Originally an Old Georgian residence for the local county surgeon, Dr O’Connell, the historic Annebrook House Hotel was purchased by the Dunne family in 2005. With his experience in hospitality and construction Berty Dunne set about creating a hotel as unique as the man who owns it. As a family run hotel the Annebrook prides itself on quality and high standards of customer service, working as part of one team to ensure all guests of their best and personal attention at all times. Annebrook House Hotel is steeped in history and enjoys the enviable advantage of being one of the most centrally located hotels in Mullingar town, just minutes from The Royal Canal Greenway. With accommodation ranging from executive hotel rooms, two-bedroom apartments, luxurious champagne suites, the Annebrook has much to offer those visiting Mullingar. Offering a range of dining options from Berty’s Bar to fine dining in the award winning Old House Restaurant. The four star Annebrook House Hotel offers an excellent service to both its corporate & leisure guests. The hotel is accessible by car just 50 mins from Dublin and is only 10 minutes from the local Train Station. Website: annebrook.ie Phone: 0449353300 Email: info@annebrook.ie
Wineport Lodge
Wineport Lodge bubbles with unique personality. Hosts Ray Byrne and Jane English have created a space that draws you in and begs your shoulders to drop. The view of the sparkling lake waters is simply stunning. Natural wood flows in from the jetty to the exterior and all the rooms within. Open fires flicker while cosy nooks and crannies invite you to sit a while and make them yours. Whether you want to while away a few hours with a good book or enjoy the finest of food with good friends, here you’ll do it in comfort that is second to none. A haven of relaxation in harmony with stunning natural surroundings, the finest locally sourced produce, always served with generosity, and wonderful wines guaranteed to delight… at Wineport Lodge this is just where it begins. Stay a while and enjoy the panoramic lake views from every room and suite. Pamper yourself with a heavenly massage or let the fresh air blow away the cobwebs with a lake cruise. Here luxury is being able to do it all. Website: wineport.ie Phone: 0906439010 Email: lodge@wineport.ie
Mullingar Park Hotel
The 4 Star Mullingar Park Hotel has earned a strong reputation as one of the leading Hotels in Westmeath. Situated on the outskirts of Mullingar town in County Westmeath it is easily accessible, just off exit 15 on the N4, Dublin to Sligo road and less than an hour from Dublin. Free Wi-Fi and car parking are available. This contemporary designed 4 star hotel is elegantly decorated, tastefully furnished and fully equipped to international standards. It boasts 95 guest bedrooms, award winning terrace restaurant, horseshoe bar & courtyard lounge overlooking private landscaped gardens. The hotel has a range of conference & banqueting suites to choose from making it the perfect location to celebrate your wedding in Westmeath. The Azure Leisure Club boasts a 20 metre pool, separate children’s pool, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gymnasium. The Azure Beauty Rooms offers a wide range of treatments for both men and women. Website: mullingarparkhotel.com Phone: 0449337500 Email: info@mullingarparkhotel.com
Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Westmeath lakeland’s in an idyllic setting overlooking Lough Ennell, this Irish, family-owned hotel is nestled in rolling countryside amidst acres of rich parkland and lofty trees, where you will be close to culture, history and the ancient myths of County Westmeath. This luxurious four-star hideaway is noted for its fine dining, attentive service, superb leisure facilities and warm welcome that extends far beyond the front door. Be it a pampering spa escape, special occasion, romantic getaway or fun family break, an oasis of tranquillity awaits for all kinds of celebrations. The seamless blend of country-house character and contemporary four star luxury will make you feel completely at home with ideal amenities for all. Not only is Bloomfield House Hotel, Leisure Club & Spa the perfect location for relaxation and indulgence, but there are so many great activities onsite and in the surrounding area. The Lakeside Hatch on the grounds of the Hotel offers a variety of Classic & Speciality Coffees, Teas, Breakfast, Kitchen Bites, Stonebaked Pizza, Snacks & Treats, all served with a smile and a stunning view of Lough Ennell. Inside the 111 bedroom hotel, there is plenty for guests to enjoy such as the Bar & Grill, Charles Brinsley Restaurant, an impressive Leisure Club with a 20 meter deck level pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room and Gym. Indulge in some much needed pampering and relaxation time at Bloomfield Spa, while the little ones can make friends at the Kids Club and have fun at the Kids Play area. Take a romantic stroll down the lakeshore walkway to the jetty, perched on the lake edge offering spectacular panoramic views across Lough Ennell. Complimentary Wifi and parking on site are available. There are plenty of activities in the area and a wide range of things to do and local attractions to keep everyone entertained. Get under the surface of Ireland’s Ancient East by discovering all the many things to see and do in the region. If family adventures, quirky experiences and cultural gems are what you seek – Bloomfield House Hotel has plenty to offer on your visit. Local attractions include: Belvedere House, Gardens & Park, Hill of Uisneach, Mullingar Golf Club, Kilbeggan Distillery Experience, Fore Abbey, Old Rail Trail & Greenway Cycling & Walking routes & much more. Website: bloomfieldhousehotel.ie Phone: 0449340894 Email: info@bloomfieldhouse.com
Glasson Lakehouse
Experience laid back luxury at its very best in an imaginative retreat set in the very heart of Ireland. Glasson Lakehouse boasts some of the most scenic views of beautiful Lough Ree and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Glasson Lakehouse offers beautiful spacious rooms & suites including family friendly rooms and dog friendly rooms each filled with super comfortable beds, smart TVS, SMEG fridges, tea & coffee facilities, room service, rainforest showers and more. Dine in Bonnie’s Restaurant, a modern dining experience focusing on big flavours and the freshest ingredients (al fresco dining is available too) or have a pint in Tom’s Fish & Tackle Irish Pub. Guests have access to Power Gym plus a host of outdoor and lakeside activities for the whole family. Activities include boat tours, kayaking, paddle boarding, golfing, archery, fairy forest walk, rent a bike, picnic on the grounds and more. Website: glassonlakehouse.ie Phone: 0906485120 Email: reservations@glassonlakehouse.ie
Kilbeggan Distillery
Kilbeggan Distillery is the world’s oldest whiskey distillery, established in 1757 and still makes one of Ireland’s finest whiskeys. From the creaking timber water wheel, to our giant steam engine, a guided tour of this distillery will transport you back two centuries and captivate your senses. This is no mere “visitor centre” but a real working distillery run by a team of young enthusiastic craftspeople, skilled in the traditional ways of making Irish whiskey. On your guided tour, you will get close to the iconic waterwheel which once powered the whole distillery and kept whiskey flowing through Kilbeggan. Old mash tuns and fermenters are still in their original positions and the new Kilbeggan malt spirit flows from ancient pot stills – one of which is over 186 years old! It is the quintessential Irish whiskey distillery, with whitewashed walls, weathered slate roof, brick chimney stack, creaking timber water wheel and even regular ghost sightings! Website: kilbegganwhiskey.com Phone: 0579332134 Email: info@kilbeggandistillery.com
Athlone Castle
Experience a magnificent immersive journey through history at Athlone Castle Visitor Centre. Climb the steps to the castle keep and enjoy the views across the majestic River Shannon or climb higher still to the castle battlements and look across the rooftops of the entire town. Take a step back in history through playful interactive exhibits, touch screen animations and an immersive 360 degree cinematic experience that brings the Great Siege of Athlone to life. Swords, cannon balls and stunning sculptures give these ancient stories depth. Vibrant displays and historic artefacts will lead you along a 3D timeline that illustrates Athlone’s last 200 years. Enjoy the wonderful voice of John Count McCormack in a display dedicated to the memory of the world-famous Athlone tenor. Join one of the informative guided tours for a journey through Irish history that you won’t forget. Rain or shine, this is a castle with a story. Website: athlonecastle.ie Phone: 0906442130 Email: info@athlonecastle.ie
The Hill of Uisneach
The Mythological Centre of Ireland, this ancient ceremonial site is one of the most sacred and historical sanctuaries in the world. The burial site of the Earth Goddess Ériu, the founder of Ireland and the Sun God Lugh, this enigmatic hill became the seat of the High Kings of Ireland and the meeting point of the ancient provinces where laws were struck and divisions agreed. The ‘Catstone’, a huge weathered limestone boulder under which Ériu is buried, is the most famous of over forty surviving features on the hilltop. On Uisneach the first Great Fire of Ireland was lit to announce the dawn of summer and these ‘Bealtaine Fires’ and Druid Ceremonies are now celebrated with an annual festival in May. Passionate local tour guides at Uisneach will take you on a fascinating journey into the spiritual past of ancient Ireland. Website: uisneach.ie Phone: 0877189550 Email: tours@uisneach.ie
Tullynally Castle Gardens
Tullynally Castle’s majestic presence dominates a breathtaking landscape, with 12 acres of beautifully restored 18th Century gardens, terraced lawns, remarkable mature trees, walled flower gardens and ornamental lakes. The current owner, Thomas Pakenham has added a wealth of unusual trees and shrubs, many of them collected as seed on his travels, including superb collections of rare magnolias and lilies. The sunny Tearoom in the Castle Courtyard offers teas, coffee and delicious homemade food throughout the day and a splendid family coach is on display. Tullynally stands atop the ‘Hill of the Swan’, with views of Lough Derravaragh, the legendary lake where the ‘Children of Lir’ were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother and condemned to 900 years of wandering. Tullynally Castle has been home to the Pakenham family (later the Earls of Longford) for over 350 years. Guided tours of the huge rambling Gothic Revival castle in all its grandeur are available Thursdays to Saturdays, including the early Victorian kitchens and laundries, with a fascinating insight into the real stories of Irish history. Website: tullynallycastle.ie Phone: 0449661856 Email: info@tullynallycastle.ie
Belvedere House, Gardens and Park
This magnificent 160 acre estate on the shores of Lough Ennell features a fully restored Georgian villa, Victorian Walled Garden, 18th Century parkland and woodland walking trails. But most intriguing are the various romantic follies and each of these impressive structures has a captivating story to tell. The Jealous Wall at Belvedere is the largest folly in Ireland and hides a story of sibling rivalry and the haunting past of the ‘Wicked Earl’ who once owned Belvedere. At the visitor centre, guided tours of the house and estate can be booked for groups, or you can choose to explore it yourself. The Victorian Walled Garden features many exotic plants and is well worth a visit, followed by stroll through the extensive mature woodlands and magical Fairy Garden. For children Belvedere offers lots to do, with four great play areas and a 30m zipline. Facilities include a fully licensed cafe, gift shop and ample car parking. Book your guided tour and learn the intriguing tales of the ‘Wicked Earl’ who built Belvedere and the stories behind the awe-inspiring follies waiting to be discovered on this lakeside estate and parkland. Website: belvedere-house.ie Phone: 044 93 38960 Email: info@belvedere-house.ie