The Rose Garden

Welcome to Cairbre House.

Built by the Duke of Devonshire in 1819, Cairbre House is a multiple award winning B&B. You are assured of a warm welcome by Brian and Family. Situated in the Sunny South East, Cairbre House is the perfect touring base for the many attractions along the South Coast. This is an historic house with a friendly old world atmosphere and all modern comforts. Family run and owned for almost 100 years, we have a proud tradition of hospitality and catering for our guests needs.

The Hallway

Cairbre House is renowned for the extensive gourmet breakfast menu which covers a range of home cooked dishes. All breakfasts feature fresh home garden and quality local produce.

Feel free to relax in our comfortable residents lounge with its open fire, providing a warm and cosy atmosphere. There are numerous local amenities including Clonea Strand, a beautiful Blue Flag sandy beach; fishing, bird watching, and three magnificent 18 hole golf courses are also located within 5km. Horse riding, watersports, woodland, river, cliff and hill walking are available locally.

The Guest Lounge

This beautiful Georgian house is located less than one km from the picturesque harbour of Dungarvan and Town Centre with its excellent shops, restaurants, traditional music and entertainment. It is situated in a peaceful scenic setting with direct access to the Colligan River Estuary. Cruachán and the Comeragh Mountains provide the perfect backdrop.

Testimony & Awards:

Awards:

• Family Homes of Ireland Winner 2004
• Family Homes of Ireland National Runner Up 2003
• Award of Excellence 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Fáilte Ireland Irish Welcome Award of Merit 2002, 2005, 2006
• Recommended in Georgina Campbell's Ireland Guide 2007, 2008
• Recommended in Lucinda O'Sullivan's Great Places to Stay - Ireland 2007, 2008

Guest Testimonials:

Mick & Anne Walker, Vancouver, Canada - June '04: "I found heaven".

Mary & Diarmuid Dawson, Lucan, Dublin - July '04: "Much more than a B&B! Breakfasts absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere. Brian is the perfect host. Will definitely come back!"

Dave & Chrisia Penman, Dunfermline, Scotland - November '04: "Lovely old house. Brian & Family fantastic hosts. Breakfast an absolute treat. Taste and presentation rival anything we have ever experienced. Thanks."

Linda Steve Elston, Victoria, June '05: "Great place, lots of history, felt like I was in an Irish movie!"

Jim & April Rother, Satelite Beach, Florida, USA - June '06:"We lucked out! What a beautiful place to stay, tea in the garden, meeting Brian's friends was special. The hospitality splendid! Thank you!"

Declan & Sarah, Dublin - June '06: "Perfection - The gardens, the food, the hospitality and the wireless broadband! We will be back."

Sarah Pugher, Wales - June '06: "7th Heaven! "

Axel Ersen & Tasja Vogte, Germany - June '06: "Many thanks for the warm welcome, the great hospitality and fantastic breakfasts - and everything else which made our stay here a pure pleasure."

Rebecca & Maureen Robbins, Paris, France - July '06: "Everything is perfect - so welcoming, comfortable & such a very beautiful garden. Thank you for having us, we shall return! "

Anne & Mick Harwood, Sandurst, United Kingdom - July '06: "Extremely friendly atmosphere, superb breakfast. Will recommend to anybody!!"

Roger & Carole Hutt, Doncaster, United Kingdom - August '06: "What beautiful surroundings, flora, wildlife etc, hospitality great with a passion for excellence on the breakfast table."

Extract from the opening article of the Bed & breakfast Accommodation Guide 2005:

Best Family Home Awards 2005:

Sylvie Mossay O'Donovan from Belgium was adamant she had never experienced anything like "Cairbre House", nor the hospitality and generosity afforded by Brian Wickham, the B&B operator involved.
The occasion was Sylvie's own wedding and Brian pulled out all the stops to ensure the bride, her family and friends had a wonderful stay and one that would linger in their memories forever.
The occasion was made more unusual since it was from "Cairbre House" that Sylvie left to go to the church in her bridal regalia and the photographer used the entire house and garden as the background for his picture record of this special event.
"Brian and his family made everything effortless", enthused Pierce O'Mahony from Barnet, Herts, UK. As a birdwatcher and fisherman he was delighted when Brian supplied binoculars and telescopes to watch local fauna and tide. His wife Brenda was given seeds from some of Brian's amazing plants too.
A six night stay by Paula Jean from California reiterates the consistency of Brian and his family in ensuring guests' wellbeing. She was part of a group of eleven, yet all were overjoyed by their stay. "Better than a 5 star hotel", was the final consensus.
"Cairbre House is a beautiful house with great character and charm", say Val & Michael Chapman from Wirral, England. "The breakfast was beautifully presented with fresh herbs from the house gardens as garnish". They knew they'd found a jewel, so extended their stay. So did Anne Creed of Bangor, Co. Down who thought the gardens were beautiful. "This B&B is out of this world!" she concurred.