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City breaks in Ireland

Have you been searching for a holiday that’s a bit different from all the rest? If package holidays dominated by holiday reps and hotel schedules aren’t for you – it’s well worth considering a self-catering city break in Ireland. Ireland has always been a popular destination for holidaymakers, with more and more visitors arriving at the Emerald isle every year. According to the Irish press, there were around 9 million people who chose Ireland as the place to enjoy a break in 2016. Cities like Belfast, Dublin and Galway are buzzing, vibrant examples of the famous Irish hospitality and good ‘craic’ – and a self-catering break in these places really is the best way to enjoy all that they have to offer.

City style on a budget

Budget travellers need not think that having a city break means that you have to spend a fortune. Going self-catering in any of the popular Irish cities means that you can enjoy all the benefits of being immersed in a lively city atmosphere – without having to worry about large hotel bills. If you have managed to save some cash on your accommodation by going self-catering, you’ll have more spending money to enjoy all that the city of your choice has to offer. Belfast and Dublin boast a whole range of tourist attractions of historical, cultural and artistic interest – you can use the cash that you’ve saved by going self-catering to enjoy as many of these as you can handle!

The city never sleeps – you don’t have to either

Choosing a self-catering city break in Ireland means that you have a much greater degree of flexibility than you get with other kinds of holidays. Hotels usually have rigid check-in and check-out times, and there are restrictions on what time you can eat and drink alcohol. Getting a cool city centre apartment means that you can plan your break according to your own schedule. You can eat whenever you like, breakfast time is whenever it suits you – and you don’t have to go by anyone else’s timetable. If you fancy heading out to some of Ireland’s best restaurants, bars and nightclubs until the early hours, before continuing the party back at your holiday apartment – you will have the freedom to do so with this kind of break.

Choice

Opting for a self-catering city break in Ireland means that you have the luxury of choice. Staying at a hotel often means that you only have one menu to choose from for each day of your break – and for foodies, this is a potentially disastrous idea if you want to have a really enjoyable holiday! If you have an apartment in Dublin, Galway, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, or Waterford – you can eat out in a different venue every single night if you so choose! You also have the option of staying in to cook whenever it suits, using a well-equipped and modern kitchen that will have everything you need to create the perfect feast.

Privacy

If you’re taking a break as a couple, a self-catering city break in Ireland is the perfect option. A cool and luxurious city centre apartment with spectacular views of the River Lagan in Belfast or the River Shannon in Dublin is ideal for creating a romantic atmosphere. The great thing is, you’ll have total privacy – no being disturbed by rowdy hen or stag parties, or unruly groups of children, just peace and seclusion to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company. Impress your partner by heading out to St George’s Market in Belfast, Howth Market or any of the many Irish Village markets dotted throughout Dublin – and pick up deliciously fresh local produce like fish just off the boat, local cheeses, and home grown vegetables. Then, use the well-equipped kitchen of your city apartment to cook up a storm that you’ll both remember for years to come.

Sophisticated city living

Going for a self-catering city break in Ireland means that you get to enjoy all the benefits of sophisticated style in an impressive setting. Your apartment or small house in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway or Belfast is the perfect base for enjoying the glamour of places like the famous Temple Bar in Dublin – frequented by high fliers and celebrities alike, or the buzzing Cathedral Quarter in Belfast – packed with impressive restaurants serving gorgeous food and cool bars featuring a whole variety of live music and special events.

Close to the heart of the action

Staying in a holiday let in any of the Irish cities means that you have the whole of the city right on your doorstep. As anyone who’s ever been disappointed by arriving at a holiday home that is much more remote than it appeared when booking will know – convenience is everything. It also means that you don’t necessarily need to worry about transport during your holiday. Being in the heart of the city, you’ll be able to walk to most places – saving cash and also getting to know the area much better. You don’t need to factor in car hire, or worry about how you’re going to get to your apartment from the airport – because even when you do need transport, there is lots of choice available in the form of buses, taxis, trains and so on.

There is a whole host of benefits to taking a self-catering city break in Ireland – not least the freedom of being able to holiday according to your own requirements and schedule. Book now – it could be the best decision you ever made!