Autumn breakaway: 10 Irish travel deals from €70

From castle escapes to country house retreats, here’s my pick of ten getaways to inspire an autumn getaway.

The Mustard Seed

To mark the 2023 Pigtown Food & Culture Series in Limerick, one of Munster’s most charming escapes, The Mustard Seed, are hosting a dining evening on Sunday, September 24.

The four-course menu prepared by Head Chef Angel Pirev and his team costs €60 and the property is offering a special overnight rate for €70pps or €95 for a single room.

That’s a nice gourmet getaway for €130pps.

You’ll find other dates for €70pps throughout autumn too.

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Newforge House

If you’re seeking an idyllic base to explore the Orchard Country, there are few better escapes than Newforge House, nestled outside the small Armagh village of Magheralin.

The beautiful Georgian House, which sits on 50 scenic acres, makes a gorgeous stay, particularly when paired with its delicious country house dining.

Newforge offers weekend rates this autumn from €205 based on a stay in their sensitively appointed Gaynor Room.

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The Climbers Inn

For an active break this autumn, here is a really decent deal for The Kingdom.

The historic Climbers Inn located in the heart of the Ring of Kerry has teamed up with the folks at Kerry Climbing to offer a hike-eat-sleep package.

The deal includes a one-night stay in a double en suite room, a two-course meal in their cosy bar plus a guided ascent of Carrauntoohill with Kerry Climbing. Great value at €260 for two.

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The Ebrington

For a break Foyleside, Derry’s brand new hotel The Ebrington Hotel & Spa could make an inviting city break option for this autumn.

The hotel which is just a short stroll from the heart of the Walled City is billing itself as a sanctuary within the city and autumn rates staying in an executive king room start from €82pps including breakfast.

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Doolin Inn

For a break along the Wild Atlantic Way this autumn, the Doolin Inn in Co Clare is offering a “Cliffs, Castles & Coastlines” package.

The offer includes a two-night stay at the inn with a gourmet Burren breakfast each morning, a three-course evening meal at Anthony’s at Doolin Inn on one evening plus a four-hour guided cliff walk with Pat Sweeney of Doolin Cliff Walks. From €253pps;

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The Wicklow Escape

A food lover’s haven on the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, The Wicklow Escape is offering a number of extended dining getaways which are ideal for couples or small groups.

Their three-day food lovers experience includes a two-night stay with two evenings of chef-created forest feasts, artisanal Continental breakfasts, a woodland picnic, and a wood-fired hot tub under the oaks. From €560pps. 

For non-residents, three-course forest feasts are also available for €69 on selected dates.

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Celtic Ross

Combining food and the great outdoors, the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery are offering a quintessential West Cork package this autumn. 

Their sea-kayaking offer includes a two-night stay at the waterside hotel with cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, a three-course dinner on one evening at the hotel’s Kingfisher Bistro plus a sea kayaking excursion with Atlantic Sea Kayaking from either Castletown Bay or Lough Hyne. From €289pps.

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Faithlegg House

For a country manor escape on the fringes of Waterford City, Faithlegg House is offering an attractive two-night midweek stay with dinner included on both nights in the award-winning Roseville Rooms restaurant led by Executive Chef Jenny Flynn.

There’s also breakfast on both mornings, a daily courtesy coach into Waterford along with exclusive discounts at Carraig Donn, complimentary admission to House of Waterford Crystal Factory and discounts on treatments in the Faithlegg Treatment Suites. 

The Autumn Awaits package starts from €225pps.

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Gleesons Roscommon

If you’re looking for great value, you’ll find it in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Highly rated Gleeson’s of Roscommon town has a number of autumn offers including a Hidden History deal which includes a two-night bed and breakfast stay, one evening meal in the Manse Restaurant plus a guided town walk or the charming town. 

Valid for September 17-18 and costs €150pps. Throughout autumn, they have very decent B&B rates from €52.50pps too.

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Clontarf Castle

For a castle stay, Clontarf Castle are offering a new Fall Escape experience that includes a gourmet three-course evening meal in either their Fahrenheit Restaurant or Knight’s Bar plus artisan breakfast the next morning. 

To woo you more, guests will also be treated to a bottle of wine and box of chocolates on arrival. The deal is available from Sunday to Thursday and starts from €155pps.

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