Strange as it may seem to find an authentic farmhouse in an unspoilt country setting within easy walking distance of Ennis town centre, the Barron family home is a genuine exception. Now run by Declan Barron, this 300 year old house is of great histori ... more...
Built in 1853 as a coastguard regional headquarters, this fine shoreside 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.
It now makes a very special ... more...
The heart of this pleasing 4* hotel is an old manor house and, despite major developments, the atmosphere of the original building still prevails (and there’s even a charmingly romantic honeymoon suite with a four-poster in the old house).
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In new ownership since 2015, this small family-run Dublin hotels been completely refurbished and has a stylish, boutique feel to it.
Located in a double-fronted Edwardian redbrick building on a pretty residential street lined with similar stately redb ... more...
Just across the Clare River from the historic Claregalway Abbey, this popular small hotel is owned and operated by the Dunleavy family. It makes a great base for exploring Connemara and the West and is busy throughout the summer with tourists and busin ... more...
This unusual establishment in the centre of Birr runs through five Georgian townhouses. It was restored and refurbished some years ago, with a central courtyard garden and its surrounding stone arches making a major feature which is still very much a U ... more...
A short drive south of Dublin city, in one of Ireland’s most scenic locations in the beautiful Wicklow Hills, this deluxe hotel and spa set in the 47 acre Powerscourt Estate contributes a wide range of amenities to the area. Reminiscent of a form ... more...
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 facade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted col ... more...
Set amongst 300 acres of rolling countryside, Lough Rynn Castle is the ancestral home of the Clements family and its has seen major investment and a great deal of TLC to restore it to its former glory for its current use as an hotel.
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Adela Nugent's welcoming and relaxed B&B is one of the pleasantest places to stay in this beautiful area; located close to Keelbeg pier, it is on an elevated site overlooking Glandore harbour and with views of the surrounding countryside.
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