Quietly situated on the edge of the town but within comfortable walking distance of all its amenities, Fiona Reynolds' stylish new purpose built guesthouse is effectively a small hotel. Bedrooms are simply but warmly furnished to a high standard and are very well-appointed, with orthopaedic beds and all the in-room facilities expected of an ...
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Diane and David Skelton's hospitable country house is in a pleasant rural area of gentle farming countryside just a few minutes' drives east of Cong and Ashford Castle. Large and well-proportioned, it has a welcoming feeling from the minute you arrive through the door into the classic back and white tiled hall - and, no doubt, you will find a v ...
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This long-established seafront restaurant has been in family ownership for 130 years, and is now run by Johnny Redmond, who is the chef, and his wife Caroline. An unassuming yellow exterior gives little hint of the friendly welcome, buzzing atmosphere and wonderful views that await guests who can begin with an aperitif in the small bar/lounge l ...
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This luxurious new purpose-built guesthouse on the western edge of Dingle town is run by Brian and Helen Heaton - Brian’s parents, Nuala and Cameron, run the well-established Heaton’s guesthouse next door and a little gate connects the two. Although it is on the land side of the road, the house is built on a rise and, from the m ...
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Opposite the Everyman Palace Theatre and approached through a cobbled courtyard, this attractive hotel offers comfort in spacious rooms at a fairly reasonable price. Recent major renovations have made this a much more confident and comfortable hotel: new windows have reduced traffic noise, the fourteen newer superior rooms are quietly impre ...
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Built in 1853 as a coast guard regional headquarters, this fine property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris, and it now makes a very special small hotel, restored by proprietors Terence McSweeney and Frances Kelly, who have created a warm a ...
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Perfectly placed for walking holidays in the Wicklow Hills, playing golf, or simply for touring the area, Catherine Fulvio's charming Victorian farmhouse provides comfort, cosiness, home-cooked food and hospitality. The farm has been in the Byrne family for three generations and they have welcomed guests for over thirty years - Catherine took o ...
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A few miles out of town, this famous low-rise hotel, dating from the '60s, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and the mountains beyond and also overlooks Killarney's two 18-hole championship golf courses. It is now one of Ireland's most luxurious hotels and, under the caring management of Pat and Marie Chawke and their welcoming staff, it i ...
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Blessed with one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations, on the shores of Lough Eske, this well-managed hotel was first opened by the Gysling family in the late 1980s, with chalet-style buildings linked by covered walkways and pergolas creating a distinctly alpine atmosphere reminiscent of their native Switzerland - a style that suited the ...
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Within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible by car, this busy spot looks like a pretty row of houses and, with its colourful hanging baskets, the façade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted colours complement an airy atmosphere, and it’s a relaxed, comfortable place for f ...
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