This 7-day fly-drive tour offers you the best of both worlds; stay in cosy family run B&Bs and live like Irish gentry in some of Irelands finest manor houses, all at a great price.
The tour starts in Dublin where you will enter into the Georgian splendour of The Merrion Hotel , located on the exclusive area of Merrion Street close to the heart of cosmopolitan Dublin.
From here your route follows the sunny South East Coast of Ireland during which time (four nights) you will be welcomed into traditional family run bed and breakfasts at beautiful locations of your own choosing, (over 1000 in the South East and South West of Ireland to choose from) with your Ireland vacation specialist on hand to guide you.
This route takes you through Ireland's most spectacular coastal scenery, including Wexford's coastal villages and sunny shores, Cork City - Capital of Culture for 2005, and the Ring of Kerry one of the world's best-loved tourist locations.
Your final night is spent in luxury once again at The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge in County Limerick, a sumptuous country house hotel with a highly acclaimed restaurant and a great retreat for lovers of good food and fine wine.
From The Mustard Seed take a short drive to Limerick city, where you can spend your final day in this fine city; Frank McCourt's (Angela's Ashes) hometown, before returning to your own hometown.
Bed and Breakfast Information
myguideIreland in association with Town & Country Homes has a network of almost 2,000 family homes to choose from. The highest standards are demanded from our B&Bs and all adhere to stringent Irish Tourist Board standards. When staying in one of our affiliated B&Bs, guests experience the warmth and friendliness of the Irish people and are assured of clean comfortable accommodation, fresh home cooked food and efficient service. While you are always assured of a warm welcome the vouchers represent excellent value for money please remember that these are small family business and lack the facilities and resources of hotels.
Lodging:
Merrion Hotel, Dublin (1 night)
Bed & Breakfasts (4 nights)
Mustard Seed, Limerick (1 night)
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