8 Unusual Yet Magnificent Places To Stay In Ireland This Summer

Sure why would you want to leave when you've got all of this on your doorstep?

1) Eagle Point Campsite, Ballylickey, Co. Cork ★★★★

(Video courtesy of Fian McCabe)

A campsite on an entire peninsula, located on the south western tip of Ireland. Right on the water, our sheltered coastline, pebble beaches, the rock pools, the natural landscape … make for long fun filled days on site. Family memories are made at Eagle Point!

Website: eaglepointcamping.com

2) Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park, Achill Island, Co. Mayo ★★★★

Linked by a bridge to mainland County Mayo, Achill Island offers a variety of scenic beauty, which can all be enjoyed by staying at Keel Sandybanks Caravan and Camping Park, a four-star park located alongside Keel Beach, which stretches for 3km and is one of the finest Blue Flag beaches in Ireland.

At the beach end, the Minaun Cliffs rise in magnificence to 243m.

Website: achillcamping.com

3) Lough Allen Hotel And Spa ★★★★

I'm not sure the locals want this getting out, but Co. Leitrim is one of the best kept secrets in Ireland.

Website: loughallenhotel.com

4) Strandhill Lodge and Suites, Co. Sligo ★★★★

Strandhill Lodge & Suites, in the shadow of Knocknarea, is a family run guesthouse, located on the shores of one of the most stunning unspoilt tourist villages on the west coast of Ireland, Strandhill, County Sligo.

Website: strandhilllodgeandsuites.ie

5) Galley Head Lightkeeper's House, Clonakilty, Co. Cork (self-catering, approved)

(Photo: Dennis Horgan)

The Galley Head Lightkeeper’s Houses were built in 1875, during the heyday of lighthouse building. They are perched on dramatic cliffs at about 40m above sea level overlooking St George's Channel near Clonakilty, County Cork. There are breathtaking views from every angle.

Website: www.irishlandmark.com

6) No 25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin (self-catering, approved)

No.25 Eustace Street is the ultimate paradox for one staying in Temple Bar in Dublin. There is nowhere more invigorating in Dublin than the Temple Bar quarter, but once you enter this restored Georgian House you step back in time and a sense of calm and timelessness surrounds you.

Website: www.irishlandmark.com

7) Ard Nahoo Eco Retreat Centre, Co. Leitrim (self-catering, approved)

Ard Nahoo is a renowned eco retreat settled just outside Dromahair Village in County Leitrim. The retreat offers three self-catering eco cabins, one of which comfortably sleeps two to four people, while the larger ones have space for up to seven guests.

Website: ardnahoo.com