Top Reasons to Choose a B&B in Ireland

Apart from a more authentic experience of Ireland, one of the top reasons to choose a B&B in Ireland is the personal touch. There's also the priceless insider knowledge from your host and most importantly in the current climate value for money.

Bed & Breakfasts nowadays are Bord Failte approved (and inspected annually) and have the highest standards of hygiene and accommodation while remaining true to their roots of staying with an Irish family. Indeed by the end of your stay you will probably feel like one of the family, often lifelong friendships are forged with generations revisiting time and time again.

Warm Irish Welcome

You will be assured of a genuine Cead Mile Failte an Irish welcome, with complimentary tea or coffee and homemade scones or cake on arrival. Bedrooms, single, double or twin have en-suite bathrooms and breakfast is included in the price which ranges from only €27 per person sharing. The breakfasts in Irish bed & breakfasts are legendary (no luke-warm buffets, that have been cooked for hours) but freshly made especially for you with a choice of a ‘full Irish’ which usually includes rashers, sausages, pudding (black and white) tomatoes, mushrooms, toast and brown bread. Or, porridge with cream and honey or continental style cured meats, cheese and fruit. Either way you certainly will not go on your way hungry....

Speaking of which, a sight you will often see after breakfast are the hosts pouring over maps with their guests; pointing out best sights to see, walks to go on, picnic stops, deserted beaches, pubs to have lunch in or where the best music is on that night? This kind of information is priceless.

With over a 900 properties nationwide, there is plenty of choice depending on your area of interest. A recent move has seen each bed and breakfast categorised to include Specialist Activities like Walking, Angling, Golfing, Irish language, genealogy and much more which will add an extra dimension to what already is a fantastic and affordable opportunity to see and experience those parts of Ireland most tourists never get to see...