During our Sunday drive, we found a hotel on Lough Eske and we made a reservation for afternoon tea the next day. Mary and Thomas were not here when we did tea at Drumoland Castle, so we wanted to give them a chance to have tea, too!
We were the only ones there! Monday must be a quiet day for the hotel.
Before they served the tea, they gave us all a sample of their soup of the day in a tiny espresso cup. It was celeriac and apple, which none of us had ever had before, and it was delicious!
Finger sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Everything was wonderful!
When tea was finished, we took a walk outside to see the lake and garden.
To take this picture, we went out onto the helicopter pad! Yes, really! It looked like a dock with a rounded end to me, but our waitress, Roisin (pronounced Rosheen) told us that they have some very wealthy residents in the hotel who travel to London by helicopter for work.
Panoramic view of the lake from the helicopter pad
It was a wonderful day to be by the lake.
There was a path along the lake through part of the grounds. Here’s an interesting thing we noticed…there are so many amazing views in Ireland, and places to stop and admire these amazing views. There is NEVER a place to sit! If you are looking for a business opportunity, come to Ireland and sell comfortable outdoor chairs.
Had an urge to test the water…it was cold, but not too cold, and very clean and clear.
Some flowers along the path, almost as pretty as the lake view!
Brogans Across the Pond 
Spectacular photos!Mmmmmmmluncheon tea! Lilies! Other flowers! Group pictures of Brogans! What a way to spend an afternoon!
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It was lovely! Not as fancy as the castle we visited with Carrie and Jacquie, but very good!
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