chip

finalizing trip for next summer using a driver and want to get requests in early for places to stay

would like suggestions for Ballyshannon and Letterkenney ( like B& B or small hotels within easy walking distance of good pubs/music/food, like to keep it under $150 per room)

would also like comments on other selections if you have personal experience

so far
Westport- Olde Railway Hotel
Ballyshannon- ????
Letterkenney-????
Doolin- Seaview
Dingle- Captain's House
Kenmare-Hawthorne House
Bunratty- Bunratty Castle Hotel

thanks!

lucielou

I can only comment on Westport, and Doolin from personal experience, both are very nice.

Poohgirl

Hi Chip: I was recently in Bunratty and I'd like to give a plug for the B&B where I stayed. It is called Fox Wald, and the price I paid was 35 euros for the first night and 34 each additional night. Bill and Phyllis were excellent hosts, and I was quite happy with my stay. It is not in the center of Bunratty, but I enjoyed the walk. I couldn't tell you the distance, but it took me approximately ten minutes to walk to the shops. The fact that this B&B is located on a road with a fairly steep hill might be a negative for some. It is also a small B&B (three rooms), so if you are traveling with many people it may not work for you.

The Bunratty Castle Hotel looked very nice, but I have no personal experience with it. Kathleen's and the Creamery were great places for dinner. I didn't visit Durty Nellie's, though.

Good luck with your planning, and I hope you enjoy your trip.

CU

have a look at www.irishtourism.com all properties mentioned have to meet high standards. Also www.irelandhotels.com
www.irishabroad.com

itsmlf

in Letterkenny.......Letterkenny court Hotel....right on the main street in the middle of everything...rooms were very nice and comfy. However the restaurant was having a real bad nite.

PamT

We stayed at the Seaview in Doolin and also the Bunratty Castle Hotel. Would hightly recommend the Seaview. Lovely B amp;