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Article: Travel Etc: Sleepover - A night in Ireland; The Brook Lodge
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- August 12, 2001
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Where is it?
In a valley, with mountain views, just outside Aughrim, Co
Wicklow, Ireland.
What's it like?
The hotel is part of a self-styled village called Macreddin, which
opened in December 1999. Don't think Oirish theme park - this is more
sophisticated.
What's its USP?
There are few hotels that hold an organic food market twice a
month. It has been building a reputation for its use of organic
produce. The "village" also has a craft shop, a smoke-house, a bakery
and an organic grocery.
Ambience?
Quiet and relaxing, with plenty of open fires, sofas and cosy
nooks for when the weather is bad.
Service?
Friendly and obliging.
Rooms?
A lot of care has gone into the tasteful ...