10 of the Best

The soothing surrounds of a beautiful garden are just what's needed for a break right now - and better still if al fresco dining is offered in this lovely setting. Here are just a few early summer garden stays with outdoor dining (and many also with self catering options, or own-door suites) to tempt you...
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When selecting the finalists for our recent Irish Food & Hospitality Awards, we were especially conscious of the challenges that many hotels - particularly family-run properties - face, as they may have had less options for pivoting than smaller businesses mainly focused on food. So - perfectly timed for an autumn or midterm break, or perhaps for Christmas - this month's 10 of the Best collection highlights some the winning hotels Many are family- and pet-friendly and between them they offer plenty of activities (indoors and out) for all ages, along with pampering, good food and relaxation. Just what the doctor ordered this autumn.
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Featuring an eclectic range of establishments representing the very best food and hospitality throughout Ireland, the new edition of our Best of the Best guide was published in December 2022 - here's just a taste of the exciting new entries around the country in this edition, to tempt you out and about again...
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