County Wicklow
Wild moors and mountains, remote glacial valleys and the pretty Irish Sea is found just 20 miles south-west of Dublin.

Tinakilly House
Rathnew
Co Wicklow, Republic of Ireland
T: +35 340 469274. 29 rooms, US$ 175-
www.tinakilly.ie
Gracious Victorian Italianate manor sits on 7 acres of gardens that sweep down to the Irish Sea. 29 miles from Dublin.

County Wexford
White sandy beaches, pretty fishing villages, abbeys and castles and lush rolling countryside.

Marlfield House
Gorey
Co. Wexford, Republic of Ireland
T: +35 355 21124. 19 rooms. US$ 240-
www.marlfieldhouse.com
Fine Regency house set in 35 acres of woodland, former Irish residency of the Earl of Courtown. In southeast Ireland, one hour from Dublin.


County Cork
Located on Ireland's southern coast, County Cork's charming seaside villages and ports are frequented by fishermen and yachtsmen alike.

Ballyvolane House
Castlelyons
Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland
T: +35 325 36349. 6 rooms. US$ 259-
www.ballyvolanehouse.ie
Located in the beautiful Blackwater Valley countryside, this Georgian-era house sits in parkland, lakes and formal gardens. The engaging 30ish owners helped manage fine hotels in England and Duba before returning to run Ballyvolane - where he was raised and his parents welcomed paying guests for 20 years. Communal dining is encouraged here although not required.


County Mayo
Wild, romantic, old Ireland noted for its blue mountains, emerald fields and unspoilt countryside. The 19th century potato famine struck this county hard—many emigrated, leaving behind abandoned dwellings dotting the landscape.

Enniscoe House
Castlehill, Ballina
Co. Mayo, Republic of Ireland.
T: +35 396 31112. US$ 170-
www.enniscoe.com
Pretty Georgian country house and gardens on a 150 acre estate.


County Galway
In Ireland's west coast you'll find raths, ring forts, and medieval Christian churches.

Ballindery Park
Ballinasloe
Co. Galway, Republic of Ireland
T: +35 39096 86796. 4 rooms. US$ 204-
www.ballinderrypark.com
A small Palladian country house, lovingly restored by new owners.