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 features luxury furniture and décor, free toiletries, and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms have an private 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 12 mi away and Eagles Flying and Raptor Center is located a 5-minute drive from the mansion. Temple House is 0.6 mi off the N17 and Sligo is an 18-minute drive away. Knock Airport is 30 minutes’ drive from the property.

Couples in particular 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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Guest reviews

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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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  • Gregory
    United States of America United States of America
    Dinner and breakfast with the other guests was very enjoyable. The house and grounds were pleasant and welcoming.
  • 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

Hotel area info

Amenities of Temple House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
Business Facilities
  • Business center
    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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • 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 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's 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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Badminton equipment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Archery

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

  • The prices at Temple House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Temple House is from 3:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at Temple House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

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