Lough Eske Castle

Rockhill House is a historic estate, found nestled in 100 acres of hilly woodlands just north of Letterkenny, County Donegal. It is a charmingly elegant country house that offers its guests traditional Irish hospitality, and the most comfortable of stays, along with gourmet dining and varied yet authentic activities, on and off the estate, such as hiking, foraging, Irish dance lessons, and Gaelic football.

Each of its 19 bedrooms offer the perfect retreat from modern life, and offers a sense of steeping into a charmed 18th century existence of pure luxury and grace.

Even the dining here is steeped in a majestic sense of history, with the Stewart Dining Room that has kept its original features from a bygone era, which provides the perfect setting for a formal dinner.

If history, a sense of majesty and true Donegal hospitality is what you are after, there is not a place better than Rockhill House.

With its beautiful Edwardian architecture and great location in the heart of the city’s Cathedral Quarter, Bishop’s Gate is a great choice for those looking to explore Derry.

The hotel dates from 1899 and has been sensitively restored to honour the building’s heritage. There are just 30 rooms, traditional but not stuffy, and decorated with an elegant palette of soft grey, moss green, rich plum and decadent gold.

At the heart of the hotel is the Wig and Gown Champagne Bar and Restaurant. This is an intimate and warm space where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The restaurant takes a simple and honest approach to food, taking locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and letting them shine.

Nestled on a 600-acre peninsula overlooking the Fermanagh Lakelands and the Faldo Golf Course, Lough Erne Resort is ideally located for an exploration of north west Ireland.

The resort has 120 rooms and suites, traditional in design and reminiscent of an Irish country estate. Many offer views of the Castle Hume Lough and the Fermanagh Lakes. There are also a selection of two- and three-bedroom lodges, perfect for families and groups.

Enjoy both classic and contemporary dishes at the three AA Rosette Catalina Restaurant, prime Irish steaks and seafood at The Loughside Bar & Grill and lights bites and drinks at The Blaney Bar. The bar and grill features a terrace so you can enjoy lake views as you dine.

At the Lough Erne Spa, guests will be whisked away on a journey east with treatments and decor inspired by Thailand. Unwind in the steam room, sauna, tropical rain shower and relaxation room before indulging in a traditional Thai massage.

The resort is also home to two championship golf courses, including the renowned Faldo Course, a golf academy and an all-weather driving range.