North-West Ireland holiday cottages

The sheer variety of landscapes and unrivalled vistas make this rustic haven a perfect venue for a relaxing holiday if you're craving the ultimate escape.
As you step outside your holiday let, you'll be swept away by the mythical perfection of the surrounding scenery. From the gentle, quiet charm of Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim, to the crystal coastline landscape leading up to the calm cliffs of Donegal, renting a luxury country cottage in this rurally rich region will take your breath away.
If the wild wonders aren't enough to spoil your senses on a country holiday in this beautiful northerly cove of Ireland, fascinating historical sites dating back to 148BC are waiting to be uncovered.

Things to see and do in North-West Ireland

Step out of your luxury holiday cottage to lose yourself in North-West Ireland's diverse, lush landscapes…

• Parkes Castle, Leitrim: The courtyard of this recently restored 17th-century manor house showcases the foundations and features of an earlier defensive structure.
• Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, Sligo: Representing the largest group of megalithic monuments in Ireland, and an immense burial ground thought to have housed over 100 tombs, this ancient site is steeped in so much atmosphere it truly evokes a sense of the past.
• Sligo Folk Park: Set in the grounds of Millview House and in the quaint village of Riverstown, step back in time at this fascinating folk park featuring the restored Millview House, a museum, a village street and traditional cottage.
• Roscommon Heritage and Genealogical Centre: Trace your ancestors using the centre's family research service, or simply admire the historic site of the centre, which is housed in a Church of Ireland that features unique period characteristics such as an octagonal nave.
• Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre, Longford: Telling the story of the local Iron Age bog road built in the year 148BC across the boglands of nearby River Shannon - which is the largest of its kind uncovered in Europe - this intriguing centre offers film presentations, exhibitions, tearooms and guided tours.
• Killykeen Forest Park, Cavan: Weaving around the lake and islands of Lough Oughtor, this beautiful parkland features a number of marked trails, ranging from 1.5km to 2.8 km. Each walkway offers ramblers the chance to spot a variety of woodland tree and wildlife species.

Don't miss…

• Glencar Waterfall, Leitrim: Standing at 50ft high and situated in the beautiful Glencar Lough, Glencar Waterfall is one of Ireland's most spectacular natural sights.

Our regional team recommends

• Cavan County Museum: Discover the story of Cavan - from the Stone Age through to modern times - at this historic museum located in a magnificent 19th-century building. Surrounded by extensive grounds, the three-storey museum showcases a thematic and chronological exhibition of artefacts illustrating Cavan's captivating history.

Did you know...?

The best time to visit Glencar Waterfall in Leitrim is after a heavy spell of rain, when you'll quickly realise why this natural wonder is regarded as one of the most romantic spots in Ireland.

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

Hire a boat or go fishing on Cavan's intricate and intoxicating series of lakes, known as Lough Oughtes.