The historic city of Sligo with airport is approx. 25 km and 25 minutes away
Enjoy a splendid 19th century Temple House dinner and experience traditional Irish music
Temple House Luxury Country House
in Sligo is a classical Georgian mansion set in a private estate of over 1,000 acres, overlooking a 13th century lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. Sligo is one of the most picturesque places in all of Ireland. It's rugged landscapes rival those of tourist destinations like Killarney and Wicklow, but have gone largely un-noticed and therefore, provide the beauty without the crowds!
History
A community of Knights Templars established themselves in a castle by the lake in the 12th century – and left their name in perpetuity. Long before that, Sir Perceval earned fame and honour as one of the Knights of King Arthur’s Round Table. History records that Ascelin Goval de Perceval defended his castle of Yvery in Normandy in 897 and, a few generations later, a Perceval helped to invade England as part of the retinue of William the Conqueror.
In the 16th century, a member of the family was granted land in Ireland as a reward for his services to Queen Elizabeth I and a descendant of his married in 1665 Mary Crofton, heiress to the lands of Temple House. With a short, but significant, break in the 19th century, the Percevals have owned the property since then.
Wellness
If the peace and quiet of Temple House does not do it for you then you can try an alternative! VOYA Seaweed Baths, Strandhill, Co Sligo. Imagine relaxing into a big bath full of hot seawater and seaweed. It sounds weird but it is actually rather good!
Things To Do
Golf, boating, fishing, clay pigeon, horse riding & more.
