Small Boutique hotels in LEINSTER

Not far from the city center of Dublin is a street adorned with large trees and Edwardian Villas, one of which is the Aberdeen Lodge, a family-run boutique hotel provided some of the finest Irish hospitality. The mansion’s exterior many intertwined vines giving it a very charming look. The interior resembles an antique style luxury cabin, complete with a shared living area and dining hall. Every morning, guests can awaken to the smell of a delicious homemade breakfast, shared between the guests. The rooms of Aberdeen Lodge are simplistic yet stylish with touches of home due to their hand-crafted wooden furniture, large windows and cozy drapes. The rooms provide a minimalistic décor but all the amenities you would want. Being only a short walk from the main area of Dublin, Aberdeen Lodge makes for a perfect home base. Many sites nearby include Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest university, Guiness Storehouse, a perfect place to taste a fine beer, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, a church from the 5th century.

Indulgence and luxury are the key components of Dunbrody House, a majestic boutique hotel fashioned from an 1830s mansion. Located within 30o acres of parkland in the Hook Peninsula, the hotel is one of the most sought-after destinations for a romantic getaway. The hotel offers an absolute decadent restaurant, champagne bar, and a traditional pub on top of cooking classes – it is a prime spot for foodies. In addition, the hotel has its own luxury spa and aromatherapy services. The property and the building project original Georgian landscaping and design. The interior’s 22 luxurious rooms and suites portray the care that has gone into each one by its very hospitable owners. The location of Dunbrody House is spectacular. It is close to many beaches and jaw dropping coastal hikes, the Hook Lighthouse, dating back to the 5th century, Tintern Abbey, and the Greenway, known for its lush views while cycling.

The award-winning Dylan Hotel is a small luxury hotel situated in a quiet, leafy area close to St Stephen's Green, and just a short walk from Dublin's vibrant city centre. Housed in a renovated Victorian building with an elegant contemporary wing, the Dylan Hotel contains 44 beautifully designed suites and rooms, a chic restaurant serving modern Irish cuisine, a hip bar with a spacious terrace, several meetings rooms and a lovely quiet library. The interiors of this fashionable boutique hotel are a mixture of quirky contemporary opulence and refined style with a warm colour scheme based on chocolate, crimson and green. The Dylan Hotel was voted best boutique hotel in 2008 and its attractive atmosphere has understandably made it the place to stay for the fashion conscious in Dublin.

Nestled between the sea and the mountains near the market town of Gorey in County Wexford, Marlfield House Hotel is delightfully located, surrounded by 35 acres of carefully tended gardens and romantic woodlands. Set in a magnificent Victorian mansion, this charming boutique property offers exclusive accommodation and award-winning cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The perfect spot for weekend escapes in this beautiful corner of Wexford, Marlfield House Hotel is within easy reach of many of the region's most important landmarks and attractions, including Kilkenny Castle, Powerscourt House, and the Glendelough Monastic site. Popular leisure activities available close by to the hotel include links and parkland golf courses, fox hunting from November to March, archery, beach and woodland walks and horse riding. Guests can also enjoy tennis on the hotel's court, and Sunday recitals and classical recitals are put on at the hotel throughout the year. One of the raisons d'être of Marlfield House Hotel is its gourmet restaurant, where guests can enjoy highly acclaimed classical cuisine based on the ethos of proximity and the finest seasonal produce. Kilmore Quay fish, Wexford beef and lamb, local artisan cheeses, fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs from the kitchen garden all feature on the restaurant's daily changing menus. The hotel also offers a range of excellent small banqueting and conference facilities, ideal for presentations, seminars and luxurious private celebrations.

Enjoying a prime location on Harcourt Street, in the heart of Dublin's buzzing city centre, The Dean is set in a daringly restored and modernised traditional Dublin terraced property. Featuring cool, hip décor, fantastic facilities and equipment, including a rooftop bar, a restaurant, and great leisure spaces, The Dean offers luxurious boutique-style accommodation in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Situated in the midst of Dublin's vibrant nightlife district, surrounded by clubs, venues and restaurants, The Dean Hotel is the ideal spot for both business and pleasure in this beautiful city. Close to all of the most important highlights - the Castle, the Cathedral, the National Museum, Trinity College - many within easy walking distance, Dublin's excellent public transport system and Dublinbikes bike rental system provide quick and easy links with the rest of the city and the greater region. The Dean Hotel is host to a number of venues for great food and drinks. These include the Lobby, the Rooftop Bar, for year-round indoor-outdoor drinks and snacks, and Sophie's, a unique glass-house restaurant serving hearty Irish and fusion cuisine with 360 degree views of the city. The Blue Room and the Lobby can be reserved for private functions, presentations and events of all kinds, while the unique Games Room can be reserved with or without bedrooms for the ultimate in small meetings, get-togethers or family reunions.

Surrounded by two championship golf courses and 550 acres of parkland on the River Liffey, The K Club is set in a magnificent 19th century stately home, originally built in 1832 and based on a French château. This luxurious boutique property offers exclusive 5-star accommodation, gourmet cuisine and a fabulous selection of bespoke services and facilities in a splendid country setting. Ideally placed for relaxing visits in the heart of the County Kildare countryside, The K Club offers an extensive range of activities in and around the hotel, including falconry displays, fly fishing on the river liffey, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, hiking and cycling. Golf enthusiasts are also spoilt for choice, with rounds available on the Arnold Palmer-designed championship course, the host for the Ryder Cup in 2006, and the prestigious Smurfit Course. There is also a fabulous range of activities especially tailored for younger guests. The hotel also boast a large spa complex, The K Spa, offering a heated indoor pool, hydro-massage baths, a hammam, and a magnificent range of treatments and massages based on Voya spa products. Visitors to The K Club are also truly spoilt for choice for fine dining venues. These range from gourmet and tasting restaurants, such as The Byerley Turk, The River Room Restaurant, Legends, and the unique K Thai and South-East Asia restaurant, to more informal dining and bar food at The Vintage Crop. Afternoon tea and dinner are also served in the opulent Chinese Drawing Room.

Standing on the shores of an inlet of Lough Ree, Wineport Lodge enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the County Westmeath countryside. With dramatic views of Killinure Island and the lake, this charming boutique property offers luxurious accommodation and fine Irish cuisine in a delightful rural setting. Built around the Wineport Restaurant, originally founded in 1993, the Lodge is ideally placed for relaxing visits to this beautiful corner of Leinster. The hotel's lakeside setting means that guests can practice a number of water-sports practically from the doorstep, including boat trips on the lake, water-skiing, cruises on the river Shannon, or even swimming from the hotel's private jetty. Other activities available close by include hiking, cycling and golf. The Lodge also offers luxurious pampering, with a range of massages and treatments and relaxing outdoor hot tubs with fabulous views across the lake. Enjoying an excellent reputation for fine cuisine, the Lodge's restaurant, home to TV3's show 'The Restaurant', serves delicious menus based on the finest fresh, locally sourced produce, including organically grown fresh vegetables, farm produced cheeses, and fish from the lakes and rivers. The Lodge also boasts a number of unique conference spaces, for successful presentations, business meetings, seminars or private events and celebrations.