Accommodation
5* Luxury Accommodation
Wake up like a lord in one of Ireland’s 5*Castles. Experience the rich history and old-world charm with on-site activities such as falconry, cycling or golf. These historic treasures are set amongst rivers, lakes and woodlands and offer a unique perspective on Ireland’s past, present and future.
Here are some of Ireland’s premier castles but there are many more hidden gems. Get in touch to include a castle stay as part of your Irish tour or indeed you could do a castle stay tour of Ireland.
- Ashford Castle, Co Mayo – Wild Atlantic Way
- Ballyfin Lodge, Co. Laois – Ireland’s Ancient East
- Adare Manor, Adare, Co. Limerick
- Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare – Wild Atlantic Way
- Waterford Castle, Waterford – Sunny South East
- Lough Eske Castle, Co. Donegal – Wild Atlantic Way
5*Luxury Hotels in Ireland
There are many 5* options throughout the country and reserving your tour early will ensure availability. Here are a few of our favourites.
- The Shelbourne, Dublin City, Co. Dublin
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast City
- The Merrion Hotel, Dublin City
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin City
- The Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Wexford – Sunny Southeast
- Hayfield Manor, Co. Cork
- The Killarney Park Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry – The Ring of Kerry
- Powerscourt Hotel, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow – The Wicklow Mountains
- Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Galway City
4*Hotels
Ireland has many top-class 4-star hotels spread across the country. Here is a list of some of our favourites.
- The Park House Hotel, Galway City
- Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin City
- Butler House, Kilkenny
- Inchydonney Hotel, Clonakilty, Co Cork
- Ballynahinch Castle Connemara, County Galway
- The International Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry
- Dunboyne Castle, County Meath
- Westport Plaza, County Mayo
4*Country Houses–Ireland’s bluebook of hidden Gems
Ireland’s blue book of country houses has some truly exceptional accommodation throughout Ireland and we highly recommend a stay in one of these beautiful and historic treasures. Some are based in towns and villages while others have all you need on site with excellent dining options and entertainment on site.
Here are some of our favourites.
- Butler House, Kilkenny
- Carraig Country House, County Kerry
- Cashel House Hotel, County Galway
- Clare Island Lighthouse, Clare Island, CountyMayo
- Delphi Lodge, County Galway
- Ghan House, Carlingford Lough, County Louth
Boutique and Unique Farm Stay Accommodation
Try something different and experience rural Ireland with a stay on a family owned and run farm. There is no better way to experience rural Ireland and learn about farming traditions. You can take part in cookery classes or get to know the resident donkey.
- Ireland West Farm Stay – Carracastle, County Mayo
- Ballyknocken, Co Wicklow – The Wicklow Mountains
- Ballymaloe Country House –Midleton, County Cork