Stay in an Authentic private Country House
Stay in an Authentic private Country House
Half a mile of avenue wanders through parkland, its green grass maintained in perfect order with the assistance of sixteen hundred sheep and their lambs. Fine old trees provide the flock with a measure of shade on hot days and, in all directions, there is a screen formed by the woods that cover more than half the area of the demesne.
Temple House Luxury Country Guest House in Sligo, is a classical Georgian mansion set in a private estate of over 1,000 acres, overlooking a 13th century lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. The Perceval family home since 1665, the present manor was redesigned in 1864 and enjoys the authentic and unpretentious country house atmosphere.
This is not a boutique hotel, or just a
bed & breakfast, but an historic home offering unique and luxury country house accommodation, plus a
self catering cottage that sleeps 8. This is also a wonderful place for a
wedding party - it is unusual, intimate and special.
You will find
on-site boating, coarse fishing, birdwatching, terraced gardens and miles of woodland walks. Within easy reach are beautiful beaches, eagles flying, archaeological sites, horse riding, trout fishing and four championship golf courses. Traditional Irish music and dancing sessions are often held nearby,
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Temple House is an ideal stopover between the west and north and a great base for exploring
Sligo, Leitrim, Fermanagh, Mayo or South Donegal.
The Irish Times
"If you fancy a bit of old-world atmosphere, Temple House, nr Ballinacarrow, Ballymote is family-run and well worth investigating"
The Sunday Independent
"Splendid Georgian pile -- home to the Perceval family since 1665. Open since the eighties but recently taken over by the younger generation, Roderick and Helena, who are bringing this great house forward with style."