Welcome to Ghan House, in Medieval Carlingford
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“Loved it….no horrible bling! Informal….top quality….love the locally sourced food….love the blend of old & new….as described….honest advertising….great experience. Value for money….rare in Ireland” Thank you – Edel, Co. Dublin.
“5 stars for breakfast! It was one of the best breakfast spreads i’ve seen in a hotel. I enjoy thoughtfully selected, local produce and that’s exactly what you had. The homemade jams and honey were beautiful and the berry compote was amazing! We couldn’t fault breakfast at all. The hot food to order was perfect and the pot of coffee was warm and strong. I’ll be back at Ghan House simply for your breakfast” Thank you Chloe, Belfast.
We are proud members of Ireland’s Blue Book and Good Food Ireland.
National Winners of ‘AA Guest Accommodation of the Year 2020’ and National Winners 2025 ‘Georgina Campbell’s Guide to Ireland Small Stay Hideaway,’ and Silver Award Winner 2025 ‘Restaurant of the Year Historic Hotels of Europe Awards 2025.’
We have 11 4* AA rated bedrooms and magnificent Drawing room for the 2 AA Rosette restaurant – since 2011.
Castellated walled gardens benefit with views of Slieve Foy mountain, Carlingford Lough & the Mourne mountains. Medieval Carlingford is just a tree length away & the wide open spaces of the mountains, seashore & Carlingford Lough Greenway beckons.
We accept Blue Book, Good Food Ireland & Dundalk ‘Shop Local’ Vouchers.
Buy a Ghan House voucher.We’re open – nearly all year!
– both for accommodation & evening dining for residents & non residents.
(Closed for upgrades & renovations; Monday 12th Jan…re-open Friday 30th January 2026.
Then 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & 31st December 2026)
We do not offer a ‘2nd sitting’ you have your table for the evening – so best book in advance!
Restaurant open from 6pm;
– Main restaurant menu – last orders 8.30/9pm. (7.30pm on Sundays)
Restaurant closed every Monday & Tuesday. (Happily open Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th December 2026)
We are within 2 mins walk of other places to eat in Medieval Carlingford.
Irish Wine-tasting & 4 course tasting menu
Irish wine – Fairy Hill Winery of Dunleer, County Louth – wine-tasting wrapped around 4 course tasting menu, Thursday 19th March 2026.
7pm for 7.30pm. €90 pp with matching wines.
Book accommodation & ‘Irish Wine-tasting & 4 course tasting menu’ package
The one we had for Christmas 2023 sold out very quickly, we had 2 each for 2024 & 2025 – which also sold out – For 2026 – Thursday 3rd & Thursday 10th December 2026
Click here for details of a Musical evening with soprano Sarah McCourt & 5 course tasting dinner ‘Christmas by Candlelight’.
7.30pm. €85 pp or €120 pp with matching wines.
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Built in 1727, Ghan House is a 4* AA rated, 2 AA Rosette fully restored, family run Georgian House, now entering its’ 31st year of continuous business with 26 years of awards and nominations.
One of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland, it is a tree length from Medieval Carlingford with 3 acres of walled mature gardens and 8 acres of stables & horse fields.
We are in a wonderful location just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast airports.
FAQ’s – useful info!Click here to read more about accessibility for those unsteady on your feet at Ghan House.
And if you’re looking for very reasonably priced Car Hire
The father of a friend of my son runs a very snazzy car hire company in nearby Newry. He can deliver to Ghan House (or sometimes to Dublin & Belfast Airports) – say Paul from Ghan House recommended!
Also try (pick up in Dublin city) – UFO Drive.
for electric car hire with free charging!
We’ve 2 car charge points here at Ghan House.
Two of Ireland’s three UNESCO World Heritage sites are within easy driving distance – just 45 minutes to Newgrange (pre-book this) and a 135 minute drive to the stunning Giant’s Causeway. Even The Gobbins dramatic coastal path (pre-book also – this guided walk – only for the fit & very able) is just a 90 minute drive (great visitor café here too). Trim castle, the ancient towering Celtic crosses at Monasterboice, Faughart healing stones, Proleek Dolmen and Clontygory Court Tomb are all a short trip away, making Medieval Carlingford a great base to explore the area!
4* rated bedrooms
All double beds are queen size or larger with extra thick mattresses, allergy free duck down & feather duvet & pillows. They are bright with good lighting in the bathroom and bedroom!
Views of the mountains and gardens, modern bathrooms with power shower and separate* roll top bath (*1 ground floor room has easy accessible ‘wet room’ shower), free 45Mbps wi-fi, hair drier, steam iron & separate board, along with homemade biscuits and the Handmade Soap Company of Slane toiletries – all come as standard.
We are proud 2020 AA national winners ‘Guest Accommodation of the Year’.
Ghan House has achieved the Certificate of Excellence due to consistently great reviews from TripAdvisor. We also have fabulous reviews from booking.com giving us a score of 9.2 for value, 9.2 for restaurant (accommodation & restaurant packages only available direct on our website) 9.5 for Wi-Fi & facilities, 9.9 for location, 9.9 for comfort, 9.9 for cleanliness, 9.9 for our staff, 10 for breakfast and 9.9 for location giving us a proud 9.4 overall (94%)! GOOGLE reviews – we are at 4.7/5 (same 94%) out of 252 reviews. If you value your time away – we’re proud to be the highest ranked accommodation & restaurant provider in the whole of Carlingford & the wider County Louth area. Find out more
Award-winning restaurant
Ghan House 2 AA Rosette restaurant since 2011, winners ‘Best hotel restaurant in Co. Louth” and “Best Chef in Leinster” boasts stunning views over the gardens and the Mourne Mountains. We celebrate all that we have around us – the Carlingford oysters & mussels, lamb & beef from the Cooley or Mourne mountains and herbs from our herb garden. Find out more
Weddings
If you want the whole of Ghan House to yourself & your guests – then you can!
Log fires, candlelight, Georgian ambiance & where good food is just as important to us as to you & your guests – our kitchen has retained their 2 AA Rosettes since 2011.
Our wedding packages for over 30 guests include exclusive use of the whole house & gardens, which means no other guests apart from your own! Alternatively, for smaller weddings less than 30 guests, you can hold your Civil Ceremony followed by dinner in your very own private dining room. Find out more
