Ireland

The Emerald Isle enchants on many levels. Discover the romantic deep green countryside of Galway, the wild reaches of Donegal, and the towering Cliffs of Moher pummelled by great Atlantic breaks. Come for music and stories as lively as the hills are old, soak up the mellow pub atmosphere as you sip a pint of the black stuff, and everywhere you go, meet the friendliest folk. There’s something here for everyone: vibrant, cosmopolitan Dublin invites you to hit the literary trail, Limerick speaks to the country’s history and the silver sand beaches of Kerry are staggeringly beautiful. In our collection of special places to stay you’ll find charming cottages, generous B&B’s and spoiling hotels to help you delve a little deeper into this magical country.

Gregans Castle Hotel
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare
From €240 p/n

Hotel

20 rooms for 2
Creative organic food, friendly young hosts and plenty of space to unwind at this hotel surrounded by woods and fields

View place
Ghan House
Carlingford, Co. Louth
From €210 p/n

Hotel

11 rooms for 2 - 4
Choose the quirky, atmospheric family house or the new annexe: Paul will make you feel genuinely welcome, and provide delicious dinners

View place
Aberdeen Lodge
Sandymount, Co. Dublin
From €120 p/n

Hotel

17 rooms for 2 - 4
The garden-blessed Lodge is quiet, friendly, cleancut and smart. Family-run and with great staff - award-winning breakfasts too

View place
No. 1 Pery Square
Limerick, Co. Limerick
From €135 p/n

Hotel

22 rooms for 2
Music evenings, pop-up theatre nights and great food at the Sash brasserie. You’re just a stroll from shops and bars

View place
Wild Honey Inn
Co. Clare
From €100 p/n

Hotel

14 rooms for 1 - 2
Come for Michelin-starred Irish food, cooked with flair – not fuss – for comfort and to connect with the extraordinary Burren landscape

View place