The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

We booked here for a very special occasion, we had 23 family members for an evening meal . From the actual booking to the evening celebration we were so pleased with the fantastic service from each member of staff we dealt with. The booking was made by email mainly and finalised by a phone call to confirm all details. The welcome on our arrival and the evening throughout was extremely efficient, pleasant and professional in every way. The food and drink was exceptionally good. Thanks so much to John Edward and his team.

We had a fantastic stay in The Mustard Seed . Staff are excellent and could not be more friendly & helpful. We had dinner on 2 nights great service and great food. Our room was extremley clean and Spacious ( Room 3) , our 4 poster bed was very comfortable. The location in Ballingarry is very quiet and peaceful with lovely gardens and views. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed it immensely.

From checking in to leaving this wonderful Country House, we had a lovely experience. Our room was exquisite with the most comfortable mattress. We had dinner, bed and breakfast. The food was delicious, every mouthful was a mix of different flavours. Nothing rushed and fabulous staff. The proprietor John Edward was so welcoming to everyone, really personable touch. My only suggestion was perhaps dessert could have been bigger, it was so delicious.

I wrote a very positive review of this hotel after our first stay there two years ago. Having now stayed there 3 years in a row, I cannot resist writing an updated review. The Mustard Seed, both hotel and restaurant, is a truly exceptional place to stay and dine. We have enjoyed many family meals there over many years, It is owned and managed by a truly exceptional host, John Edward, who is an absolute paragon of traditional Irish hospitality, and who clearly runs his establishment as a labour of love. The food is consistently of the very highest quality. Congratulations to an exceptional chef. And to whomever is responsible for procuring the produce, all of which is wonderfully fresh and natural, some of it grown in their own fruit and vegetable garden; which makes for a lovely walk. The hotel itself is a very-well appointed, and offers great comfort in a delightful old-world atmosphere, surrounded by lovely Irish countryside. It is a great way of taking a break from city life, and enjoying a peaceful retreat in the country. It is also very child-friendly; so much so that my 10-year-old daughter consistently describes it as her all-time favourite hotel... and she has stayed in a fair number. To crown it all, the staff are remarkably kind, welcoming and efficient, not to mention the kitchen staff who do such a great job.

Absolutely wonderful two nights with top.of the range food and first class service from John Edward and his team. We stayed in one of the suites _ over two floors and very very comfortable. There is a kitchen in the suite should you need it. Food _ breakfast lunch and dinner all local produce and service also exceptional _ best potatoes I have had for a long time. One of thr guys from the kitchen entertained us on the piano in the residents lounge which was a nice touch. Overall a very relaxing break

Just fabulous! Food, staff, gardens, rooms all wonderful! Cosy sofas in front of roaring fires. Great chats with staff & guests or find your own little nook. Great location for sightseeing. And if you're lucky a private piano concert by one of the kitchen staff!