Hoping to plan a trip to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day? We can't blame you! Authentic Irish food, beer, games and idyllic views await. There's no better place to spend St. Patrick's Day. HomeExchange has many house swaps available in Ireland, so you can have free accommodations wherever you roam. Here are 10 of our favorites.
1.Family home exchange in the heart of Belfast
Close to botanical gardens, Giant's Causeway, the Titanic exhibition, Bushmills distillery and a Game of Thrones set, this home has everything you could need for a comfortable vacation in Northern Ireland. It includes a fully equipped kitchen for the days you don't feel like leaving the house and sleeps eight.
2. Modern 4000 square-foot house swap in a stunning rural setting
Spacious and modern, this five-bedroom home is ideal for children. It has a large garden with plenty of room to place, a treehouse, swings and a trampoline, bikes and scooters for both kids and adults. Inside, there is a playroom for kids on rainy days. Let your whole family join in the fun of St. Patrick's Day in this lovely home!
3. Spacious, modern and open home swap near Dublin and Belfast
This distinctive home has lots of glass inside and outside, but is also full of warmth and books, art and knickknacks from around the world. Dublin and Belfast are both accessible from this home, though the house itself is surrounded by farmland and will surely bring you peace and relaxation.
4. Large bright house swap in heart of Dublin
This home swap is in the heart of bustling Dublin, near all the pubs, shops and tourist attractions you could wish to see. The home is spacious and bright, and just a few minutes from the Dublin airport. What could be more convenient?
5. Architectural home exchange in rural Ireland
This modern home sleeps 12 and is surrounded by fields, sheep, hill walks and forests. It is minutes away from a quaint, small village and a ruined castle. For rural escapism and some of the most beautiful sunsets you'll ever see, check out this house swap.
6. Barn conversion home swap close to city center
This home exchange is a barn conversion, built around 1840. It is complete with a large garden, swimming pool, greenhouse and a wine room. If you're keen to explore Dublin on your vacation, this house is just a bus ride away!
7. Castle or coach-house swap in Kilkenny, Ireland
Have you always dreamed of staying in an authentic 16th century tower house? We bet you are now! This home swap provides an authentic experience is unforgettable. Goresbridge, the town the home is located in, is full of hidden gems including castles, organic apple farms that brew gin and vodka, and the Medieval Mile of Kilkenny linking on to Ireland's Ancient East.
8. Stylish 1830s farmhouse with panoramic sea views
This home swap is an extensively renovated 1830s farmhouse with spectacular mountain and sea views, surrounded by beautifully landscaped 1.4 acre wooded gardens. The house is equipped with surfboards and windsurfing equipment. For outdoor lovers, the home comes with ample camping equipment and guests can also use the hosts' VW Kombi van for camping.
9. Holiday home exchange on the Dingle peninsula
This holiday home swap is located in Dingle, West Kerry, an area known for its scenery, beaches, hills and traditional Irish culture and hospitality. This secondary residence is comfortable and relaxing with large gardens, mountain views and stunning scenery.
10. Lovely, cozy apartment swap in Dublin's Docklands
For those looking for a more compact residence, this apartment is cheerful and comfortable, sleeping two guests. In this house swap, restaurants, theaters and bars are right on your doorstep. But when you're ready to rest, you can come back to this cheerful, comfortable space filled with books and art.
