Elegant and peaceful Georgian country house set on 500 acres of farm and woodland.
GUESTROOMS
Eight large, period-furnished en-suite bedrooms, five of which offer four-poster or canopy beds.
FACILITIES
Tennis, croquet lawn, woodland walks and trout fishing on the estate, while game and coarse fishing, horse riding and visits to the local seaweed baths at Enniscrone can be arranged nearby.
ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
Home to seven generations of the O'Hara family since it was built in 1774, Coopershill House is a fine example of a Georgian family mansion and combines the elegance and spaciousness of an earlier era with the comfort and amenities of today. Situated on a large estate, separation from the outside world appears complete, while peacocks can be found strutting proudly about the lawns. Wholesome food, candlelit dinners, a wide choice of wines, open log fires and excellent service all conspire to create the atmosphere and hospitality that is special to Coopershill.
All the bedrooms at Coopershill retain their original regal dimensions and are furnished in keeping with the period of the house. Each room has their own private bathroom, while the four-poster bedrooms are quite something to behold. Some of the fascinating features that remain include an unusual Victorian freestanding roll-top bath, complete with fully integrated cast iron shower cubicle.
Aside from the world-class golf courses of Bundoran, Rosses Point, Enniscrone and Donegal, there is plenty to occupy the visitor in the area. Excellent examples of passage graves, portal dolmens, wedge-shaped tombs, hill forts, medieval churches and castles exist in the area, while one can also visit the grave of the famous Irish poet, William Butler Yeats, who is buried in Drumcliffe Churchyard in the shadow of the great Benbulbin Mountain. And for those who fancy exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, the numerous forest parks are well worth a visit.
ONLINE GOLF TRAVEL RATING
Another secluded and peaceful place to lay your head, Coopershill House is one of those places you often hear about but rarely seem to be able to find. Its proximity to many fine golf courses make it an ideal base for golfers.
Situated 2 miles from Riverstown and approximately 11 miles south of Sligo Town, off the main N4 route to Dublin. Follow signage from Drumfin Crossroads on the Sligo to Dublin road.
RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS
Coopershill House, Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Tel: (353) 71 65108. Email: ohara@coopershill.com. Renowned hotel and restaurant serving excellent cuisine. Non-residents must be sure to book in advance.
Cromleach Lodge, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo. Tel: (353) 71 65155. Email: info@cromleach.com. Set in the hills above Lough Arrow, this hotel and restaurant is highly acclaimed for its cuisine, prepared by Irish chef of the year in 2000, Moira Tighe.
Bistro Bianconi, O'Connell Street, Sligo, Co. Sligo. Tel: (353) 71 41744. Informal Italian restaurant, serving fresh pasta and gourmet pizza, baked in authentic wood-burning ovens.
Home to seven generations of the O'Hara family since it was built in 1774, Coopershill House is a fine example of a Georgian family mansion and combines the elegance and spaciousness of an earlier era with the comfort and amenities of today. Situated on a large estate, separation from the outside world appears complete, while peacocks can be found strutting proudly about the lawns. Wholesome food, candlelit dinners, a wide choice of wines, open log fires and excellent service all conspire to create the atmosphere and hospitality that is special to Coopershill.
