Lovely Emerald Isle!
Ireland
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May 5 - May 14, 2024
This was a great trip planned by Claire and her team. They planned a great itinerary, pairing interesting tours with plenty of time to roam the countryside. We appreciated the detailed information throughout, such as map links to make driving easy.
Highlights were the Middleton Distillery visit, the food tour in Kinsale, driving the Dingle Penninsula (definitely stop at the Fish Box and Murphy's Ice Cream), walking the full Cliffs of Moher (have good walking shoes!), and the Ballymaloe House! We also loved listening to live music at pubs throughout all the towns we visited.
Overall a wonderful and relaxing trip. 10 days simply wasn't enough!
Hotel Reviews
We loved Ballymaloe House! It was so charming, the food delicious (honestly I'm still thinking about breakfast), and the wisteria breathtaking. I only wish we had had more time here!
This was a beautiful hotel with a great bar. Our room was very hip, with delicious shortbread treats waiting for us! A bit out of the way, but not at all far from the action. I'd definitely stay here again.
This was a nice hotel in a great location (could not have been more centrally located). The breakfast was very good. They offered local chocolates, which was a lovely touch. My only complaint was that we didn't have hot water, and on a cold dreary day, a hot shower would have been really nice!
This was a nice hotel with a lovely view out of the room, and very quiet and peaceful. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Very tasty breakfasts. It's a bit out of town, so if you're looking to be right in the action, this might not be the spot for you.
This was a very hip attractive hotel! I loved hanging out in the gorgeous bar on the velvet couches. Breakfast was tasty (and because there was a hot buffet in addition to a la minute options, it was also quick). The room was tiny, but fortunately we didn't need much space!
Thank you, Carla, for this fantastic review!
It has been a real pleasure crafting this itinerary for you and Nigel, allowing you to discover some of my favorite parts of Ireland. Your thirst for authenticity made it so easy to come with a plan!
Don't hesitate to contact us in the future for your next European adventure in the UK, France, or Italy.
All the best!
Claire & the High Point Holidays Team