The hotel is stylish & elegant , yet retains a warmth and intimacy that is charming . The staff told me that they loved the house , and all got on well with each other . This certainly shined through . The public rooms are just lovely , and I spent the last morning just taking photos of the rooms... more

For those who remember hotels before they became shrines to chrome and polished marble, this is a blast from the past. A genuine old country house, the kind which is becoming a rarity everywhere, not just in the Republic of Ireland. Yes, the decor and some of the furnishings are a little bit tired, but this is more than made... more

We stayed here a few years' ago and had a lovely time. The staff are still really lovely, and it is a beautiful house, but the charges are not really sustainable: the room we were in was a bit worn and shabby, and the food was solid rather than exceptional. more

We stayed at Newport House in May 2006 having been there two years previously. It has the refined elegance that many places in Ireland aspire to and never achieve. The service is personal and pleasant. The surroundings are extremely refined. You can imagine what Yeats felt like staying in Lissadell House further up the coast back in the 1930's. DInner... more

Our two nights at Newport House were heavenly. The manor house is very homey and comfortable, you feel like you can put your feet up, curl up with a book, or take a nap as needed. Everyone there seemed to be going fly fishing and having a wonderful experience, we were the only non fisherpeople. It was a very nice,... more

This georgain manison is a hidaway for peace and quite weather your into fishing or golfing or just great hiking! Catherine will make your stay as comfortable as possible , the wine list is the best in ireland and the six course dinner is to die for. if its good enough for Hugh Grant its good enough for me.(he recently... more

Newport House Hotel is simply the most elegant small hotel I have ever stayed in. I was there two days. It is a converted mansion in a parklike setting on the river close to the town centre of Newport, Co. Mayo. Small hotel , 18-20 rooms. Public rooms furnished with lovely antiques and fly fishing mementos. Bedrooms are lovely, comfortable... more

This is absolutely how a country house hotel should be, but rarely is - fabulous service, friendly but not overly so; superb food; fantastic rooms & lovely location. more