Brittas Bay The European Club Hotels

"Lovely out of the way spot with a wonderful breakfast"

"The spa was marvelous. My husband and I spent nearly 2 hours moving from steam room, to pool, to sauna, to pool, to hot tub, to heated lounge chairs. Complementary robes and non-slip shoes. Absolutely peaceful and relaxing. Just what we both needed after a fast-paced week exploring Ireland. We also dined at their on-site Italian restaurant La Taverna Armento. A cozy, warm atmosphere with delicious pasta. I had the spaghetti armento and my husband had the pork ragu. Generous portions and reasonable pricing. I look forward to staying at this hotel again. "

"Lovely grounds. Bed and pillows were so comfortable. Location is perfect for Glendalough."

"Communication was very frustrating as despite messaging via Hotels.com (once it had been booked - 3 months before our stay)and then later by a bit of detective work emailing directly. This was just to get details i.e. postcode, info re local places to eat etc, the first communication was at 5.45pm on the day of check in i.e. after the check in time of 2pm. Only then did we have the postcode for the Satnav. Overall it was very cosy and well appointed and presented BUT the toilet, although I accept it was clean, looked disgusting due to extensive brown/orange staining from the water. The shower needed a thorough clean or even a new shower tray and retiling. The steps on the wooden stairs were so narrow that they are dangerous and possibly not safe for children or those less confident on their feet. This was not anticipated and was an inconvenience for one of our guests (aged nearly 78). From the description it was not obvious that there was an upstairs bedroom and the bathroom is on the ground floor. Looking back at the photos I can see a reflection of a stair case in a mirror. Very quiet and peaceful location surrounded by beautiful countryside. "

"Wonderful position at the meeting of the waters. Breakfast great. Shower was not hot."

"Breakfast was amazing, what we asked for and more. Parking not a problem"

"Darrell Porter's house is fantastic! Wonderful views within a peaceful, quiet country-side. We scheduled a large family reunion during our stay; eleven residents staying at the house and a total of twenty-eight visitors coming and going during the weekend. The house accommodated them all with ease. Of special note was the large supply of kitchen utensil: plenty of cutlery, pots and pans, cups and saucers, a wonderful stove, and every imaginable item required to feed a large crowd. And then there is Darrell, a wonderful, welcoming host who made our whole endeavor worthwhile..Without hesitation I recommend Darrell's Tinnakilly Lodge to any vacationer looking for spacious accommodation in a beautiful, quiet location."

"Came here to see the Hothouse Flowers play but was super impressed with the hotel and grounds. This was a lovely getaway vacation and I highly recommend for a quick trip out of Dublin. Get away from the hustle and bustle. Wonderful lobby area, great breakfast. The spa and pool looked amazing but I didn’t get time to utilize. Maybe next time!"

"We loved the Chester Beatty Inn - the room was beautifully appointed, food in restaurant was delicious as was breakfast ! The staff was extremely warm and welcoming. "