THE FACTS ABOUT RATHMULLAN HOUSE

Ireland

This 32-seat Georgian country house has an unbeatable location on a three-mile beach. The award-winning restaurant is strong on organic produce; there's also a cellar bar, an indoor heated swimming pool, two tennis courts and an in-house masseuse. CONTACT 00 353 74 915 8188; www.rathmullanhouse.com. COST Doubles from 187 euros