The 12 Stays of Christmas: a dozen seasonal getaways in Ireland

Whether you crave a country manor with mulled wine by the fire or the buzz of Christmas in the city, these luxurious escapes promise indulgence, atmosphere, and zero washing up. 

Dromoland Castle

Forget peeling potatoes and scrubbing roasting trays — this Christmas, why not outsource the chaos?

Across Ireland, the finest hotels are rolling out the red carpet for a season of champagne breakfasts, roaring fires, and proper festive magic.