Irish B&Bs & 5-Star Castle Stay
A taste of royalty and Irish hospitality
Step into a world of ancient castles, rolling green hills, and charming bed and breakfasts as you embark on the ultimate Irish adventure. From historic landmarks to breathtaking landscapes, immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless beauty of the Emerald Isle while staying in your choice of B&Bs plus luxurious castle hotels, paired with the freedom of an included rental car.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual rental car- upgrade to automatic available
- Pick up and drop off DUB
- 1 night in the Dublin area at the Croke Park Hotel, or similar
- 2 nights in your choice of Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland
- 1 night at one of the following 5-Star Castles (based on availability): Ashford Castle, Dromoland Castle, Adare Manor, or Lough Eske Castle
- 1 night in your choice of Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland
- 1 night in Wicklow at Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort or Powerscourt Hotel
- Breakfast Daily
Great Ways to Explore
Create your own itinerary by choosing bed and breakfasts in Ireland.
Indulge in royalty as you spend nights in magnificent castle hotels.
Enjoy the freedom to explore Ireland at your own pace with a rental car.
Explore Ireland your way, from the Cliffs of Moher to Blarney Castle.
Begin and end in Dublin for added convenience!
Enjoy an emerald journey that combines the charm of cozy bed and breakfasts, the grandeur of castle hotels, and the freedom of exploring with your included rental car.
Immerse yourself in the authentic Irish experience as you stay in quaint bed and breakfasts nestled in picturesque villages and countryside settings. Wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and homemade breakfasts prepared with love by your gracious hosts.
Plus, live like royalty as you spend nights in historic castle hotels that exude elegance and grandeur. From majestic dining to lush gardens, each castle hotel offers a unique glimpse into Ireland's rich heritage and timeless beauty. Prepare to be mesmerized by Ireland's breathtaking landscapes, from rugged coastlines and verdant hills to serene lakes and cascading waterfalls!
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.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dublin (DUB)
- Manual rental car- upgrade to automatic available
- Pick up and drop off DUB
- 1 night in the Dublin area at the Croke Park Hotel, or similar
- 2 nights in your choice of Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland
- 1 night at one of the following 5-Star Castles (based on availability): Ashford Castle, Dromoland Castle, Adare Manor, or Lough Eske Castle
- 1 night in your choice of Bed & Breakfasts in Ireland
- 1 night in Wicklow at Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort or Powerscourt Hotel
- Breakfast Daily
Create your own itinerary by choosing bed and breakfasts in Ireland.
Indulge in royalty as you spend nights in magnificent castle hotels.
Enjoy the freedom to explore Ireland at your own pace with a rental car.
Explore Ireland your way, from the Cliffs of Moher to Blarney Castle.
Begin and end in Dublin for added convenience!
Enjoy an emerald journey that combines the charm of cozy bed and breakfasts, the grandeur of castle hotels, and the freedom of exploring with your included rental car.
Immerse yourself in the authentic Irish experience as you stay in quaint bed and breakfasts nestled in picturesque villages and countryside settings. Wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and homemade breakfasts prepared with love by your gracious hosts.
Plus, live like royalty as you spend nights in historic castle hotels that exude elegance and grandeur. From majestic dining to lush gardens, each castle hotel offers a unique glimpse into Ireland's rich heritage and timeless beauty. Prepare to be mesmerized by Ireland's breathtaking landscapes, from rugged coastlines and verdant hills to serene lakes and cascading waterfalls!
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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Day 1. Welcome to Dublin!
Feel the excitement as you land in Dublin! Pick up your rental car, head to your hotel, and settle in before heading out to explore Ireland's capital city. Enjoy your first night on Dublin vacation by indulging in a drink and some Irish cuisine at the Temple Bar.
Across the street from Croke Park stadium, The Croke Park's location makes it a unique destination, close to both Dublin airport and Dublin's city center. Dublin Airport is 15-minute drive away, while the National Botanic Gardens are a 25-minute walk. Connolly Metro Station is a 15-minute walk, while Trinity College Dublin can be reached in 25 minutes on foot.
In a world of bland offerings, service by numbers and generic experiences, The Croke Park bucks the trend by offering guests a personable and memorable stay. This luxury 4-star hotel boasts spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs and more. Guests can enjoy hot towels on arrival, free parking, and a European bistro.Â
The Address Connolly is ideally located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, just a short walk from all of Dublin’s most popular venues, shopping streets, entertainment districts, and tourist attractions. This design-driven hotel offers an eclectic mix of luxe interiors and traditional design pieces all sourced from and crafted in Ireland.
The Address Connolly promises the ultimate 4-star hotel experience full of special touches that surprise and delight. The Address Connolly boasts newly refurbished guestrooms, its own fitness center, and Scandinavian saunas, plus the independently branded bar and restaurant within the hotel, McGettigans Cookhouse. The Cookhouse provides a casual, diverse, and relaxed dining environment serving international cuisine with an extensive cocktail list, craft beers, and specially selected wines. The food curation focuses on sustainability, seasonality, and locality for its inspiration and is open for both lunch and dinner.
Overlooking O'Connell Street in Dublin, the Gresham Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, daily breakfast, a small gym on-site as well as access to a larger facility just 5 minutes away, a restaurant, and a bar.
Rooms are spacious and plush, featuring a LCD TV, a safe, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, ironing facilities, and private bathrooms. Parking is available for a nightly charge, and the Dublin 3Arena is just a mile away. Temple Bar, the River Liffey, and excellent shopping opportunities are available just a few minutes walk away. Thy Connolly Train Station is a 5-minute walk away, the port is a little over a mile and a half away, and Dublin Airport is just over 6 miles away.
Maldron Hotel Kevin Street is perfectly located for a breakaway in the heart of Dublin City Centre. The hotel overlooks St. Patrick’s Cathedral and St Stephen’s Green is less than a 10-minute stroll from the front door. This hotel offers stylish rooms, friendly service, great food, and parking in the ideal location for exploring this fair city.
The Green is ideally placed in the heart of Dublin City Centre, adjacent to St Stephen’s Green and less than five minutes’ walk from Grafton Street. The hotel boasts 99 guestrooms with air conditioning and complimentary WiFi. Guests at The Green can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The restaurant has a unique bistro and retro style and offers a selection of international dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The Green also has 24-hour room service and a gym with the state-of-the-art equipment.
Day 2. Dublin area - Ireland bed and breakfast
It's time to depart Dublin and head to your first Ireland bed and breakfast of your choosing. Consider heading east to Roscommon, known for its historical sites and beautiful lakes. Be sure to check out the Roscommon Castle, the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, or the fascinating Boyle Abbey.
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
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 and breakfast
You might like to stay in Westport today, a charming town along Clew Bay. Admire the beauty of Westport House & Grounds, play a few rounds at the Westport Golf Club, or challenge yourself and hike Croagh Patrick – known as the holiest mountain in Ireland for its Patrician Pilgrimage honoring Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Alternatively, venture to Galway today! Here you can journey to visit the unique Aran Islands, or explore the town and simply wander around Eyre Square and Kirwans Lane to experience the vibrant local life.
Day 4. Ireland bed and breakfast - 5-Star Castle
Replace your cozy B&B today for a lavish 5-star castle hotel in Ireland. Take full advantage of the luxurious amenities offered on-site, from exquisite dining to spacious guestrooms. Rest and relax, indulging in a castle stay.
The Adare Manor estate offers world-class facilities and a variety of accommodations at the gateway to southwest Ireland. Adare Manor is a neo-Gothic architectural masterpiece of towers, turrets, and stonework ornamentation surrounded by breathtaking gardens, majestic trees, and fascinating ruins dating back over 800 years. The 19th-century Manor is perched along the River Maigue and has been transformed from a private home into one of the world's premier luxury resorts.
A 5-star hotel and a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World organization, this castle hotel provides you with an elegant yet relaxing atmosphere. While staying in one of the Manor's 104 luxurious guest rooms, you are certain to enjoy every possible comfort. Each room is lavishly appointed with original art, Georgian-style furnishings, luscious textiles and marble bathrooms. The hallways are made of stone and wood and the ceilings soar high above you as you wander to your historic bedroom. Enjoy a candlelit dinner for two in the romantic Oak Room restaurant or casual dining in the Carriage House restaurant. Activities at the hotel include falconry, fishing, archery, cycling and more! Golfers will be tempted by the prospect of a perfect round on the resort’s Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, poised to become one of the continent's finest courses.
Adare Manor is your ideal base from which to explore some of Ireland's most notable visitor attractions and the world’s most beautiful sights such as breathtaking Cliffs of Moher (an hour and a half drive), the stunning Dingle Penninsula (a two hour drive), the 15th-century Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (a 20 minute drive) and the unmissable Killarney town (an hour and fifteen minutes drive).
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
Day 5. 5-Star Castle - Ireland bed and breakfast
Depart the castle and head to your next B&B - whether you want to explore the highlights of Limerick, visit the epic Cliffs of Moher in Clare, or drive the iconic Ring of Kerry, Ireland is yours to explore!
Check-in - Ireland Bed and Breakfast
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 and breakfast - Wicklow
You're off to Wicklow today, affectionately known as The Garden of Ireland. Be sure to explore the infamous Sugarloaf Mountain, wander around the Ballinastoe Woods walk, or cruise along the Sally Gap Drive. Home to the vast Wicklow Mountains National Park, there's tons to do and see here!
The 5-star Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort combines the feel of a large resort in the midst of 400 acres of breathtaking scenery and rolling countryside. Located 30 minutes from Dublin, Druids Glen is the perfect place to experience the "Garden of Ireland."
Enjoy the modern comfort from each of the 160 guestrooms, complete with L'Occitane products, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.
The award-winning Bijou Spa at Druids Glen is a pampering haven of calm and tranquility, providing a comprehensive selection of treatments and a truly restorative experience.
Sip a delicious afternoon tea at the Sycamore Lounge and savor a meal at Hugo's Restaurant. Guests can also enjoy additional dining and drinks at the 17th-century Woodstock House, located a few minutes walk from the property.
For golfers, the resort features two championship courses that allow guests to enjoy playing over equally exhilarating landscapes. Once host to the Irish PGA Championship, Druids Heath is known as "nature's gift to golf" as it weaves its way around quarries, trees, lakes, and pot bunkers. Golfers can take advantage of breathtaking settings with views over the Irish Sea, on what was once the doorstep of the ancient Druids of Ireland.
Located on Ireland's beautiful east coast, Powerscourt Hotel is an elegant 5-star Palladian-style hotel tucked away in the woodlands of County Wicklow. Situated on 1,000 acres, it is surrounded by the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains, just 30 minutes outside of Dublin.
Guests will be impressed by the stunning spa and relaxation facilities, which include an award-winning ESPA Spa, indoor Swarovski Crystal-lit swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center and two 18-hole championship golf courses.
The opulently furnished guestrooms all boast marble baths, separate rainforest showers, featherbeds, a seating area and free Wi-Fi; many rooms also offer floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic views and terraces.Â
Powerscourt's signature restaurant, Silka, with an emphasis on local excellence and seasonality, presents the best of Irish contemporary cooking against a spectacular backdrop of Wicklow's hills and mountains. Casual dining is also on offer at the Sugar Loaf Lounge (serving traditional Afternoon Tea and more), and the popular Sally Gap Bar & Brasserie.
Day 7. Depart Dublin
Your epic Ireland vacation has unfortunately come to an end. It's time to head to the airport, return your rental car, and board your flight home.
Fly home!
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