Barrow House 2024
And that's a wrap!!
We've made a new storybook for our website and reservations pages.
And don't you think it looks like the opening scenes to an Agatha Christie movie?
For the full length video with reveals of the new garden features and decor go to our website www.barrowhouse.ie
(There's no whodunnit ending, we all know the butler did it! )🕵️♀️
I love the class and vintage feel of the video, it's a great representation of the guest experience here at Barrow House.
We needed to update our website and video as so much of our interior design has been upgraded and the gardens newly landscaped over the last 3 years.
The camera gods were shining on us on the day, we had a full high tide of turquoise water, calm sunny skies and the hero of the day was the fabulous vintage Austin Healey car made available to us by @pristineclassicoccasions
Also luckily I was able to get the A-Team from Roxy Media Ireland who collaborated and brought to life the video brief beautifully. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. @roxymediaireland
Last but definitely not least I owe a debt of gratitude to my fabulous neighbors Janna, Ciara, Jackie, Kevin and Gary for appearing as Barrow House guests. You were clearly all born to a life of luxury as you needed no guidance to get into the role.
Thank you everyone for all your time and effort.
#vintagecar #nomorebuildingprojects
#waterfront #vintagemovie #creative #wildatlanticway #ireland #convertible #austinhealey #interiordesign #inspo #ireland #drivingholiday #roadtripireland
We've made a video.
And don't you think it looks like the opening scenes to an Agatha Christie movie?
I love the vintage feel it's a great representation of the guest experience here at Barrow House.
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We needed to update our website video as so much of our interior design has been upgraded and the gardens newly landscaped since opening.
The video gods were shining on us on the day, we had a full high tide of turquoise water, sunny skies and the hero of the day was the fabulous vintage Austin Healey car made available to us by #pristineoccassions
Also luckily I was able to get the A-Team from Roxy Media Ireland who collaborated and brought to life the video brief beautifully. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough.
Last but definitely not least I owe a debt of gratitude to my fabulous neighbors Janna, Ciara, Jackie, Kevin and Gary for appearing as Barrow House guests. You were clearly all born to a life of luxury as you needed no guidance to get into the role. Thank you everyone for all your time and effort
#pristineoccasions
#waterfront #vintagemovie #creative #wildatlanticway #ireland #convertible #austinhealey #interiordesign #inspo #ireland #drivingholiday #roadtripireland
Bank Holidays be like....
#holidayireland #coastal #remote #bedqndbreakfast #vacation #holiday #interiors
photography @karl_0sullivan
We're devastated to see one of our elegant ancient giant Scots Pine trees fall down yesterday. Such a hard wet winter loosened the soil which ultimately felled a proud beautiful tree, home to herons and our favourite view at the end on our driveway.
I want to say a heartfelt "Thank you" to Pa at https://www.facebook.com/share/xx831tFYhcKtkkEQ/
www.greenandgrowingtreesurgery.com
For immediately jumping to action on a Sunday to help us out. We have planted over 100 Irish trees in the last 2 years. Hoping to restock all the trees annually.
We need them more than ever to stabilize the soil and protect against the winter storms.
Such a loss to the nesting Herons and Crows and our landscape we love so much.
****Sneak Preview****
And it's a wrap. The Barrow House Chapel is built. @koyaacx and I poured our hearts and souls (and a displaced retina) into this one .
Over the 3 toughest winter months (the genius) Marijus and I put our heads together and made something exceptional.
The Chapel is a folly, it's a place I find myself visiting more than any of the spaces I've developed over the last 7 years in Barrow.
It's a confessional, a refuge for old auction finds and reclaimed pitch pine panelling, we've hand made scalloped Valentina slate roof tiles, made individual curved shingles, installed the seven deadly sins and hundreds of carvings,
I share the space with crow angels as gargoyles and a ships mast that everyone thinks is Jesus... There's red heart shadows from stained glass windows and hand painted Scandinavian style flower painted ceilings and lanterns from a ship. Secret panel table and a surprise drinks cabinet... In case I get the biblical urge to turn wine into laughter.
I originally thought it would be a phenomenal place for intimate elopements (it's the romantic notion that I love) but not yet....
When the sun shines and the leaves are out later I'll share a proper video of this with you all.
But for now. It's mine. One chair. A bottle of wine and the view
#selfbuild #woodland #irish #wildatlanticway #kerry #VisitKerry #luxuryguesthouse #bestplacetostayireland #killarney #dingle #tralee #ringofkerry #traleegolf #secretplaces #hideawayoftheyear #hideaway #roomwithaview #chapel #privatechapel #meditate #quiettime
Now the winter is behind us, I'm back doing my favorite part of Barrow House life, the interiors styling. A dear friend has gifted me her beautiful "George" as she is sadly leaving Kerry to return to London. George was the mascot in her infamous and scandalous "The Birdcage" Michelin starred restaurant in Fitzrovia and then took flight to roost with Lady C. for decades in Castleisland. Following a beautiful preening and deep restoration (thank you David at North Kerry Taxidermy) George now lives in Barrow House Library. The exquisite peacock feather colours blending effortlessly with the Barrow Harbour landscape and sea jewel colours, just out of shot. #georgianhouse #irishguesthouse #golfireland #taxidermy #peacock #luxuryireland #luxuryinteriors #antique #georgianrestoration #visitireland #michelin #traleetofenitgreenway #waterfrontproperty #irishinteriors
It's the closest to asmr we can get.
Volume up on the video...
The quietness of a Barrow House sunrise made somehow more perfect with the lapping water, foraging bees and waking birds punctuating our start to the day.
Barrow House, serving fresh Sea Views since 1715
#asmr #sea #seaview #irishluxuryguesthouse #kerry #holiday #ireland #sunrise #calmsea #birdsong #foraging
This was a fun day filming on location. Without leaving home.
We were thrilled to have been picked as the backdrop for the latest video of the very talented Caitriona O' Sullivan
Best of luck with the launch of the new single..
It"s a beautiful track.
Botanical Pannelling
Jane Stark is a founding member of the Irish Society of Botanical Artists is currently living in the West of Ireland.
Jane was commissioned by us to painstakingly create 2 large wall panels containing extraordinary reproductions of the unique indigenous plants, flowers and aquatics in the grounds of Barrow House.
This beautiful work, painted over hundreds of hours, is a stunning addition to our panelled dining room.
This installation will be viewed by guests when we reopen from May 2022 onwards.
Jane Stark's work is currently hanging in the Irish National Gallery and exhibitited worldwide.
www.janestark.net
#irishhideaway
#botanicalartwork #botanic #watercolour
#boutiquewaterfront
#watersedge
Their arrival was long anticipated
An amazing experience.
Lifelong memories. And they brought my favourite things music and laughter. .
An exciting chapter in the history of Barrow House.
#stylisharrival #ifyouvegotitflauntit #iconic #oscar #oscarwinning #hideaway #privateresidence #helicopterlanding #Irish #luxury
