Traditional B&B’s in Ireland – not just accommodation, but a true Irish Experience

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Pet Friendly B&B’s

No one does puppy dog eyes like the family dog being left behind as you set sail for the holiday of a lifetime. Arranging and paying for kennels are headaches you don’t need when you’re supposed to be relaxing for a holiday, making Pet Friendly B&Bs a welcome addition to a holiday with Rover in tow. On offer from Pet Friendly B&Bs are secure fences, pet accessories, suitable sleeping arrangements as well as hugely understanding hosts who would rival Doctor Doolittle for pet rapport.

Gaeltacht B&B’s

Visitors staying in B&Bs are often after something intangible – the traditional. Tradition, culture and people start with language and it’s in a Gaeltacht B&B where tradition trips off the tongue. Literally. Dive into Gaeilge (Irish) at one of Ireland’s Blaiseadh Gaeltachta B&Bs and you dive into the thick, rich mist that is Ireland’s Gaeltacht culture of not only language, but music, storytelling and song. And in case you’re not linguistically inclined, the hosts speak English as a matter of course. Who knows, by the end of your stay you’ll be blessed with a cupla focail (a few words) just like Queen Elizabeth II when she visited Ireland. ( not sure how relevant this is in markets other than GB??)

Food Lovers B&B’s

Steam rising from freshly baked brown soda bread. Thick, locally sourced sausages sizzling on your plate and the finest cup of coffee since you arrived – food is the backbone of the B&B experience. If your spare time is spent discussing, tasting, buying and trying food then a Food Lovers’ B&B is accommodation sent from the gods. Hosts at Food Lovers’ B&Bs are in tune with taste and deal with local producers who provide seriously seasonal and fresh produce. They’ll probably also have the know-how on where you’ll find the finest cafés, restaurants, cheese makers and maybe even whiskeys in the area.

Adventure Seekers B&B’s

A word to the wise: Ireland is the Great Outdoors. And while it’s exciting to chase an adventure, it’s always nice when your hosts can direct you to the hottest abseiling spots, the biggest waves or the most challenging mountain trails. Ireland’s Adventure Seekers’ B&Bs are where the surfing, kayaking, hiking, horse-riding visitors stay to get the locals’ tips on the outdoor and adventure spots. They’ll send you where the air is cleanest, the buzz is best and the pros prefer. Think horse-riding on Cleggan Beach in Connemara, braving breakers in Clare and kayaking in Kerry. Think adventure.  Mention packed lunches

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