Whitehouse | Lambay

The White House

LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR PRIVATE BOOKINGS, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL,

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The White House is the island's family guesthouse. It was built in 1933 by Lutyens for Rupert Baring’s two sisters Daphne and Calypso (daughters of Cecil and Maude) and their large families. It was the final Baring-Lutyens architectural addition to the island and Cecil died just one year after its completion. Since then, there have been no major architectural changes on the island.

Recent renovations have allowed for additional bathrooms and the installation of off-grid central heating and hot water, while retaining the innate charm of Lutyens' original design.

The house sprawls generously across the ground floor and there are eight guest bedrooms and six bathrooms, four of which are en suite and two of which are shared one between two bedrooms. A further two bedrooms and one bathroom upstairs are reserved for catering and hospitality staff.

The White House may be booked by private groups subject to the prior approval of Lambay Estate. As a house of historical value, as well as personal importance to the family, it is not well suited as a party venue or for groups with many young children. Capacity is 12-16 guests, and the adjacent Cottage may be booked for additional guests.

Please email bookings@lambayisland.ie for enquiries.

The house has two symmetrical wings and provides a comfortable selection of eight luxurious super-king (or twin) bedrooms. Four of these have their own en suite bathrooms, with the other four sharing one wet-room (shower, sink, WC) between two bedrooms.

There are two large living/dining rooms - one in each wing with sea or garden views - and a central sitting room with a beautiful original fireplace and open fire. The upstairs rooms are reserved for in-house catering and hospitality staff.

The large central kitchen has an adjoining commercially fitted kitchen and ample storage in the pantry and scullery. There are two smaller kitchenettes in the wings, which are ideal for tea/coffee and a drinks area for self-service.