Ghan House

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.

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.

Dinner here. Chef's treat to start, a lovely soft and sauce filled fish cake in a great pastry tart. Then venison cooked to perfection, then the best desserts we've had in a long time, a banana tart, and a chocolate mousse with orange ice cream. All served in elegant surroundings with style and competence. We'll recommend this place.

My husband and I spent our last night in Ireland in this beautiful inn. We couldn’t be happier to have chosen to stay here. The room is so lovely and the location is perfect for a stroll into town. Our dinner was simply awesome! The setting is romantic and lovely and the selections were just delicious! Fine dining at its best. We enjoyed an after dinner with Paul at the bar. Terrific spot and perfect ending to our trip. Thank you!

I just celebrated my wedding at the Ghan house. To say it was a fantastic experience is an understatement from speaking with Orla and Claire initially to make arrangements. They were beyond helpful and responsive to meeting Paul the owner, who made every second relaxed and everyone feel at home. The service was outstanding, and the food was delicious, for every guest had rave reviews on the service, the hospitality and warmth from all the members of Ghan house! From me and all our guests, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. It was such a pleasure speaking with Paul who told us the story of the Ghan. His passion shone through, and all his hard work and dedication, along with his team has made the Ghan house a true gem!

We just returned from a fabulous two day break to Ghan House. The house is very close to Carlingford and yet is set in lovely tranquil grounds. Lots of garden furniture around for guests to enjoy a quiet moment listening to the rustle of the trees & birdsong. The lady whom we met on arrival was very welcoming , friendly, highly professional and showed us to our room. I think her name is Hannah. We stayed in one of the garden rooms beside the main house. The room was both very comfortable, clean , had an old world vibe to it and had everything that you would require. There was Tea / coffee facilities in the room with a couple of small homemade cookies was a nice touch. The only very minor blip was the need for a few extra tea bags. There was also a nice range of irish made toiletries from the Hand made Soap company. The wet room with power shower was an adequate sized & suitable for those with mobility issues. While we were visiting a new walkway between the house & annex was being created to assist guests who use either wheelchairs or rollators . There are two electric charging points for cars available. We enjoyed both breakfasts each morning with an excellent selection of cold buffet & made to order hot breakfasts. The homemade brown bread was excellent I would highly recommend it. The lady serving breakfast was very friendly & helpful. Nothing was too much for her. On one of the evenings we enjoyed a sumptuous tasting dinner with matching wines from the Maison Sichel winery near Bordeaux. We were given an informative background to each wine by a member of the Sichel family. There was a relaxed ambience in the elegant dining room with lovely views of Carlingford harbour. The food was amazing and full complements to the chef. Service was delivered very professionally by both Paul and his excellent team. A truly outstanding event and would highly recommend any future events at Ghan House. Well done to all. We look forward to a return visit soon.