With a restaurant and a cookery school this family-run Georgian House lies only 164 feet from Medieval Carlingford. Overlooking the mountains, it features rooms with family antiques and free Wi-Fi. Nestled in 2 acres of walled gardens, this listed building welcomes its guests with authentic Georgian ambiance. Guests can relax by the log fire in the lounge or have a drink in the intimate bar. Guest rooms are located in the Garden Annex a few yards from the main building. All rooms enjoy fine views of Slieve Foy Mountain or The Morne Mountains and Carlingford Lough. Each comes with an private bathroom with a bathtub and complimentary Handmade Soap Company of Slane' 100% natural toiletries. The award-winning restaurant serves shellfish from the lough and locally sourced lamb for example. Bread, ice cream and sauces are made on site and the house even has its own herb and vegetable garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
9.6
High score for Carlingford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    The bedroom was gorgeous, the single day bed in the rm was in beautiful sunshine for an hr at 4pm
  • Barbara
    United States of America United States of America
    History, decor, food, closeness to town, natural beauty of area, staff friendliness, hosts were first rate!
  • Resham
    United States of America United States of America
    Spectacular staff, amazing food and you can’t get a better location. Beds were very comfortable and water was hot, breakfast made to order and a great selection of fruit, yogurt toast and juice in addition to the main breakfast. The little extras...
  • Mr
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, friendly staff could not have enjoyed more. Thanks Paul
  • Murphy
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was amazing. The choice and quality was beyond words. The fresh breads were absolutely gorgeous.
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was a splendid feast! Granola, Meusli, Yoghourt, Jams and Bread all home made. Sitting room with a roaring fire, and loads of books to read. An extensive superior wine list, and of course the draught Guinness!
  • Ian
    Portugal Portugal
    Breakfast was excellent..... wide choice of fruits and cooked meals.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent.The food was fresh and well presented.
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Exceptional hotel. Very personal approach by the staff.
  • Larry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was delicious and lots of choice. The bars and shops were walking distance. Ghan House was first rate.

Managed by Paul Carroll & the Ghan House team.

Company review score: 9.7Based on 129 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We all treat everyone as how we would like to be treated ourselves when we go on holiday.

Property info

Ghan House is a fully restored Georgian House with 3 acres of walled gardens within a treelength of Medieval Carlingford. All double beds are Queen size or larger. All double & twin bedrooms have bath & power shower en-suite and mountain views. Free Wi-fi. All TV's are flatscreen 'Smart' multichannel TV's and are 32" or bigger. 2AA Rosette restaurant - advisable to book in advance - when you book your bedroom - closed Mondays & most Tuesdays. Log fires. Dublin & Belfast are just a one hour drive.

Neighborhood info

Medieval Carlingford on our doorstep - with castles, old town gate, Dominican Friory, medieval laneways & wall, harbour & Slieve Foy mountain. Seashore & mountain walks. Carlingford Greenway - amazing walk/cycle/pram/wheelchair along the side of Carlingford Lough - with gorgeous views & safety away from the road. Dublin 1 hr. Belfast 1 hr, with Titanic museum. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within an easy 1/2 day/day trip; - 5,000 yr old burial chambers at Newgrange & Knowth, 45 mins drive - The amazing Giant's Causeway - 135 mins drive Trim & Trim Castle - 50mins. Monasterboice round tower & Celtic crosses - 35 mins Mesmeric Mourne Mountains - a short ferry journey - 30 mins.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Ghan House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
Ghan House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 5 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is closed on Mondays & most Tuesdays , is advisable to book in advance.

Please inform Ghan House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ghan House

  • Ghan House is 1,150 feet from the center of Carlingford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ghan House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Ghan House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Ghan House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture
  • Ghan House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Ghan House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
  • Guests staying at Ghan House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte