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Temple House

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Ballymote, Sligo Show on a map

Temple House is an elegant Irish Country manor located in the countryside setting of Ballymote in County Sligo. The family owned country house is situated on a 1200-acre estate. Close by the main house is Temple Lake and the ancient ruins of a 12th century castle built by the Knights Templar.
As soon as you drive through the gates of this property, you will feel like you have arrived somewhere very special, a bygone era with modern amenities.

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Directions

On entering Sligo keep on the N17.  Once you reach Ballincarrow, follow the signposts for Temple House south of Ballincarrow and from Ballymote on the N17.  Temple House is located 24km from Sligo.

GPS CO - ORDINATES
Latitude:     54.117100
Longitude: -8.574700

Description

The owners, the Percevals, have lived on the site since 1665 and welcome their guests with open arms. From the moment you enter Temple House to the moment you leave, you will feel like part of the family rather then a paying guest.
Enjoy genuine warmth and conversation with the owners of the country house while you sit back in the drawing room and enjoy a pre dinner drink with the other guests. The gourmet dinner is prepared lovingly with local ingredients and is served in the dining area where all the guests of the estate sit together and get to know each other – truly a unique experience.
Temple House – a beautiful Georgian mansion that effortlessly creates memorable moments and memories throughout your stay in the Emerald Isle.

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The guestrooms in the home are extremely spacious. There are five double rooms, each with recently renovated en-suite bathrooms as well as a single
Enjoy the blazing open fire in the sitting room with a glass of wine before dinner. The food is lovingly prepared with locally sources and fresh ingredients as well as organic fruit form the walled garden and farm. Vegetarians are catered for once advanced notice is given. Recommendations from;
· Egon Ronay Restaurant Guide
· Irish Food Guide

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Temple House is in scenic Yeats County where you can explore miles and miles of scenic routes and archaeological sites. Visit Glencar Waterfall where the poet W.B Yeats was inspired to write
‘Where the wandering water gushes
From the hills above Glen-Car,’
As well as beautiful scenic drives, Sligo also offers ancient Parkes Castle and Lissadell House. Day trips to the areas of Galway, Mayo, South Donegal and Fermanagh are within easy access and are well worth visiting. The owners would be happy to discuss possible route options with you so you get the best scenery on your travels.
Fishing can also be arranged from trout fishing on Lough Arrow and Lough Conn while salmon can be caught in the Moy and pike in Temple House Lake. Golf is another great pastime here in the West with challenging courses like Rosses Point nearby. Whatever you're interested in, whatever your reason for travelling to Leitrim, Temple House will exceed your expectation and have you returning year after year.

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Dining at Temple House
Deb, the chef, is a member of the Eurotoque – an association of European chefs who maintain the great quality and superb flavour of the cuisine. All of the food used in the home is locally produced and sourced and prefer the get organic ingredients for the utmost in flavour.
If you head off for a day on the lake and you are lucky enough to catch something, then Deb will cook it for you. Sample some of the delicious apples picked straight off the trees outside, some of them are 200 years old.

Childrens Facilities

  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Interlink Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Pets Welcome Outside

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Heated Towel Rail
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • Luxury Bathroom Products
  • No Smoking
  • Power Shower
  • Writing Desk

Meals And Drinks

  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Boating.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Shopping Centre
  • Traditional Music.

On Site Leisure

  • Angling
  • Boating

Premises Location

  • Lakeside
  • Parkland
  • Rural
  • Scenic

Recommendations

  • Bridgestone Recommended
  • Fodors
  • Frommers
  • Good Hotel Guide Recommended

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