10 of the Best - Stay

This is just the time of year for an indulgently restorative getaway - and the uncertainty of spring weather means it’s wise to head to a venue that’s strong on pampering (of all kinds), as well as outdoor activities for the good days
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Offering a choice between serviced accommodation and the independence of self catering, together with on-site amenities that are not available at most standalone self catering destinations, hotels with self catering houses and apartments provide the best of both worlds to travellers seeking to combine comfort and services with peace of mind. Here are ten for your wish list.
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For Christmas, or any time when you want a gift to be something to look forward to, you can’t beat a voucher that can be used to enjoy Irish food and hospitality whenever the time is right. And, again this year, we need to make the season of giving work for everyone, including our hotels, restaurants, pubs and food producers. So why not gift a voucher from a favourite hotel or restaurant - or better still, perhaps, from a hospitality marketing group, to give the fun of choosing and planning a treat from all the experiences they offer, and spread the spending around to help more businesses? If we could all buy at least one hospitality voucher again this Christmas - for personal and corporate gifts - there will be so much more for everyone to enjoy next year.
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The soothing surrounds of a beautiful garden are just what's needed for a break right now - and better still if al fresco dining is offered in this lovely setting. Here are just a few early summer garden stays with outdoor dining (and many also with self catering options, or own-door suites) to tempt you...
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When selecting the finalists for our recent Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, we were especially conscious of the challenges that many hotels - particularly family-run properties - face, as they may have had less options for pivoting than smaller businesses mainly focused on food. So - perfectly timed for an autumn or midterm break, or perhaps for Christmas - this month's 10 of the Best collection highlights some the winning hotels Many are family- and pet-friendly and between them they offer plenty of activities (indoors and out) for all ages, along with pampering, good food and relaxation. Just what the doctor ordered this autumn.
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