Emerald Isle

Posted by Jen
Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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I woke up and no more sun! The sun is now trying to peek through, but my thoughts are drifting to the Emerald Isle, where I wouldn’t mind the clouds.

If you are thinking about taking a trip to Ireland this summer, do! If you are thinking about going back, you should!

I took a trip to Ireland last summer with my mom, 2 aunts, cousin, godmother, and her daughter. We had a lovely time and after hearing all about it, my husband is insisting he go with me on my next trip back. Our first stop was a charming B&B accommodation in Kilbrittain, County Cork, near Kinsale. The The Glen Country House was so special that I would like to feature it on St. Patrick’s Day.

Glen Country Front

This B&B is situated in one of the most scenic locations in West Cork, overlooking Courtmacsherry Bay with views of The Atlantic Ocean. The scenery is breathtaking. Guy and Diana have renovated this historic home that is surrounded by mature hardwood trees in a parkland setting which sweeps down to the sea.

View from Glen Country2

View of the sea from the house

Glen Country Home Garden

Glen Country Gardens1

Glen Country Garden2

Gardens and quaint sitting areas are plentiful

This is a working farm, and Guy’s family has farmed the land for over 350 years. The breakfast is wonderful - a buffet with fresh and poached seasonal fruits, freshly squeezed orange juice, organic muesli and organic yoghurt, and a menu of hot dishes including bacon produced locally from free range pigs and eggs from their own hens. This farmhouse is beautiful and perfectly appointed.

Through the foyer

Our room at Glen Country

GC window view

I suggest having dinner at The Pink Elephant and The Casino House. We had the time of our lives at The Pink Elephant. The view was spectacular, the food was great, and the people that ran the place were incredibly fun, friendly and gracious. The Casino house is beautiful, quaint, and the food was incredible. Be sure to make time for both.

The Pink Elephant

Village across from Pink Elephant

The view from the Pink Elephant

A day trip to Kinsale is a must. This is the cutest little harbour town.

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Streets of Kinsale

Snapshots of Kinsale

Guy and Diana, you are wonderful hosts; we’ll be back! In fact, I promised my husband I would go back with him and he could get in some golfing. See you soon!

Guy and Diana

Our gracious hosts


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Comments

Looks wonderful! Picturesque, in fact, and makes me want to go even more! (I’m making a note of that beautiful B&B) I recall watching a romance movie not that long ago which showcased the beauty and grandeur of Ireland. I have heard nothing but good things about the hospitality of the Irish and how welcoming they are…

By Sarah Klassen/Haute Design on 2009 03 17

You heard right. Everyone was so incredibly hospitable. They went out of their way to be gracious. I like think (hope) I inherited some of those traits!

By Jen on 2009 03 18

Everything is just so lush and the colors are amazing.  Would love to go sometime.  I’ll just add that to the running list Stephen and I are keeping.

By Jennifer Thomas on 2009 03 18

I love Bantry!  I stayed in a nearby town called Glengarriff at a house called “Toad Hall”.  It’s so beautiful in that area.  I remember seeing black swans in the sea, I had never seen that before.

By Noriko on 2010 03 22

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