It was a message from an impressed guest that led us to Kilbawn House, and it was a journey well worth taking.
Set in lush countryside 15 minutes’ drive south of Kilkenny city, Elizabeth and Jim Byrne’s immaculate B&B is surrounded by ... more...
This beautiful hotel dates is situated on its own 310 acre wooded island (complete with 18-hole golf course), reached by a private ferry. An ancient beech avenue leads guests to the l6th century castle with its vaulted great hall and welcoming lo ... more...
A sister property to Galway Bay Hotel, Sheraton Athlone Hotel and Hyatt Centric Hotel Dublin, this family-owned waterside hotel adjoins Athlone Golf Club on the western shores of Lough Ree, just four miles outside Athlone town.
With lovely lake and is ... more...
Quietly situated on the edge of Clonakiltty, the house at the heart of this family-run hotel dates back 200 years - and it has been run as an hotel by the O'Neill family since the 1940s, which probably explains the easy hospitality that is one of its g ... more...
Close to the attractive canal-side town of Ballyconnell, this very large hotel is set amongst 300 acres of landscaped grounds and, in the foyer, seating areas are arranged around marble colonnades and a central staircase, flanked by a bar and two resta ... more...
Set well back from the road, in its own grounds and lovely gardens, the Foley family’s fine stone house on the edge of the town is the oldest private residence in Kenmare.
Expressing the character of its owners perfectly, it has great style and ... more...
Way out on the Inishowen peninsula, Joyce and Mervyn Norris’s farmhouse is tucked into a sheltered corner in stone-walled countryside beside the sea. Surrounded by a large garden with mature trees and welcoming flowers, it is a substantial house ... more...
Set in its own grounds, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, this attractive family-run hotel was established in1962 by Michael and Margaret Loughnane. Their son - the present owner, Willie Loughnane - and his sons are now maintaining the tradi ... more...
Set on seven acres of parkland and conveniently close to Sligo town, this long-established but fairly modern hotel has particular appeal for people who prefer a quiet location with plenty of easily accessed parking space, and is known for its good conf ... more...
The Marine Hotel and Restaurant has been a fixture in this popular North Kerry seaside resort since 1922.
New owners since 2019, Derek Nagle and Elaine Bennett have put a thoroughly modern stamp on the imposing seafront building, painting it in ocean ... more...
