Nestled literally on the banks of the unspoilt river Boyle in the Lakelands of Ireland, Abbey House B+B is a chance to stay in an old Irish country home in the shadow of the stunning 12th century Boyle Abbey.

You can take an evening or early morning stroll by the river and watch the trout and the kingfishers with the wonderful architecture of the Cistercian monastery as a backdrop.

Great for photographers. And there's the many local pubs in the undiscovered town of Boyle just a short stroll away.

Nestled in the wilds of Connemara, the Kylemore Pass hotel is another great find for Wolfhound.

You'll be staying only minutes walking away from the world-famous Kylemore Abbey and seconds from some of the most beautiful lakes in the country.

The Hotel offers cosy accommodation and great food and drink in a relaxed family atmosphere. You'll meet Rose and her staff who'll be more than happy to tell you all about the local stories and legends. You can skim stones in the local lake or explore the nearby peat bogs.

Another wonderful Bed and Breakfast located under the slopes of mighty Ben Bulben mountain.

This B+B is just a few minutes walk from the famous church of Drumcliffe, last resting place of W.B.Yeats.

You can explore the old tombstones in search of Yeats' famous epitaph and then raise a glass to the immortal Irish bard in the Yeats Tavern, literally a stone's throw from our B+B. 'Cast a cold eye on life, on death. Horseman pass by.'

This idyllic setting in the Sheehy Mountains of West Cork is one of Ireland's best kept secrets.

Run by the Lucey family for 5 generations, the Hotel is now managed by Neil Lucey and his wife Katie. It's a wonderful retreat hotel with fine cuisine and a forest park within a stone's throw.

From the window of the dining room you look out to the ancient shrine of St Finbar on the lake as the swans glide past and the swallos dive. You won't want to leave and you'll probably be back. *Summertime only.

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Set on the banks of the Kenmare river on the Ring of Kerry, this wonderful B+B offers a superb standard of accommodation with wireless computer access, great views and a wonderful choice of breakfasts.

It's a couple of minutes stroll into the picturesque town of Kenmare with some wonderful local traditional pubs, restaurants and some great local arts and crafts.

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This superbly finished B+B represents all that is great about the new Ireland.

Tastefully decorated in modern stone and marble this is a real discovery for Wolfhound. In summer as you breakfast at the great table with the bay doors opened to the garden you'll be surrounded by the calls of sea birds and the smell of wildflowers.

It's just a few minutes walk to meet the locals in the fishing village of Portmagee, our gateway to the Skellig Isalnds. Alternatively you can take an evening stroll to the coast and watch an Atlantic Sunset – magical.

Situated right in the heart of the traditional fishing town of Dingle, the Dingle bay Hotel is an ideal base for us to explore the wonderful Dingle peninsula and the town itself.

The hotel has a great pub with very tasty Guinness, friendly staff and well-priced cuisine from fresh seafood to locally produced lamb.

As we spend a double overnight on our 6 Day Southwest Adventure you'll be perfectly placed to explore more of the 56 pubs in the town or wander the multicoloured houses and shops in search of arts and crafts.

Set on the windswept Causeway coast just a few minute's walk from The Giant's Causeway itself, this wonderful farmhouse is a great place to rest your head in the cosy surrounds of a working dairy farm.

Alice's home-made wheaten bread and selection of tasty cheeses is the best reason in the world to stay here and as you sit in the lovely dining room overlooking the coast you may not want to leave.