The Place
This could be called a ‘cutting edge’ country house. No faded chintzes or family portraits here. Semi-minimalist interiors, with bold, bright colours and vast expanses of gleaming wood floors look as if they have come out of glossy magazines. The flooring, one learns, is teak from environmentally managed forests in Zimbabwe and the pointed, cone-shaped lamps can be bought in Cork.
Behind the rejuvenated main house is a coach house with floors painted white and elsewhere much orange, pink and yellow, and a rustic cottage. Hens provide fresh eggs; organic produce for the table comes from the kitchen garden; Barnabrow even has its own spring for lashings of crystal-clear water.
While Barnabrow House is a popular wedding venue, the B&B is available all week, all year round. The House is also adjacent to the internationally renowned Ballymaloe House and Cookery School – perfect for foodie guests looking to hone their skills.