Hidden Gems in Ireland

I AGREE with Susan Morrell when she shares "hidden gems" in the Sunday Business Post Magazine.

Overlooking the Burren at Ballyportry

It's a 15th century Gaelic tower overlooking the Burren in County Clare. The six-floor round house can sleep four to eight people. From €1800 for stays of one to three nights. More at http://Irelands-blue-book.ie

Giant's Causeway Drum Gate

Quirky, self-catering bolthole near Bushmills Distillery. More at http://irishlandmark.com

Waterfall Cottage along the river.

A spectacular River Room in the Waterfall Cottage with glass doors opening directly on the river goes for €900 a week as described on http://hiddenireland.com

Washington sent the cypress

Mount Vernon in the rugged Burren is named for the renowned Virginia plantation. The grounds overlook Galway Bay. Rooms go for €95 per person per night.

Wicklow Head Lighthouse

The 1718 stone tower overlooks the Irish Sea. You need to book a minimum of three nights from €550 a night self catering. More: http://irishlandmark.com

Sent from my Windows Phone after reading "Hidden Gems" in the SBP Magazine, May 5, 2013.