6 THE LODGE AT CASTLE LESLIE COUNTY MONAGHAN
WHY? This Irish equestrian playground has got it going – riding school, posh stables, 21 miles of riding routes – but horses aren’t the only thing worth crossing the water for. We also rate the organic spa, swanky Snaffles restaurant (food is locally sourced), on-site Irish pub for Guinness, and posh-meets-kinky bedroom decor – tasselled drapes, horse prints (obviously) and leather headboards.