Every single one of these hotels offers rooms with four poster beds. The four poster bed was originally designed to keep the draught off its slumbering inhabitants and the insects and dirt off their heads. Since medieval times are long past, we no longer have to worry about things falling on our heads as we tend to plaster our ceilings. All the same, the four poster bed has remained popular. Test out the bed-sheets at each of these fabulous UK & Ireland Hotels with Four Poster Beds and marvel at the many weird wonderful and downright comfortable four-poster beds within them.

Luxuriant four-poster beds and greenery within 10 minutes of Shannon Airport Carrygerry Country House
Shannon, Co Clare

The romantic Atlantic awaits at this idyllic retreat on Lahinch BayMoy House
Lahinch, Co Clare

Family owned and full of warmth in beautiful and musical Co ClareBallinalacken Castle
Doolin, Co Clare

Natural elegance amid the serenity of DonegalHarvey's Point Hotel
Donegal, Co Donegal

5-star luxury retreat in the Gaelic stronghold of unspoilt Donegal Lough Eske Castle & Spa
Donegal, Co Donegal
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A beautiful place for hill-walking, sporting pursuits and seeing ConnemaraLough Inagh Lodge Hotel
Connemara, Co Galway
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A little bit of heaven fell out of the sky - earthly delights await you Carrig Country House
Killorglin, Co Kerry
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Internationally renowned resort situated in Ireland's prettiest village Adare Manor & Golf Resort
Limerick, Co Limerick
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The full splendour of a classic Irish countryside estate Castle Leslie Estate
Glaslough, Co Monaghan
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The Coopers have lived here for 350 years - the welcome is as warm as everMarkree Castle
Sligo, Co Sligo
Scotland
Looking out over stunning Loch Sunart, Kilcamb Lodge is the epitome of a luxury country house hotel. A romantic break with champagne and chocolates on arrival, 6-course romantic dinner and B&B from £115 per person per night.