Temple House, Ballymote

Temple House offers a 600-acre private estate with a lake, rowboats, and fishing gear for guest use. The grounds include a Knights Templar castle ruin, a fairy grotto, and a boat house. Guests can borrow Wellington boots for walks, use the EV charger, and play table tennis or badminton.

The house has ten rooms that sleep up to 20 guests, each with a private bathroom. A self-catering cottage is available for additional guests. The property offers a selection of sitting rooms with open fires and an honesty bar with Guinness and Carlsberg on draft.

Temple House holds Georgina Campbell's Best Breakfast in a Country House Award. The dining room seats 32 people and offers a three-course dinner prepared by chef Carl using local ingredients. A buffet and à la carte breakfast with warm dishes, local specialities, and fruits is served daily.

The estate offers rowboats on the lake, fishing gear, and life jackets for guest use. Walking tours, cycling, and hiking are possible on the grounds, and the hotel can arrange bicycle rental. A game room, ping-pong, badminton equipment, and a playground are available on site.

Temple House is a historic Georgian manor dating back to 1665, located on a 600-acre private estate. The property overlooks a 13th-century Knights Templar castle ruin and is near Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and the Wild Atlantic Way. The host is a direct descendant of the family that has lived here for several generations.

Exclusive use: Entire 10-room estate for private gatherings

History: 1665 Georgian manor with Knights Templar castle ruins

Dining: Georgina Campbell's Best Breakfast in a Country House Award

Activities: Rowboats, fishing, walking tours, and falconry

Location: 600-acre estate near Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Wild Atlantic Way