Lismacue House is a luxurious Georgian country house dating back to the early 17th century and has seen mass refurbishment in recent years. Guests can enjoy high ceilings with intricate and unusual pendant crown plasterwork, broad stair cases and stained pine floors, which are original to the house. Differing architectural styles can be seen between the newer Georgian house and the original 16th century dwelling. All rooms are en-suite, large and well-appointed and include all of the modern amenities one comes to expect in a period residence. Guests can enjoy the library and drawing room with spectacular marble fireplace and over mantel mirror. Most furnishings are original to the house, which has remained in the same family's hands for 300 years.

The approach drive to the house is through one of Europe's most impressive lime tree avenues, which was planted by Hugh Baker in 1760, ancestor of the Nicholson's. The house sits on 200 acres of private woodland, which the Ara River runs through. Breathtaking views of the Galtee Mountains can be seen from most rooms and on clear days there is a wonderful view of the Rock of Cashel miles away. Meals are taken in the original dining room. The owner is a Cordon Bleu chef and offers guests luncheons and evening meals upon request.

The house is available on a B&B basis, and also available on a weekly basis as a semi-selfcatered accommodation.

Having had the privilege to stay at Lismacue House several times a year since 2001, I heartily recommend it as a base from which to explore the southeast of Ireland, knowing that at the end of a long day, you will be coming home to a gracious manor house in glorious surroundings with a roaring fire and nibbly bits and a glass or two of libation of choice, all while awaiting a superb dinner prepared by the owner/cordon blue chef. There are horses frolicking in the paddocks, acres of starry skies and the views are breathtaking. The Nicholsons are affable hosts who succeed marvelously in making guests feel that they are in their home from home. Lovely Irish breakfasts in the breakfast room, divine dinners, should you choose not to sample the local restaurants' wonderful fare, in the magnificent dining room, and stimulating conversation in the drawing room with welcoming fire all contribute to making one feel that he or she is visiting friends - a delight every time.
~ S. Druckman

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