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Co. Meath, Ireland

Stunning restoration of a Georgian mansion (sleeps up to 12) and some beautiful stable cottages (sleeping 2-4), all set in glorious parkland

Reviewed by Nadine Mellor

Tankardstown, Ireland, Overview

TANKARDSTOWN - REVIEW

It was all because of the 2006 Ryder Cup. Patricia and Brian Conroy had returned to Ireland in 2002 after several years in Hampshire, and spent 4 years resurrecting the Georgian mansion from complete disrepair. It was all set to be their dream home, combining lavish fabrics and modern bathrooms with antique furniture and family heirlooms.

But word spread round the county of Trish's flair for stylish design and thoughtful detail. Then the Ryder Cup scout rang up, offering 'silly money' to rent the property for the golf tournament. While on her inspection she saw the unmodernised stable block beside the house, and proposed to throw that into the mix, if it could be refurbished in time. Six whirlwind months later, the Conroys moved out for a week and 24 Texans moved in. It was such a success that they offered B&B accommodation in their 7 stable block cottages from then on. And at the beginning of 2008 they moved out of the main house permanently, making it available on an exclusive basis for weddings, parties and events.

HIGHS

Flexible accommodation, from a 1-bedroom cottage to a 6-bed mansion
Tranquil environs, with 80 acres of gorgeous private grounds
Extraordinary attention to detail, high quality furnishings, luxury fittings
Delicious home-cooked breakfasts
Personal, warm service; nothing is too much trouble
Under an hour from Dublin and less than half an hour from the airport
Close to Newgrange (Ireland's Stone-henge), 5 golf courses, Slane Castle
A perfect setting for weddings, family celebrations, special events

LOWS

You need to request any meals other than breakfast 24 hours in advance, and you'll have to drive to the nearest pub or restaurant
Breakfasts are not included in the price
All the main house bedrooms are doubles (rather than twins) - not ideal for groups of friends
Not all rooms have their own ensuite bathroom

Print Whole Report

Name	Tankardstown	Location	nr Slane, Dublin & East
Type	Country House (sleeps 12) + 7 cottages (for 2-4)	Country	Ireland
Price Guide	1- or 2-bed cottage: €100pppn House for 12: from €3000/night	Open	All year


DISTANCES	Airport: 30km	Nearest Shops: 2km	Nearest restaurant: 2km	Beach: 20km