Travel Special: Hidden gems

Sometimes you need to get away from it all. Luckily, Ireland isn't short on intimate retreats where you can live like a king - sometimes in your own private castle, writes Susan Morrell.

The royal treatment: the 15th-century tower of Ballyportry.

Read on to find some of the best hidden gems - restored country houses, boutique B&Bs and self-catering havens - that Ireland has to offer.

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**Frewin House**

Enjoy the personal service of a B&B with only four rooms at Frewin House, in the heritage town of Ramelton, Co Donegal. The ivy-clad Victorian house is a former rectory, and retains pretty period touches, such as stained glass and antique furniture, with comfortable modern ...