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Desmond & Melanie Sharp Bolster
Glenlohane, Kanturk, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353 29 50014 Fax: +353 29 51100
E-mail: info@glenlohane.com

Desmond and Melanie run an extremely private house with an air of friendly informality that is unique to Irish Country House Bed & Breakfasts. Certainly not considered a mere 'room for the night', there are no public signs to draw the attention of casual visitors and indeed guests have the run of the entire house as if they were staying with friends. There are family dogs in the background and animals play a large part of life at Glenlohane. Apart from farm animals, there are also ponies, horses, fantail pigeons and bantam hens.

As a member of Lodgings Ireland group of private country houses, Glenlohane is not a hotel or professional guest house. There is no reception desk or public bar. Rather, it is a very comfortable country home that takes bed and breakfast guests by pre-arrangement. It is for the discerning visitor who wishes to learn more about Ireland's history and culture through personal contact with the owners.

A traditional working stable yard adjoins the house.

Glenlohane also offers a charming Self Catering Cottage for rent. Accommodation is suitable for up to five people with modern comforts throughout. Dating in places from the 1600's the cottage still retains some of its orginal features and enjoys a wonderful sheltered location - ideal for families.

Approved by: The Irish Tourist Board
Member of : Lodgings Ireland
Recommended by:
Special Places to Stay by Alastair Sawday
Karen Brown's Guide to Ireland
Editions Payot & Rivages by Michelle Gastaut
Bed & Breakfast Ireland by Elsie Dillard & Susan Causin
Member of Lodgings Ireland

Glenlohane has the honour of being one of only five private country houses in Ireland that has received a Michelin 'Red House' designation for our quality and our setting - for 2007 we have been designated as a ...

... "particularly pleasant establishment"