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Self-drive Ireland with B&Bs and Castle stays
Experience the ultimate Ireland vacation with this best-of-both worlds package! Stay in homey B&Bs of your choice throughout Ireland getting the local feel, and then enjoy 43 acres of stunning accommodations at the Lough Eske Castle. This beautiful castle-hotel is located right by the shores of Lough Eske, making it the perfect home-base to discover Donegal's attractions like Malin Head and Fanad Head Lighthouse. With an included rental car plus tours, this Ireland vacation package has it all!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual, economy-sized rental car for duration of trip - upgrade to automatic available
- 1 night in Dublin at Roganstown Hotel or similar
- 2 nights in your choice of B&Bs across Ireland
- 1 night in Donegal at Lough Eske Castle
- 2 nights in your choice of B&Bs across Ireland
- 2 for 1 admission to EPIC Emigration Museum
- Kildare Village 10% Discount Voucher
Great Ways to Explore
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Stay wherever you want in B&Bs all around Ireland!
Get insider tips about the Emerald Isle from your friendly host.
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Discover history at the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
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Feast on the delicious cuisine unique to each Irish region.
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Cruise one of the world's most scenic driving routes, the Ring of Kerry!
When you travel to Ireland, you'll find that the locals are super friendly and hospitable – which is why one of the best ways to travel is by staying at cozy bed and breakfasts! Explore Ireland your way by staying at B&Bs of your choice, all with the freedom of an included rental car along the way. Begin in the vibrant capital of Dublin before heading to your choice of B&Bs, and then discover luxurious accommodations in Donegal at the Lough Eske Castle!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
Enhance your vacation with:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs Of Moher
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Admission
- King Johns Castle Admission
- Guinness Storehouse Admission
- Rock of Cashel Admission
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual, economy-sized rental car for duration of trip - upgrade to automatic available
- 1 night in Dublin at Roganstown Hotel or similar
- 2 nights in your choice of B&Bs across Ireland
- 1 night in Donegal at Lough Eske Castle
- 2 nights in your choice of B&Bs across Ireland
- 2 for 1 admission to EPIC Emigration Museum
- Kildare Village 10% Discount Voucher
Great Ways to Explore
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Stay wherever you want in B&Bs all around Ireland!
Get insider tips about the Emerald Isle from your friendly host.
-
Discover history at the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.
-
Feast on the delicious cuisine unique to each Irish region.
-
Cruise one of the world's most scenic driving routes, the Ring of Kerry!
Package Overview
When you travel to Ireland, you'll find that the locals are super friendly and hospitable – which is why one of the best ways to travel is by staying at cozy bed and breakfasts! Explore Ireland your way by staying at B&Bs of your choice, all with the freedom of an included rental car along the way. Begin in the vibrant capital of Dublin before heading to your choice of B&Bs, and then discover luxurious accommodations in Donegal at the Lough Eske Castle!
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Enhance your vacation with:
- Blarney Castle
- Cliffs Of Moher
- Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Admission
- King Johns Castle Admission
- Guinness Storehouse Admission
- Rock of Cashel Admission
Learn More about Dublin, Your chosen B&B in Ireland and Donegal
Deal Of The Week
Day 1. Welcome to Dublin
You've arrived in Dublin! Now it's time to pick up your rental car, drive to your accommodations, and get checked in. If time permits today, utilize your included 2 for 1 admission to EPIC Emigration Museum and Kildare Village 10% Discount Voucher!
Dublin,
Ireland
1 of 2 hotels
Compliment your trip to Ireland with a stay at Roganstown Hotel & Country Club. Idyllic from top to bottom, the hotel is 10 minutes from the Dublin airport and a short drive from the M50, M1, and M2 motorways. The romantic estate offers 52 inviting guestrooms, including family rooms and master suites. Nestled in the countryside, an 18 hole golf course stretches over 300 acres of meticulous lawns and Japanese gardens. The Roganstown Leisure Centre boasts a gym, heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, fitness classes, and more. Pamper yourself with treatments at Sakura Spa or Roganstown Hair Salon during your stay. Spend an afternoon on the links, then discover the fine dining at McLoughlin's Restaurant or kick back at O'Callaghan's Bar with your favorite bar food and a fresh pint.
Dublin,
Ireland
2 of 2 hotels
Located just outside Dublin's city center, you'll have easy access to Ireland's vibrant capital by either local bus or taxi. Enjoy close smooth access to the M50 for day trips, sightseeing, and self-guided tours. Start each morning with the hotel's Vitality Breakfast, which offers a wide selection of cooked foods, cereals, pastries, fruit, and more. An on-site bar and lounge, as well as restaurant Grain & Grill, are also open daily for lunch and dinner. 297 spacious guestroom are brightly decorated and are soundproofed to ensure the best night's sleep possible.Â
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum 2 for 1 Admission
Irish history should never be a long list of names and dates, it should be an experience. Get hands on with Irish culture and its past with our fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life.
At EPIC, you’ll discover the far reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world. This Special Offer will allow the visitor to obtain 2 for 2 general admission when presenting a printed copy of their voucher to the customer service desk. Admission rate to be paid directly by visitor on the spot.
Kildare Village Discount Voucher
Nestled within landscaped grounds and presented in an authentic village environment, Kildare Village is the perfect luxury shopping destination! You will find it difficult to resist temptation with over 90 brands such as Louise Kennedy, Gucci, Armani, Brooks Brothers, Anya Hindmarch and Hugo Boss offering up to 60% off all year around.
After a long day of shopping, unwind at one of the upscale eateries, such as L'Officina, Dunne & Crescenzi’s, an ultra-modern Italian restaurant offering breakfast, mid-morning snacks, lunch, and wonderful wines.
The Village is located at exit 13 off the M7 less than an hour's drive from Dublin Airport and Dublin city center.
Day 2. Dublin - Ireland Bed & Breakfast
Take your pick of hundreds of Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland, wherever you want! It's highly recommended to book your accommodation before your departure date so that you can receive your top choice. Get to know your cozy B&B and chat with your knowledgeable local host who can help you with directions, recommendations, and more.
Perhaps you'd like to travel to Cork and visit Ireland's beloved food capital! Indulge in your fair share at the renowned English Market, snap photos of St Fin Barre's Cathedral, or pay a visit to the prison-turned-museum Cork City Gaol.
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
Your chosen B&B in Ireland,
Ireland
Staying in an Ireland Bed and Breakfast offers travelers the complete flexibility of creating their own itinerary. You must select your accommodations ahead of time directly at http://www.reserveabandb.com. To ensure the best availability, it's recommended that you pre-book your B&Bs as far in advance as possible. Enjoy your choice of accommodations from small towns to quaint villages to countryside manors.
All Irish B&B's pride themselves on providing their guests with a fresh, home-cooked breakfast each morning and quality accommodations that cater to every need. Draw on the local knowledge, personal touch and warm welcome of your Irish hosts. Learn about all the best local restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions and activities. Your hosts specialize in the best services available from golf to walking tours of the area, to adventure breaks and much more.
Why Stay in a B&B?
- Most bed and breakfasts are owned by the B&B operators themselves, who usually live on the premises. It's natural to expect that B&B operators who live in their own B&B's will bring a different perspective to the job.
- At B&B's, "customers" are truly guests, and it shows. The B&B owners will gladly help you find the best restaurant in town, the best pubs, point you to the best tourist attractions and local amenities and much much more. Many B&B's depend on word-of-mouth recommendations.
Combine those two factors and it's easy to see why B&B owners go out of their way to make sure your stay provides some great memories of Ireland.
*B&B check-in is between 3:00pm and 6:00pm..
Visit http://www.reserveabandb.com/ now.
Day 3. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
Why not stay in lively Galway during your trip to Ireland? Famous for being Ireland's festival capital, you'll find tons of live Irish music being played here. Consider meandering around the Latin Quarter for traditional shops and quaint cobblestone streets, and feast on the city's iconic oysters! Alternatively, take the scenic route and visit the Aran Islands.
Aran Islands
Day 4. Ireland Bed & Breakfast - Donegal
Today, you'll head to Donegal to check in to your luxurious castle accommodations, the Lough Eske Castle. Situated on 43 acres of lush woodland just by the shores of Lough Eske, this property is truly stunning and a great base to explore.
There are tons of things to do in Donegal and attractions to see, so try to see as many as possible! You can check out the stunning Fanad Head Lighthouse, go hiking in Ards Forest Park, or visit Malin Head – which was a filming location for Star Wars: The Last Jedi!
Check-in - Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa
Donegal,
Ireland
A truly unique luxury castle hotel in Ireland, the Lough Eske Castle, a hotel and spa, sits within 43 acres of forest woodland, hugging the shores of Lough Eske, with the Blue Stack Mountains in the background. Lough Eske Castle Hotel is the only 5-star hotel in Donegal. This lovingly restored castle hotel in Ireland blends its historic past with a dash of contemporary elegance.
Escape into a luxurious world of relaxed grandeur and extraordinary personal service. From the spa to the dining table to your beautifully appointed guest room, Lough Eske Castle provides a truly accommodating environment where the dedication to the guest is thoughtful, reliable, consistent and complete. Superb service and superior amenities make every day here a perfect day.
The Lough Eske Castle Hotel and Spa has been awarded the best luxury hotel in Ireland by The Times in the UK, Conde Nast's Top Ten Luxury Hotels in Ireland for five consecutive years including 2022, Ireland's Castle Wedding Venue of the Year 2022, two AA Rosettes for Culinary Excellence in Cedars Restaurant, Ulster Spa of the Year 2019 by Irish Tatler Magazine, and more!
Please Note
If adding a Dinner and/or an Afternoon Tea or activity to your reservation, you will need to contact the hotel prior to your stay to pre-book with the date and time you would like to confirm. We recommend contacting them as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Day 5. Donegal - Ireland Bed & Breakfast
Maybe you'd like to stay in County Kerry today! Renowned for being one of the most visually stunning regions of Ireland, County Kerry boasts scenic mountain ranges, craggy coastlines, and the vast Killarney National Park. You can explore the 10,000 hectares of natural beauty, which is also Ireland's first National Park! Inside Killarney National Park, you'll discover the 19th-century Muckross House, lakefront Ross Castle, and glorious Torc Waterfall.
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
Your chosen B&B in Ireland,
Ireland
Staying in an Ireland Bed and Breakfast offers travelers the complete flexibility of creating their own itinerary. You must select your accommodations ahead of time directly at http://www.reserveabandb.com. To ensure the best availability, it's recommended that you pre-book your B&Bs as far in advance as possible. Enjoy your choice of accommodations from small towns to quaint villages to countryside manors.
All Irish B&B's pride themselves on providing their guests with a fresh, home-cooked breakfast each morning and quality accommodations that cater to every need. Draw on the local knowledge, personal touch and warm welcome of your Irish hosts. Learn about all the best local restaurants, pubs, shops, attractions and activities. Your hosts specialize in the best services available from golf to walking tours of the area, to adventure breaks and much more.
Why Stay in a B&B?
- Most bed and breakfasts are owned by the B&B operators themselves, who usually live on the premises. It's natural to expect that B&B operators who live in their own B&B's will bring a different perspective to the job.
- At B&B's, "customers" are truly guests, and it shows. The B&B owners will gladly help you find the best restaurant in town, the best pubs, point you to the best tourist attractions and local amenities and much much more. Many B&B's depend on word-of-mouth recommendations.
Combine those two factors and it's easy to see why B&B owners go out of their way to make sure your stay provides some great memories of Ireland.
*B&B check-in is between 3:00pm and 6:00pm..
Visit http://www.reserveabandb.com/ now.
Day 6. Ireland Bed & Breakfast
Head back to Ireland's capital today to discover more of the amazing things to do in Dublin! From Trinity College to the Guinness Storehouse, Christ Church Cathedral and Ha'penny Bridge, there's truly something for everyone in Dublin.
Christ Church Cathedral • Dublin
Day 7. Depart Dublin
Your trip to Ireland has sadly come to an end. After checking out of your hotel, head back to the airport to return your rental car and board your flight home.
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