Exuding elegance and luxury, Tankardstown is a truly special place to stay. Less than an hour’s drive from Dublin, but seeming like a million miles from anywhere, this is an idyllic location for a house party, a celebration or any special occasion.

Tankardstown Estate comprises an 18th Century Manor House and adjoining Orangery, a central courtyard of Cottage Suites, and Garden Village where dining takes place in ‘Brabazon’ à la carte Restaurant or 'The Cellar' which offers more casual fare during the day and at weekends. The Garden Village is completed by an outdoor terrace and fountains where dining alfresco can be enjoyed.

Choose to slumber soundly in a Main House Heritage Bedroom or a beautifully appointed Courtyard Cottage confident in the knowledge that you can expect discreet, friendly service in a charming, dramatic location.

Still bearing many of its original features, the house has been

refurbished and extended to create a flawless fusion of

traditional and contemporary styles. Kick back by the fireside

in the living room, indulge in Fine Dining in the opulent Dining

Room. Challenge a loved one to a game of backgammon or

chess in the peaceful Library or simply peruse one of the many

books from the Tankardstown collection.

Escape, hibernate and enjoy

each other’s company leaving

the busy world behind. The setting

couldn’t be more perfect at

Tankardstown, tucked away in its

80 acres of breathtaking scenery.

Ideal surroundings for you to

spend quality time with family and

friends or a loved one for a long

weekend, birthday celebrations,

wedding anniversaries, a retreat

or simply time out.

This gem of a place has 7 beautifully restored cottages adjacent to the Main

House, converted from a 19th Century Stable Yard. Each cottage en-suite

bedroom is made more comfortable by custom-made beds of regal proportions,

power showers, flat screen TV’s, Egyptian towels and fresh crisp linen. Whilst down-

stairs the sitting rooms are made cosy by a ‘flick of a switch’ electric fires and the

kitchen areas come complete with a well-stocked mini bar.

With accommodation for up to 30 guests, there is a choice of 1 and 2 bedroom

cottages and one family cottage, wonderful for family occasions, or simply a night

away with a loved one.

Dine during your stay in our award winning Brabazon Restaurant in the Garden

Village. Combined rates for Dinner, Accommodation and Breakfast available.

Guests can avail of the following during their stay:

– *Beauty Treatments or Massage in our Treatment Room

– DVD Library

– Hot Tub

– Estate Bicycles

– *Fishing and Shooting can be arranged for individuals or groups

– *Guided Historical Tours of Slane/Newgrange/Battle of the Boyne

– *Guided Hill Walking

– *Breakfast in a Basket delivered to Cottage

– *Flowers or Chocolates and Prosecco

– Walking boots and wet weather jackets

– Four-legged Tankardstown Estate Tour Guides (optional)

* denotes payable locally

Myriad

Set in the ‘Garden Village’ at Tankardstown, Brabazon is our à la carte restaurant

offering seasonal dishes that are beautifully presented and sensitively priced. The

option of our sensational 7 Course Tasting Menu is becoming more and more popu-

lar with our discerning diners. Select a wine to compliment your choice of menu or

enjoy one of our recommendations.

French doors lead seamlessly to the outdoor terrace and garden area complete

with awning and patio heaters, where diners can enjoy dining alfresco, when the

weather is clement. The dining experience in Brabazon is a feast for the eyes and

the palate. Ornate, intimate surroundings, an open fire and candlelight are the

perfect backdrop in which to savour the wonderful dishes created by Head Chêf

Rob and his team.

House smoked meats and salami, and our very own busy honey bees are the latest

additions at Tankardstown to compliment the fresh produce from the ever evolving

walled kitchen garden, poly tunnels and field, providing the Restaurants with a

bountiful variety of just-picked salads, herbs and vegetables. The resident hens also

do their bit and provide fresh eggs along with providing the background ‘clucking’

to be heard when entering the Garden Village.

Brabazon Terrace

Brabazon Restaurant

The Cellar Restaurant and Bar is a place for good food and relaxation. The carefully created daytime menu offers the casual diner a wide selection of both main course dishes and light bites, whilst the more voracious diner can still craft a delicious 3 course meal from the wide range available.

Children are also most welcome and are well catered for, our wood fired pizza oven proves to be very popular with our smaller guests.

Afternoon Tea, complete with goodies from our own Bakery, Slane Bake, is a treat by the fire on cold days or outside by the fountain on warmer days.

Definitely worth a trip into the countryside for a relaxing afternoon which could stretch seamlessly into the evening. Park your cares and your clock outside the courtyard wall and escape for a few hours. Ideal mid-week for book clubs, afternoon tea parties, baby showers or informal group meetings.

Romantically situated in peaceful countryside just 5km from the village of Slane in the heart of the Boyne Valley. Tankardstown House and Orangery sits as the focal point of the Estate comprising 80 acres of parkland and walled gardens, the ideal backdrop for amazing wedding photographs.

Tankardstown House and Orangery becomes exclusively yours for your special day, allowing us the flexibility to tailor all arrangements to suit your wishes and needs, as best we can. Simply get in contact and we will make your special day one to remember, for all the right reasons.

WEDDINGS

- Exclusive Rental of house and grounds

- Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremonies permitted

- Magnificent Orangery seats up to 250 guests for Dining

- Beautiful established gardens for photographs

- Complete Privacy within the walled grounds

- No set packages - we work to create the day you want

- We welcome any thoughts or questions in relation to your special day

- Come for the day, stay for the weekend, Barbeques/Buffet available on 2nd day

- Wedding Feast provided by our Chêf and Restaurant Team

Think-tank..... Think Tankardstown. Brain Storm in a beautiful setting. Choice of 6 rooms and the Orangery within the Main House, with options of break-out spaces, set up as required. From small to large, any set-up considered.

The whole property will be at your disposal and clients and/or colleagues can be entertained at the main house with delicious food, all sourced locally and cooked up by Chêf and his team.. Afterwards, relax a while and enjoy the roaring fires in the drawing room or have a drink at the bar and enjoy the magic of Tankardstown.

- Board room facilities for up to 20

- Theatre style for up to 60

- Orangery, Conference/Presentation Facilities for up to 200

- Food and beverage all prepared on site

- 16 guest bedrooms

- Outdoor teambuilding events can be organised on the estate by professional third party group.

If golf is your game then you are well placed at Tankardstown. A wonderful destination for

golf, with excellent parkland courses at Headfort in Kells and Royal Tara in Navan, or the

more challenging links courses in Laytown or Baltray, Co Louth, all are within a 20 minute

radius of Tankardstown. Probably the most well known is Killeen Castle, home to the 2011

Solheim Cup. We are more than happy to point you in the right direction and can book tee

times in advance of your arrival.

After an invigorating 18 holes return to the luxury of Tankardstown Courtyard, with its 6luxury suites. Guests can choose to self-cater or we can offer a light supper served in your

own kitchen. Why not book a massage or beauty treatment to relax and unwind?

Experience the magic of Meath. The magic has been running through Meath for

thousands of years since the building of the burial chambers at Newgrange, now a

World Heritage Site. Just a 10 minute drive through the Boyne Valley brings you to this

spectacular place. Other heritage sites worth a visit nearby are the Battle of the Boyne

Site and the Hill of Tara. If theatre is what you enjoy, the Solstice Arts centre in Navan

or the Droichead Arts Centre have a constant variety of shows and exhibitions on at

any given time.

Meath is the Royal County and what better way to spend an afternoon than the Sport

of Kings, Horse Racing. Have a flutter at Navan Racecourse or Fairyhouse, home to the

Irish Grand National. Too noisy? Settle for a few hours on the riverbank of the Boyne in

the pursuit of a Salmon, perhaps an off spring of the Salmon of Knowledge? Tankard-

stown can arrange a local historian to guide guests around the village of Slane and to

local heritage attractions or a hill walking guide to explore the Cooley Peninsula.

Exuding elegance and luxury, Tankardstown is a truly special place to stay. Less than an hour’s drive from Dublin, but seeming like a million miles from anywhere, this is an idyllic location for a house party, a celebration or any special occasion.

Tankardstown Estate comprises an 18th Century Manor House and adjoining Orangery, a central courtyard of Cottage Suites, and Garden Village where dining takes place in ‘Brabazon’ à la carte Restaurant or 'The Cellar' which offers more casual fare at weekends. The Garden Village is completed by a Secret Dining Room for groups.

Choose to slumber soundly in a Main House Heritage Bedroom or a beautifully appointed Courtyard Cottage confident in the knowledge that you can expect discreet, friendly service in a charming, dramatic location.

Sample ‘Bridal Bliss’ Wedding Menu 2014/2015

Canapés (choose 3)• Caramelised Onion and Castlebellingham Blue Cheese Tart• Smoked Chicken and Pancetta Vol Au Vent with Parmesan• Annagassan Smoked Salmon Blini with Soured Cream and Caviar• Smoked Haddock and Gruyere Quiche• Roast Beef with Horseradish Mayonaise and Cornichons• Crab Salad with Avocado • Chicken Liver Parfait with Toasted Brioche

Demitasse (choose 1) • Potato and Thyme• Roast Butternut Squash and Sage• Wild Mushroom• Tomato and Roast Red Pepper Starters (choose 2)• Home Smoked Chicken and Crisp Pancetta Caesar Salad, Little Gems and Parmesan • Home Cured Smoked Salmon with Chervil and Juniper, Ratte Potatoes, Pickled Cauliflower

and Salmon Caviar Vinaigrette• Clogherhead Crab Cake, Little Gems, Tomato and Coriander Salsa

and Chilled Red Pepper Sauce• Confit Duck Leg, Puy Lentils, Peppered Fig and Red Wine Jus• Leek, Walnut and Aged Cheddar Tart, Wild Rocket, Spiced Poached Pear and Pear Puree

Sorbet (choose 1- €4.50 supplement)• Wild Strawberry• Green Apple • Lemon

Main Courses (choose 2)• Fillet of Beef, Confit Potato, Slow Cooked Shallot and Grilled Field Mushroom, Green Peppercorn Sauce • Roast Rump of Lamb and Slow Cooked Shoulder, Fine Ratatouille and Soft Mash• Roast Breast of Guinea Fowl, Pressed Terrine of the Leg with Ceps, Confit Potato

and Crushed Swede• Fillet of Atlantic Hake, Cauliflower Puree, Bulgar Wheat, Picked Cauliflower and Grapes• Fillet of Seabass, Crushed New Potatoes, Aubergine Puree and Soft Herb Pesto• Baked Stuffed Aubergine with Bulgur Wheat, Feta Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetables,

Roast Red Pepper Sauce

Desserts (choose 2)• White Chocolate Créme Brulee, Orange and Pistachio Biscotti• Strawberry and Vodka Trifle with set White Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Vermicelli and Popping Candy• Summer Fruit Crumble Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream • Baked Alaska with Lemon Curd and Vanilla Ice-cream. • Artisan Cheese plate, to include Crozier Blue, St. Killians and Bandon Vale Cheddar with

Chutney and Wheat Wafers

Late food• Selection of Sandwiches and Wraps• Free range Mini Pork and Leek Sausages• Spiced Free Range Chicken Wings with Jim Bean BBQ Sauce• Hand Made Pizzas - Choose one topping: - Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella - Pepperoni - Chorizo, Brie and Caramelized Onion

Weddings - House Wine List

AUSTRALIANBabbington Brook Chardonnay 2012 €22.00Pure ripe chardonnay with notes of pear and apple flavours with crisp acidity

Babbington Brook Shiraz 2013 €22.00A rich full bodied wine with aromas of black fruits and pepper

FRENCHDomaine Blomac Merlot 2012 €24.00Hugely aromatic with notes of purple berries and violets

Domaine Blomac Sauvignon Blanc 2012 €24.00Attractive and fresh, with floral aromas and lovely fruit flavours

PORTUGUESEAlandra Branco, Herdade de Esporao 2013 €26.00A light, refreshing wine with citrus fruit, yellow apple and peach

Alandra Tinto, Herdade de Esporao 2013 €26.00 Aromas of ripe cherries and chocolate. A soft mouth filling wine.

CHILEANDe Martino Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012 €24.00Dry and subtle with gooseberries, Green apples and a hint of tropical freshness

De Martino Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 €24.00Smoky, with lots of currant and loam flavours. Shows good ripe plum fruit, Liquorice and sweet toast notes, with lingering minerality

SOUTH AFRICANMan Family Wines Chenin Blanc 2012 €26.00A modern white wine made from one of the oldest grapes of South Africa.Refreshing and fruity and sure to please!

Man Vintners Pinotage 2012 €26.00Deep ruby red in the glass, it’s bold and juicy with red-berry fruit flavoursand a touch of sweet oak spice.

Please note that the Babington Brook Wines are included in both the ‘Bright Beginnings’ and ‘Something Blue’ Wedding Package. During the food tasting you will be asked to select two red and two white wines to taste. The above wines are the included complimentary in the tasting. Should you wish to opt for something from our restaurant menu, there will be a charge for this facility.

‘Something Blue’ Wedding Package

An outline of what is included in our ‘Something Blue’ Wedding Package at Tankardstown is as follows:

• Exclusive use of the Reception rooms in the House for pre dinner drinks and scones• Seating for guests dining in the Orangery for up to 250. Furniture and planting can be manoeuvred to create an intimate atmosphere for groups of varying numbers.• Pre-Dinner Reception: Prosecco, Mulled Wine, Tea and Coffee on arrival (allowing one glass of alcoholic beverage per person)• Homemade Slane Bake Scones oozing with preservatives and clotted cream • 4 course meal from our ‘Something Blue’ Wedding Menu including Demitasse of Soup, 1 x Starter, choice of 2 x Main Course, 1 x Dessert and Tea & Coffee• Half bottle of House Wine with the meal (our House Wine being the Babington Brook Range)• Late evening food including hand-cut Sandwiches and Mini Pork and Leek Free-range Sausages for 65% of your guests. Tea & Coffee • Red Carpet on arrival if desired• Personalised menu cards and printed table plan• Table linens • Candelabras• Fully staffed• Several magnificent photographic locations within the house and estate• Pre-Wedding tasting of menus and wines with our Executive Chef for the bride and groom• Complimentary Bridal Suite for the Wedding Night

Cost is €99.00 per person. The ‘Something Blue’ wedding package applies all week round during the months of January, February, March, (April 2016) and November but excluding any Bank Holidays.

Where two-day events are required Tankardstown House is able to accommodate any Sunday – Thursday combination or a Saturday/Sunday, Thursday/Friday are not considered.

A minimum number of 100 adults are required to host a function on a Friday and a minimum number of 120 adults are required to host a function on a Saturday.

Should you wish to host a Civil Ceremony with us there is a €300.00 room hire fee.

On the following page is a copy of our ‘Something Blue’ Dinner Menu.

The specially discounted rate of €1,850 is offered for the six heritage bedrooms in the Main House one of which is The Library Suite. Courtyard Cottages which are adjacent to the main house are available at a rate of €100 per person per night. All accommodation rates include Breakfast. On the night of the wedding, all bedrooms in the manor house must be booked.

Sample ‘Something Blue’ Wedding Menu 2014/2015

This Wedding Menu applies to the ‘Something Blue’ Wedding Package only and applies during the months of January, February, March, (April 2016) and November only.

Canapés: ‘Slane Bake’ scones with Devon clotted cream and homemade preserves

Demitasse: • Potato and Thyme• Roast Butternut Squash and Sage• Tomato and Roast Red Pepper

Starters (choose one)• Smoked Chicken Caesar Salad with Crisp Pancetta, Little Gems and Croutons• Pork Shoulder Terrine with Spiced Squash Chutney and Sourdough Tuille• Confit Duck Leg , Braised Red Cabbage and Apple Lentils, Red Wine Jus• Local Black Pudding Salad with Celeriac and Apple Remoulade, Bramley Puree

Main Courses (choose two)• Roast 8oz Sirloin Steak, Smoked Bacon Grattan and Wild Mushroom Jus.• Fillet of Hake with New Potatoes, Chorizo, Fennel, Lime and Caper Vierge• Slow Roast Belly of Saddleback Pork, Buttered Cabbage, Potato Puree and Thyme Jus• Fillet of Salmon, Boxti Potato and Baby Leek, Sauce Hollandaise

Desserts (choose one)• Vanilla Crème Brulee with Almond Biscotti• Warm Chocolate and Pecan Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce• Baked New York Style Cheesecake with Spiced Berries and Fresh Cream• Apple and Winter Berry Tart with Crumble Topping and Brown Bread Ice Cream

Late night food• Selection of Sandwiches • Cocktail Sausages

‘Bright Beginnings’ Wedding Package

An outline of what is included in our ‘Bright Beginnings’ Wedding Package at Tankardstown is as follows:

• Exclusive use of the Reception rooms in the House for pre dinner drinks and scones• Seating for guests dining in the Orangery for up to 250. Furniture and planting can be manoeuvred to create an intimate atmosphere for groups of varying numbers.• Pre-Dinner Reception: Prosecco, Summer Punch, Tea and Coffee on arrival (allowing one glass of alcoholic beverage per person)• Homemade Slane Bake Scones oozing with preservatives and clotted cream • 4 course meal from our ‘Bright Beginnings’ Wedding Menu including Demitasse of Soup, 1 x Starter, choice of 2 x Main Course, 1 x Dessert and Tea & Coffee• Half bottle of House Wine with the meal (our House Wine being the Babington Brook Range)• Late evening food including hand-cut Sandwiches and Mini Pork and Leek Free-range Sausages for 65% of your guests. Tea & Coffee • Red Carpet on arrival if desired• Personalised menu cards and printed table plan• Table linens • Candelabras• Fully staffed• Several magnificent photographic locations within the house and estate• Pre-Wedding tasting of menus and wines with our Executive Chef for the bride and groom• Complimentary Bridal Suite for the Wedding Night

Cost is €89.00 per person. The ‘Bright Beginnings’ wedding package applies to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday excluding any Bank Holidays.

A minimum number of 80 guests are required to avail of this Wedding Package.

Should you wish to host a Civil Ceremony with us there is a €300.00 room hire fee.

Please ask us directly for a copy of the ‘Bright Beginnings Dinner Menu’

The specially discounted rate of €1,850 is offered for the six heritage bedrooms in the Main House one of which is The Library Suite. Courtyard Cottages which are adjacent to the main house are available at a rate of €100 per person per night. All accommodation rates include Breakfast. On the night of the wedding, all bedrooms in the manor house must be booked.