Having lain unloved for many years, this beautiful property in the attractive mediaeval village of Castlebellingham was finally rescued by the Corscadden family (Cabra Castle, Kingscourt; Ballyseede Castle, Tralee), who re-opened it in 2013, following ... more...
Those who prefer a smaller but lively establishment may like the Muskerry Arms which is a traditional pub and guesthouse with live music in the bar each evening. more...
In a new building, right on the pier where the boats arrive, Maura and Padraig Joyce run this large well-kept guesthouse on the Aran Islands.
Kilronan is the action centre of the island and Pier House (or Teach na Cheibhe) is around the corner from p ... more...
Fishing is perhaps the big draw to Joe and Noreen Willoughby's welcoming country house hotel in Lismore, but a relaxing laid-back atmosphere, log fires and good home cooking also add up to a very attractive package - as many new fans have discovered re ... more...
This landmark Dublin hotels on a south-western corner site overlooking St Stephen's Green is the newest of the O'Callaghan Hotels group (Alexander Hotel, Davenport Hotel, Mont Clare Hotel, all in Dublin 2 - see entries).
Although it also incorporates ... more...
Right in the centre of the pretty village of Killyleagh and near the entrance to its fairytale castle, Leontine Haines’ lovely Georgian house is a delightful place to stay close to the shores of beautiful Strangford Lough.
Formerly a bank, it&rs ... more...
Unlimited free parking is a big carrot to tempt anyone booking a city stay these days, and it's a key USP at Galway's trendiest new hotel - which is in the former Ibis presmises out on the Headford Road and a brisk 20 minute walk from the city centre.
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Possibly the most conveniently situated of all the central Dublin hotels, The Westbury Hotel is a very small stone's throw from the city's premier shopping street and has all the benefits of luxury hotels - notably valet parking (limited, €20 per ... more...
This opulent 19th-century hotel on St Stephen’s Green (Europe’s largest garden square) dates back to 1824 - and, in new ownership since 2015, a major facelift was completed just in time to cerlebrate its 195th anniversary in 2019. The chang ... more...
While it may not be a ‘manor’, Noel and Fiona Wallace’s small family-run hotel is a home from home for many of its guests, and a welcome place to stay close to Shannon airport and within walking distance of Bunratty Castle with its F ... more...