Must see hotels in Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

The magnificent country-house retreat Hilton Park has been in the same family since 1734. Its six spacious, light-bathed guest rooms have original…

The 19th-century Kilmessan train station ceased operations in 1947 and now houses this atmospheric hotel. Antique-filled rooms are spacious; the signal…

On an organic farm stretching 1.5km along the banks of the River Boyne, shaded by oak, ash and chestnut trees, Rock Farm has stunning yurts and huts with…

This former monastery dates from 1867 and was revamped as a family-owned hotel and restaurant. Despite the 16 rooms being on the small side, some have…

Dating from the 18th century, grande dame Bellinter House, 5km northwest of the Hill of Tara (signposted off the R147), is a haven of crackling open fires…

Beautifully restored, this 18th-century stone coaching inn has 15 airy rooms decorated with French country-style furnishings (some with canopied, four…

Expanses of glossy marble in the foyer set the scene at this contemporary hotel opposite Trim Castle. Some of its stylish rooms come with balconies (try…

Footsteps east of the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, this converted farmhouse has 23 rooms ranging from dorms with four to 10 beds to hotel-standard…

These former stables, built by the Marquis of Conyngham in the 18th century, have been converted into a wonderful hostel that's part of a working dairy…

Situated 8km northeast of Dundalk on the edge of the Cooley Peninsula, this grand old property (and modern extension) has spacious rooms, warm,…

A vision of marble columns, fountains, restaurants and bars, the Slieve Russell Hotel has 222 elegantly furnished rooms. There are 18- and nine-hole golf…

Rory and Hannah's well-run budget accommodation blends vintage and contemporary furnishings and has a great, laid-back vibe. Rooms range from a double…

Right in the town centre, the family-run Headfort Arms has 45 comfortable rooms with classic styling and facilities such as laptop safes. Rooms in the…

Minimalist rooms at this slick riverside hotel are bathed in light and decked out with designer furniture and cool gadgets. There's a stylish bar and a…

Bordering the Dún an Rí Forest Park, 10km southwest of Carrickmacross, 19th-century Cabra Castle is now a deluxe hotel decked out in plush period…

Rolling farmland and paddocks surround this vine-covered old house with bright rooms and traditional hospitality about 2km along the road to Dunderry. If…

Right on the river, this quirky old house has basic four-bed dorm rooms, a couple of doubles and a kitchen for self-caterers. Contact the hostel in…