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Real B&Bs and guesthouses near Carlingford, Dundalk and the Cooley Peninsula, checked against the Fáilte Ireland register and contacted directly, no booking fee.
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Louth B&Bs
B&Bs in Louth for Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula
Louth is Ireland's smallest county by area, nicknamed the Wee County, but it packs in a medieval harbour village, a mountain peninsula and a stretch of the River Boyne within its short span. Carlingford anchors the coast, Dundalk the county town, and Drogheda the southern approach toward the Boyne valley.
Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula
Carlingford's medieval streets and King John's Castle sit beneath the Cooley Mountains on the shore of Carlingford Lough, with Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains visible across the water. The Cooley Peninsula around it gives some of the best short hillwalking in the northeast.
Dundalk
Dundalk, the county town, sits roughly midway between Dublin and Belfast, a practical base with more everyday amenities and easy road access up the Cooley Peninsula or down toward the Boyne valley.
B&Bs in Drogheda, on the River Boyne
Drogheda sits on the River Boyne a short drive from Newgrange and the Hill of Tara over the Meath border, a walled medieval town in its own right and a practical southern base for touring the Boyne valley.
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Not sure where to base yourself?B&Bs in Ardee and inland Louth
Inland Louth, away from Carlingford Lough, is quieter farmland around Ardee, useful for anyone touring the Táin Way or simply wanting a rural base between Dundalk and the Meath border.
Ardee
Ardee grew up around a river crossing on the road between Dundalk and Drogheda, and its motte and two medieval castles reflect a long history as a border town on the edge of the Pale.
The Táin Way
The Táin Way loops around the Cooley Peninsula, named for the mythological cattle raid of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, and B&Bs around Carlingford and inland Louth both work as bases for walking sections of it.
Plan the trip
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Frequently asked
B&Bs in Louth, common questions
Why is Louth called the Wee County?
Louth is Ireland's smallest county by land area, which earned it the nickname the Wee County, though it still fits in a coastline, a mountain peninsula and a stretch of the River Boyne.
Is Carlingford worth basing in over Dundalk?
Carlingford suits anyone prioritising the Cooley Peninsula, the lough and a smaller medieval village atmosphere, while Dundalk gives more everyday amenities and a central position for touring the wider county.
Can I visit Newgrange from a Louth B&B?
Yes, Drogheda in south Louth sits a short drive from Newgrange and the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre over the Meath border, making it a practical base for that trip.
What is the Táin Way?
It is a looped walking trail around the Cooley Peninsula named after the ancient Irish tale of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, and B&Bs in Carlingford and inland Louth both sit within reach of sections of it.
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