Where to stay
In a country where hospitality is second nature,
hotels or guesthouses, from elegant country homes to
elegant Country Houses offer a truly unique place
Ireland has a wonderful range of places to stay from the
luxury castles, village pubs, Georgian manors, budget
to stay and often provide access to a variety of
friendliest Bed and Breakfasts in the world to
hotels and Victorian houses. Many four and five star
pursuits from angling to country cooking courses.
5-star hotels.
hotels offer a range of food, entertainment, leisure and
Book in advance if possible.
sporting facilities, including golf courses.
Visit www.discoverireland.com/offers for thousands of
Cheap and comfortable, Ireland’s large network of
offers on accommodation in Ireland and to check out a
You can find welcoming Bed and Breakfasts throughout
hostels gives budget travel ers great independence.
range of attractive inclusive packages available from many
Ireland, even in the most remote areas, with a friendly
Facilities vary, so check in advance. Camping and
tour operators. Guest houses, Bed and Breakfasts and
personal service and wonderful ful Irish or Ulster Fry
caravanning in Ireland’s 200 sites, usual y near the
Self-Catering accommodation are classified by a star
breakfasts. To feel part of the countryside, nothing
most beautiful scenery, is another way to enjoy the
system from one to four or five stars. If you are bringing
compares with a Farmhouse holiday but book early as
countryside on a budget, while self catering holidays,
pets please check with your accommodation providers in
they are very popular - it’s a great way to get to know
in traditional Irish cottages or modern apartments
advance. You can choose from many different kinds of
local people. Situated in lovely surroundings, Ireland’s
and chalets can be enjoyed in village, town and city.
HOTELS & GUESTHOUSES
TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSES
CAMPING & CARAVANNING
The Irish Hotels Federation
Irish Farmhouse Holidays
Irish Caravan and Camping Council
Tel: + 353 (0)1 497 6459
Tel: + 353 (0)61 400 700
visit www.camping-ireland.ie
or visit www.irelandhotels.com
or visit www.irishfarmholidays.com
info@camping-ireland.ie
Northern Ireland Hotels Federation
Northern Ireland Farm and Country
British Holiday and Home Parks Association
Tel: +44 (0)28 9035 1110
Holidays Association
visit www.bhhpa.org.uk
or visit www.nihf.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)28 8284 1325
or visit www.nifcha.com
SELF-CATERING
Manor House Hotels and Irish Country Hotels
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Tel: + 353 (0)1 295 8900
COUNTRY HOUSES
Irish Self-Catering Federation
or visit www.cmvhotels.com
The Hidden Ireland Guide
Tel: +353 (0)53 913 3999
Tel: + 353 (0)1 662 7166
or visit www.iscf.ie
Ireland’s Blue Book
or visit www.hiddenireland.com
Tel: + 353 (0)1 676 9914
NORTHERN IRELAND
or visit www.irelandsbluebook.com
HOSTELS
The Northern Ireland Self-Catering Holidays
An Óige – Irish Youth Hostel Association
Association
Good Food Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 830 4555
Tel: +44 (0)28 9043 6632
With over 150 independently owned hotels, castles,
or visit www.irelandyha.org
or visit www.nischa.com
country houses, guesthouses, farmhouses, B&B’s,
restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Independent Holiday Hostels
Tel: +353 (0) 53 91 58693
Tel: + 353 (0)1 836 4700
or visit www.goodfoodireland.ie
or visit www.hostels-ireland.com
BED AND BREAKFASTS
Celtic Budget Accommodation
Town and Country Homes Association
Tel: + 353 (0)1 855 0019
Tel: + 353 (0)71 982 2222
or visit www.celtic-accommodation.ie
or visit www.townandcountry.ie
Hostelling International Northern Ireland
The Friendly Homes of Ireland
Tel: +44 (0)28 9032 4733
Tel: + 353 (0)1 660 7975
or visit www.hini.org.uk
or visit www.tourismresources.ie/fh
Bed and Breakfast Association of Northern Ireland
info@nibbp.com
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