You can call in by boat, of course, and if you arrive by road, a little ferry takes you over to the island. It’s an unusual place and worth a visit, if only to call into the pleasant waterside pub for a drink, a cup of tea or an informal bite.
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A sister establishment to the Stillorgan Park Hotel in Dublin, this 1960s hotel in Wexford town originally dates back to 1905 and has recently undergone major renovation, including an exterior facelift. It is well-located on the harbour-front, and also ... more...
Great food, a comfortable bed and a leisure centre can be found in many hotels around the country, but it’s unusual to find them all together in a guesthouse. But then, Harbour House on the Maharees peninsula is no ordinary guesthouse.
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This smart modern hotel has clear views over Galway Bay to the distant hills of County Clare from public rooms on the upper ground floor as well as many of the well-equipped bedrooms - which are mostly large and are regularly refurbished - and the roof ... more...
The pretty village of Clonbur lies between Lough Corrib and Lough Mask in Connemara, in a wonderfully scenic and restful area that attracts fisherfolk, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers.
In the centre of the village is the Lynch family’s frien ... more...
Occupying a prominent position on a rise beside the Waterfront Hall, the interior of this landmark 5-star Belfast hotels impressive: the scale is grand, the style throughout is of contemporary clean-lined elegance - the best of modern materials have be ... more...
The Whitty family’s smartly presented 4* hotel is conveniently located on the edge of Wexford Town, close to the bypass - popular with locals for its ease of access and plentiful parking, there’s always a buzz.
Notable for a general air of ... more...
A short jump from Inis Mor, this interesting island is the most traditional of the group - very few cars, wonderful walks, and some people still wearing traditional clothes; by contrast the Inis Meain Knitting Co. factory and showroom offers great barg ... more...
Quietly located in six acres of beautiful gardens, this charming country house was built in 1850 and is now a protected building.
The current owners, Henry and Elaine Reid, bought the property in 1981 and have gradually refurbished it, so the hotel no ... more...
This quietly contemporary privately owned hotel is very useful to know about as it offers a good moderately priced place to stay in this beautiful area.
Public areas include an attractive modern bar, where informal food is served and the spacious and ... more...