Small Groups. Limited Places.
Ireland’s Hidden Heritage at Temple House
A personally hosted experience of Ireland’s North West, based for seven nights at Temple House Estate.
More than a tour. A week as our guests.
Spend a week discovering the hidden heritage of Ireland's North West, from ancient landscapes to sacred places. Along the way you'll meet local craftspeople, hear the region's stories and uncover layers of history that many visitors never experience.
Your home for the week is Temple House Estate, a 300-year-old lakeside manor set within a 1,000-acre historic estate, including the ruins of a 13th-century Knights Templar castle.
Personally hosted by Ciarán McHugh, each day unfolds at a relaxed pace, shaped by the group, the weather and opportunities that arise along the way. It's a more personal way to experience Ireland, creating memories that stay with you long after you return home.
Personally Hosted
Behind the relaxed pace of each week is careful preparation, local knowledge and trusted relationships. With the details quietly taken care of, you're free to experience Ireland as our guests, not simply as visitors.
Ireland's Hidden Heritage
Discover an Ireland beyond the familiar, where ancient landscapes, sacred places and forgotten stories reveal the country's rich heritage one experience at a time.
Each Week Unfolds Naturally
No two weeks are ever the same. Each day is shaped by the group, the weather and opportunities that arise, leaving room for unexpected experiences that often become our guests' favourite memories.
Temple House Estate
Unpack once. Stay seven nights in one historic estate.
Your home for the week is Temple House, a peaceful 300-year-old manor set within a 1,000-acre private estate of woodland, lake and castle ruins.
With no changing hotels, you can slow down, settle in and enjoy a calm, character-filled base for exploring the landscapes and heritage of Ireland’s North West
Meeting Local Makers
Meeting the makers of the North West
Across the North West you will meet craftspeople whose work is shaped by the landscape around them. From wood turners to ceramic artists, these studio visits reveal the skill, creativity and traditions that continue to shape Irish culture today.
Signature Evenings
Good company and a relaxed atmosphere
As the week unfolds, evenings often become some of the most memorable moments. From Yeats talks to relaxed firepit gatherings and the occasional fireworks, these simple experiences happen naturally as the group settles in and enjoys time together
