Gary & Danielle's Northern Exposure

It had been a full day so we were very happy to roll up the gravel drive to the Grange Lodge. The building is 300 years old and is full of antiques. After receiving a warm welcome from Norah and dropping off our bag in our charming bedroom it was out onto the lawn for a glass of homemade Pimms and a game of croquet.

Ralph and Norah took no prisoners! You'd think they would let their guests win a round but oh no, it was a very competitive couple of hours. To be honest we thought Ralph was making up the rules as he went along!

The next morning's breakfast set us up for the day. Danielle had bacon and mushrooms and I had a bowl of Norah's famous Bushmills porridge. Very tasty!

BACKGROUND

The house has its origins in the late 1690s and has seen many changes over the years. Norah and Ralph took residence in 1984 and run the business as a family concern. Norah has been awarded an MBE for services to tourism and food.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

All the rooms are individually styled and have en suite bathrooms. The house is set in 20 acres of land with 3 acres of manicured gardens. Dinner can be arranged with prior notice. Norah also runs cookery courses and demonstrations from Grange Lodge.

COST

£85.00 for a double room with en suite bathroom based on two people sharing. A four course dinner with tea/coffee costing £35.00 can be supplied with prior arrangement, please give a minimum of 48 hours notice.

BOOKING

For bookings and enquiries email stay@grangelodgecountryhouse.com

Tel. 028 8778 4212

Fax. 028 8778 4313

Full details can be found on the website Grange Lodge Guest House

Grange Lodge Guest House

7 Grange Road

Dungannon

Co. Tyrone

BT71 7EJ

The Grange is closed over Christmas and for the month of January.

SIMILAR PLACES

Discover Northern Ireland - Accommodation finder www.discovernorthernireland.com/accomfinder/

Ireland's Blue Book www.irelands-blue-book.ie

Hidden Ireland www.hiddenireland.com

Northern Ireland Tourist Board www.nitb.com

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