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Templehouse Demesne, Ballinacarrow, Ireland
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Pelegia
tennessee
1 review
1 helpful vote
“Unbelievable! It was by far our favorite place to stay during our trip to Ireland.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My daughter, sister and I stayed for two nights. We agreed that we would have been happy to stay a week. Our "suite" looking over the garden and a view of the ruins and lake was like something out of a magazine-something we'd never thought we'd experience in person. The Percivals were so very welcoming to visitors not used to such luxury. We were a little afraid we'd feel out of place- but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The dinner we were served our first nite was delicious( wish we'd had time to experience it a second nite). Breakfast was great and Roderick was entertaining and full of advice for the day's activities. We appreciated being made to feel at home in such a gracious setting and sharing the wellies and jackets in the entryway so we could walk through the pasture visiting the sheep and looking over the ruins. Writing this review makes me want to hop on the next flight and head back for another stay. I've told friends and family to be sure to include Temple House in any visit to Ireland as a must see and stay. Definitely anyone with a love of history and romance will be more than pleased.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LiffordClare
Ireland
Contributor
13 reviews
13 helpful votes
“old world charm with fantastic food.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2009
1
person found this review helpful

a beautiful house on 1000 acres. large luxurious rooms. ( all different)
fantastic welcome form host Roderick & the dogs Darcy,Treacle and Fudge.
extremely helpful with maps for walks , afternoon tea,
The Dinner was Divine.. Steve ( the chef) is a genius.
will definately go back.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dublinb
Dublin
Contributor
17 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Delightful charming country house”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We spent a most enjoyable weekend here. We were staying with a group of friends (10 or so).

The owners are extremely friendly and have a most fantastic skill of being welcoming yet not overbearing.

The house and grounds are next to none. Vistas and history abound.

The one thing I would say to people looking to stay here (and is something that the owners say themselves) this is not a hotel and do not stay here if you want satellite pumped into your room and pristine environs.


The highlights - relaxing in the morning room on the couch in front of the open fire chatting to guests while an Irish Wolfhound lies at your feet. Top Class Dinner in the dinning room being watched by the portraits of previous generations. Walking through the extensive grounds. In short ... every aspect of our stay.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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templar1864, owner at Temple House, responded to this review
7 September 2009
Thank you so much for your kind note. It means a great deal.
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jthomaslive
Billerica MA
1 review
1 helpful vote
“Fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed at the Temple house for two nights and I had a great time. Roderick was a great host and met all our needs. Rooms were well maintained and the dinner and breakfast fantastic. Location was well suited to see the main sites in the area. Our host suggested a great restaurant for our second night for dinner. This is a historic property with fantastic views and when I visit Ireland again I will stay here again. Do go and experience for yourselves!!

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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LauraAshleyVienna
Vienna
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
11 helpful votes
“Splendid”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I can only recommend Temple House to everybody! This lovely personal, family run country house in the peaceful gardens on a lake is so romantic, utterly quiet and offers lovely bedrooms, old world style feeling, a pink sitting room with free WIFI and huge Irish breakfasts.
The evening entertainment of concerts, balls etc is SUPER and I look forward to the Viennese Gala Ball on 26th September 2009, where I shall gladly return!
www.templehouse.ie

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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