Valentine’s Day: 5 Irish hotels we want to escape to right now

Dying for a night away somewhere fancy this Valentine’s Day?

We hear you.

Few things beat a lovely hotel stay when it comes to sneaking a little romance back into your lives again – leaving the rest of the world behind (or with granny, if you will).

As for where to go, we think you can’t really go wrong with these five gorgeous Irish hotels – which all happen to be doing some pretty romantic-sounding Valentine’s deals right now:

1. Dromoland Castle

Majestical Dromoland Castle is what Valentine’s dreams are made of , and this week, the 16^th century castle hotel is offering a luxury romance package to help you celebrate your special someone in a location where tranquillity and romance blossom.

Let yourself be spoiled by the impeccable service and lavish spa, dine on locally sourced, culinary delights and enjoy unique outdoor activities. That is – if you can tear yourself away from the indoor once for long enough…

Book the romance package, and for €370.00 per person sharing you will get the following:

• 2 nights luxury accommodations
• Full Irish breakfast each morning
• Mrs Whites Afternoon Tea once during your stay
• Bottle of champagne & chocolate in your room upon arrival
• Your choice of one of the following estate activities per person; Falconry; Pony & Trap Ride on the estate, 18 holes of Golf; or 50-minute Spa Treatment

For more information and to book, visit www.dromoland.ie or call (061) 346-7007

2. Killashee Hotel

Just a 40.minute frive from Dublin – in Naas – you will find the romantic and exclusive Killashee Hotel – perfect for couple’s looking to escape the world for a few days.

With the romantic Valentine’s Overnight Stay Package, the rate is €240 per couple and the package is available for Friday the 16th of February only. This wil entitle you to thefollowing:

• Accommodation for two adults with full Irish breakfast.
• A snipe of Prosecco and Lily O’Briens chocolates will be waiting in the room upon arrival.
• A 5-course dining experience in the exceptional Turners Restaurant, enjoying an extravagant meal made with locally sourced produce.
• Full use of Leisure Centre

For more information and to book, visit Killasheehotel.com

3. The Gibson Hotel

Calling all city slickers – or someone who can think of nothing more sexy and romantic than a night in the city:

The Valentine’s package at the gibson is available now for €270, between Monday, 12th February and Sunday, 17th February.

Booking this, you and your significant other will get to enjoy:

• An overnight stay in a superior room.
• A delicious three course dinner in either the legendary Coda Eatery, home to RTE’s First Dates, or the pan Asian inspired Hemi Bar
• Two complimentary Love Potion cocktails before dinner.
• A relaxed breakfast for two the next morning.

For more information and to book, visit Thegibsonhotel.ie

4. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village

Escape to beautiful Wicklow this Valentine’s Day.

The hotel’s romantic Valentines package costs €140 per person sharing and is available 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th of February this year.

A stay here will include the following:

• One Night Bed & Breakfast
• Dinner in La Taverna Armento, the hotel’s Southern Italian Restaurant
• A complimentary 1 Hour Treatment each with full use of the Thermal Suite at The Wells Spa
• A BABOR Spa gift to take home

As well as this, should you wish to, you could upgrade to dinner in Ireland’s first certified Organic Restaurant – The Strawberry Tree, for just €35 per person.