Cocktail bar, parking, babysitting facility. Fishing and horse riding can be arranged locally.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Standing in Dublin's Victorian Quarter, the Butler Town House is as close as one can get to an oasis of country tranquility near the heart of cosmopolitan Dublin. Opening as a guesthouse as recently as March 1997, the property has been fully restored to reflect its former glory, while the pervading atmosphere is that of an old country house. However old style the ambience though, the Butler Town House is equipped with every modern amenity to ensure the utmost comfort of its guests. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished and are a real feature of the guesthouse, while the four-poster beds perfectly reflect the property's Victorian past. Handmade pillows, 100% Irish woolen blankets, air conditioning and satellite television make each guestroom a pleasure to stay in.
The common areas are also beautifully appointed with deep sofas and grandfather chairs ensuring that the drawing room provides a welcome respite from your city adventures. Guests may sample a selection of fine Irish whiskeys from the small cocktail bar in the library, while afternoon tea and morning coffee are served on the terrace during summer months. The dining facilities have been purposely restricted at the Butler Town House in recognition that guests mostly like to dine out and sample some of the fine local restaurants. Breakfast however is a specialty. Served is the wonderfully airy Conservatory, breakfast includes an array of dishes including smoked salmon, eggs benedict, French toast, freshly baked breads and of course the full Irish breakfast.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
The Butler Town House is like a home from home. Though it may not offer the facilities of a top international hotel (leisure centre, gymnasium etc.), the atmosphere and friendly service ensures that any stay here will be an enjoyable one.
Situated on Landsdowne Road (near the Rugby Ground) in Ballsbridge just outside Dublin City, approximately 20 minutes leisurely walk from the city centre.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Coopers Restaurant, 69 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (353) 1 676 8615. Email: info@coopersrestaurant.ie. Excellent cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere within walking distance of the city centre.
Roly's Bistro, 7 Ballsbridge Terrace, Dublin 4. Tel: (353) 1 668 2611. This is a legendary restaurant in a great room with excellent contemporary Irish food complimented by fine wines.
Wong's Chinese Restaurant, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. Tel: (353) 1 4967749. Quite simply the finest Chinese restaurant in Dublin, serving fantastic, authentic cuisine with superb service.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, 21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2. Tel: (353) 1 6764192. Classical dining experience based on the best of Irish produce. Winner of all major worldwide awards.
Chapter One, The Dublin Writers Museum, Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Tel: (353) 1 8732266. Email: chapter.one.restaurant@oceanfree.net. Elegant Georgian basement restaurant with a friendly service and excellent food.
Standing in Dublin's Victorian Quarter, the Butler Town House is as close as one can get to an oasis of country tranquility near the heart of cosmopolitan Dublin. Opening as a guesthouse as recently as March 1997, the property has been fully restored to reflect its former glory, while the pervading atmosphere is that of an old country house. However old style the ambience though, the Butler Town House is equipped with every modern amenity to ensure the utmost comfort of its guests. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished and are a real feature of the guesthouse, while the four-poster beds perfectly reflect the property's Victorian past. Handmade pillows, 100% Irish woolen blankets, air conditioning and satellite television make each guestroom a pleasure to stay in.
