10 of the Best - Stay

As usual, we travelled to every county in Ireland in 2011, meeting many wonderful people, eating lots of great Irish produce and (for the most part) being totally blown away once again by the country’s beauty and the hospitality and high standards we encountered. These are ten of the places where we had the very best experiences during the year, places we just can’t wait to return to – and we’re happy to share the lowdown so you can enjoy them too. And, being among the country’s cosiest and comfiest, they’re all just perfect for early season breaks.
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High summer draws us all to the coast and you can’t beat a break along Ireland’s dramatic western seaboard. So try to ignore the intrusively excessive motorway-blue Wild Atlantic Way signage and enjoy the glories that nature has supplied in abundance.
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A relaxing getaway is very tempting at any time – and especially when there's an occasion like Valentines, Mother's Day or Easter to celebrate. So, if a little R&R is just what's needed, why not head for a special hotel offering pampering (including spas) along with plenty of other activities to enjoy, both indoors and out
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Recognising that farm stays and country houses offer a unique insight into our history, culture and food production, discerning visitors who can well afford the five star treatment are beginning to seek out more modest rural destinations, to experience the ‘real Ireland’ - and it’s there for all of us to enjoy
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Staycations are the name of the game this year and the safest (and most enjoyable) place to be is out in the fresh air - so why not take a walking break and get up close and personal with our wonderful landscape? Serious walkers will find out everything that’s needed from Irish Trails but, even if you just enjoy a gentle stroll, these places are beautiful destinations for that relaxing break we’ve all been promising ourselves
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