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Aldridge Lodge
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Billy Whitty and Joanne Harding are the proprietors of a
little jewel in the South East crown – Aldridge Lodge. Situated just outside of
the seaside village of Duncannon, Co Wexford it is a gorgeous little escape. It
is a restaurant with a small number of lovely guest rooms.
Myself and himself booked a one night b&b and dinner stay. When you
arrive to the house you feel as though you really are arriving to stay in someone’s
home. The first sign of it being a guesthouse is the doorway framed with
various accolade’s from the Irish Times to Food and Wine magazine.
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Awards, Awards, Awards!
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Billy met us at the door and brought our bags up to a
beautiful double room with a view that I would dream of waking up to every day!
The room was spacious, bright and fresh. A little tea area with a slice of
coffee cake each ‘ to keep us going until dinner time’ as Billy said, was a
lovely welcoming treat.
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The Room
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and the view...
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There was no need to book a time for dinner – the table was
there for the evening - love it!
We had a pre-dinner glass of prosecco for me and beer for
himself. (Himself’s name is Liam and he is my fiancé – he will feature in these
pieces frequently!!)
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Sunset
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Enjoying dinner
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A candle lit table by the window to dine while enjoying the
most gorgeous Wexford sunset. The menu was great. Not too much that you don’t
know what to order but still with a tempting selection. One of the details that
jumps out at you is the amount of local produce on the menu. A testament to the
thriving food industry in the South East and how local business work with each
other.
While Billy and his team work the kitchen, Joanne and her
team work the floor and did they work it! Johanne herself is the star of the
show and the repeat guests (who there seemed to be a few) were thrilled to have
a chat with the bubbly hostess.
Starters were fab. I went for the scallops and himself went
for the pork belly. Both were divine. (We both have to try what each others
orders – thems the rules!! ) The star of the show for me was the main. We both
went with the seared duck breast and confit leg. Succulent, rich and just
enough! We enjoyed a bottle of red with this.
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Duck for mains
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When I was making the booking I had mentioned that Liam was
celebrating his birthday. When desert arrived Liam’s was a fun birthday plate
complete with candle. I was thrilled and he was mortified (but secretly
delighted I think!!)
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The Birthday Boy!
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After a long, relaxed dinner we retired to a lovely, cosy
bed.
Some guests enjoyed a glass of wine and a chat in the bar or
the little sitting area by the bedrooms.
Breakfast was a treat with everything you could ask for and
again a lot of local produce.
The bill for the night - so b&b a wonderful dinner and
drinks came to €193.
We left relaxed, full and with every intention of returning
and I can’t pay a higher compliment then that!
Whats do in the area –
Duncannon beach is just down the road
and is just lovely.
Dunncannon fort is also in the village.
I hope you enjoyed the read. There is lots more to come from Wexford restaurants, a trip to the Midlands and a staycation in Cork. Some more photos to finish it off!!
Aideen.
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| The room |
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| Pre-dinner drinks |
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| Desert |
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| Duncannon Beach |
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| Nautical! |
Really have to go here, it looks fab. Keep the blogs coming hunny x
ReplyDeleteLooks fab, have to go here. Keep the blogs coming hunny x
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