The Definitive BED & All Ireland Guide Feauturing Town, BREAKFAST City, Farm, Country & Historic Homes IRELAND 2015 www.reserveabandb.com Enjoy the Waterford Crystal Factory Experience. Book your tour online today. To book your factory tour visit waterfordvisitorcentre.com or phone +353 (0)51 317000 www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com p1 B&B IRELAND’S TOWN, COUNTRY, FARM, AND HISTORIC HOMES B&B Ireland offers you a unique selection of city B&B, a grand townhouse or a hideaway in an superb bed and breakfast properties spread across historic home; you’ll have your pick and more. the island of Ireland. The definitive guide to B&Bs, this guide The B&Bs are all independently owned and features almost 800 properties across all regions, reflect a charming diversity of style and character. including the East Coast & Dublin, South East, Although no two properties are the same, each Cork, Kerry, Shannon, West, North West, Northern in its own way represents life in an authentic Irish Ireland and the Midlands. family home. With the B&Bs all ideally located close to Ireland’s most visited tourist attractions and popular activities, you’re guaranteed to be right at the heart of things. B&B Ireland is pleased to offer you the assurance Whether you want a remote farmhouse that quality is completely guaranteed, all retreat, a cosy cottage, a rustic country home, properties are certified by the Irish Tourist Board. B&B Ireland, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, t: 00353 (0)71 9822222 f: 00353 (0)71 9822207 e: [email protected] w: reserveabandb.com p2 IRELAND’S COUNTIES & REGIONS EAST COAST & DUBLIN MIDLANDS SOUTH EAST CORK KERRY SHANNON WEST NORTH WEST NORTHERN IRELAND p3 CONTENTS Regions Map 02 SHANNONNO Contents 03 N The B&B Experience 04 Clare 39 How to Book 08 Limerick 42 Wild Atlantic Way 64 WEST EAST COAST & DUBLIN Galway 45 Dublin 10 Mayo 50 Kildare 12 Roscommon 52 Louth 12 Meath 13 Wicklow 13 NORTH WEST Cavan 54 MIDLANDS Donegal 54 Leitrim 56 Laois 16 Monaghan 56 Longford 16 Sligo 56 Offaly 16 Westmeath 16 NORTHERN IRELAND D SOUTH EAST Antrim 59 Armagh 60 Carlow 19 Down 60 Kilkenny 19 Fermanagh 60 Tipperary 20 Londonderry 60 Waterford 21 Tyrone 61 Wexford 23 INDEX 62 CORK Cork 25 KERRY Errors & Omissions Care has been taken to ensure accuracy in this publication in compliance with the Consumer Protection Laws of Ireland. We Kerry 30 cannot accept responsibility for errors, omissions or inaccurate particulars in material supplied by homes for inclusion in this publication, or for any loss or disappointment caused by dependence on information contained herein. At the time of going to print (November 2014) all properties are approved by the Irish Tourist Board (Fáilte Ireland), or registered with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. After going to print some properties may be sold B&B Ireland proudly supported by: and the home changes ownership. Complaints should always be brought to the attention of the B&B owner before departure. Failing satisfaction contact customer care, B&B Ireland, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland or by email to [email protected] p4 IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE REAL IRELAND Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, ipsum dolor Lorem elit adipiscing consectetur p5 What makes an Irish B&B so special? a wealth of local knowledge. Want hosts have been welcoming visitors It’s guaranteed to give you the best to know where to find the best for years. They simply excel at it. start possible. Guinness? The top angling spots? Ask any Irish person and they’ll Like the best home-cooked Or perhaps where to enjoy the best tell you that breakfast is the most breakfasts that give you a delicious traditional Irish music session? The important meal of the day. That’s taste of real Irish living. You’ll also answers to all these questions and why when you stay at any B&B stay in a home as unique as the Irish more lie with your host. you’ll get a breakfast fit for a king. themselves and receive a welcome Each of these homes are built You will have a variety to choose so warm you won’t need the fire. upon years of tradition. And, as a from, but a tasty full-Irish breakfast After all, B&Bs in Ireland aren’t result, many of the B&Bs have been is as popular today as ever. just accommodation, they’re an a family business for generations. As well as the cosy vibe in experience and, more importantly, Expect to hear, “My grandfather each B&B, services such as Wi-Fi they’re an Irish family home. caught a huge pike on that lake!” connections are also available. Once you’ve been given a or “My grandmother taught me to Every B&B is classified according welcome like no other, you receive bake this soda bread. Would you to a star rating system, from a hot cup of tea, and a “So, how like the recipe?”. It also means if approved to three-star, four-star was the journey? You must be you’re hoping to trace your family and five-star. As the ratings go up exhausted!”. Of course, behind the roots, your B&B host is the best you’ll be treated to larger rooms, smiles and welcomes there’s also person to talk to. Ireland’s B&B more facilities and a wider range of Where stays become memories. A full Irish experience. p7 mouth-watering breakfast options. The one delight in or an Irish farm house, quality is guaranteed, as well as all B&Bs is the fact that you’ll be treated as a member the personal touch. of the family and you’ll always have a restful night’s In fact, some B&Bs are even more unique, offering sleep. And, with almost 800 Irish family homes to specialised facilities like ‘Anglers Welcome’, ‘Walkers choose from, you’re assured to find the perfect B&B Welcome’, ‘Food Lovers Welcome’ and many more. to suit your location and needs. This gives you the opportunity to stay in a B&B that From cultural vultures to city-break seekers, matches your needs exactly. country escapers to adventure thrillers, whether your Now, all you have to do is drop your bags and put stay is in a townhouse, country house, historic home your feet up. After all, it all begins with a B&B. p8 HOW TO BOOK To book your stay in a B&B Ireland home, please Classification Upgrade visit www.reserveabandb.com An upgrade payment will be due if you decide to stay in a property that is of a higher star rating than the package you have purchased. The Cancellation Policy upgrade charge will be paid locally. Please check cancellation policy with the home at time of booking. Should it be necessary to cancel or amend a booking without sufficient prior Arrival and Check-Out Times notice, the following charges will apply: Rooms are available from 3pm – 6pm. Late or early arrivals must be arranged with the home. • Up to 7 days notice Check-out is no later than 11am. 50% of the 1st night • 24 hours notice or failure to show GPS Coordinates 100% of the 1st night. GPS coordinates are displayed in decimal degree format. B&B Classification Upgrade – Per person rate Voucher Package 5* 4* 3* 4* €4 3* €6 €2 Approved €8 €4 €2 Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin COAST DUBLIN & EAST Stretching from as north as the Cooley Peninsula in Co. monastic settlement. Driving north towards Dublin, Louth to the wild mountains of Co. Wicklow is the East the imposing Powerscourt Estate stands amid Coast and Dublin region of Ireland. timbered hills and magnificent waterfalls. Beyond its blue flag beaches and lively capital city Steeped in history, this part of Ireland is an are the sweeping green acres and secluded blanket assembly of magical tombs and noble ruins. Situated bogs, once mystical home to Ireland’s ancient royalty. in the heart of the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath, the Hill of Built on the River Liffey, and situated beside the Tara is the burial site of the last high king of Ireland. sea and mountains, capital city Dublin has all the Just north stands one of the most impressive ancient trappings of a bustling metropolis while also being Irish monuments — the UNESCO World Heritage a bona fide activity destination. With evidence of its Site Newgrange. Viking, Georgian and Medieval history around every Outdoor enthusiasts have much to choose from corner, Dublin is the perfect city to explore on foot. in this part of Ireland. Carlingford, Co. Louth boasts Top attractions include Dublin Castle, Christ Church all manner of fun for thrill-seekers, from archery Cathedral and the shopping haven of Grafton Street. to abseiling, windsurfing to body zorbing, and even Of course, no visit to Dublin would be complete zip lining. The Irish National Stud, Co. Kildare is without popping by the home of the black stuff, the the birthplace of many of Ireland’s most famous Guinness Storehouse, located in the heart of the St racehorses and, also on the grounds of the stud, the James’s Gate Brewery. Japanese and St Fiachra’s Gardens are an enchanting Dublin quickly gives way to the wild, remote gateway into another world. The spectacular countryside of Wicklow. Amongst the beautiful backdrops and purpose-built trails make the surrounds of Ireland’s garden is the wooded glacial adjacent highland passes of the Dublin and Wicklow valley Glendalough, sheltering Ireland’s finest Mountains ideal for biking and hiking.