Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Ghan House is a guest house set in a historic building in Carlingford, 700 metres from Carlingford Castle. The property has garden views and is 24 km from Proleek Dolmen and 25 km from Louth County Museum. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The guest house offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a hair dryer and walk-in shower. Guests can have wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. Guests can dine in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 4-star guest house. A children's playground is also available for guests at Ghan House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Carlingford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Murphy
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was amazing. The choice and quality was beyond words. The fresh breads were absolutely gorgeous.
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was a splendid feast! Granola, Meusli, Yoghourt, Jams and Bread all home made. Sitting room with a roaring fire, and loads of books to read. An extensive superior wine list, and of course the draught Guinness!
  • Ian
    Portugal Portugal
    Breakfast was excellent..... wide choice of fruits and cooked meals.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent.The food was fresh and well presented.
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Exceptional hotel. Very personal approach by the staff.
  • Larry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was delicious and lots of choice. The bars and shops were walking distance. Ghan House was first rate.
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was lovely, lots of choices, great attention given to local suppliers.
  • Timothy
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely Georgian property. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean rooms. We were meant to be meeting friends there but their flight from UK was cancelled at the last minute. Paul kindly waived the room charge.
  • Frances
    Ireland Ireland
    Tranquil and peaceful location in the heart of the village. Lovely views. Delicious food. Great to taste homemade produce.
  • Maree
    Australia Australia
    Wow this property and the town of Carlingford exceeded our expectations

Managed by Paul Carroll & the Ghan House team.

Company review score: 9.7Based on 128 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We all treat everyone as how we would like to be treated ourselves when we go on holiday.

Property information

Ghan House is a fully restored Georgian House with 3 acres of walled gardens within a treelength of Medieval Carlingford. All double beds are Queen size or larger. All double & twin bedrooms have bath & power shower en-suite and mountain views. Free Wi-fi. All TV's are flatscreen 'Smart' multichannel TV's and are 32" or bigger. 2AA Rosette restaurant - advisable to book in advance - when you book your bedroom - closed Mondays & most Tuesdays. Log fires. Dublin & Belfast are just a one hour drive.

Neighbourhood information

Medieval Carlingford on our doorstep - with castles, old town gate, Dominican Friory, medieval laneways & wall, harbour & Slieve Foy mountain. Seashore & mountain walks. Carlingford Greenway - amazing walk/cycle/pram/wheelchair along the side of Carlingford Lough - with gorgeous views & safety away from the road. Dublin 1 hr. Belfast 1 hr, with Titanic museum. 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within an easy 1/2 day/day trip; - 5,000 yr old burial chambers at Newgrange & Knowth, 45 mins drive - The amazing Giant's Causeway - 135 mins drive Trim & Trim Castle - 50mins. Monasterboice round tower & Celtic crosses - 35 mins Mesmeric Mourne Mountains - a short ferry journey - 30 mins.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ghan House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
Ghan House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is closed on Mondays & most Tuesdays , is advisable to book in advance.

Please inform Ghan House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Ghan House

  • Ghan House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tennis equipment
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Ghan House is 400 yards from the centre of Carlingford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ghan House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ghan House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at Ghan House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Check-in at Ghan House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Ghan House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte