally sourced.

This luxury family-run hotel is in a rural setting overlooking Lough Swilly, just a 7-minute drive from the town of Letterkenny, in County Donegal, north-west Ireland, and a 15-minute drive from the beautiful Rathmullan beach, with a sailing and water sports school. This property offers an ideal base for many activities such as golf, enjoying scenic walks and Blue Flag beaches, surfing, fishing, shopping and family entertainment. Attractions in Donegal include Glenveagh National Park and Glenveagh Castle and gardens, situated in the Derryveagh mountains, Mount Errigal, the highest peak in Donegal (751 m), the majestic Slieve League sea cliffs and the Bluestack Mountains with a long-distance walking route, the Bluestack Way. The hotel offers award-winning food, a garden and a spa with a wide range of treatments including organic seaweed baths. The rooms have all the modern amenities.

The scenery throughout Donegal is breath-taking with rolling hills, unspoiled lakes and rivers and fantastic coastline. The Sandhouse offers the chance to explore all this region and is perfect for a relaxing break. The Marine Spa is excellent and uses world leading Thalgo Marine products. (GW 10/2012) Rooms at the Sandhouse are luxurious and individually decorated in a country house style. Many of the luxury bedrooms overlook Rossnowlagh Beach on Donegal Bay - from your room listen to the waves breaking on the sandy beach. Enjoy excellent award-winning cuisine in the elegant Seashell & Glassroom Restaurants enhanced by a carefully chosen and imaginative wine list. Menus are designed by the resident chef, John Robert McGarrigle who has been part of the team for the past ten years. John and his team use the wonderful natural fresh produce which is a feature of this unpolluted coast and hinterland. House specialities include Donegal Bay Salmon, Sea Trout, Scallops, Crab and Lobster, as well as Prime Beef, Lamb, Veal and Game in season. Medium sized lobby This Manor House was once a mid-century fishing lodge and has been transformed to a beautiful Manor House enjoying one of Irelands most picturesque locations with breathtaking views across Donegal Bay. Other amenities/ services Satellite television, Earliest check-in at 15 00, 1 lift