As promised, reporting on the castles of Ireland as we crash at these hotels. Ok, Dunbyne Castle….NOT a castle!! WTF? Why call it a castle?
There is an old manor house on the property, but the hotel itself is just a modern facility. Sure, it’s nice. A highly rated hotel with a great spa and an even better restaurant where we had dinner last night.
Lovely staff. Clean. Nice sized rooms. Not a castle.
So, although these accommodations provided a relaxing first night after a sleepless flight, it was a disappointment for a “castle” package.
Oh and PS: I know Ireland is a tea drinking country, but a 4 star hotel with instant coffee in the rooms? I’ve had better at Days Inn.
Today we move on to Galway where the place better be a historic property!
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County Meh is more like it. YOU’VE BEEN CHEATED! I’ve often coveted those castle trips and they still sound like a good deal, but good to know they may not actually include castles.
That one was a big fat let down, even though, like I said, nice MODERN hotel. This one in Galway tonight is good. Still not a castle, but at least it’s old.
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