Travel Information

One of the advantages of traveling through Ireland by car is the opportunity to soak in the real Ireland—the culture and history that lies outside attractions included in commercial tours. Since hiring a car gives you the freedom to define your itinerary, you can visit out-of-the-way sites, dawdle in villages and pubs to chat with the locals, and experience firsthand the flavor of Irish country life by staying in a bed and breakfast or cottage. The Silver Birch is one of those charming country homes that have been opened to the public. Large enough to accommodate 22 people, it doesn’t have the stiffness or pompousness of a hotel. Guests feel like they are in their own home, or visiting long lost relatives—partially because of the open fires, roomy kitchens and cosy furniture that create an atmosphere of comfort and intimacy. The Silver Birch offers an excellent view of Glengarriff Harbour and the surrounding woodlands. A large terrace is perfect for dining al fresco. The spacious house has 11 large bedrooms, 3 kitchens, a sauna and games room. The kitchen and dining area in the West wing can seat 22 people for dinner. If you are traveling through Ireland by car with a much smaller party, you can rent either the South or West Wings, which can accommodate 8 and 14 guests respectively. Silver Birch is a convenient car drive away from the area’s many recreational facilities. You can go boating and fishing on Bantry Bay or play golf in Glengarriff. The restaurants and pubs in Bantry and Kenmare are also easily accessible by car travel. To take a car trip through Ireland, you can inquire at car hire companies about the car hire packages they offer. The car hire agencies can also assist you in creating a personalised itinerary for your car travels, including attractions that are a convenient car drive away from the hotel.