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Condé Nast Traveller "Kevin's food, served in an airy dining room with windows over-looking the lovely gardens, is state of the art, and he uses plenty of fresh fish from the nearby Wexford coast. Indeed, after five months of touring the country, eating everything from amuse-gueles in Dublin to bangers in Ballinasloe, I would rate Kevin as one of Ireland's best chefs." Mark McCrum, Conde Nast Traveller (UK Edition) May 2000 Fodor's Guide "This historic country retreat is both stylish and pleasantly informal...the kitchen is serious and ambitious." Fodor's 'Guide to Ireland' Best Loved Hotels "Its restaurant has the gastronomic authority you will find in any European capital and a discerning, well-travelled, appreciative clientele to prove it... this place buzzes with enthusiasm - as true of the diners as of the cheerful young staff who attend them." 'Best Loved Hotels of the World' Karen Brown's Guide "The house is as delightful as the food, with delicious bedrooms and top-of-theline bathrooms deserving a special mention" Karen Brown's "Ireland Charming Inns & Itineraries Food & Wine Magazine "Dunbrody House was bulit in 1830, last year of the Georgian era, by which time the architectural balance had tilted, favouring charm over formality. This theme was reflected in the service; we found the leavening of local girls refreshing after the multinational waitrons of the capital. Escorted rather than ushered into dinner, we were presented with an assortment of fresh, home baked breads as good as you'd get from a craft baker...My confit was of Barbary duck and was tender, tasty and there were clandestine flavours in the burnt orange sauce. I climbed into the Rhone with my Medallions of Beef with crispy vegetables and a port wine jus. The (literally) supporting cast included scaffolding of beautiful fresh asparagus. The fillet was flavoursome, tender and properly saignant, just how I like it. I found out afterwards that Kevin Dundon had worked in Alberta and there was indeed something of Western Canada in his assured handling of beef. I don't normally eat chocolate but I was intrigued by the "selection of indulgences", then roused to applaud the panache with which the dessert was executed - so sexy its enjoyment should be restricted to consenting adults behind closed doors. Then it was back to the drawing room for coffee and more eulogies from Milady concerning the divinity of the divans and drapes. If readers are into atmospherics of the stylish, warm, comfortable, tasteful variety Dunbrody will not disappoint. Overall, Kevin and Catherine Dundon run a superb establishment,
a stylish, comfortable, friendly small hotel with a restaurant that
stands up to anything Dublin has to offer. Hang on though. If I
recommend Dunbrody, every time I escape to my favourite hideaway
I risk running into a readers' convention. And it's hard enough
to book a table as it stands... "Could I not just say it's in the South East?" I asked
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Dunbrody Country House Hotel is recommended by the following guides:
Ireland's Blue Book Michelin Guide The Good Hotel Guide |
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“I really enjoyed my recent stay with you” Mary Harney, Minister for Health “The way it should be” BD Brent, Palm Beach Florida “Surely the highlight of our stay – casually elegant” Sally & Steve Harper, California “A diamond in the crown of Irish Manor Houses & culinary delights” Prof & Mrs Guillbaut, Kinsale “As ever – perfection!” Pat & Kevin Senae, St. Giles “Style, creativity, imagination & a touch of genius combine to make Dunbrody” Julian & Diana McConnell, England “Un paradise sur terre!” Mr & Mrs Deterek, Belgium “La qualité d’un grand hotel, le sentiment d’une vraie demeure” Michel Pichon, Switzerland “Beaucoup de charme et une excellente cuisine” Corinne & Didier le Fevre, France “Dunbrody embodies modern simplicity & style; a breathtaking experience in every way” Susan Davidson, England “To feel pampered and special with marvellous meals in elegant surroundings – this is it!” Marie Bova, California “A level of service and quality of food that every hotel should aspire to” Eddie Callan, Dublin. “Devine – pure bliss, will be back!” Mr & Mrs Duff, Co Meath “Just what the doctor ordered!! Fantastic food, charming hosts & excellent staff” Helen & Brendan O’Brien, Dublin “Very superior cuisine indeed – to be recommended” Charles & Elizabeth Forsdeck, South Africa |
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"Will come again for perfect break, superb food, marvellous spa. Perfection!!" 28/03/08 Mona Curran, Co. Dublin "Friendly staff, Fantastic food, fabulous setting" 19/03/08 Anne & Olive Salter, Carlow. "As usual - excellent" 09/03/08 Fintan Higgins, Dublin "A Full on Irish experience - wonderful!" 28/02/08 Stephen & Leora Brown, Waterford. "Top notch everything. Thank you so much" 10/02/08 Blane Bachelor, Atlanta GA USA "I took a 'turn' around the beautiful Georgian house and gardens lest i might opportune to bump into 'Mr Darcy'...All fantastic" 08/08/07 The Santo Family, Cardiff, Wales. "Una notte di pace in un splendido posto" 17/07/07 Silvano Guino, Italy “Great food, great staff and great surroundings” 27/01/06 Paul & Bernadette Mellon, Kildare "Like good wine, improves with age. Thanks for superb hospitality" 20/12/05 Claire Devlin, Dublin "Magical place" 30/05/05 Fiona Keating, Washington DC "Staff is outstanding, especially Eoin and Kelly-Anne" 08/06/05 Richard & Lynda Green, San Francisco "Exquisite in taste, in beauty and in hospitality" 21/06/05 Ann Marie Hannon, Stamford CT, USA "Spectacular" 23/06/05 The Cahill Family, Cape Coral, Florida USA "A home from home - Kevin & Catherine thanks for being so incredibly hospitable. A wonderful place. Good luck for the future" 02/07/05 Lisa Pollen, London UK "Superbe moment passé ici" 05/07/05 Patrick Libert, Paris "An mhaith ar fad" 14/07/04 Sean O'Halpin, Dublin "Great location, complemented by superb food & service. We'll be back" 19/07/05 K. Hodges, Essex, UK "Sheer Indulgence. Thanks" 28/07/05 Dave & Cathy Birchill, Manchester, UK "Amazing, Fantastic, Brilliant, Out of this World!" 31/07/05 Iseult & Noel O'Sullivan, Kerry "If only every weekend was like this!" 01/08/05 Fintan & Anne O'Mahoney, Co. Tipperary “Your hospitality was out of this world” 08/08/05 Angela & John Adams, Budapest, Hungary “A truly delightful experience. Not to be missed” 15/11/05 Col. Albert Busck, NC, USA |
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"A perfect weekend with unforgettable food" 29/01/06 Darren & Nicky Cran, Dublin "Perfect escape from it all. Amazing food" 06/01/06 Gillian & Mark Stafford, Carlow "Wonderful dinner and fabulous service" 12/06/05 George & Sharon Reynolds, Texas “Wonderful. Superb food” 07/08/05 Martin Cavanagh, Perth, Western Australia |
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"Would heartily recommend cookery course" Aileen Kinsella, Dublin "Cookery course was great" Orlaith Mannion, Galway “Cookery course was fabulous. Phelim is great teacher and we had a wonderful time” 08/08/05 John Murphy, Co Wicklow “I really learned a lot about cooking superb food, plus a few tricks of the trade. Thank you Phelim & Maura” 05/11//05 Hannah O’Leary, Cork |
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"Overall ethereal and the perfect place to leave earthly stresses behind" 21/01/06 Peter & Denise Keogh, Dublin "Fabulous, relaxing stay. Mum-to-be massage with Laura - absolute bliss. Great breakfast and very friendly staff." 15/01/06 Sarah & Fraser Wickham, Dublin “Definitely hit the spot” 13/11/05 Teresa Tarpey, Athlone, Co Westmeath |
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“One of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in” 19/09/05 Ros Nicoli, Buckinghamshire “Marvellous food and a lovely room. Terrific experience all round” 20/09/05 Jeffrey Costello, London. “Exquisite” 16/10/05 Paul & Ed Donoghue, Ohio, USA |
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"..an outstanding success.. we enjoyed our meal immensely..very impressed with the ambience, food, service etc." J.P. Murtagh, Director of Logistics, Waterford Crystal "..another wonderful stay at Dunbrody - you really are exemplary hosts!" Paula Weir, Marketing Director, Gateway 2000 "We had the most wonderful time, wonderful food,
amazing wines and exceptional company...Both of you and your staff
have created a very special place." Noel
McSweeney, Managing Director, Senator Windows |
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