Welcome to Ghan House, Carlingford.

Ghan House is a 4* AA rated, family run Georgian House - now in it's 18th year of continuous business with 12 years of awards and nominations (see below);

Winners 'Best hotel & Country House Restaurant in County Louth.' - for 2012, 2011 & 2010

In April 2012 Ghan House was awarded their 2nd AA rosette plus the AA's special 'Eggcup' award for "an outstanding breakfast using fresh local produce"

2012 - 14th continous year of 'Best 100 Places to stay in Ireland' John & Sally Mckenna Bridgestone Guide

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2 Wine tasting dinners;

Massaya wines, Bekka Valley, Lebanon - click for more info by Sami Ghosn

Thursday 17th May 7.30 for 8pm  2012.

7.30 for 8pm            4 courses & wine €60pp - nearly sold out!

Forrest Estate,  Marlborough, New Zealand - click for more info by Dan Taylor

Thursday 31st May  7.30pm for 8pm    4 courses & wine €60pp

A guest recencently wrote; 'An impromptu meal at the Ghan house on Monday could only be described as a heavenly experience. It has been a long time and many miles travelled to experience a meal as good as this. I chose the taster menu at a humble 27.50 euro, to taste six delicate courses of mouthwatering flavours which was presented with the natural gift of an artist's eye.

The food is fine dining, the atmosphere is comfortable as you slip into a homely contentment, sipping fine wines, over looking the gardens and the peaceful waters of the harbour set outside the medieval walls of the Ghan House.

My only wish is to be treated to the christmas menu which reads like a food lover's quest for the perfect christmas especially if the snow is falling gently outside!'

We are a fully restored listed Georgian House - one of the oldest private houses of its' type in Ireland with restaurant, bedrooms and cookery school just 50 metres from ThGhan House, Carlingforde Tholsel - Medieval Carlingford's old town gate.

Walled private gardens, just 50 metres from the heart of Medieval Carlingford

We have private parking, lockable shed for bicycles and 2 little homes in the stable for dogs.

The uniqueness of the house also lends itself to weddings on an exclusive use basis, private dining - for special birthdays & hen nights, and corporate hospitality - enjoying the comforts of a private bar, log fires & candlelight.

We have a small dedicated team - Orla & Sarah in the office, Jenny & Olavi  (Caoile gone travelling) front of house, Theresa and Dearblaith serving breakfast and of course our kitchen team. All overseen by Paul Carroll. His mother Joyce Carroll is semi-retired ~ she attends to the herb & vegetable gardens, the flowers in the house, some cookery demonstrations and visits to approximately 11 grandchildren.

-  Built in 1727 Ghan House is a fully restored Georgian House with a critically acclaimed restaurant with bedrooms.

-  Just 1 hour from Dublin & Belfast airports

-  A tree length from Medieval Carlingford within walled gardens & grounds

-  2 of Ireland’s 3 World Heritage sites just 45 minutes and 135 minutes drive away

- Set within walled grounds and just 50 metres from Carlingford’s old town gate - The Tholsel - Ghan House is an oasis of Georgian ambience, gardens and fine dining.

- There are beautiful views from every room - Carlingford Lough, The Mourne mountains or Slieve Foy .

- Combined with log fires, candlelight, double & twin bedrooms with bath & most with digitally controlled power showers and free wi-fi - the combination of old world charm allayed with modern requirements seamlessly dovetail together to give a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Winners of 'Best hotel Restaurant in County Louth 2012, 2011 & 2010' ~ Restaurant Association of Ireland

14 continous years of 'Best 100 Places to Stay in Ireland - 1998 to 2012' ~ John & Sally McKenna's Bridgestone Guide

Nominated (1 of 3) ‘Best Country House in Ireland 2007’ ~ Good Food Ireland

Nominated ‘Best Restaurant in Leinster 2004’ ~ Food & Wine Magazine

Nominated 'Wine person of the year 2008' ~ Good Food Ireland (along with The Merrion,    The Clarence & Ballymaloe)

 

 

 

 

Ellen, 17th November 2011