간 하우스 칼링포드(Ghan House)

I’m so sorry to read so many amazing positive reviews but I’m afraid my review is not one of them. I was attending with a party of 20+ for a celebration and from start to finish I’m afraid to say it was all terrible. Upon arrival we were shunted towards the room that had been set aside for the celebration, it was empty and lifeless. Even after asking if there was a bar it was recommended we waited in the room. However, I found the bar and was served drink by staff that made no effort to communicate in a friendly way whatsoever, it could even have been a comment ‘beautiful day today’, despite my own efforts to start conversation there was nothing. When sitting down for the meal we lifted the name cards to move one around so a husband and wife could sit together and we were literally shouted at by a member of staff ‘don’t move the names around’. While I can understand you may a system in place so food gets delivered to the right people, there is a way to speak to customers. The food arrived, course after course and what was served was utterly disappointing for the money it cost which was more than 60euro per person. Some cold chefs’ appetiser for vegetarian, which was tasteless, cold rice with no taste. My starter was ‘waffle’ which was nice but cold, but to be honest I’m not sure if it should have been served hot or cold!! My potato main was then served with . . . . . ‘Potato’s of the day’, so my main was potato with potatoes, no offer of seasonal veg or any other side. Dessert was ‘mascarpone mousse’ but judging by how many people at my table left their dessert they must have felt the same as me. We discussed the dessert at length but reckon the mascarpone had been left out. It was tasteless with something like gelatine running through it, I managed to eat the fruit from it, that was it, the texture of the dessert was horrible. The person beside me had a vegan dessert which was chunks of banana on a plate with some horrible jelly type brown stuff in the middle, we all did have a really good giggle around the table and dared her to eat it, its look so disgusting and so poorly presented. I really wish I had taken pictures of this food as you can’t imagine it really by my description. Unfortunately staff were very unfriendly, they made no effort to communicate or be friendly at all. It looked a bit like it was all run under some strict regime. The a**osphere was cold with no background music. As I was with a party that I hadn’t organised I didn’t feel it was right at the time to complain (I didn’t want to create an ‘a**osphere’ and spoil the celebration). I’m sure the owner will suggest that I should have raised my complaints at the time, but it wasn’t appropriate and quite frankly the food that was being served should have been noticed by the staff and owners as poor. If my experience had been excellent I would also have left a review but unfortunately myself or the friends I was sitting with won’t be revisiting. I had

My wife and i have just just spent 3 nights in Ghan House to celebrate a Big birthday and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.From the moment we arrived when we were met by the owner (Paul) and for the duration of our stay we were made to feel at home.The staff we met were very courteous and friendly and the food was excellent.Breakfast was served freshly cooked every morning and the evening meal we had was top class and served in a fabulous dining room.Our room was spotlessly clean and the large bed was super comfortable.The scenery in that area of the country is spectacular with lots of scenic walks and mountains to climb if you're up to it.We would highly recommend Ghan House for a nice relaxing break. Thank you Paul and all your staff for a very enjoyable stay.

I have been coming to Ghan House for 25 years. Over that time, the warmth of the welcome by Paul Carroll has been wonderful. The consistently high quality and range of food at dinner complemented by a really good wine list has always been a highlight. No where else in Carlingford comes close. The home cooked breakfasts are just epic. Just try the poached eggs or scrambled egg and salmon. Ghan House is made to feel like a home from home by Paul and his staff. We had the best and most comfortable king sized bed I have ever slept in. We cant wait to go back. David and Christina

Lovely guest house and restaurant on its own grounds with very friendly welcome and staff. We ate in the onsite restaurant and had an excellent meal with a wide selection of wines. Room was very comfortable and well appointed. Irish breakfast was lovely. We’ll be back

Beautiful place to escape to for a few days away or even a night away on a special occasion. The bedroom was lovely as was the bathroom. In fact the whole house was really warm and cosy thanks to the heat pump which keeps the temperature steady. We had dinner in the house and it was fantastic. Everything was freshly prepared and very well cooked. The breakfast the following morning was also excellent with a wide choice. All in all we had a lovely time in Ghan House. Our only regret was the garden wasn't very elegant due to recent flood damage but the team are working hard to restore it to its normal high standard. Carlingford must be one of the most unannounced towns in Ireland. It's a fabulous small town, full of character and lovely people. Don't miss a cuppa and cake in Ruby Ellen's.

We spent the weekend in Ghan House with friends and it was such a chilled weekend in this lovely house. It is full of history, very comfortable rooms, lovely friendly staff. Great location for walking into Carlingford, we walked part of the local greenway which you can access just a short distance away with parking down by the marina. We had a delicious dinner on the Saturday night and it was served with no rush and very relaxed which we really enjoyed. Good value wine list. We all really enjoyed our weekend in Ghan house and were able to bring home some lovely homemade marmalade and granola.! It also has 2 electric points. We would love to return soon.

Our wedding was wonderful at Ghan House from start to finish. From first contact, Paul and the team were so easy to deal with, all the details were perfect - the room, the meal (the best wedding meal EVER by all accounts!) the laid back but attentive a**osphere. All brilliant. The bridal suite and all the rooms were absolutely top class standard. The building has been thoughtfully and tastefully restored. We plan to come back and stay every anniversary to bring back the memories. Great job team.

We had a 2 night break in Ghan House last week. Beautifully restored old house located in centre of Carlingford. Our room in the main house was huge (a family room) with old style furniture. Very clean and comfortable. Spacious bathroom had Handmade Soap Co. products - a bonus! We had dinner in the restaurant on the Sunday evening. Great menu and food was well presented and delicious. We had monkfish and lamb for mains - cooked perfectly and very tasty. We enjoyed the cooked to order breakfasts too. Restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays so we took advantage of the sunny weather and had take- away fish and chips from nearby Feeleys while sitting in the beautiful Ghan House gardens. All the hotel staff we encountered were professional, pleasant and most helpful. EV charger available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend for a relaxing break.

Fabulous overnight with dinner at Ghan House. Beautiful old house, gorgeous rooms and bathrooms, spotlessly clean. Sustainable heating system. Lovely comfortable drawing room and bar - open fires. Delicious food, locally sourced produce, reasonably priced drinks, extensive and excellent value wine list. Wonderful welcoming staff and impeccable service. Excellent location a short walk to all of the amenities in Carlingford, yet private and quiet at night. Highly recommended and we will definitely go back.