Hi folks.
Do you know about cheap (or "cheap") accomodations near the festival? I've just looked at the prices of some resorts and I'm still trembling! I'm young and I don't have much money... In addition, I live far away from there...
So, have you ever been there? Or do you know anybody who was there without spending too much?
Do you think I can camp??
Re: Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
I'm not sure what your budget is but the Shamrock House has the boarding house option. A friend recently booked in for $48 per day, You get a room with a bed, share the bath/shower and get 2 good meals a day! Also very walkable to many pubs and activities including the nightly concert. http://www.shamrockhouse.com/
Good luck on your search!
Re: Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
Dyna,
I've stayed at quite a few places in East Durham... ...here are some random thoughts & recollections.
Some establishments have breakfast & dinner included -- which may make a seemingly more expensive venue more affordable. Not necessarily gourmet, but edible.
If you want/need internet access -- there aren't many places that have it. Blackthorne does, and so does Gavin's.
If you define "value" as "sessions-per-dollar", then you can't beat Furlong's.
I think Gavin's is the most expensive, but it's also the only one my wife will stay at, so if I want to bring my family, Gavin's it is.
Blackthorne is a good value (meals included), but their lower-priced accommodations may not be modernized. Their service is excellent -- they attended to my needs very well when I stayed there. (Blackthorne has camping, too.)
I really enjoyed my stay at McGrath's. The most authentic Irish Breakfast.
I camped at Lynch's Pot O' Gold once, and that was just fine. But by the time I bought meals, it ended up costing the same as one of the lower-priced resorts. It was a bit too far away from the craic, too, if I remember correctly.
Some friends of mine are big fans of the Durham Cottages (I think that's what they're called???). They have mini-kitchens, which can help you save some $$$.
Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
Hi folks.
Do you know about cheap (or "cheap") accomodations near the festival? I've just looked at the prices of some resorts and I'm still trembling! I'm young and I don't have much money... In addition, I live far away from there...
So, have you ever been there? Or do you know anybody who was there without spending too much?
Do you think I can camp??
Thanks a million
# Posted on April 19th 2010 by clorophilla
Re: Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
I'm not sure what your budget is but the Shamrock House has the boarding house option. A friend recently booked in for $48 per day, You get a room with a bed, share the bath/shower and get 2 good meals a day! Also very walkable to many pubs and activities including the nightly concert.
http://www.shamrockhouse.com/
Good luck on your search!
# Posted on April 20th 2010 by firedancer
Re: Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
This was posted on Chiff and Fipple site
http://forums.chiffandfipple.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75401
# Posted on April 20th 2010 by firedancer
Re: Catskill's Irish Arts Week - accomodation prices?
Dyna,
I've stayed at quite a few places in East Durham... ...here are some random thoughts & recollections.
Some establishments have breakfast & dinner included -- which may make a seemingly more expensive venue more affordable. Not necessarily gourmet, but edible.
If you want/need internet access -- there aren't many places that have it. Blackthorne does, and so does Gavin's.
If you define "value" as "sessions-per-dollar", then you can't beat Furlong's.
I think Gavin's is the most expensive, but it's also the only one my wife will stay at, so if I want to bring my family, Gavin's it is.
Blackthorne is a good value (meals included), but their lower-priced accommodations may not be modernized. Their service is excellent -- they attended to my needs very well when I stayed there. (Blackthorne has camping, too.)
I really enjoyed my stay at McGrath's. The most authentic Irish Breakfast.
I camped at Lynch's Pot O' Gold once, and that was just fine. But by the time I bought meals, it ended up costing the same as one of the lower-priced resorts. It was a bit too far away from the craic, too, if I remember correctly.
Some friends of mine are big fans of the Durham Cottages (I think that's what they're called???). They have mini-kitchens, which can help you save some $$$.
Good luck deciding, and Happy travels!
# Posted on April 20th 2010 by browndog