Renowned as a fishing hotel, this wonderful place has been recognised by many well earned accolades, including the Guide's Hotel of the Year and our Irish Breakfast Awards.
A crenellated Victorian mansion, it enjoys a most romantic position in ... more...
When the late Youen Jacob acquired the pub next door to his long-established restaurant Chez Youen in 2004, this new venture turned out to be the beginning of something much bigger that would transform the centre of Baltimore.
Youen and his family lin ... more...
This landmark hotel, originally built by the Midland Great Western Railways, first opened for business in March 1897 and it became a famous destination during the lifetime of the railway between Westport and Achill Island – something which h ... more...
The Green family’s gracious mansion is surrounded by its own farmland, magnificent wooded grounds, a trout lake and formal terraced gardens - garden lovers will find a stay here especially rewarding.
The Italianate style of the present house - i ... more...
This modern four-star hotel in the outskirts of Athlone is part of the So Hotels group which is owned by Pat McDonagh, founder of the popular fast food chain Supermacs.
It is a well-run, well-maintained hotel which deserves its star rating and, while ... more...
The late Kay and Dermot McEvilly were among the pioneers of the Irish country house movement when they opened Cashel House as an hotel in 1968. The following year General and Madame de Gaulle chose to stay for two weeks, an historic visit of which th ... more...
While renowned as a food-lovers' destination - and there is certainly no shortage of outstanding places to eat and to shop for food in this charming town - there is always room for more excellence and Liz and Brendan Byrne's new townhouse and rest ... more...
Doolin is a popular destination and invariably busy, but it has managed to maintain a sense of old world charm and the people of Doolin are always welcoming to visitors. And with the Aran Islands ferry and attractions like the Cliffs of Moher and Dooli ... more...
If only for its superb location, this unassuming 1960s-style hotel would always be well worth a visit, but there is much more on offer.
After a closure, this hospitable, family-friendly place re-opened under energetic new ownership in 2026 and ... more...
Within walking distance from town (first right past the double-arched bridge towards Bantry), Hannah Boland’s wonderfully cosy and homely house was built in 1801 and enjoys beautiful views across Kenmare Bay.
A programme of renovations and refur ... more...
