Accommodation & Lodging in Ireland

The accommodations we feature are all hand picked by us as the best of what Ireland can offer. Each property is carefully selected as a focal point of your itinerary where you can relax and reflect on the days touring.

We have developed relationships with the properties over the years and will endeavour at all times to guarantee you the best available accommodations.

You can select a preferred accommodation type from the following five ranges or perhaps even make a cross selection of choices to experience a mixture of Irelands diverse range of hospitality options.

We have added some *Hot new propeties for 2008 Season* which we are suggesting in ou customized tours of Ireland.

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5 Star Castles & Manor Houses in Ireland

Description: These include Ireland's most luxurious hotels, all of which are of high international standard. They range from elegant, stately castles to prestigious country clubs and top class city hotels catering for both the business and tourist visitor. All guest accommodation is luxurious and spacious suites are also available. These fine hotels boast some of the country's best restaurants and offer table d'hote and/or a la carte lunch and dinner menus. Exceptional service and a personal welcome are the norm in these hotels.

Recommendations: We highly recommend the following

• Adare Manor in Adare, Co Limerick.
• *Aghadoe Heights in Killarney, Co Kerry.*
• Ashford Castle in Cong,Co Galway.
• *Castlemartyr Resort in Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. *
• Dromoland Castle in Newmarket on Fergus, Co Clare.
• Hayfield Manor   in Cork City, Co. Cork.
• The Merrion Hotel Merrion Square, Dublin City.
• Mount Juliet Hotel  near Kilkenny City.
• *Park Hotel and Spa  in Kenmare, Co Kerry. *
• Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, Co Kerry.
• *Shelbourne Hotel  in Dublin City Centre.*

4 Star Manors & Gourmet Hotels In Ireland

Description:These include contemporary hotels of excellent quality and charming period homes renovated to very high standards complete with all modern comforts. All guest accommodation is luxurious with suites and half suites available in most cases. Restaurant facilities provide excellent cuisine and service for the discerning diner. Table d'hote and/or a la carte lunch and dinner menus are available.

Recommendations: We recommend and make reservations at

• *Ballynahinch Castle in Recess, Connemara.*
• Brooks Hotel in Dublin City Centre.
• Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney, Co Kerry.
• Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel, Co Tipperary.
• *Dylan Hotel in Dublin City Centre.*
• Dunbrody House and Spa in Co. Wexford.
• Gregans Castle Hotel in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare.

• *Harveys Point Country Hotel on Lough Eske, Co Donegal.*

• *Lisloughrey Lodge , Ashford Castle Estate, Cong Co.Mayo.*
• Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge near Adare, Co limerick.
• Waterford Castle Hotel in Waterford City.

3 Star Country Hotels & Charming Retreats

Description:These range from small family operated premises to larger, modern hotels. Guest rooms are well decorated with the emphasis on comfort and all have a private bathroom with and bath and/or shower. Restaurants offer high standards of cuisine in relaxed and hospitable surroundings. Table d'hote and/or a la carte dinner menus are available. They are also noted for their rustic home cooked meals using quality local produce.

Recommendations: The properties we reserve in this range are the wonderful,

• *Ballymaloe House Hotel near Cork City.*
• Blue Haven Hotel in Kinsale, Co. Cork.
• *Carrygerry House near Shannon, Co. Clare *
• Hibernian Hotel in Kilkenny City, Co Kilkenny.
• *Imperial Hotel & Spa in Cork City Centre.*
• Mill Park Hotel Donegal Town, Co. Donegal.
• Lansdowne Arms Hotel in Kenmare, Co Kerry.
• Royal Hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
• Wyatt Hotel in Westport, Co Mayo.

Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouses & Farmhouses

Description:These are more likely to be family operated premises, selected for their charm and their comfortable facilities. All guest rooms have a telephone and most have a private bathroom with a bath and/or shower. Full dining facilities are available, representing excellent value and good wholesome food.

Recommendations: Farmhouses & Guesthouses/B&B's that we recommend.

• Aberdeen Lodge & Merrion Hall (Georgian Townhouses) in Dublin City.
• *Bunratty Manor in Bunratty, Co. Clare. *
• Emlagh House in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
• Fairview Guesthouse in Killarney, Co. Kerry.
• *Friars Lodge in Kinsale, Co. Cork. *
• Heatons & Castlewood House in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
• Ladyswell House in Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
• *Shelburne Lodge in Kenmare, Co. Kerry.*
• Old Bank House in Kinsale, Co. Cork.
• Quay House in Clifden, Co. Galway.
• Seamist House in Clifden, Co. Galway.

Speciality Lodging and Private Castle Rentals

Description: Ireland is full of unique accommodation options from restored lighthouses, self catering castles, restored thatched cottages and gate lodges of country mansions not to mention the mansions themselves. This is a good option for perhaps a few nights or maybe if you wish to use one of these unique properties as a base for your entire trip.

Recommendations: We have our own self catering thatched Cottage (pictured above) that sleeps 6-8 people.... we run exclusive tours from this cottage. We also reserve lighthouses, cruise boats, barges, mansions, thatched cottages, reconverted churches.. if you want it we will be happy to source it for you.

• Castle Leslie Estate (Private Gourmet Castle) in Co. Monaghan.
• *Coolclogher House (Private Luxury Mansion) in Killarney Co. Kerry*
• *The Old Convent (Hideaway and Gourmet Haven ) in Co.Tipperary.*
• Glin Castle Estate (Owner Occupied Castle Estate) in Glin Co. Limerick.
• Kilshane House (Private Country Mansion) in Galtee Mountains, Co. Tipperary.
• Moy House  (Unique Lighkeepers House) in Lahinch, Co. Clare.
• *Mount Falcon Estate   (Private Country Estate) in Ballina, Co. Mayo *
• Ladyswell Cottage (Rural Thatched Cottage) in Cashel, Co. Tipperary.
• Lisheen Castle (Private Country Castle) in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
• *Lismore Castle (Exclusive Luxury Castle) in Lismore, Co. Waterford. *