B&B Ireland Launches Categorisation of Irish Bed and Breakfasts

DUBLIN, October 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

B&B Ireland have launched an exciting new initiative in which their Bed and Breakfasts are categorised into 9 specialist services provided by the B&B owners. The B&B Ireland categories are as follows: Eco Friendly, Pets Welcome, Golfers Welcome, Food Lovers Welcome, Gaeltacht Experience, Farmstays Welcome, Adventure Seekers Welcome and Anglers Welcome. With over 40 years experience in promoting Tourist Board Approved B&B's nationwide, B&B Ireland are at the forefront of the new vision for the future of Irish Bed and Breakfasts.

According to B&B Ireland, the goal of categorisation of Irish Bed and Breakfasts is to provide visitors to Ireland with a unique holiday package incorporating the traditional B&B experience with a specialist service according to the category of the B&B. Categorisation of B&B's adds many dimensions to a guest's experience of Ireland and a combination of great B&B locations, the B&B owner's expert advice and local knowledge and the comfort of the Bed and Breakfast ensure that the guest leaves Ireland with very special memories.

So how does a B&B become categorised? This is a voluntary scheme and is open to all Tourist Board approved Bed and Breakfasts in Ireland. The criteria for categorisation are based on extensive research into the needs of visitors to Ireland who wish to pursue a particular activity such as walking or golf. B&B owners are assessed and their homes are inspected by the TSA (Tourism Standards Assessments).

B&B Ireland (Bed & Breakfast Homes Of Ireland) are Ireland's premier online booking provider for B&B/Inn accommodation now offering categorised holiday packages including one activity or multi-activity options in Ireland. A Free B&B Ireland iPhone App has been launched making it easier for guest's to find their perfect Bed & Breakfast in Ireland right from mobile devices. The Free B&B Ireland App is available to download from the iTunes Store B&B Ireland iPhone App With over 1,100 fully Irish Tourist Board approved Bed & Breakfast properties in town, city, farm and country locations to choose from, the app will have something to meet all accommodation needs.

Some of the World's best Golf Courses are situated in Ireland and Ireland is a top destination for golfers. B&B's offer customised B&B Ireland Golf vacations and golf weekends as well as short breaks or holidays catering for couples where only one person golf's or small groups. In some cases alternative activities can be arranged for non golfers. For example, why not try a Golfers and Food Lovers B&B holiday to Ireland, one person can play golf and the other can learn to cook delicious Irish cuisine.

Irish Farms are a wonderful holiday option for families or those who want to get back to nature with a relaxing break in the countryside. Farmstays Welcome are B&B's that offer you the definitive Farm experience. Enjoy a variety of farm activities from collecting eggs to helping to feed the farm animals or simply taking a wander through the fields and enjoying the peace and quiet. Many B&B's in all locations are Pet Friendly, which means your beloved pet can come along and enjoy your holiday with you. Have you ever wanted to learn a few words of the Irish language?, then a Gaeltacht holiday in Ireland is for you, meet the locals and converse in a few 'Cupla Focal' and enjoy immersing yourself in Gaelige.

With growing concern about the effects of tourism on the environment, B&B Ireland realise the importance of being Eco-Friendly. Green Eco-Friendly B&B's offer visitors to Ireland a place to stay that will not cost the earth in more ways than one! Guests at B&B Ireland Eco-Friendly B&B's can relax in the knowledge that their holiday costs and carbon footprint are both very small!

Ireland is famous for it's beautiful scenery. Whether you wander through the vast natural limestone park that is the Burren or explore the Giant's Causeway, maybe escape from it all at Killarney National Park. You can be sure that Ireland has something for the Adventure Seeker. Watersports, hiking, horse riding, angling, rock climbing are just some of the activities in a B&B Ireland Adventure Seekers Holiday.

Ireland's stunning scenery is ever changing provides a wonderful backdrop to an invigorating walking holiday in Ireland. Whichever part of the country you choose B&B Ireland hosts will guide you on your walking adventure and ensure you see the very best of the beautiful country of Ireland.

For those who enjoy fishing, Ireland has everything for the angler, with some of the cleanest and lightly fished freshwaters and seawaters.  Ireland caters for all types of fishing including Game, Coarse fishing or Sea Angling. An angling holiday in Ireland is every angler's dream come true with such a wide variety to fish and such stunning scenery to enjoy! Anglers Welcome B&B's make that of species dream a reality by offering storage facilities, fridge/freezers for bait and specialist help with arranging ghillies and licence permits.

The launch of categorised Bed and Breakfasts in Ireland is an important new chapter in the future of B&B's and B&B Ireland. With such a wide range of specialist holiday packages available to visitors and each Bed and Breakfast offering their own unique specialism, the future looks bright for the Bed and Breakfasts of Ireland.

harron@bandbireland.com Joy Harron t: +353(0)71-9822241