The Farmstay B&B Experience

August 3, 2021

Farmstay B&Bs are the ideal accommodation option for those looking to relax, unwind and get back to nature with peaceful surroundings. It is the perfect opportunity to swap the usual hustle and bustle of daily life for a more tranquil and restful stay in a farmhouse located in the Irish countryside. There really is no better to way to experience the culture of Ireland first-hand than staying in an Irish Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast.

Location

There is an abundance of quality-assured Farmstay B&Bs located in many counties throughout Ireland, such as Kerry, Cork, Westmeath, Clare, Offaly and Sligo to name but a few. Nestled in the beautiful Irish countryside, they are home to stunning views and peaceful surroundings. Farmstay B&Bs are situated in locations, which will enable you to switch off, unwind and reconnect with your inner self. They are the perfect base for exploring the beautiful scenery and views that the Emerald Isle has to offer.

Farm Activities

Farmstay B&Bs are the perfect option for those looking to experience a traditional farm life. You will be able to enjoy a variety of farm activities such as collecting eggs, feeding the animals or simply exploring the stunning surroundings by walking through the fields and enjoying the peace and quiet. You will have the opportunity to take a guided tour around the farm and to talk to the farmer who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

B&B Hosts

Farmstay B&Bs are owned and ran by welcoming and friendly hosts who are looking forward to helping you see all that Ireland has to offer. B&B hosts can help you to plan your itinerary during your stay and will tell you about all the hidden gems to visit in the local area. Along with this, your B&B hosts will prepare freshly cooked, made-to-order breakfasts along with delicious, homemade treats with many using ingredients sourced directly on the farm, meaning you will receive the authentic farm-to-table experience during your trip to a Farmstay Bed and Breakfast.

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Moving closer to safer travel

January 18, 2021

Now that vaccine rollouts are taking place, hopefully we are moving closer to safer travel. The start of a new year is a time for looking forward with hope and positivity for a brighter future. We all know that 2020 was a difficult and challenging year for so many people, but hopefully 2021’s horizon will be better for everyone!

Realise your dream

In the past, we most definitely took travel for granted. But since holiday adventures were put on hold, now more than ever, we have a pent up desire to get out and visit places we’ve always promised ourselves we’d explore. Hopefully, with the vaccine rollout, 2021 will be the year to fulfil our travel ambitions.

Keep dreaming of Ireland

Once travel is deemed safe again, if you have ever dreamed of visiting Ireland or making a return visit, you should take the opportunity to fulfil your wish. The island of Ireland is a destination that will never disappoint. From luscious green landscapes and blue flag beaches to fascinating history and heritage, Ireland has it all in abundance.

A warm welcome awaits

We have Bed & Breakfast accommodation located throughout Ireland that are waiting patiently to warmly welcome you. B&B Ireland properties that have obtained Fáilte Ireland’s Covid-19 Safety Charter demonstrate that they are operating in line with current Government public health advice and have safety and cleaning protocols in place to ensure your safety.

…and when the time is right, we’ll be waiting to welcome you.

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Castleview Farm Scone Recipe

March 25, 2020

Now that we have a bit of time on our hands at home, why not put your baking skills to good use and try this delicious scone recipe from Castleview Farm in County Kildare.

Quick and easy scones with 15 minute baking time.

Ingredients

340g (12oz) self-raising flour
85g (3oz) butter
55g (2oz) caster sugar
125ml (1/4 pt) milk
60ml (4tbsps) natural yoghurt
1/4 tsp salt

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 200^oC and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with a non-stick liner.
Mix the flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and rub in the butter until it looks like breadcrumbs.
Mix milk and yoghurt and stir into mixture, work it together until a soft dough is formed.
Turn onto a floured board and knead lightly to get a smooth surface. Flatten out to an even thickness of about 2cm.
Using a 5cm cutter, cut out 12 – 14 scones and place on baking tray.
Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool before you spread butter and jam on them. Yummy!

You may not be able to travel at the moment, but on your next trip to Ireland keep in mind an Irish farmstay getaway, the perfect way to get back to nature and enjoy the Irish countryside.

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Get back to nature on a farmhouse holiday

June 19, 2018

A farmhouse holiday in Ireland is the perfect way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to get back to nature. Farmstay B&Bs are located in idyllic countryside locations, where the scenic surroundings and natural beauty will take your breath away. The peace and tranquility, coupled with the outdoor activities that the landscape provides, guarantees the perfect getaway.

Scrumptious Food

Irish bed and breakfast hosts are renowned for their delicious home cooking and baking skills. Many farms use fresh ingredients sourced straight from the farm, which really enhances the taste of the already delicious full Irish breakfast and tasty home baked treats.

Great place to explore

Staying in an Irish Farmhouse B&B gives you the best of both worlds, as you can enjoy the peace and quiet of your countryside setting but can also explore your exciting surroundings and local hidden gems. Your farmstay hosts will be happy to help plan your day’s adventures, as they are experts in what their region has to offer!

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A typical day in an Irish farmhouse B&B

February 3, 2017

A farmhouse holiday in Ireland is a chance to relax and unwind, yet enjoy days filled with wonderful experiences in a beautiful countryside setting. No day is the same, but here is a typical day in an Irish farmhouse B&B.

You will start your day with a beautifully fresh cooked breakfast served to you by your friendly B&B host. If you don’t want a full Irish every morning, there will be a varied breakfast menu to choose from.

As you are staying on a working farm, you will have the opportunity to explore the homestead, and if you so wish, help feed the animals. All the family will love a farmhouse B&B Holiday!

Each day will bring a new adventure. B&B hosts will guide you to the best walking, cycling and horse-riding trails as well the finest sandy beaches and must-visit attractions in the area.

No holiday to Ireland is complete without visiting the local pub to enjoy a night of traditional Irish music. After a evening mixing with the friendly locals, you can look forward to a retiring to your welcoming B&B.

After a fun-filled busy day of exploring, your cosy bedroom will be ready and waiting. Relaxed and happy, they’ll be no need to count sheep, you’ll be out like a light. It won’t be long before you hear that morning rooster and your farm stay adventure begins again.

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Farmhouse Brown Soda Bread Recipe

August 3, 2016

There is nothing quite like waking up to the smell of home-baking in an Irish Farmhouse B&B. It’s a lovely start to the day knowing that a delicious breakfast awaits that usually includes brown soda bread. Surprisingly, for bread that tastes so delightful, it’s extremely easy to make. Try our easy to prepare recipe for Farmhouse Brown Soda Bread and see for yourself the wonderful results!

Ingredients

1½ Ib white flour
5 ozs wholemeal flour
5 ozs bran
1 level teaspoon bread soda
1 level teaspoon baking powder
1 level teaspoon cream of tartar
4 ozs melted butter
3 ozs brown or caster sugar
4 eggs – beaten
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
¾ litre fresh milk
Seasame seeds to sprinkle on top

This mixture makes 4 x 2 Ib loaf tins.
Cook at 190C/375F/Gas 5 for about 1.5 hours

Method

Sieve white flour and bread soda
Add wholemeal flour, bran, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and nutmeg
Mix to a wet dough with melted butter, eggs and fresh milk
Divide equally between 4 greased 2 Ib loaf tins
Sprinkle tops with seasame seeds
Bake in pre-heated oven for about 1½ hours or until cooked
Cool on a wire tray

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Everyone will love a farmstay B&B holiday!

December 16, 2015

A farmstay B&B holiday is the perfect holiday for everyone, whether you are a couple, a group of friends or a family who wants to experience the great Irish outdoors and all it has to offer.

Get back to nature!

An Irish farmhouse holiday is the perfect way to get up close and personal with nature itself. Farmstay bed and breakfasts are situated on working farms where you can get involved with the day to day workings, under the supervision of the farming host. You can watch the milking process, feed the hens, collect the eggs or see for yourself how the farmer’s sheepdog does a marvellous job of rounding up the sheep from the various fields that surrounds the farm. There’s a petting area where you can meet and pet the farm animals and depending on the time of year, be there to welcome a new arrival.

Lots to learn

As well as being a fun holiday with lots to see and do, it can also be educational for children. They can learn where the food that they eat comes from and the process that’s involved in getting the produce grown, sold and into the shops. Farmstay hosts are also fantastic cooks and like to use the produce that they grow as much as possible in their cooking and baking. You can enjoy a cooking demonstration, if requested, and see how your host prepares the bread and home-baked treats for the day ahead. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to see the jam making process.

Scenic countryside locations

An important part of the farmstay holiday experience is the beautiful countryside and scenic locations that the farmhouses are located in. Take a guided tour of the farm and its land and enjoy the many leisurely walking trails close to your B&B. Your bed and breakfast will offer a home from home experience with comfortable bedrooms, an inviting sitting-room and of course, delicious home-cooking. If you are looking for a relaxing holiday and to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then you will love a farmstay B&B holiday!

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5 Reasons to Holiday in Ireland

July 20, 2015

Ireland is such a beautiful and charming country, with so much to offer to all its visitors. From the Wild Atlantic Way across to Ireland’s Ancient East, there is so much to be explored and the best way to do this is by having a Farmhouse B&B as your base! Here are my top 5 reasons to vacation in Ireland this year:

The People

Anybody who has ever been to Ireland will agree with me when I say that the Irish people are what make this country so special. Irish locals are always friendly, warm and helpful to visitors, and love extending their famous ‘céad míle fáilte’ to all! Wherever you choose to stay in Ireland, the conversation will be flowing and the craic will be mighty!

The Beauty

It is an undeniable fact that Ireland is one of the most naturally beautiful places in the world. With stunning scenery, breath-taking coastlines and unspoilt landscapes, this little island has it all. From Malin Head at the very top of the country, to Mizen Head at the very bottom, and everywhere in between, there are so many fantastic sights to be seen where great memories can be made.

The Charm

It is the age-old cliché associated with Ireland but the Irish charm is something that cannot be forgotten! From quaint little villages to lively cities, Ireland has a special charm about it that you can’t help but fall in love with. It is unique to the Emerald Isle and while visiting, you will feel as if you are part of something truly extraordinary.

The Attractions

For a country so small, Ireland fairly packs in an exciting range of attractions to visit. No matter where your interests lie, there is something for everyone to appreciate. From fascinating historical and cultural sites, to famous landmarks and places of natural beauty, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding your holiday itinerary!

The Activities

Ireland’s unspoilt landscapes and remarkable rivers, lakes and seas, make it the ideal location for outdoor activities. From hiking and cycling, to horse-riding and golfing, all hobbies are catered for. Water-sports are also a speciality, with great facilities for angling, surfing, kayaking and so much more. Ireland is a haven for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts!

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Carrot Cake Recipe

June 10, 2015

Nobody goes hungry in an Irish Farmhouse bed and breakfast! It’s a lovely start to any holiday to be met with fresh home-made treats on arrival at your chosen Farmhouse B&B. This carrot cake recipe was kindly given to me by one of our Farmhouse B&B homes that’s located along the Wild Atlantic Way. Why not try to make it at home? I think you’ll agree that it’s delicious…

Ingredients

butter for greasing
115g/4 oz self-raising flour
pinch of salt
1 tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
175g/6 oz soft brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
5tbsp sunflower oil
175g/6 oz grated carrots
1 banana, chopped
25g/1 oz chopped toasted mixed nuts

Frosting

3 tbsp butter, softened
3tbsp cream cheese
175g/6 oz icing sugar, sifted
1 tsp orange juice
grated rind ½ orange
walnut halves or pieces, to decorate

Method

1. Grease an 18-cm/7-inch square cake tin with butter and line with baking parchment. Sift the flour, salt, allspice and nutmeg into a bowl. Stir in the brown sugar, then stir in the eggs and oil. Add the carrots, banana and chopped mixed nuts and mix together well.
2. Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and level the surface. Transfer to a preheated oven, 190˚C/375˚F, and bake for 55 minutes or until golden and just firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and cool. When cool enough to handle, turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
3. To make the frosting, put the butter, cream cheese, icing sugar, orange juice and orange rind into a bowl and beat together until creamy. Spread the frosting over the top of the cold cake, then use a fork to make shallow wavy lines in the frosting. Scatter over the walnuts, cut the cake into bars and serve.

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Glasha Farmhouse Ballymacarbry, Waterford

Irish Farmhouse Holidays Guest Reviews

April 29, 2015

Before you book your Farmhouse holiday B&B accommodation it helps to read reviews from fellow travellers who have actually experienced a farm-stay break in Ireland. Below is a selection of guest reviews in relation to B&B Ireland’s Farm-stay bed and breakfasts.

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Farmhouse: Cahergal House and Equestrian Center
Location: Shannon, Co Clare

Review: Staying at Cahergal house was one of the highlights of our trip. Noreen and Michael are excellent hosts. The property is lovely and the hospitality wonderful. Our 9 and 18 year old children both enjoyed the farm and the wonderfully friendly dogs. The home made scones, fresh fruit and farm eggs were lovingly prepared. The walk through the farm and the Irish history lesson were an added bonus.
Guest Name: Jody Lowe
Star Rating Awarded:

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Farmhouse: Ardfield Farmhouse
Location: Cork City

Review: We stayed at a few nice places on our trip around Ireland but this one was at the top of the leader-board. After a very warm welcome we first enjoyed a nice relaxed dinner in a pub nearby, then admired the horses, played with the dogs and then relaxed in the living room with a great cup of tea from one of the biggest tea pots that I have ever seen Bernadette made us feel completely at home and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. If I could give more stars, I would … the five should have a golden shine to it.
Guest Name: Werner
Star Rating Awarded:

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Farmhouse: Murphy’s Farmhouse
Location: Castlemaine, Co Kerry

Review: Quaint, cozy, charming… these are the words that come to mind with regards to our stay at the Farmhouse. The house is immaculate and perfectly kept, the property is spacious, off the beaten path and quiet; yet very easy to find. The breakfast was just perfect. Could not have been any better – thank you for a lovely stay.
Guest Name: Jeff & Kristin Eldridge
Star Rating Awarded:

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Farmhouse: Cherryville House
Location: Kildare

Review: Un très bon accueil, chambre spacieuse et confortable, le petit déjeuner est excellent. Tout près de Kildare où il y a pubs et musique pour la soirée.
Guest Name: Fred Leblanc
Star Rating Awarded:

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Farmhouse: Ross House
Location: Riverstown, Co Sligo

Review: Oriel and Nick were fabulous hosts. Very accommodating, warm, charming, and chatty. From the moment we arrived until we left we felt like extended family members. Their place is definitely in the middle of nowhere, making it a bit tricky for us to find at first, but we really enjoyed walking the long farm road in either direction looking at nothing but rolling hills, farms, and ruins of old stone buildings. The evening chat in the parlor with Nick and the other guests was so engrossing before we knew it it was after midnight!
Guest Name: Richard Higgins
Star Rating Awarded:

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Farmhouse: Glasha
Location: Ballymacarbry, Co Waterford

Reviews: This was our fourth B and B in Ireland and, by far, the best! What a beautiful place! The gardens are lovely with many statues, a water feature, and lots of flowers. The large patio makes it a wonderful place to sit and relax. The rooms are exceptional and decorated quite nicely. The house itself features beautiful decor and Olive is the BEST hostess ever!! She was so accommodating. We arrived late one evening and she was so willing to fix dinner for the weary travelers. It was much appreciated. The experience we had at Glasha was one that will always keep the memory of our trip to Ireland alive. Olive is an A+ hostess with a beautiful B and B.
Guest Name: Max and Vicki Stites
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Our Farm-stay B&Bs are located throughout Ireland

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