Best places to Stay - Farmhouses

Just two miles from Portrush, the White family’s Plantation Period farmhouse was built before 1650. Since extended, and now modernised, it makes a very comfortable and exceptionally hospitable place to stay, with a family-run equestrian centre n ...
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Mary Kelleher's neat farmhouse enjoys a lovely view of the Clare countryside and was originally a teacher's residence (the theme is seen throughout). It now makes an hospitable and inexpensive base for exploring this fascinating area, and regular visit ...
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Set in several acres of landscaped gardens encompassing a circular walk overlooking the River Finisk, the Nugent family’s unusual and wonderfully hospitable house is a substantial 18th century farmhouse built around the remains of a 16th century ...
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Although classified (correctly) as a farmhouse, Guy and Diana Scott's home is an elegant period house and they have renovated it to a high standard for guests. It is quietly located in a beautiful area, and the four large double bedrooms have lovely ...
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Joan Evans’ elegant 18th-century house and Connemara pony stud farm is set in 18 acres of woodland and gardens overlooking Bruckless Bay - an ideal place for people who enjoy quiet countryside and pursuits like walking, horse-riding and fishing ...
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Just a few miles from Wexford town, Kathleen and Jack Mernagh’s magical farm B&B is the perfect place for stressed townies, especially with children in tow – a real castle, a 17th century house to stay in, and lots to do. The past and ...
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Organic farm, lovely B&B accommodation, meals based on their own meats, fruit and vegetables, online produce sales, self-catering, holistic treatments – is there any offering that Bernadine and Jimmy Mulhall may have overlooked at their famil ...
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Owen and Mary Patricia O’Sullivan's well-named farm guesthouse is beautifully situated overlooking the Beara peninsula, with field walks through farmland down to the shore - and, despite its peace and privacy, it’s also exceptionally conven ...
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Down a long drive off a byroad between Collinstown and Castlepollard, in a beautifully scenic area awash with lakes, gentle hills and rich farmland, you’ll find Lough Bishop - a working organic farm where Helen and Christopher Kelly offer a warm ...
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 Both locals and holidaymakers enjoy visiting Brian and Teresa Kennedy’s farm guesthouse which, unusually, not only offers good food and accommodation, but also Leitrim’s only museum. For a token entrance fee you can revel in Glenvi ...
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