Unusual Stays in Ireland – Trinity College, Gate Lodges & Forest Cabins
About this episode
Fergal O'Keeffe explores four unusual stays in Ireland, highlighting unique accommodations beyond traditional hotels.
After staying in a luxury treehouse in France, I began to wonder what Ireland had to offer beyond the traditional hotel experience. The answer? Quite a lot. In this episode of Travel Tales with Fergal , I explore four truly unusual stays around the country — each offering something distinctive, memorable and a little out of the ordinary. First, I revisit my summer stay at Trinity College Dublin Rooms . Available from May to August, the student accommodation within the historic college grounds offers a rare chance to wake up in the heart of Dublin, surrounded by tranquillity yet steps from the city’s buzz. There’s the novelty of morning coffee trucks in the square, after-hours calm once the day visitors leave, and of course the chance to explore the iconic Book of Kells and the magnificent Long Room Library. Visit https://www.tcd.ie Next, I head to Mount Congreve Gardens in Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford. An 18th-century estate with extraordinary gardens, it offers everything from off-grid bell tents to stylish eco-cabins with hot tubs. I stayed in one of the atmospheric two-bedroom gate lodges — rich, gothic interiors, antique beds and velvet armchairs. With after-hours access to the…
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