Set romantically in its own parkland valley overlooking Clifden and the sea, the crenellated Abbeyglen Hotel is family-owned and run in a uniquely hands-on style by legendary hoteliers Paul and Brian Hughes.
It’s a place that has won a lot of fr ... more...
Situated just off the main street of this attractive market town and only yards from the entrance to Castlewellan Forest Park, the delightful Hillyard House re-opened in 2020 following major investment by new owners Martin O'Higgins and Seamus Dev ... more...
North Cork is one of those areas that we too often fly through en route to somewhere else – Cork city, perhaps, or the holiday hotspots of West Cork - without pausing to think what we may be missing. For it’s a lovely unspoilt place of pros ... more...
Aside from its appeal as a golfing destination, the seaside town of Kilkee is the traditional family holiday destination par excellence - many regulars would say there is nowhere else to be during the long Irish summer holidays.
Many visitors find a r ... more...
It is interesting that one of Ireland’s oldest hotels, The Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon, should be the first hotel in Ireland to receive the EU Eco-label ‘Flower’ award in recognition of its commitment to sustainable tourism and p ... more...
This beautiful building (especially striking when lit up at night) is now owned by the stylish UK group Malmaison who introduced a wow factor to Belfast accommodation choices when they took this hotel over in 2005, beginning with the reception area whe ... more...
Bring your binoculars when heading for this quirky hotel, as the wildlife in the River Moy and wooded banks beyond the huge sliding windows of your room is perhaps its most fascinating feature - and could well keep you ensconced there in a comfy chair ... more...
Set in pretty gardens on the edge of Lisdoonvarna town, this old hotel was re-opened in 2009 by Aidan McGrath and his wife Kate Sweeney, who renamed it The Wild Honey Inn. A well known chef, Aidan had worked at top establishments in Ireland and abro ... more...
Just half a mile out of Dingle, John O’Farrell's modern house enjoys what may well be the finest view in the area, and it is also one of the most comfortable and chilled-out places to stay.
John keeps everything shipshape and there's a pleasant ... more...
Set back from the road, in 3.5 acres of grounds, Sandra and Jerome Lordan’s large purpose-built B&B in Tralee offers immaculately maintained and particularly spacious accommodation.
Public rooms and bedrooms are large and very comfortable - ... more...
A selective companion guide to our famous broad-based online collection, the ‘glovebox bible’ includes a uniquely diverse range of Ireland's greatest places to ...
