Kilkeel Hotels

February 26, 2010

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Kilkeel Hotels

Kilkeel is a small town with just over 6300 residents. It is located in Northern Ireland and is just south of Belfast.

There are few hotels and bed and breakfasts located in and around Kilkeel that you can choose from. The Kilmorey Arms Hotel is located within the town itself. Hillview House Bed and Breakfast, Heath Hall Guest House, and Far Haven Bed and Breakfast, are also located within the same area of County Down. If you travel alittle further, north towards Belfast, you can choose to stay in the Dunsilly Hotel which is a small hotel located in Antrim County. It offers 40 rooms and 2 restaurants.

You can research your Kilkeel bed and breakfast properties and hotels online to gather more information about what ammenities each one offers. There are many reasonable, cheap hotels in the area for you to compare. The location of the property might be what drives your decision. Some of the properties are located overlooking the sea and some are near town, it just depends upon what you want to be near on your vacation.

Sports are very popular in Kilkeel. They actually have their own Hockey club which plays at McAuley Park. They also participate in other sports, like Hurling, Football, Tennis, and Golf. Kilkeel actually has two golf courses for you to choose from.

Getting to Kilkeel can be accomplished by bus service from Newry and Newcastle or with a car. You can choose to rent a car or arrange for a car and driver. Rail service is located nearby and is accessible with a connection by bus. The closest International Airport would be Belfast International Airport. It is located just to the North of Kilkeel.

Hotels Newry

February 25, 2010

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Hotels Newry

The fourth largest city in Northern Ireland, Newry is famous for its scintillating shopping area which attracts thousands of international shoppers every year.

Visitors to Newry would be wise to book hotels before they get there, and inexpensive Bed & Breakfasts and cheap hotels are available if you know where to look. Most hotels are online, and it’s a simple matter to compare hotels and then to book the hotels online. Popular Newry hotels include the Canal Court Hotel, The Whistledown and the Cross Square Hotel as well as Heath Hall and Belmont Hall. Chinese food, Italian food and English food are all on the menu at the Newry restaurants, along with traditional Irish fare. Newry pubs come highly recommended and some list them among the greatest pubs on the planet. Páirc Esler in Newry is home to the Gaelic Athletic Association’s Down Gaelic hurling and football teams, which will delight the sports lover. Newry also boasts the Newry Rugby Football Club, which plays out of Telford Park, and the Newry City Football Club, which plays out of the Newry Showgrounds.

Newry is situated on the main Dublin-Belfast M1/A1 route and is also home to several bus routes. Newry is also easily accessible by train, and the Newry Railway Station is a stop on both the Enterprise’s Belfast to Dublin line and the Northern Ireland Railway’s Newry to Bangor line. Belfast International is, at 33 miles away, the closest airport to Newry but is closely followed by Belfast City at 36 miles away. Other airports in the area include Dublin International and Londonderry Eglinton at 57 and 69 miles away respectively.

Hotels Lurgan

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Hotels Lurgan

Lurgan is home to the largest urban park in all of Northern Ireland – Lurgan Park – which stretches out majestically in front of the stately 19th century Brownlow House.

Visitors to Lurgan would be wise to compare hotels online prior to making any reservations as hotels and Bed & Breakfasts abound in this quaint town. It’s also fairly simple to both compare hotels and book hotels online as most cheap hotels in Lurgan have an online presence. Popular Lurgan hotels include the Ashburn, Newforge House and the Seagoe as well as the Carn Grove and Derryhirk Inn. Lurgan restaurants include those offering genuine Irish fare as well as those offering international Chinese and Italian cuisine. The pubs in Lurgan range from quiet watering holes to upmarket social venues that offer different entertainments every night of the week. Sports fans won’t find Lurgan lacking in the sports department as they can spend time at the two 18-hole golf courses and, when weather permits, at the city’s artificial ski slope. Lurgan also boasts a large equestrian centre, which attracts several showjumping championships.

The M1 motorway connects Lurgan to Belfast and there’s also the usual flock of Ulsterbuses that take visitors around the town. Lurgan also lies on the Northern Ireland Railway’s Newry to Bangor line as well as the Enterprise Railway’s Belfast to Dublin line (Sundays only). The nearest airport to Lurgan is Belfast International at 19 miles away, and this is followed by Belfast City at 21 miles away. Several smaller airports are also within driving distance, and these include Londonderry Eglinton and Campbeltown Machrihanish, which are 52 and 72 miles out respectively.

Armagh Hotels

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Armagh Hotels

The cathedral city, located in Ireland, has a population of approximately 13,000 people. Despite the small population, Armagh is in the process of building their dream stadium which is boasted will be the best in the country when completed.

Armagh is a lovely place to visit. It is easy to reach as it is located 40 miles from the Belfast International Airport and the Belfast City Airport. It is also possible to fly into Dublin which is 80 miles from the city. Getting from any of the airports to Armagh can be either by the Ulstervus express bus, from Belfast, or by bus from Dublin Airport to Newry. From Newry it is necessary to take a taxi. It is also possible to travel via Northern Ireland Railways. There is an express service operating between Belfast and Dublin. Since there are limited buses it is wiser to take a taxi from the point of departure in Portadown which is about ten miles from Armagh. Another way to reach the city is to hire a car from the airport.

Despite the size of Armagh there are some excellent hotels. It is wise to compare hotels prices as they vary considerably. You can find cheap hotels, a quaint bed and breakfast; however you should book hotels in advance and you can book hotels online. Some of the leading hotels include the Hillview Lodge, Birches Guest Lodge, the Bank House Hotel, the Cohannon Inn, as well as the Armagh City Hotel.

Armagh has a number of restaurants and bars in a variety of price ranges. Some of the more popular include The Stage Bar & Bistro which offers weekend entertainment; Dawson’s Creek Restaurant, offering home cooked meals; Downstairs@turners which also offers homemade meals as well as offering a wine bar.

Hotels Newcastle

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Hotels Newcastle

Newcastle is known for many of its attractions and was rated as one of the top ten night life spots in England.

Newcastle offers visitors restaurants featuring many different types of cuisines. Some popular restaurants and bars include: Café 21, Blackfriars Restaurant, La Toscana Ristorante, and Tandoori Nights. There are many attractions to visit in Newcastle. The St. James Park is the home of the Newcastle United Football Club. The St. James Park holds a capacity of 52, 387 people and is the oldest and largest sporting stadium in the Northeast of England. The Theatre Royal which first opened in 1837 has been hosting plays by the Royal Shakespeare Company for over 25 years. Eldon Square Shopping Centre is the largest shopping centre in the United Kingdom and provides consumers with ample shopping opportunities.

With so many attractions to visit and fun things to do, one might worry about getting lost. However, it is easy to travel around Newcastle. Bus stations and railways provide easy access to popular locations within the city with having to walk or drive. The Newcastle International Airport, which boasts a large repertoire of restaurants and shops as well as a game grid, is located conveniently in Newcastle. Cheap hotels can be researched online. You can stay locally in a top rated hotel or a bed and breakfast in the area. The Jesmond Dene House, Staybridge Suites Newcastle, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead, and Hotel du Vin are a few prime examples. You can shop for these hotels online, compare hotels, and book hotels that are perfect for your stay.

Hotels Portrush

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Hotels Portrush

Visitors to Portrush can choose between a number of inexpensive Bed & Breakfasts and cheap hotels, and a good way to choose the right place would be to review and compare hotels and then book hotels online. Hotels in the area consist of the Port Hotel, Magherabuoy House and the Adelphi. The Royal Court Hotel and the Beulah Guest House are two further Portrush hotels online. Most Portrush restaurants are on Ramore Head, and these include several Italian and Chinese eateries. Portrush pubs are extremely friendly to visitors, and some feature live traditional Irish music. Sports enthusiasts will have a wonderful time at Portrush, which features the RNLI annual raft race and the North West 200 motorcycle race that attracts about 150,000 people every year. Portrush is also home to several matches played in the Northern Ireland Milk Cup, an annual international youth football championship.

A popular resort, Portrush is easy to travel to and from, and, apart from the several Ulsterbus routes in and out of town, visitors can also take the Northern Ireland Railways’ Coleraine to Portrush line. Portrush is the final stop on this line, and is preceded by Dhu Varren Station. Londonderry Eglinton airport is the closest of the smaller airports, at 22 miles away, with Islay Glenegedale and Campbeltown Machrihanish following at 37 and 44 miles respectively. Belfast, Glasgow and Dublin International airports are also fairly close by at 52, 109 and 129 miles away respectively.

Hotels Larne

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Hotels Larne

Larne is a sizeable town that features a thriving industrial zone, but tourists come to see, among other things, the beautiful and peaceful Carnfunnock Country Park estate with its lime kilns.

When planning a trip to Larne, tourists should review its hotels and Bed & Breakfasts online before making any reservations. It is a fairly simple process to both compare hotels and book hotels online, and cheap hotels in the area include Highways Hotel, Ballygally Castle and Curran Court. Further popular Larne hotels online include the Inverbann B&B and the Halfway House. Larne restaurants range from coffee shops to fine dining establishments, and, with Irish, Indian and Chinese food on the menu, there’s something for everyone. Many of the local Larne pubs are also restaurants, and several of them have also been recently refurbished. For those tourists interested in unusual sports, there is the Larne Og Hurlers Association, or Latharna Og GAC, that plays out of the Ballytober pitch on Larne’s Brustin Brae Road. Larne is also home to rugby football, football, cricket and hockey teams.

Traveling to and from Larne is fairly simple, and Larne boasts two railway stations: the Larne Town Railway Station and the Larne Harbor Railway Station. Both stations are part of the Northern Ireland Railways networks’ Belfast-Larne line, and the line runs from Glynn through Larne to Larne Harbor. Goldline and Ulsterbus buses also run frequently between Larne and the surrounding towns, and Belfast City and Belfast International are the two closest airports at 16 and 19 miles away respectively. They are closely followed by Campbeltown Machrihanish and Londonderry Eglinton at 40 and 55 miles out respectively.

Crumlin Hotels

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Crumlin Hotels

The towns close proximity to Belfast makes it a great place to take a short side trip to see the countryside of Northern Ireland. There are plenty of cheap hotels in the County of Antrim and a few right in the town of Crumlin that you can choose from. Researching the hotels online is your best bet. This way you can see what each one has to offer in regards to location, ammenities, and facilities. Some offer meals and some are located near local restaurants and bars. Once you have all the information you will be able to make the best decision on where to stay during your vacation trip.

The Keef Halla Country House has 7 rooms and is located in Crumlin. Their rates include breakfast. The Killead Lodge Guest House, the Caldhame Guest Lodge, and the Templeton Hotel area also located nearby. There is the Park Plaza Hotel located by the Belfast Airport as well as the Hilton Temple Patrick Hotel. The Hilton Hotel is designated as a 4 star property and has great ammenities. There is a golf course on site and it is located just 5 miles to Belfast International Airport.

Crumlin has the usual sports that you would find in Northern Ireland. They enjoy Hurling, Football, Tennis, and Golf. There are many local teams so you are sure to be able to catch a game on your vacation.

Since it is so close to Belfast the easiest way to get to Crumlin is by car or bus. The closes airport is, of course, Belfast International Airport.

Hotels Carrickfergus

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Hotels Carrickfergus

Those touring Carrickfergus should look out for the Carrickfergus Castle, which dates back 800 years and features 17th century cannons.

Visitors to Carrickfergus should compare hotels and book hotels online before visiting the town, and their choices include several inexpensive Bed & Breakfasts and cheap hotels. Popular hotels online include The Clarion, The Dobbins Inn and the Coast Road Hotel. Visitors can also choose between the Premier Inn and the Knockagh Lodge hotels. Carrickfergus eateries offer traditional food as well as international cuisine with Indian, Chinese and New Orleans fare on the menu. Carrickfergus pubs, on the other hand, range from sports bars featuring plasma tv’s to good old Irish drinking holes. Carrickfergus also has a great sporting community and is one of the few towns to have an American-style football club, the Carrickfergus Knights. The Knights play out of Woodburn Playing Fields and are the oldest American FC in Ireland. The town is also known for the Carrick Rangers FC, who play out of Taylors Avenue.

Apart from the usual Ulsterbus and Goldline bus routes that crisscross the Carrickfergus/Belfast area, visitors can also make use of the local railway station. The Carrickfergus Railway Station is part of Northern Ireland Rail’s Belfast-Larne Line and lies between the Clipperstown Station and the Downshire Terminus. The Belfast City airport is only 9 miles out of Carrickfergus, and the nearest international airport, Belfast International, is only 12 miles away. Two further smaller airports are also within driving distance: Campbeltown Machrihanish and Isle of Man Ronaldsway, 49 and 59 miles away respectively.

Hotels Ballymoney

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Hotels Ballymoney

While in Ballymoney, visitors should take time to see its church tower, which dates from 1637, and its Masonic Hall.

Several cheap hotels and Bed & Breakfasts are available in Ballymoney, and those thinking of visiting the town can both review and book hotels online. It’s also possible to compare hotels online, and hotels in the area include the Calgorm Manor Resort as well as Ken Mar House. Further hotels online comprise the Pinetrees B&B, the Manor and the Chatham Mill B&B. Ballymoney bistros offer both traditional and contemporary Irish fare and range from snack shops to formal evening dining establishments. Pubs and bars in Ballymoney offer visitors the traditional Irish pub setting, and several are enlivened by live music. Sports fans can follow the antics of Glebe Rangers FC and Ballymoney United FC, who both play out of Ballymoney’s Riada Stadium. Ballymoney United, which was founded in 1944, and Glebe Rangers both compete in Northern Ireland’s IFA Championship 1 league.

As with the other small towns in the area, Ballymoney lies on the Ulsterbus routes, and visitors can easily get around the town using the services provided by this bus line. Ballymoney Railway Station is a stop on the Northern Ireland Railways Belfast to Derry Line and is preceded by Cullybackey and followed by Coleraine. At 25 miles away, Londonderry Eglinton is the airport closest to Ballymoney with Belfast City, at 41 miles away, being the next closest. Belfast International comes next at 42 miles away, followed by Islay Glenegedale (48 miles away) and Glasgow International (105 miles away).

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