Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Bought as a thatched ruin, this 18th-century farmhouse 3km east of Kells has been rebuilt to create an enchanting place to stay. Rooms typically have…
Must-see hotels in Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
County Waterford
Getting away from it all is an understatement at this turreted mid-19th-century castle set on its own private island (a free car ferry at Ballinakill on…
County Waterford
Majestic 18th-century mansion Faithlegg has 14 rooms in the original building, and another 66 in its newer wing. Flapjacks on arrival, sensational…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
This handsome hotel has elegant, pastel-shaded rooms; more expensive bedrooms and suites have balconies with views of Mt Leinster, and the grounds' two…
County Wexford
Staying at this 1830-built country house 5km north of Duncannon is like visiting friends with impeccable taste. Bay windows overlook grounds with fallow…
County Waterford
All the bedrooms at this cutting-edge hotel, built into the hillside, overlook Ardmore Bay. Some suites even have two-person floor-to-ceiling glass…
County Waterford
This gorgeous 19th-century cottage sits between the bubbling River Nire and a picturesque church. The luxurious rooms have beautiful country furnishings…
Kilkenny City
You can't stay in Kilkenny Castle, but this 1786-built mansion is the next best thing. Once the home of the earls of Ormonde, the hotel today combines…
Kilkenny City
Rooms at this immaculately maintained guesthouse are decorated with dark-wood furniture and pretty paisley fabrics, while the guest lounge is similarly…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Most of the bedrooms in this modern, comfortable B&B on a hillside above the village have balconies with glorious views over the River Barrow, which…
County Waterford
The floodlit 18th-century building overlooking the waterfront is the Granville, one of Ireland's oldest hotels. Brocaded bedrooms (some with river views)…
County Waterford
American Avery and his Irish wife Niamh have all budgets covered with their B&B, hostel and apartments (two-night minimum stay). The B&B and apartments…
County Waterford
Under the same management as the Tannery restaurant, this boutique guesthouse spans two buildings just across the street. Its 14 rooms are modern and…
County Waterford
This B&B is perched high above Dungarvan Bay on the western edge of Ring village and set in an upmarket development, with a plain exterior that's…
County Wexford
This working 40-hectare organic farm offers four homely guest rooms, three with sea views. The delightful sitting room has a fireplace, a piano and plenty…
County Wexford
An old roadside motel 500m north of the beach and village centre has been upcycled with storm-grey, driftwood-brown and bright-white colour schemes while…
County Waterford
Along the western bank of the River Colligan on Dungarvan's northern edge, this smart, modern hotel has 86 bright, spacious rooms, and 15 self-catering…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
The River Barrow flows gently through the valley below this lovely Georgian manor. The owners have created a fabulous interior, decorated using items…
County Waterford
Up in the hills 6km northwest of Dungarvan, with sweeping views above the treeline to the town and bay beyond, this 2018-opened B&B is run by husband-and…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Martin and Emer O’Brien eschewed corporate life to convert this former grain warehouse on the River Barrow into four self-catering cottages sleeping two…
Wexford Town
In a prime town-centre location, this green-copper-fronted hotel has a high-tech spa with a 20m lap pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room, and contemporary…
County Wexford
Established in 1895 and run by the fifth generation of the same family, this seaside family resort is an Irish institution. While the service remains…
Ballyrafter Country House Hotel
County Waterford
Built for the Duke of Devonshire in the early 19th century, this country-house hotel 1km across the river from Lismore has grand views of the town's…
County Waterford
Dating from 1704, Richmond House is set in 6 hectares of parkland, yet its 10 guest rooms – furnished with countrified plaids, prints and mahogany – are…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Overlooking the boats tied up along the River Barrow, this inviting guesthouse occupies a converted 19th-century grain store. Its 10 renovated bedrooms…
Wexford Town
A landmark on Wexford’s waterfront, this modern hotel has water views from many of its 107 rooms. Facilities include a steam room, sauna, gym and 15m…
County Wexford
Just 200m west of the beach, and 8.5km northwest of the ferry port, this triple-storey hotel received a makeover in 2018 following the success of its…
County Wexford
This Victorian red-brick manor certainly lives up to its reputation as family-friendly, with kids happily bounding around the place. Winning elements…
County Wexford
Rebuilt after sustaining damage in the 1798 Rising, this glorious Georgian country house has a superb setting beneath the Blackstairs Mountains. The lobby…
County Waterford
Olive O'Gorman takes meticulous pride in maintaining the Regency-style bedrooms at her luxury farmhouse overlooking the Comeragh and Knockmealdown…
Kilkenny City
Not to be confused with the grand Butler House a few doors uphill, this place was originally the mail-coach yard for Kilkenny Castle. Wrapping around a…
Aldridge Lodge Restaurant & Guesthouse
County Wexford
In a windswept spot amid open fields 1.5km southeast of Duncannon beach, Aldridge is worth seeking out for its three elegant, contemporary whitewashed…
County Wexford
Chef Kevin Dundon is a best-selling cookbook author and a familiar face on Irish TV; he even has his own line of cookware. His spa hotel, in a period…
County Waterford
Locally owned and run like clockwork, Dooley's is a Waterford institution that has hosted family holidays, weddings and social gatherings since 1947. It…
County Waterford
Built in the 1860s as a summer house for the Malcolmson family, whose coat of arms can still be seen on the fireplaces, the Haven remains an elegant…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Halfway between Borris and Bagenalstown off the R705, this historic manor house, dating from 1863, sits on a prominent knoll to the east of the road. The…
County Wexford
Enjoy strolls along the grassy banks of the river from this superbly positioned hotel, where a dramatic lobby in a circular tower sets the scene…
County Waterford
This large, 24-room Georgian B&B is on a quiet street, but close to the city centre. It is well run by a couple of Londoners, and the rooms are spick and…
County Wexford
A strutting rooster serves as an alarm clock at Brian and Jenny's remote hilltop farm. The two well-priced self-catering cottages are located in the…
Coach House at Butlerstown Castle
County Waterford
Dating from the 19th century, this stone-built B&B is as appealing inside as it is out, with deep, studded-leather armchairs to sink into, toasty open…
