But, it may be that you don't want the books about cooking and you don't want the courses to learn about cooking. What you really want is for someone to cook the dinner for you, pour you a glass of wine, before you sleep soundly in a comfy big bed. Well, if so, then the Blue Book is for you. This impressive collection of some of Ireland's finest country houses offers good addresses all around the country, for overnights, weekend breaks or longer stays.
The booklet is available from Hilary Finlay, the secretary of the association, Ardbraccan Glebe, navan, Co Meath, tel: (046) 23416, fax: 23292,