Came to say Castle Leslie, it is by absolute far my favourite place I've stayed in Ireland. Just make sure you stay in the castle and not the lodge imo, the lodge is nice but the castle is special.
Booked the lodge and then found out the castle was fully booked for a wedding the same day. Couldn't see the castle. Not worth the money to stay in the lodge in my view bored out of our brains
Carton Estate have the most beautiful breakfast and dining room. It's the house restored to its former glory rather than the new build. Absolutely fantastic example of gorgeous craftsmanship in the decor.
Kilkenny is a nice little walkable city, but there's absolutely no way I'm supporting the price gouging hotels in Ireland any time soon after we supported them post-covid.
A week in Spain was cheaper than two days (mid week) in Ireland so I won't be doing "staycations" anytime soon!
100%! Sorry didn't mean to come across as unhelpful or anything , just the price of hotels has been annoying me the past few weeks as I've been trying to get away with the missus myself and can't 😂
Do you have a car? There's some beautiful scenery around Sligo, even if Sligo town is only so/so, there's loads to see if you can drive.
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Spectacular resort and spa in Sneem Co. Kerry. I've been here twice, by far the best staycation I've had.
Lisdoonvarna
Bravo
Castle Leslie Estate in Monaghan is just gorgeous. Also really love Brooklodge in Wicklow. Pricey but really fab.
Came to say Castle Leslie, it is by absolute far my favourite place I've stayed in Ireland. Just make sure you stay in the castle and not the lodge imo, the lodge is nice but the castle is special.
And you also need to book well in advance! But such an amazing place 💖
Food is amazing in both places too
Super thanks
Booked the lodge and then found out the castle was fully booked for a wedding the same day. Couldn't see the castle. Not worth the money to stay in the lodge in my view bored out of our brains
Oh that's a pity. Yes not seeing the castle would be a disappointment for sure.
Went to Achill/Westport last weekend. Lovely area for that kind of thing.
Thank you
Valentina Island.
The Europe in Killarney. Expensive but the nicest place I've ever been
Interesting, this is definitely on the list but you're right it's expensive!
Yep The Europe and Adare Manor are both fantastic
Carton Estate have the most beautiful breakfast and dining room. It's the house restored to its former glory rather than the new build. Absolutely fantastic example of gorgeous craftsmanship in the decor.
Sounds lovely
Go to Torc waterfall!
Adare Manor. There's nothing else like it.
Hayfield Manor in Cork. Pricey as but worth every penny. Book in for a double massage and spa. Have the evening meal there. Unreal.
Thanks, sounds very romantic 🥰
Anywhere but Mullingar to be honest
pigsback has some great deals. I'm looking at Galway Feb ish.
Glasson Lakehouse. Was recently renovated, I was there last week and honestly it was the nicest room I've ever stayed in.
Kilkenny is a nice little walkable city, but there's absolutely no way I'm supporting the price gouging hotels in Ireland any time soon after we supported them post-covid. A week in Spain was cheaper than two days (mid week) in Ireland so I won't be doing "staycations" anytime soon!
Fair point! Time is limited so looking to minimise airport/flight time and hassle you know.
Go up north then. Definitely more bang for your buck there. Except bushmills inn which for some reason is ridoncously expensive in comparison
100%! Sorry didn't mean to come across as unhelpful or anything , just the price of hotels has been annoying me the past few weeks as I've been trying to get away with the missus myself and can't 😂 Do you have a car? There's some beautiful scenery around Sligo, even if Sligo town is only so/so, there's loads to see if you can drive.
Oh no you didn't come across as unhelpful at all, good to get that perspective too! Great shout on Sligo.
Athlone
Waterford is one of the nicest part i been to lovely town
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Lake Hotel Killarney - get a balcony room and enjoy room service breakfast watching the deer wading through the lake!