King Sitric, Howth

A cosy and intimate seafood bar with the faintest whiff of a maritime theme, which comes as no great surprise given the waterside location. Suffice to say, if you are seafood averse this may not be the best choice for an overnight escape, but if gorging on spanking fresh Dublin Bay prawns, lobster and crab is your idea of true love, then you have hit the jackpot. King Sitric has eight guestrooms with breath taking views over Balscadden Bay making it the perfect choice for an overnight dinner date. @king_sitric

Ghan House, Louth

Built in 1727, this beautifully restored, family-run Georgian house is one of the oldest private houses of its type in Ireland. Located in Carlingford, just one hour from both Dublin and Belfast, the property is surrounded by three acres of mature walled gardens, and eight acres of stables and horse paddocks. What’s more, the 2 AA Rosette restaurant boasts stunning views over the gardens and the Mourne mountains, while the menu features a host of local producers including Carlingford oysters and mussels, lamb and beef from the Cooley or Mourne mountains, and herbs from the on-site kitchen garden. @ghanhouse

MacNean House, Cavan

Since 2001, Nevin and Amelda Maguire have been winning awards, plying guests with fine wine, even finer food, and generally making MacNean House and its culinary offering a household name. Today, the empire has expanded and now consists of a cookery school, a fine dining restaurant and bar with chic guestrooms for out-of-towners, of which there are many. The eight-course prestige menu is slightly unusual in that there are choices for many of the courses leading to some tough decisions, so you’ll need a comfy bed to sleep this one off. @macnean_house_restaurant

Lagom Restaurant & Townhouse, Kenmare

Located smack bang in the centre of Kenmare, a sleepover in Lagom offers the best of both worlds. With the vibrant town on your doorstep, you’re never more than a short walk back to your room should you run out of steam, and dinner in Lagom is reason in itself to visit Kerry. The Swedish word lagom translates to ‘not too much, not too little, just right’ which inspires a menu that’s both seasonal and terroir based, reflecting all that is great about the local produce. Add to that the meat, fish and some vegetables are cooked over charcoal and oak wood, and I think this could be quite the overnight escape. @lagom_kenmare

Aherne’s, Cork

A family-run business since 1923, Aherne’s in Youghal originally began life as a traditional pub and shop, selling everything from a pint of Guinness to a pound of butter before pivoting to a seafood restaurant with boutique accommodation. Today, there are a variety of rooms to choose from along with dining options in the bar or restaurant. Should the sun deign to shine, there is even an al fresco terrace to soak up the sun. Heaven. @ahernes_youghal

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