Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoMarlfield House is a restored 1852 regency-style country house located in Kilmuckridge, County Wexford, in southeastern Ireland. The property sits in countryside between the sea and mountains, near Gorey and within easy reach of Rosslare port. It is accessible from Dublin via Wicklow's countryside and offers guests proximity to cultural and historical sites spanning over a thousand years of Irish history.
Check availability Official websiteMarlfield House is located in the Municipal District of Gorey, in Kilmuckridge, County Wexford. The property occupies countryside between the Irish coast and mountains in the southeastern part of the country. Rosslare port is close to the property, making it a convenient entry point for international guests. The journey from Dublin passes through Wicklow, a county with countryside, mountain and sea landscape.
The property is approximately three miles from Courtown House, the historic principal residence of the Earls of Courtown, whose family previously owned Marlfield House.
Built in 1852 and substantially restored by Mary and Ray Bowe (who purchased it in 1977 and opened it as a hotel in 1978), Marlfield House is an example of regency-style architecture with a T-shaped floor plan, timber doors, fine plasterwork, and classical-style chimneypieces. The house was further improved in 1866.
The estate features a rose garden, woodland walks, a lake with an island connected by a wooden bridge, a tennis court, and working kitchen gardens. Peacocks roam the grounds, adding to the pastoral character of the setting.
The South East coast of Ireland surrounding the hotel contains numerous historical sites. Kilkenny, a 12th-century city, contains a castle and cathedral. Glendalough is a monastic settlement known for its scenery. Enniscorthy Castle, built in the 13th century, features battlements and dungeons. Wexford town was founded over a thousand years ago by Vikings. The Dunbrody Famine ship, an 1840s emigrant vessel, offers insight into Irish emigration history.
The property and surrounding area offer a wide range of outdoor and recreational activities. Golf is available at both a 9-hole and an 18-hole course nearby. Additional pursuits include tennis, jogging, biking, mountain biking, hiking, horse riding, hunting, fishing, diving, falconry, walks on the beach, archery, croquet, and swimming.
Check-in is from 3:30 p.m., checkout before 12 p.m. A secure car park is available on the property.
Marlfield House is in Kilmuckridge, County Wexford, in the Municipal District of Gorey, in southeastern Ireland.
The route from Dublin passes through Wicklow's countryside and leads to the Gorey area of County Wexford. Rosslare port is close by for international arrivals.
Yes, nearby are Kilkenny (12th-century castle and cathedral), Glendalough (monastic settlement), Enniscorthy Castle (13th-century), Wexford town (founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago), and the Dunbrody Famine ship (1840s emigrant vessel).
The property and area offer golf (9-hole and 18-hole), tennis, hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, diving, beach walks, archery, croquet, and swimming.
Check-in is from 3:30 p.m., and checkout is before 12 p.m.
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