Please Recommend B&B's in Donegal and Galway

[MrBruAl]

I will be traveling to Ireland this September and wish to locate two
exceptional B&B's, one in Donegal and one in Galway. I would like them
to be within walking distance of the downtown areas, and to accept
travel vouchers. Have heard good things about Abbey Lee and
Periwinkle. Thanks for any advice.

[mic...@insightwebmarketing.com]

The Ireland B&B Network is over 40 websites and links to other tourism
websites.
It features full details of certified members properties but actually
lists all known B&Bs in Ireland. http://www.ireland-bnb.net
Travel vouchers are generaly disliked by B&B owners and many will not
accept them in high season

[irelandtrips]

I sell the B&B vouchers all the time. There are over 1400 properties
that accept them. I have been selling them as a travel agent for years
and not had any complaints or problems with them. Anyway there is a
website
http://www.tandctrade.com They list all of the properties with
descriptions. I hope that helps.

[mic...@insightwebmarketing.com]

The main purpose of vouchers is to eliminate the need to carry large
amounts of cash. The Internet has changed the need for vouchers in that
you may book directly using a credit card.
This is not beyond the means of most travellers - dealing directly with
the B&B owner means you get the best deal and the owner gets the price
they want - there is no need for a middleman these days. Registered B&B
in Ireland are obliged to accept vouchers, that is true, but they don't
like accepting them as they can get more for their rooms by dealing
directly and still offer the room at less that the voucher cost. "Get
real" vouchers are not fair to the guest or the B&B owner - Be smart -
Book direct. www.shortbreaks-ireland.com has some real bargains for
accommodation.

[irelandtrips]

My clients when they book are not looking to not carry cash around with
them but to have the luxury of not pre-planning months in advance. Yes
it is true that in the summer months you should contact the owners as
it is a busy time. The thing that the internet has changed is that you
can email the properties ahead of time. Listen if these properties did
not want to be in the T and C system they would not list there. I just
checked some of the rates on your site and to be honest did not see
much of a price difference. Here in the US $41-46 per person per day
(including breakfast) is not a bad deal.

[rob...@perfectpintshoppe.com]

Hi,

If you're staying in/around Galway City, I recommend staying a short
mile outside in the town of Salthill. It's more like a suburb of
Galway.

My parents and I have been going to Ireland since 1979. We've stayed
with the Geraghty's who own and run the Marless House on Threadneedle
Rd in Salthill every single time. For me it's been 9x, my parents have
stayed with them 11 or 12 times.

Mary Geraghty is lovely. One of the sweetest ladies I've ever know. In
fact, she's like family.

Here's her website... http://www.marlesshouse.com/.

You can easily walk to the center of Galway City from the B&B. In fact,
you'll walk through what was the tiny town of Claddagh. If you drive,
you'll practically miss it.

Have fun!

Robert

The Perfect Pint Shoppe
Authorized Guinness Retailers
www.perfectpintshoppe.com