3 to Try - Valentine Specials - Romantic Destinations
Tuesday 10 February 2015
Three to try
Viewmount House
Dublin Road,
Longford.
Tel: (043) 334-1919
viewmounthouse.com
Style
A gorgeous Georgian house, with four-poster beds, and fab food from chef Gary O'Hanlon, are a winning formula for those with romance in mind
Price
€350 for two people, which includes 2 B&B, a five-course dinner on Valentine's night, Prosecco and chocolates in the room. Upgrade to suite at €410. Dinner only is €55
Try
Seared John Stone beef loin, Vadouvan green curry and cherry-pepper aioli
Wine
From €21
Aghadoe Heights
Lakes of Killarney,
Killarney,
Co Kerry.
Tel: (064) 663-1766
aghadoeheights.com
Style
'All you need is love' is the theme, plus a jaunting car ride with a picnic basket
Price
From €248pps, includes 1 B&B, the jaunting car picnic and a five-course dinner. Dinner only is €55
Try
Pan-fried salmon with piperade and aubergine compote, Arborio risotto, wild mushroom, poached egg and mushroom veloute
Wine
From €28
Bellinter House
Navan,
Co Meath.
Tel: (046) 903-0900
bellinterhouse.com
Style
A cool Palladian mansion on the banks of the River Boyne. A bottle of wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries are included
Price
From €155pps gets 1 B&B and three-course dinner
Try
Slow-braised belly of pork with parsnips and potato dauphinoise, Savoy cabbage and cider sauce
Wine
From €25