MARTELLO TOWER SUTTON A UNIQUELY HISTORICAL STAY
There's no reason to worry about cannonballs penetrating one of the most unique holiday homes on
the island of Ireland – its walls are up to four metres thick.
Built over 200 years ago due to fear of a Napoleon Bonaparte invasion, Martello Tower Sutton,
situated on the north County Dublin coastline, offers complete cannonball peace of mind as part of its
exclusive package.
The small defensive fort, luxuriously restored and refurbished to sleep up to five, is the only Martello
Tower in Ireland available for rental.
Featured in Ireland's Blue Book, an exclusive collection of Irish country house hotels, manor houses,
castles and restaurants, the historic circular building has breathtaking views of Dublin Bay and
surrounding areas and offers guests a truly unique self-catering holiday option.
Accommodation is on three levels: two bedrooms the “James Joyce” and the “Napoleon” and
bathroom on the lower level; living area and balcony overlooking the bay on the middle level; and a
modern kitchen and dining room offering breathtaking 360° views from roof level.
Located on the path of the spectacular Howth Head coastal walk, Martello Tower Sutton promises
any combination of relaxed luxury, excitement and activity.
The shops and city experience of Dublin is just 30 minutes away, while the tower is also situated in
the middle of one of the richest golfing coastlines in Europe – at least 10 golf courses are within a 20
minute drive, and they include Portmarnock and Royal Dublin, two of the world’s great links.
The north side of Dublin has a wealth of sandy beaches, including the blue flag Dollymount which is
popular for wind and kitesurfing. Swimming, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing abound in the area,
and Dublin's Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin are a few minutes' drive away.
The tower is also adjacent to a renowned flat fishing location popular with anglers out for sea bass.
In total there were 50 Martello Towers built on the Irish coast, and 103 built in England.
Their purpose was to provide what were, in Napoleon times, 'bombproof' towers from which cannon
fire could be directed at invading ships.
Irish literary giant James Joyce spent six nights in one at Sandycove in the city 1904.
It has been turned in to the James Joyce Tower and Museum and displays some of his possessions and
other ephemera associated with his famous novel Ulysses. However, no other Martello Tower in
Ireland is available for rental.
Martello Tower Sutton was the first to be built in Dublin and is referred to in Irish historical
documents as Tower No. 1.
The towers are all circular, with two to four metre-thick walls made from locally sourced stone. They
never fired cannon in anger, as Napoleon never invaded Ireland or England.
For further information:
www.irelandsbluebook.com