"Lisburn House was completed in 1865 as a townhouse for an Outram farming family. This two-storey Gothic-style townhouse has been preserved in original exterior condition, with decorative polychrome brickwork walls, latticework slate roof and stained glass. The interior features a marble-floor entrance hall with sweeping carved staircase, panelled dining room, open fireplaces, tall arched windows, high ceilings, cornices and spindles. The home is rated by the Historic Places Trust as a Category One historic home. It is a national treasure. An English-style garden has been developed to complement the established English trees and New Zealand native trees.Once a family home, Lisburn House now operates as a luxury bed and breakfast and the Claddagh Restaurant offering A La Carte dining. Alan the chef has worked nationally and internationally with 25 years experience. The menu on offer is varied and regularly features our famous seafood chowder and wild venison. We can also cater for people who have dietary needs. Lisburn House has 3 guest rooms; each room has its own style, with individual bathrooms - The Rose, The Blue and The Victoria. All bedrooms feature 4-poster bed with quality bed linen. Tea, coffee, juice and mineral water are complimentary with fresh flowers and fruit in the rooms. Guests have their own large drawing room with its tiled open fireplace. Quality stereo with a wide selection of CDs are available. Guests can enjoy the warmth of the unique oval open fireplace in the entrance hall. Complimentary port and shortbread are offered."