CASTLES and COTTAGES
Idyllic Ireland awaits. Castles and Bed and Breakfasts are at the heart of every traveler to Ireland. Whether you are looking for a romantic escape or the true Irish experience, our Castles and cottages self-drive vacation is the perfect choice.
CASTLES and COTTAGES
Idyllic Ireland awaits. Castles and Bed and Breakfasts are at the heart of every traveler to Ireland. Whether you are looking for a romantic escape or the true Irish experience, our Castles and cottages self-drive vacation is the perfect choice.
Castles and Cottages Tour Includes
- One (1) night accommodations at Kilronan Castle.
- One (1) night accommodations at castle hotel in Co. Galway.
- Three (3) nights open B&B vouchers.
- One (1) night accommodations at the Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin.
- Breakfast daily (except morning of arrival).
- Automatic Car Rental (economy) - including CDW. Upgrade to larger cars available (note: 3 people traveling together must avail of upgrade to larger car to accommodate). Car rental is based on pick up and drop off in Dublin.
- Hotel and car taxes included.
- Portfolio of travel documents.
Additional Notes
All hotels are on a request basis and subject to availability at time of requesting.
Does not include St. Patrick's week, Easter, Bank Holidays and Sporting Events. All hotel are subject to availability at time of request. If needed, hotels may be substituted due to lack of availability. Note: departures from lower season that carry over into a higher season will carry an additional supplement, as hotel prices are higher.
Due to limited hotel availability, this package cannot be purchased before July 2023 and hotels are still subject to availability when this package is available. Hotel space in Ireland is selling quicly for 2023. Dates/properties may need to be adjusted.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival
Morning arrival at Dublin airport. After clearing customs, pick up your car and drive the short distance to the Kilronan Castle Hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore all that County Roscommon has to offer. Take your pick from a wealth of attractions, historical sites, family, and visitor amenities that are located in and around County Roscommon.
Day 2 | Your Choice of B&B
After breakfast, make your way to the Bed and Breakfast of your choosing. A couple of areas you may want to consider are Westport, Claremorris, and Castlebar in County Mayo.
Day 3 | Galway
After breakfast at your Bed and Breakfast, you will make your way to castle hotel in County Galway. This is a wonderful base to explore the idyllic scenery of the west of Ireland. You may wish to take in the Burren, the Aran Islands, or try your swing at one of Ireland's many links golf courses. Stay in an Irish Castle on your next vacation to Ireland.
Day 4 | Your Choice of B&B
Today after breakfast make your way to the Bed and Breakfast of your choice. You may wish to head south to experience the magnificent scenery in County Kerry or go coastal in the South East. Whichever area you choose, there are a plethora of amazing sites to explore.
Day 5 | Co. Kerry
Continue touring in County Kerry.
Day 6 | Dublin
After breakfast, make your way to Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin. The luxurious Clontarf Castle Hotel, reborn and redesigned, is the choice of interesting people all over the world. Forget what time it is, Clontarf Castle Hotel in Dublin is an imaginary world, no longer the past, not quite the future. When you arrive, time becomes yours. Located just outside of Dublin, you may choose to explore the cosmopolitan capital city. Dublin, Ireland's capital city, is a historical and contemporary cultural center. Dublin city is home to many theaters and galleries and is known for its literary contributions from WB Yeats to Bernard Shaw to Oscar Wilde. It is a modern center of education, arts, entertainment, and history.
Day 7 | Departure
After breakfast, take the short drive to the Dublin Airport, leaving ample time allowed for check-in and duty-free shopping before boarding your flight home. Arrive home in the US the same day.
Rates & Hotels
| 2023 Dates & Prices (Click Date to Book) | 2023 Dates & Prices (Click Date to Book) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | Land Only | Land Only | |||
| $1649 | |||||
| $1420 | |||||
| $1089 | |||||
Featured Hotels
| Castles and Cottages | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa | Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon | |
| B&B Farm and Guest Home Stay | Main Office in Donegal | |
| Abbeyglen Castle Hotel | Clifden, Co. Galway | |
| Clontarf Castle Hotel | Clontarf, Dublin 3 | |
Kilronan Castle Estate & Spa
Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon -
One of Ireland’s most luxurious Castle Hotels in Roscommon Ireland, the ancestral home of the Tennison family and the legendary Colonel King Tennison. It is one of a few Irish castle estates that can trace its history back to royal families. [more]
B&B Guest and Farmhomes
Main Office in Donegal -
Whether you choose to Go-As-You-Please and travel with open vouchers or have us pre-book your B&B stay - a warm welcome is always found with our B&B program.
[more]The Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Clifden, Co. Galway -
This historical Castle welcomes you with luxury accommodation. Its warmly lit entrance hall and crackling open fires make guests feel instantly at home. [more]
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. Single is additional. Triple room pricing not available.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches
- Dinners
- Additional transfers
- Visitor attractions
Airfare
Unfortunately, due to the 2020 pandemic, Celtic Tours will only be offering airfare for groups sizes of 15 or more. Individuals should book directly with airlines. Your arrival flight must land by 9am for this tour. Please make sure you book your flight to arrive and depart on accurate dates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Departures & Transfers
The departure date listed is the date touring begins. One would depart from the US one day prior to the date noted to allow for overnight flights.