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When only a grand country house will do – be it for a special birthday, a family reunion or simply to have a party with friends – these five options will fit the bill

Dunowen House

Where: Clonakilty, Co Cork

Capacity: Dunowen House itself has six spacious bedrooms, accommodating up to 18 guests, while the Orchard Cottage has three cosy bedrooms that can accommodate an additional five guests.

Best for: enjoying a private catering service. Dunowen specialises in home-grown ingredients from its walled garden, and the exceptional local produce of west Cork.

Choose a formal three or four-course dinner party, making full use of the dining room and ...