Seaview House Hotel
Ballylickey, Bantry, Co. Cork
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Classification: Irish Tourist Board 4 Star
Proprietor: Kathleen O`Sullivan
As Kathleen O’Sullivan says: “I would never have
called it Seaview with so many trees in the front.” Equally, she’s
ponders how to describe her establishment. “It’s really a country
house - with country house cooking,” she says. In that case, it’s
country house cooking of a very high order indeed, having won many
international plaudits and here, in particular, one detects the
particular passion that puts this establishment high on the ‘must
visit’ list. Dozens of homely and cosy touches help sustain the
warmth of the welcome well beyond the front door. There’s the
absence of ‘hotel furniture’, in favour of many fine antique pieces.
A dining room with many nooks and crannies, is fuelled by a kitchen
of great quality and a very good cellar and there’s a relaxing
sitting room that also includes a well stocked bar. All this, set in
a coastal country that is a joy for leisurely touring. Indeed,
anyone in a hurry will miss the point - or worse, miss Seaview House
Hotel. Whatever name it goes by, a host of satisfied visitors would
be pleased to call it home. Two AA Rosettes for food. Gilbeys Gold
Medal Award for Catering Excellence. AA 3 Red Stars. AA Courtesy &
Care Award 2005. RAC White Ribbon Award. |
