Set in misty woodlands, this sprawling 16th-century estate has amenities galore, including a garden-view restaurant, a hydrotherapy pool (off-limits to kids aged under 16), spa treatments and an 18-hole golf course. Luxurious rooms blend contemporary style with period features and character; self-catering lodges sleeping up to eight have a two-night minimum stay. It's 3km west of town on the R198.
Farnham Estate
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
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