It was constructed around 1730 for Theophilus Bolton in a Georgian-style and was designed by the architect Edward Lovett Pearce.

It was originally the residence of various Church of Ireland archbishops, until they moved to Waterford.

The head chef and owner at the time of the Michelin star was Declan Ryan.

[8][9] The hotel ceased trading in 2015 and was later sold to developer John Magnier.

[10] The reopening of the hotel was delayed to 2020 and has since been deferred again to late 2021 following the onset of COVID-19.