Ireland

Ireland Accommodation
Castlecoote House, County Roscommon
Ballygally Castle Hotel, County Antrim
Ballynahinch Castle, County Galway
Ard na Sidhe, County Kerry Magherally Cottage, County Down Shola Coach House, County Antrim
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STAY SOMEWHERE
DIFFERENT
Accommodation in Ireland is more than just a place to lay your head – it’s somewhere to
connect with locals, somewhere to feel a sense of history, somewhere to really relax
When it comes to unique accommodation,
Ireland certainly knows how to impress.
If you like the sound of miniature castles,
19th century gate lodges, and Gothic
towers, then look to the National Trust
and Irish Landmark Trust. With dramatic
architecture, fascinating histories, and
incredible landscapes, you’re guaranteed
to find a memorable self-catering vacation,
whether you’re snuggling down in front of
the fire, or wandering your own estate.
For a taste of old-school elegance,
Ireland’s historic country houses are just
the ticket, with grand drawing rooms,
gracious bedrooms, and lovely gardens.
Step into the luxurious Ard na Sidhe
Country House in the surrounds of County
Kerry. Enjoy a blend of eras at Castlecoote
House, County Roscommon, which mixes
parts of a 16th century castle with a
Georgian mansion. And see how the
Dean of Armagh Cathedral lived at the
18th century Dean’s Hill in Armagh.
B&B accommodation can be as rustic
or as indulgent as you like, but the best
thing about it is definitely the people.
Enjoy the atmosphere of a farmhouse B&B,
such as the Killiane Castle Farmhouse
in Drinagh, County Wexford. Go for
tranquil accommodation in Ashley Park
House, County Tipperary, on the shores
of Lough Ourna. Or try the Shola Coach
House in Portrush, County Antrim, named
2015’s second-best B&B in the world by
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.
It’s hard to imagine a more perfect
place to rest than an Irish castle hotel.
You’ll find interiors laden with antiques,
landscaped gardens, and traditionally
furnished bedrooms that evoke a bygone
age. Seek out a lakeside castle, such as
Ashford Castle in County Mayo and
Ballynahinch Castle in County Galway.
Or try the modern-meets-traditional
style of Ballygally Castle Hotel on a
17th century estate in County Antrim.
Reflecting the earthiness of the
landscape, thatched cottages have
provided the people of Ireland with
homes for centuries. And for rustic
self-catering holidays, they’re great.
Try the historic Ardtarmon Thatched
Cottage close to the shore of Sligo Bay,
and gorgeous Magherally Cottage in
County Down.
Ireland is renowned for breathtaking
coastal views, and you can put yourself
right into the picture postcard with a
stay in a lighthouse. Cliff-edge locations,
crashing waves, and rugged landscapes
make these places a cut above the rest.
Just look at the Galley Head Lightkeepers’
Houses in County Cork, the Blackhead
Lightkeepers’ Houses in County Antrim,
and super-scenic Wicklow Head
Lighthouse, which dates from 1781.
For more information on
accommodation, visit: ireland.com
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