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Ardtarmon House
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Ardtarmon House

minor Drumcliff to Raghly Road, 10½ km west of N15, Ballinfull Ireland
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View of Sligo Bay and Ardtarmon on top of Benbulbin
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4.5
#1 of 1 ranch in Ballinfull
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.4 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Italian
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Internet
Beach
Game room
BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Clothes dryer
Table tennis
Shared lounge / TV area
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Desk
Seating area
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Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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waffleknocker wrote a review Sept 2024
Armagh, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A beautiful house with plenty of history set in gorgeous grounds in a wonderfully remote area, close to lovely beaches with coastal walks, yet only 20 mins from bustling Sligo, Robert is an excellent host, he filled me in on the history of the house and spared time to really show me around the property, I stayed in one of the cottages at the side of the house which are perfectly self contained and very peaceful. There is also plenty of parking here.
I would definitely recommen it and would stay again in a heartbeat!
A big thank you to Robert, family and staff, you're amazing! ❤️
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Plenty of parking, lovely breakfast spread
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Robert B wrote a review Jul 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very comfortable accommodation in an idyllic location with charming and helpful hosts. If you prefer the sanatized, homogenized experience of international hotel chains you may be happier elsewhere. This is an authentic, old world experience with real people who truly care about the quality of their hospitality.
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Date of stay: July 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don't expect in-room TV or minibar. The pleasure of this place is in the location, the atmosphere...
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Alexander G wrote a review Aug 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This location is a place to get a rest and to relax. Robert the host is doing a great job and you really feel at home. The house itself breathes a special charm the allows you to really relax. In a walking distance of 5-10 minutes through trees and meadows it is possible to reach the beach and have a swim or take some deep breaths at the sea.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Catriona G wrote a review Aug 2023
Milan, Italy
5.0 of 5 bubbles
An absolutely lovely place. A beautiful country house. Host very welcoming. Location is amazing, the drive up to the secluded house part of the adventure. The view from the rooms, the comfortable beds. Can’t wait to go back!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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laughie wrote a review Jul 2005
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
It doesn't often happen that the place you've imagined matches closely with the reality, but that was my experience at Ardtarmon House. I was travelling with my son, on his summer break from college, and from the moment we turned our tiny rental car up the wooded lane and caught sight of Ardtarmon House, we both suspected we'd found our dream B&B.
The house is stately and handsome, yet also inviting. We were greeted at the door by Christa, who owns the Ardtarmon House with her husband Charles. She took us to our room, spacious, with a sitting area by the bay window, lovely wooden furniture, and a large and spotless bathroom. Christa offered us tea or coffee in the sitting room once we'd settled in, and I must mention that it was the best coffee I had in a week in Ireland. Good biscuits, too.
Throughout the house, the furnishings are antique, appropriate to its nineteenth century aura. The house feels warm and alive, not at all like you're visiting a museum, even though there are paintings and even a few swords hanging on the walls.
The grounds are large and pretty with woods and flowers, very lush and green. There's an ancient tree where children climbed and played on the swing. We walked down a path to the ocean that takes you past a field of grazing cows. From the beach, you can look across the sea to distant strands and mountains.
Our hosts gave us some suggestions for dinner, and we settled on a pub called Lang's, a few miles away, where we ate tasty fish and chips in a friendly atmosphere.
If you're interested in touring historic places, just down the road from Ardtarmon House is Lisadell, the home of Countess Markiewicz, the Irish aristocrat, who fought on the side of a free Ireland and was a great friend of the poet, WB Yeats. Another interesting sight nearby is a castle that you can see quite well from the road.
The beds were very comfy and breakfast was very good. My only wish is that we could have stayed there longer.
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Footprints33043 wrote a review Sept 2004
minneapolis ,mn
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at the house for two nights with our two small girls. The whole stay was wonderful. The house was very comfortable and the hosts were graciuos. You can walk to a wonderful private beach and play on the grounds of the manor house. We wish we would have stayed longer.
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Passport32693 wrote a review Mar 2003
Atlanta, GA
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Hello All,We planned to stay only one night, but liked Ardtarmon so much, we stayed two nights. The Henry's were very friendly and seemed keenly interested in how they could assist us in a side trip to our family roots at Castle Neynoe. We did find it, by the way! We wanted to stay off "the beaten path" and did. We rented a car and plotted our trip. It's the bestway to see rural Ireland. Ardtarmon is a perfect example of an Irish manor house. The Henry family has lived there of 150 years. I highly reccommend this accommodation for any adventurous Irish tourists. Regards,Tony Garstin Atlanta, GA
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Jennifer855 wrote a review Jan 2005
new york city
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This place is lovely and historic--a family home with great hosts. The house is elegant and spacious, with gorgeous grounds, and a great location on the beach a short ride from the center of Sligo. We really enjoyed it here--the accomodations are comfortable and feel really special.
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Navigator4718 wrote a review Oct 2004
Laytown, Co Meath, Ireland
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Just spent the weekend in Ardtarmon with 14 members of my extended family (9 adults and 6 children) and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We booked 3 of the cottages and one room in the house itself and all accommodation was 'spot on'. I hesitate in recommending it only because it'll make it more difficult for us to book in the future! Charles Henry was an excellent host and adults and children had a ball.
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GerCo_Clare wrote a review Sept 2010
Dublin, Ireland
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I stayed at Ardtarmon House in May 2009 as a special treat.
Having looked it up on the web Ardtarmon Manor Farmhouse looked like a real nice, warm and comfortable place to stay.

The impression of Ardtarmon on the web page made the Guest House look better than it actually is. It reality, it was far removed from what greeted my wife and I.

There was no TV in the bedroom.
There was no shower in the ensuite bathroom with the exception of a flexible hose freely hanging on the bathroom wall.
The TV in the lounge was a small portable one with a "rabbit ears antenna" which received three (3) very fuzzy and flickering channels.
When we mentioned this to the owner (Charles Henry) his arrogant comment was "why would you be watching television on your holidays".
As for the dining room it was disgraceful. The decor (portraits, furniture etc) had the appearance as if they came from the local car-boot sale.
THERE WAS NO DINNER MENU TO CHOSE FROM!
**You got what the proprietor decided you should have**.

The same applied for breakfast - THERE WAS NO MENU!
The quality of the food served was very poor if not deplorable which was inconsistent with the impression suggested by the web page. In fact we eat better quality food at home (and we do our shopping in ALDI).

Save your money.

Ger & Clare
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Date of stay: May 2009
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
2.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
3.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PCTullyallen asked a question Jun 2017
CoLouth4 contributions2 helpful votes
Have they showers or is it a bath only
Answer from Sheelagh M
9 contributions3 helpful votes
Sorry I never seen this query, the best places I found were Laura's in Carney village, a lovely little Italian restaurant quite close to Ardtarmon and then also Harry's on the Sligo road.
wildpeggy3 asked a question Aug 2016
Indianapolis, Indiana
Do you have hair dryers in the guest rooms?
waffleknocker wrote a tip Sept 2024
Armagh, United Kingdom33 contributions19 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Plenty of parking, lovely breakfast spread"
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Robert B wrote a tip Jul 2023
2 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Don't expect in-room TV or minibar. The pleasure of this place is in the location, the atmosphere of the house and the graciousness of the hosts"
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DersuUzala wrote a tip Jun 2018
Brooklyn, New York32 contributions12 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"West room had its own sitting room and faced the beautiful driveway"
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Sheelagh M wrote a tip Sept 2017
9 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"This is a very quiet place, all rooms have a lovely view just different aspects. Some rooms have bath as well as shower."
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cookieheadalva wrote a tip Jun 2017
Wilmington, Delaware7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Our room was quiet and had an excellent view."
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LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty SligoBallinfull
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ardtarmon House
Which popular attractions are close to Ardtarmon House?
Nearby attractions include Atlantic Sheepdogs (7.1 km), Strandhill Beach (7.7 km), and Rosses Point (5.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ardtarmon House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and barbeque facilities.
What food & drink options are available at Ardtarmon House?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Ardtarmon House?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ardtarmon House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Austies Pub & Kitchen, Shells Cafe, and The Little Cottage Cafe.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Ardtarmon House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Italian.
Are there any historical sites close to Ardtarmon House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Lissadell House (2.9 km), Carraig na Spainneach (7.5 km), and Cooldrumman (6.2 km).