Where to stay
In a country where hospitality is second nature, there is
luxurious castles, vil age pubs, Georgian manors, budget
access to a variety of pursuits from angling to country
a wonderful range of places to stay, from the friendliest
hotels. or Victorian houses. Many four and five-star hotels
cooking courses. Book in advance if possible.
bed-and-breakfasts in the world to five-star hotels.
offer a range of food, entertainment, leisure and sporting
facilities, including golf courses.
Cheap and comfortable, Ireland’s large network of hostels
Visit www.discoverireland.com/offers for thousands of
gives budget travelers great independence. Facilities
offers on accommodations in Ireland and to check out a
You can find welcoming B&Bs throughout Ireland, even in
vary, so check in advance. Camping and caravanning
range of attractive inclusive packages available from
the most remote areas, with friendly personal service and
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many tour operators. Guesthouses, B&Bs and
wonderful ful Irish or Ulster fry breakfasts. To feel part
the most beautiful scenery, is another way to enjoy the
self-catering accommodations are classified by a system
of the countryside, nothing compares with a farmhouse
countryside on a budget, while self-catering vacations
of one to four or five stars. If you are bringing pets please
vacation – it’s a great way to get to know local people
in traditional Irish cottages or modern apartments and
check with your accommodation providers in advance.
– but book early, as they are very popular. Situated in
chalets can be enjoyed in villages, towns and cities.
You can choose from many different kinds of hotels or
lovely surroundings, Ireland’s elegant country houses
guesthouses, whether you prefer elegant country homes,
offer a truly unique place to stay and often provide
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
Places to stay that are committed to serving quality
or visit www.irelandyha.org
or visit www.nischa.com
food and prioritise above all else local, Irish and
artisan food produce.
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
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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