Nestled on a private estate of over 1,000 acres in the picturesque Irish countryside, Temple House is a luxury Georgian mansion with views of a 13th-century lakeside castle of the Knights Templar. Guests benefit from free Wi-Fi, free parking, and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and golf. Each room boasts luxury furniture and décor, free toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms have an en suite bathroom or an external private bathroom. Some rooms also have original features and canopy beds. Breakfast and dinner are served in the elegant dining room. A hearty breakfast is cooked to order and it is made of locally sourced ingredients; the dinner menu sometimes features lamb from the on-site sheep farm. A four course dinner is available Monday to Saturday for an additional price. Specific dietary needs are also catered for. Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery is 20 km away and Eagles Flying and Raptor Centre is located a 5-minute drive from the mansion. Temple House is 1km off the N17 and Sligo is an 18-minute drive away. Knock Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ballymote
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very special place to stay. The house and rooms are enormous and the breakfasts are excellent. Despite being so large, there is a nice informal feel to the place and we could come and go as we pleased. Roderick is a charming host.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A grand, elegant mansion house in it’s own estate. A very special property with a fascinating history
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was incredible served on the longest dining table in Ireland.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Temple House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
Business facilities
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:30 to 19:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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FAQs about Temple House

  • Room options at Temple House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Temple House is 3.1 miles from the centre of Ballymote. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Temple House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Temple House is from 15:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • The prices at Temple House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Temple House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Archery