Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 3-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is located just outside Carlow. Rooms are en suite and feature 32-inch flat-screen TVs.

Rooms all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available.

The Barrow Bistro serves fine food all day, cooked by the bistro's head chef, who previously trained…