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Tinakilly Country House And Restaurant

Four Star

Rathnew, Wicklow Show on a map

Superb 9.2/10 thumb up

Rated 9.2 by GoIreland customers
(23 ratings)

Tinakilly House is a small luxury hotel offering guests the perfect hideaway, set in seven acres of beautifully landscaped Victorian gardens overlooking the Irish coastline just outside the village of Rathnew, County Wicklow, about 29 miles south of Dublin.

The mansion was originally built in the 1870's for Captain Halpin, Commander of the Great Eastern, which laid the first telegraph cable linking Europe to America. The hotel has completed a brief refurbishment that has restored the public areas to their former glory with vibrant pastel shades, new carpets, curtains and it has also unveiled a stunningly beautiful antique polished oak floor which combined with the Victorian-Italianate architecture offers a truly unique welcome to the house.

With 51 spacious bedrooms offering a combination of standard doubles, junior and captain’s suites with many enjoying truly stunning views over the Irish coastline. The rooms have all been sympathetically decorated with elegant antique furnishings and for the perfect romantic break some even have four poster beds.

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Tinakilly is located north of County Wicklow outside the village of Rathnew. To get to Rathnew Village take the main N11/M11 the main Dublin/Wexford road. You'll find Tinakilly House Hotel about .5km outside the village on the R750 road for Wicklow town.

Description

The hotels restaurant is renowned for its superb use of local produce and flavours in its dishes, offering 'Fresh ingredients cooked in the best possible way'.  There is a table d’hôte menu from Sunday to Thursday and an a la carte menu on Friday & Saturday plus a comprehensive selection of international wines to complement your meal.

Tinakilly House offers guests the spectacular backdrop of the “Garden of Ireland”. While staying at the hotel you can enjoy stunning Wicklow mountain drives, gardens, fishing and historic sites, excellent golf, horse-riding, mountain hiking, cycling and much more. For the more adventurous, there is “one of the most haunted places in Ireland", the historic Wicklow gaol.
 

Room Features (Back to top)

Tinakillys large luxurious bedrooms genuinely reflect the Victorian period with elegant antique dark wood furniture but also provide all modern comforts you would expect from a quality 4 star property.

The hotel offers a combination of standard doubles (King, queen or twin beds), junior suites, captain’s suites and the elegant Admirals State Room; bathrooms are Victorian-style some with wonderful tubs for a good soak, as well as a shower (Either separate or in the bath). Rooms in the hotels west wing feature four poster and half tester canopy beds, while the east wing offers well appointed Junior and Captain Suites with breathtaking views over the Irish Sea or sweeping views of the seven acres of ornate gardens. Rooms include tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, telephone, satellite television, writing desk (Majority) and bathrobes.

 

Things to Do (Back to top)

Tinakilly House  is located in the “Garden of Ireland” close to some of Wicklow's most spectacular scenery from the vales of Glendalough and the stunningly beautiful Wicklow Mountains to the sweeping sands of Brittas Bay, with opportunities for site seeing, walking, hiking, cycling and horse riding literally on the doorstep.
Also locally there are approximately twenty championship golf courses including the famous Druid's Glen. Other key local attractions not to miss include one of the most haunted places in Ireland, the historic Wicklow gaol, Mount Usher Gardens set in 20 acres with over 5,000 different species of plants and trees including many rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias. 
The nearby Powerscourt House and Gardens is one of the world’s great gardens set in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. It offers a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, statuary and ornamental lakes.

Reviews for Tinakilly Country House And Restaurant(Back to top)

Total Score 9.2/10 (from 23 reviews)

  • 9/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 9/10 for Restaurant
  • 9/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 8/10 for Bar
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10/10

Sarah from Dublin 7

Stayed 06-2011
Young couple

10/10

Anonymous from Muenster

Stayed 06-2011
Mature couple

8/10

Anonymous from Blanchardstown

Stayed 02-2011
Young couple

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Facilities (Back to top)

The Restaurant offers modern country house cooking, quality local ingredients cooked in the best possible way. Fish and shellfish come predominantly from the East Coast and the local farmers supply Wicklow beef and lamb. Tinakilly House has five individual function suites that offer the ideal backdrop for ideal location for small meetings, conferences, dinners and weddings up to 90 guests. Less than an hour's drive from Dublin, the hotel offers a working environment with no distractions, together with the highest professional standards of service.

Childrens Facilities

  • Cot Available on request
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Laser
  • Visa

Disabled Access

  • Guide Dogs Welcome

Facilities

  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Conference Facilities
  • Four Poster Bedroom(s)
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Ground Floor Bedroom(s)
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Porter Service
  • Restaurant

Health and Wellness

  • Gym

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television

Meals And Drinks

  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Traditional Music.

Premises Location

  • Scenic

Recommendations

  • AA Recommended
  • Bridgestone Recommended
  • Egon Ronay Recommended
  • Good Hotel Guide Recommended
  • Michelin Recommended

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