East Coast and Midlands holiday cottages

From the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Dublin, to the tranquil, spectacular scenery of mountainous Wicklow, rent a self-catering holiday cottage in the East Coast and Midlands and you'll experience Ireland's intoxicating delights.
Whether you spend the day strolling the banks of the River Liffey, or enjoying a brisk beach-walk before admiring rugged landscapes, no Irish cottage holiday is complete without enjoying a pint or two of the infamous 'black stuff'.

Things to see and do in East Coast and Midlands

Step out of your luxury self-catering Irish holiday cottage to discover Ireland's cultural heartland…

• Cobblestone, Dublin: For a quintessentially Irish musical experience, take a trip to the abundantly atmospheric Cobblestone pub for a 'session'.
• Avondale House, Wicklow: Formerly home to one of Ireland's most influential politicians, Charles Stewart, and presently boasting a wide array of exotic plant species, Avondale House is an avid gardener's delight.
• Georgian Dublin: Take the time to meander through the various, wonderful Georgian squares of Dublin.
• Glendalough, Wicklow: Discover the celebrated sites including monastic ruins in this almost mythically remote glacial valley.
• Bru na Boine, Meath: This World Heritage Site features a series of extraordinary ancient burial mounds that provide a mesmerising window into Ireland's mystical, magical past.
• Temple Bar, Dublin: Soak-up the atmosphere in Dublin's narrow, cobbled streets that house some of the capital's best night spots, restaurants and unique shops.

Don't miss…

• Dublin's artistic treasures: Trinity College houses the magnificent illuminated scripture of the Book of Kells, whilst the Dublin Writers' Museum illustrates the city's enviable literary pedigree.

Our regional team recommends

• Rural tranquillity: Explore the county's northern gems of Meath, Westmeath and Longford to marvel at some of Ireland's most important historical remains.

Cottages to rent in Ireland

• Clare
  Historic sites fringed with stunning seascapes
• Cork
  Ireland's largest county of contrasting landscapes
• Donegal
  A melodic northern coastal heartland
• East Coast and Midlands
  Cosmopolitan cities juxtaposed with serene scenery
• Galway
  A colourful coastal county rich with historic gems
• Kerry
  Escape to unrivalled natural beauty
• Mayo
  Wild, romantic landscapes offer spiritual refreshment
• North-West Ireland
  A vast wilderness entwined with enchanting sights
• Waterford
  Relax in this rural riverside retreat
• Wexford
  Bask in Ireland's sunniest county
• Wicklow
  Ancient sites nestle amongst mountainous coastal countryside

Travel Tip

If you're a walker and outdoor enthusiast, you'll enjoy the Wicklow Mountains. Here you can walk the Wicklow Way, a 132-kilometre self-guided trail.