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The accommodations in the UK and Ireland driving trip for early May 2026 include a mix of historic castles, small hotels, guesthouses, and charming inns, with a focus on highly rated properties offering two separate rooms for comfort. The trip features stays in culturally rich cities like Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London, as well as scenic and nature-focused locations such as the Skellig Ring, Dingle, Connemara, the Scottish Highlands, and the Cotswolds, with castle stays in Connemara, Scotland, and Wales.

Dublin

Skellig Michael

Dingle

Connemara

Derry Londonderry

Isle of Arran

Lochranza

Glasgow

Handa pod in scottish highlands.

Pitlochry

St. Andrews

Edinburgh

Wales

Bath

The Cotswolds Villa

Central London

Dakota Glasgow features 83 luxuriously appointed bedrooms including 11 suites. The fully air-conditioned rooms feature a smart HDTV with Sky package, including Sky Sports, and Google Chromecast for seamless streaming. Guests also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, contemporary en-suite bathrooms with monsoon showers and luxury toiletries. It’s the detail that defines the distinctive, bold and beautiful rooms at Dakota Hotel Glasgow. Spacious, quality beds made with high-thread cotton linen to aid your most restful sleep. Discover more of what makes ours the room of choice above other luxury hotels in Glasgow.

At the heart of Glasgow City Centre and only 15 minutes’ drive from Glasgow airport, Dakota Hotel is ideally situated for a night on the town or a productive business trip. Situated beside Blythswood Square and a short walk from the city’s shopping district, guests can enjoy the nearby cultural attractions such as the Kelvin Grove Art Gallery & Museum, the Centre for Contemporary Arts, and both the Theatre Royal and Kings Theatre. It is a a short five-minute drive to Hydro, Scottish Event Campus (SEC Centre), and Hampden Park, home to all the main music and sporting events.

Limited parking is available adjacent to the hotel at a rate of £30 per day, valid from 3pm to 11am. Parking must be reserved in advance by contacting the hotel directly and is strictly offered on a first come, first served basis.

Dine at the Grill in Dakota Glasgow and feast your eyes on quality, seasonally-inspired produce, a great balance of flavours and pristine presentation. Dakota’s signature impeccable service and stylish interior sets the tone for an unforgettable dining experience at one of the best restaurants in Glasgow. Famous for our steaks, we source our prime cuts from naturally-reared Scotch cattle, before we lightly season and grill to perfection over hot coals. Contemporary twists on seafood classics keeps your tongue tingling, including our famed aromatic monkfish curry.

Find yourself a secluded spot and take in our most elegant interior in Jacks Bar, discover The Library and heated outdoor Cigar Terrace. Pull up an armchair, sit back and allow our team to guide you through our cigar selection hosted in our resident humidor - with a great book in one hand and a whisky in the other, this is your perfect place to enjoy a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of life. Quietly tucked away from the noise, but close enough to the action, we’re perfectly located for your next coffee meeting. Dakota’s Jacks Bar boasts a dedicated Champagne Room and offers an extensive drinks list of classic cocktails and wines. Allow our talented mixologists to create the best cocktails in Glasgow just for you. Make your occasion truly special, by reserving one of our two private dining rooms in our Glasgow restaurant. Perfect for an exclusive work lunch or celebratory dinner, you can expect outstanding food, impeccable service and an attentive team to take care of all the details for up to 10 guests.

All guests can request a pass for The Gym on Bothwell Street, (24 hours) at a cost of £5 per person, per day.

Join us at Dakota Glasgow, and discover the sights and sounds of Glasgow – one of the liveliest cities in Britain. Set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture, a must-see is the splendour of Scotland’s best-known architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, along with the city’s world-famous art collections. You’ll also find some of the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London here and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland.

Dakota Glasgow

Set in Llandudno, just 400 metres from Llandudno North Shore Beach, Birchwood Apartment offers beachfront accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 600 metres from Llandudno Pier. Outdoor seating is also available at the apartment.

The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with tiled floors and a fireplace. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Bodelwyddan Castle is 26 km from Birchwood Apartment, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 46 km away.

Birchwood Apartment

Located 7.7 km from Llandovery Castle and featuring a garden, Wildcamping Gilbert Hight features accommodation in Cynghordy. With free private parking, the property is 43 km from Elan Valley and 41 km from Brecon Cathedral. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.7 km from Llandovery Golf Club.

The property has an outdoor dining area.

Cardiff Airport is 113 km from the property.

Wildcamping Gilbert Hight

Located in Kinmel Bay, Golden Sands Holiday Park provides a heated pool. The property is around 2.5 km from Towyn Beach, 6.8 km from Bodelwyddan Castle and 27 km from Llandudno Pier. When staying at the holiday park, guests can use private entrance.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. A stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday park, all units come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

A bar can be found on-site.

For guests with children, Golden Sands Holiday Park offers outdoor play equipment. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the accommodation.

Golden Sands Holiday Park

Featuring 4-star accommodation, The Holland arms hotel is located in Gaerwen, 30 km from Snowdon and 46 km from Llandudno Pier. The property is set 8.9 km from Anglesey Sea Zoo, 15 km from Bangor Cathedral and 18 km from Beaumaris Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 24 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and some units at The Holland arms hotel have a balcony.

Red Wharf Bay is 19 km from the accommodation, while Bodnant Garden is 45 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 145 km away.

The Holland arms hotel

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Ironing service

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Private beach area

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