Irish Stately Manors are generally old English landlord residences which have been restored and converted into luxury hotels, many of them 5 star. Only the richest and most powerful landlords could afford to build ‘houses’ like these. Most date from the 18th and 19th centuries. Many are set on vast landscaped estates and the properties themselves are so large and luxurious that the only way to pay for their upkeep today is to operate them as hotels. Many remain in the ownership of the original families; others have been painstakingly restored by new owners after years of neglect. All are unique and represent a window into a fascinating period in Irish history. Staying in one of our chosen Stately Manors is an Irish experience you will not forget.