Ireland
We'll be spending 6 days in Ireland in September...driving ourselves...going to the west/southwestern part. I've heard that driving time can be longer than anticipated so I'm wondering if we should get reservations in these little places or just wing it.
Judy
Hartland, WI USA 11/20/09
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It depends on the time of the year, I usually wing it before the tourist season gets into full swing in July and August. In busy season I call and reserve early any special places, and call ahead two or three days for other places while on the road.
There a are several "drive and stay" programs in Ireland -google around and you'll find them. Essentially you get the car, a bunch of vouchers for B&B's, and a list of places that accept the things. I've never had a problem doing it this way. BUT I try to avoid traveling in the summer, so have no thought here.
Judy - we just got back from Ireland - we only had a reservation for our first night. we never had a problem finding a place (october is a great time to wing it) - everyone is correct about the driving times - it does take longer than you think but we never minded getting stopped by sheep or cows in the road!
I agree, I just returned from 8 days in Ireland. Had a fly and drive pkg via Sceptre Tours. We had 7 nights in a condo in Adare. We found driving took longer than expected on Irish roads. But, I can report that at almost every town and village we saw many signs for B&Bs. I have see pkgs fly & drive with vouchers for stopping at B&Bs when you want to.
In September you shouldn't have a problem. Make sure you pick up a B&B directory at a Tourist Information desk so you can look ahead to the next area to see what might be available.