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March 8, 2018
Nourish and revive your connections with nature and the natural world. Book a ‘Grass -Roots’ Getaway at Ballealy Cottage If you are a wildlife enthusiast or would simply like to encourage family members to immerse themselves in nature, look no further than the exceptionally placed Ballealy Cottage. Here, in the quiet and lush grounds, guests […]
March 6, 2017
Fantastic Late Availability Special Offers now available! Looking for a last minute get away, we have some great late deals! You can also follow the links below for full lists of all properties available on the current Late Availability Offers. Click here for a full list of Republic of Ireland Click here for all Northern Ireland […]
February 1, 2017
How has January passed for you? Have you embarked on the new chapters promised for 2017? January can get a bad press. It feels like a month created to survive versus a month designed to live. Resolutions can be cruel at a time when the weather is bleak and the days are short. For this […]
January 19, 2017
Valentine’s Day comes but once a year and is a time to celebrate all things love and romance. What better gift to give your loved one than a romantic break away for two, so you can unwind and spend some real quality time together. So why not treat the loved one in your life to […]
November 23, 2016
This festive season, why not treat your loved one to a break away with our Christmas Voucher Collection. Discover the wonder of a windswept Lighthouse, the rustic charm of a Gatelodge or indulge in the old world romance of a Castle. Lodge Collection €340 / £275 The Lodge Collection includes the following choices: […]
October 12, 2016
The ancient Celts believed that the seasonal changeover from light to dark created a portal where spirits, banshees and pukas could easily transgress the boundaries of the living and dead. During the festival of Samhain, bonfires were lit and disguises worn as measures to ward off evil spirits. Halloween in Ireland is still loaded with tradition, with tales of […]
September 8, 2016
As part of National Heritage Week, we opened the doors to a selection of our historic properties, offering visitors a special opportunity to explore our unique holiday homes. Generally, it is only the overnight guest who experiences the warmth, beauty and cultural significance of our accommodations. However, on Sunday the 28th August 2016, reservations for […]
June 21, 2016
Many of you might be aware that Tourism Ireland have been running a video campaign relating to the Game of Thrones doors. Here’s the way they have described the initiative: The Dark Hedges is a beautiful avenue of 18th century beech trees that features as The Kingsroad in Game of Thrones®. In January 2016 a storm […]
May 31, 2016
This month, we gave a bit of focus to our properties in the county of Antrim. To help you know more about both the properties and the area, here is some feedback from our house managers. We also have some staff picks from head office. Monica from Magherintemple Lodge told us that guests say they don’t want to […]
February 18, 2015
Snowdrops were spotted on the grounds of Ballealy Cottage and snapped by Ms. Carroll (thanks!). It made us think of this … The Song of the Snowdrop Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker Deep sleeps the Winter, Cold, wet, and grey; Surely all the world is dead; Spring is far away. Wait! The world shall waken; […]
