Everyone loves a surprise gift.

And now one of Ireland’s leading hotel groups just gave us another excellent reason to start dreaming up excuses for some winter staycations.

The Flynn Hotel Collection is marking Green Friday by offering 20 percent off bed and breakfast rates in their landmark properties in Cork, Kilkenny, Dungarvan and Ennis, in addition to local green experiences for guests on arrival for those booking during the sale period.

These welcome gifts have been thoughtfully selected to showcase local suppliers and producers to truly embrace the Green Friday ethos, which encourages people to shop sustainably and think local first.

In Cork, the luxury boutique Imperial Hotel is gifting guests with €20 voucher for the nearby historic English Market.

Ennis’s restored 18th-century manor house hotel, The Old Ground, is offering guests a JJ Correy whiskey paired with Tuamgraney chocolates, while at Newpark Hotel in the medieval city of Kilkenny, guests will be treated to a High Bank Farm Organic Apple Gin.

Not to be outdone, The Park Hotel in the harbour town of Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, is set to welcome guests with a sweet treat of Lismore chocolate and two craft beers from Dungarvan Brewing Company.

Plan ahead and book your important dates now (any big birthdays or special occasions coming up in the New Year?). Breaks booked during the Green Friday sale period (November 14th to 28th) can be taken from November 15th until April 30th inclusive.

To book see flynnhotels.com or contact your desired hotel directly.