Breaks Away

Cotta

Hi All,


I'm looking at some little breaks away from NI and was hoping to get advice. Two types of trips I am looking at are as follows:


1. A week away to Poland around mid August to Krakow, is this a good time to go and what should the average price for flights/accommodation be? I'm getting prices for flights around £250 return per person and hotels for two are around £80 per night so it's not that inexpensive for couples going away.


2. Hoping to get a weekend away in Ireland in the next few weeks. We've done areas such as Carlingford, Malahide and certain parts of Donegal. Where else is a good option that is not too far from Belfast.


Thanks in advance

motorguy

Cotta wrote: »

Hi All,


I'm looking at some little breaks away from NI and was hoping to get advice. Two types of trips I am looking at are as follows:


1. A week away to Poland around mid August to Krakow, is this a good time to go and what should the average price for flights/accommodation be? I'm getting prices for flights around £250 return per person and hotels for two are around £80 per night so it's not that inexpensive for couples going away.


2. Hoping to get a weekend away in Ireland in the next few weeks. We've done areas such as Carlingford, Malahide and certain parts of Donegal. Where else is a good option that is not too far from Belfast.


Thanks in advance

RE: Krakow

Have you tried Easyjet for flights? We're paying around £140 each for July time and i'm seeing viable august return flights for around £180?

Depends on specific dates i guess...

We stayed last time in an apartment just on the edge of the Old Town district.
https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Old-Town-Luxury-Apartments-By-Amstra.h10640216.Hotel-Information?langid=2057

And we're staying in an aparthotel this time...

https://www.expedia.co.uk/Krakow-Hotels-Aparthotel-Stare-Miasto.h4310502.Hotel-Information?langid=2057

Lots to do, some really great restaurants about and Vodka Bars

We particularly liked

The Black Duck

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g274772-d5953938-Reviews-Czarna_Kaczka_The_Black_Duck-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html

The Moo Moo Steak and Burger Club...

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g274772-d3820534-Reviews-Moo_Moo_Steak_and_Burger_Club-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html

The Milkbar

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g274772-d3573518-Reviews-Milkbar_Tomasza-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html

And the Ed Red Steakhouse

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g274772-d6534796-Reviews-Ed_Red_Steakhouse-Krakow_Lesser_Poland_Province_Southern_Poland.html

motorguy

Cotta wrote: »

Hi All,


I'm looking at some little breaks away from NI and was hoping to get advice. Two types of trips I am looking at are as follows:


1. A week away to Poland around mid August to Krakow, is this a good time to go and what should the average price for flights/accommodation be? I'm getting prices for flights around £250 return per person and hotels for two are around £80 per night so it's not that inexpensive for couples going away.


2. Hoping to get a weekend away in Ireland in the next few weeks. We've done areas such as Carlingford, Malahide and certain parts of Donegal. Where else is a good option that is not too far from Belfast.


Thanks in advance

Re: Ireland

We regulary do Cavan, which isnt too far south...

We like :-

Cabra Castle - Quirky, great restaurant

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g212522-d212710-Reviews-Cabra_Castle_Hotel-Kingscourt_County_Cavan.html

Slieve Russell - Lovely hotel but very busy. We tend to get a suite and chill out in the room a lot...

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g1389167-d218045-Reviews-Slieve_Russell_Hotel_Golf_and_Country_Club-Ballyconnell_County_Cavan.html

Farnham Estate - Great if you like Spas

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g212521-d611038-Reviews-Radisson_Blu_Farnham_Estate_Hotel_Cavan-Cavan_County_Cavan.html

BOBS

Have you tried around the Downings area of Donegal - beautiful drives and scenery, beaches are amazing.

https://www.cuannari.com/
this place is great for self catering bungalows
also amazing long board walk that takes you to a beautiful beach.

Day out to Glenveagh is well worth it
http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/

Our local for fantastic food and atmosphere
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1106648-d2660190-Reviews-The_Singing_Pub-Downings_County_Donegal.html


Dunfanaghy also close for pubs and restaurants

Cotta

Cavan is a great option but we've been there too many times. The other half is looking for somewhere in Ireland that is romantic with a nice hotel and close to the sea possibly a little secluded.