Southwestern Donegal
Carnaween House glows with brilliant white bedrooms in a luxury beach-house style – indeed, the sands on the adjoining beach are almost as white. The…
Must-see hotels in Ireland
Tralee
Strolling distance from town but far enough away to be quiet, Meadowlands is an unexpectedly romantic four-star hotel with stunning vintage-meets-designer…
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…
Mount Falcon Country House Hotel
County Mayo
Hidden away on 40 hectares between Lough Conn and the River Moy lies this stunning place to stay. Rooms in the gorgeous 1870s mansion ooze old-world…
The Midlands
Reached by a long, winding driveway through the forested 265-hectare estate, 1km northeast of town, storybook Kinnitty Castle was built in the 13th…
County Waterford
This gorgeous 19th-century cottage sits between the bubbling River Nire and a picturesque church. The luxurious rooms have beautiful country furnishings…
Kinsale
The 18th-century Old Presbytery has glided gracefully into the 21st century with a painstaking refurbishment that has maintained its character while…
Quinlan & Cooke Boutique Townhouse
Ring of Kerry
Pampering is the name of the game at this luxurious 10-room guesthouse set above one of the Ring of Kerry's best places to eat. Stylish modern bedrooms…
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…
Loop Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
County Clare
Staying at the former Loop Head Lighthouse keeper's home gives you a real feel for what life was once like out here. Managed by the Irish Landmark Trust,…
County Clare
Entered through a lobby of polished floorboards, cornice-work, antiques and open fires, this prestigious landmark dates back to the 1800s. The 83 rooms…
County Mayo
With its ends-of-the-earth feel, views onto jagged cliffs and regular blasts of salt spray, there's a dash of magic about this boutique retreat on the…
Galway City
The thoughtful hosts of this B&B in a lovely row of houses on the banks of the Corrib provide binoculars and deck chairs so you can sit outside and enjoy…
Kilkenny City
Rooms at this immaculately maintained guesthouse are decorated with dark-wood furniture and pretty paisley fabrics, while the guest lounge is similarly…
Cork City
Built as a private residence for a wealthy merchant in the 1820s, the Montenotte has been reimagined as a boutique hotel that skilfully blends its 19th…
Kenmare
This country estate on the shores of Kenmare River, 4.5km west of Kenmare, has 14 sturdy safari-style tents, luxuriously outfitted with plush double beds…
Glendalough
Understated country-style elegance radiates from the luxurious bedrooms at this superb-value B&B, around 2km east of Glendalough. There's a lovely garden…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
This beautiful 18th-century country manor is built in the frilly Strawberry Hill Gothic style and set in a 69-hectare estate and farm surrounded by…
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…
Killarney
This hostel was designed by travellers, and it shows – custom-made bunks with built-in lockers, reading lights, charging points and privacy curtains; a…
The West Cork Coast
This gorgeous campsite, 14km north of Skibbereen, is a haven of peace, its hilltop location offering grand views of the Mullaghmeesha hills. As well as…
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)…
Cork City
Attention is lavished on guests at this award-winning B&B where the legendary breakfast menu (30 choices) ranges from grilled kippers to French toast…
Mannix Point Camping & Caravan Park
Ring of Kerry
Mortimer Moriarty's award-winning waterfront campsite is one of Ireland's finest, with 42 pitches, an inviting kitchen, a campers' sitting room with peat…
The West Cork Coast
Mona Best has turned her entire house into a work of art, filling the rooms with fabulous Victorian tableaux and period memorabilia. The whole place…
County Donegal
At the foot of magnificent Errigal Mountain, this gleaming, excellent and purpose-built 60-bed An Óige hostel has superb facilities including a self…
Adare
This jewel of an inn, built in 1792, exudes old-fashioned charm, with cottage-style gardens, hanging baskets, open fires and a comfortable lobby. Smart…
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…
The Midlands
Based in an 1810 malt storehouse once used by Guinness, this guesthouse has a serene location by the River Camcor near the castle. The large, pine…
Cork City
This modern riverside hotel brings a touch of luxury to the city centre. It has gorgeous public areas with huge sofas, a designer fireplace, a stunning…
County Mayo
With a turret at each end and a long glass-fronted veranda in between, Stella Maris is a charismatic sight. Dating from 1853, it was originally a British…
Inishowen Peninsula
Despite the grand surroundings and luxurious rooms, you'll find neither pretension nor high prices at this gem of a guesthouse, where rooms are a lesson…
County Cork
Pampering is the name of the game at this gorgeous boutique B&B where the stylishness and comfort of the bedrooms is matched only by the beauty of the…
The Midlands
This beautifully restored Georgian country house has six guest rooms, all individually decorated with period furniture. The antique-furnished downstairs…
Dingle Town
Book well ahead to secure a berth at Dingle's top hotel, a haven of country-house quiet and sophistication, yet less than 10 minutes' stroll from the town…
Limerick City
Treat yourself to a night in Georgian Limerick at this elegant hotel right on the corner of Pery Sq. Choose between very well-presented club rooms (each…
Dingle Town
From its highly individual decor (including contemporary paintings) to the outstanding views over the estuary from the glass-framed terrace and balconies…
Dublin
'This must be the place' is emblazoned in bright neon across the wall of the 7th-floor breakfast room, and you'd be hard pushed to disagree. Modern rooms…
Clifden
Painted a vivid shade of blue, this boutique property is even more stunning inside. Adorned with a brass ship's wheel, the nautical-themed lounge has…
Skellig Ring
A location at the top of a hill just west of the village means that three of the five bedrooms at this luxurious B&B enjoy fantastic views across the…
