Holiday homes to rent in Ireland

  A white-washed bolt hole by the coast - the essence of an Irish staycation. A superb luxury coastal cottage; centrally placed self catering privately owned cottage the perfect base for discovering all the beaches, towns and historical sites of beautiful Inishowen. The cottage has recently been refurbished to the highest standards in a contemporary style. It has three bedrooms that can accommodate seven people.  The main living area is open plan with a wood burning stove, a modern fully fitted kitchen and dining area with fabulous views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Donegal coast. The cottage has one modern bathroom. The interior is fully insulated, and double glazed with oil fired central heating. Radharc Banbha is located within walking distance of a quiet secluded beach (no swimming) which can be accessed through fields owned by the holiday home owner.   Ballyhillin Beach Walking on from this cove is the famous raised pebble Ballyhillin beach. This is a unique raised beach system of international scientific significance. The distinctive shoreline illustrates the changing connection between the sea and the land. The beach is well known for its semi precious stones such as jasper, serpentine and agate, all of which can be cultured and set into jewellery. These coves and beaches can be accessed by car in 3 mins also.   Malin Head The holiday home takes it name from its location near Malin Head. The very tip of Malin Head, and of Ireland, is known as Banbha's Crown. In 1905 Banbha Tower was built as a signal station before modern technology made it redundant. Natural attractions along the cliff edge near Malin Head include a spectacular subterranean cavern known as 'Hell's Hole' and a natural arch called the 'Devil's Bridge'. On a good day the Scottish coast line, Tory Island and nearby Inishrahall Island are visible. The Inishowen Peninsula is renowned the world over for bird watching, especially places such as Banbha's Crown. The hayfields around Malin Head have become very important recently as one of the few places in Ireland where the Corncrake still breeds.   Local Attractions and Amenities   * Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches on the Inishowen Peninsula – Five Finger Strand, Culdaff, and Shrove * Visit the Fort and Military Museum at Dunree. * Go sea angling from Culdaff  - the Inishowen Boating Company operates 2 purpose built and fully licenced charter boats from Bunagee Pier Culdaff * Play golf on the top rated  Ballyliffin Golf Club - 25 km from the holiday home. Other fine golf courses on the Inishowen Peninsula can be found at Greencastle, Buncrana and Redcastle. * Visit the Doagh Visitor Centre. This centre provides a great variety of exhibitions telling the story of the Irish Famine. It is also a place where the local customs, traditions, folklore and history of the Inishowen Peninsula are preserved in a permanent way * Go pony trekking from a number of Equestrian Centres in and around Malin Town * Enjoy a meal at Mc Grory’s of Culdaff. This renowned establishment features an award wining restaurant, traditional bar with regular Irish Music Sessions and the  famous Backroom - one of Ireland's leading live music venues * Visit the the Inishowen Maritime Museum in Greencastle, which includes a state-of-the-art planetarium * Use the car ferry at Greencastle to explore the northern coasts of Derry and Antrim - including the Giants Causeway and Bushmills * Take a trip around the famous Inishowen 100 This is one of Ireland's most scenic drives. The route includes dramatic coastal scenery plus a fine collection of ancient forts and monuments, traditional craft centres, and a dozen or so friendly villages.    

Horn Head View is a lovely 3 bedroom holiday home located just outside the picturesque village of Carrigart in North Donegal. From its elevated site the holiday home enjoys wonderful views over the Rosapenna sand dunes towards the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula. This neat holiday home is tastefully furnished and decorated throughout.  The living room, the sun room/ conservatory and the ensuite ground floor bedroom all enjoy superb coastal views. The grounds are well maintained. An added bonus is garage which can be used to store bicycles, golf clubs, fishing rods etc. The holiday home is less than 1km from the centre of Carrigart village. This small but vibrant seaside town has been a popular family holiday destination for generations. It is well served with shops, pubs, café’s, and gift shops. A Great Base for a Beach or Golf Holiday Carrigart is situated at the entrance to the beautiful Rosguill peninsula which is dotted with beaches, small coves and rugged headlands.  The fabulous Tramore Strand at Rosapenna and Downings Beach are just 3km north of the holiday home.  There are numerous other quiter and more secluded beaches along the peninsula including Melmore and Tra na Rossan. Downings Village is the start for the famous Atlantic Drive – a wonderfully scenic route around Rosguill. Less than 3 km from the holiday home is the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Resort which features 2 championship golf courses- the relatively new Sandy Hills course and the Old Tom Morris Course. Both these courses are consistently ranked in the top 25 links courses in Ireland. The magnificent Portsalon Golf Club is also in the top 25 links courses and is located just 16km east  of Carrigart. Dunfanaghy Golf Club (22km) is another fine links course in the region. Glen Lough Tourist amenities in the Carrigart area include the PADI approved Meevagh Diving Centre which offers diving training all year round and the AIRE approved Carrigart Riding Stables. Nearby Downings has the indoor Magherabeg Lisure Centre featuring a 20 metre swimming pool. The tiny village of Glen on the shores of Glen Lough is 5km west of the holiday home. This is the location of the Old Glen Bar which is renowned throughout the region for its bar food. It is also the location of Glen Lough – a renowned fishing lake. North Donegal Not only is Carrigart the ideal base to explore the Rosguill Peninsula, it is also centrally placed between two more of Irelands most beautiful Peninsulas – Fanad and Horn Head.  Heading towards Horn Head the visitor will pass the renowned Lackagh Bridge, the majestic Ards Forest Park, the Creeslough Lakes , Muckish Mountain and the popular beach resorts of Marble Hill, Portnablagh and Dunfanaghy. In the Fanad direction you have the dramatic Fanad Head Lighthouse, the Knockalla Coast Road and the holiday resorts of Portsalon and Rathmullan. All three peninsulas are ideal walking terrain.   Bus Service A regular bus service operates between Carrigart and Letterkenny and the times for these buses are available in the holiday home.  

Milltown is a contemporary townhouse located in the heart of the fishing port of Greencastle in north Inishowen. The ferry service across Lough Foyle, to Magilligan Point in north County Derry, leaves from opposite the house and all the amenities of the village are within easy walking distance. Greencastle Golf Club is 1km north of the village and the many attractions of Inishowen, including Malin Head, Doagh Island Famine Village and The Guns of Dunree are within easy driving distance.   Greencastle Greencastle, a lovely little seaside-fishing village, is situated on the east side of the Inishowen Peninsula, at the narrow mouth of Lough Foyle looking towards Magilligan Point. A car ferry connects the village with north County Derry and from there it's a relatively short drive to the Giant's Causeway. Derry, or the Maiden City as it's sometimes called, the second largest city in Northern Ireland is only 30 minutes drive from Greencastle, situated about 25 miles south, along the shores of Lough Foyle. A very interesting city with it's famous City Walls, Museums, Theatres, Restaurants as well as good shopping.   Lough Foyle Car Ferry to Magilligan With the Foyle car ferry just across the road and a 10 minute trip across to the County Derry coast, Greencastle is the perfect base to explore Donegal but also the renowned beauty of the North Coastline.  You can visit the world famous Bushmills Distillery, The Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle or Carrick-a-rede rope bridge.   Activities and Attractions in the area * Sailing on Lough Foyle * Shore Walks (Shore Path from Moville to Greencastle) * Beautiful local beaches e.g. Kinnegoe Bay * Shopping in Derry (30 min drive) * Millennium Theatre Derry * Summer festivals e.g. Vintage Car Rally * Sea Angling at Culdaff * Golfing (Greencastle, Redcastle, Ballyliffin) * Hill Walking * Scenic Tours of Inishowen and Causeway Coastline * Greencastle Maritime Museum * The Cairn Visitors Centre * LeisureLand at Redcastle Hotel * Greencastle-Magilligan Ferry * Doagh Island Famine Village * The Guns of Dunree Military Museum * Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point

  Rosapenna Golf Links - This holiday home is situated right on the golf course, with a garden to both the front and rear of the house. Childrens outdoor toys available and adult bikes also available on request with an optional childrens seat. Patio and BBQ area to the front of the house overlooking the golf course. Situated on the golf course one min walk to the club house, private path to the beach only one min walk, one min walk to Rospenna Hotel, eight min walk to the centre of Downings and a two min drive to leisure centre/ pool and Kidz Kingdom (a childrens play facility) Downings Downings is a lovely seaside village located amid the spectacular scenery of north Donegal. The village is blessed with superb beaches and has fine views across Sheephaven Bay to the Ards peninsula (with the remains of Ard House on the point of the peninsula) and the distant flat-topped peak of Muckish. It has a long standing tradition of tweed making and fishing. Downings is traditionally a Irish speaking area where you are likely to hear Irish spoken but English is the language generally in use. Sheephaven Bay is ideal for water sports and deep sea angling. The Rosapenna Championship Links Golf Course is just half a mile from the village. This small peninsula area jutting out into the Atlantic also has interesting walks and drives.   North West Donegal Within a thirty minute drive of the cottage there are numerous visitor attractions. These include the majestic Glenveagh National Park and the beautiful Ards Forest Park near Cresslough. The lakeside centre in Dunlewy has something for all the family. In Dunfanaghy there is a workhouse famine museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House and Gallery as well as the Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinemas, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping.   So whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax this luxury home, on the golf links at Rosapenna, provides the ideal holiday base.    

Captains Cottage is a 3 bedroom holiday home with a beautiful setting on Kill Mountain just outside the popular family holiday resort of Dunfanaghy in north Donegal. From its elevated site the holiday home enjoys panoramic views over the local coastline. To the front of the house there are wonderful views over New Lake towards the Atlantic Ocean.  To the side of the house there are views towards the dramatic Horn Head Peninsula and Sheephaven Bay. An added attraction of the holiday home is the owners Bayline Cruiser. This well equipped boat is available to holidaymakers for pleasure trips or fishing trips departing from nearby Portnablagh harbour. The owner has many years experience of boating in local waters. There is an extra charge for using this facility - please check with the owner for details and conditions. An Ideal Base for Walking, Golf and Watersports For the waking, golfing or watersports enthuasiasts, Captain’s Cottage is an ideal holiday base.  There are 4 superb beaches within a short driving distance. The closest if the superb Blue Flag Killahoey Beach in Dunfanghy itself. This large beach is popular for walking, swimming, kite flying and windsurfing and is also used for pony trekking by the local equestrian centre. The smaller Portnablagh beach with its quaint harbour is a popular boating venue.  Just a few kilometres further along the coast is the magnificent Marble Hill Strand. And just to the north of Dunfanghy is Tramore Strand – a totally unspoilt beach that is ideal for bracing walks. Beautiful Scenery In addition to the beaches the keen rambler will find numerous other walking terrains in the Dunfanagy area. In the nearby Ards Forest Park there is good choice of woodland trails. There is also a beautiful walk around Horn Head. This spectacular headland offers some fine cliff scenery and views across the wild waters of Sheephaven Bay to the Rosguill and Fanad Peninsulas. Muckish Mountain, which provides a dramatic backdrop to Dunfanaghy, is popular among hill walkers. Glenveagh National Park (22km), with its mountains and glens, is a walker’s paradise. The keen golfer will find Dunfanghy Golf Course a good test of links golf. This friendly course borders Kilahoey beach and enjoys lovely views of Horn Head, Sheephaven Bay and Muckish. The angler has a choice of 3 local lakes – Purt, Sessiagh and New Lake (Permits required). Portnablagh pier is a popular sea angling venue. During the holiday season Dunfanaghy is a vibrant resort with a good choice of cafes, craft shops, art galleries and restaurants including the award winning Mill restaurant. The lively pubs have music sessions on a regular basis. Dunfanaghy can also claim to be the festival captital of north Donegal. Annual events include the St Patrick’s Day Parade, a Seafood Festival, the August Fair, the Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival and the Halloween Madness festival Captain’s Cottage provides a unique holiday experience in a beautiful hillside setting. Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax this charming cottage provides the ideal holiday base

Tirlaughan Brae is a small exclusive development on the outskirts of the quaint village of Carrigart in North West Donegal. It features 3 superb modern holiday homes that are available to rent individually or as part of a larger group booking. These wonderfully spacious holiday homes are furnished and decorated to a very high standard. The Cottages The cottages are located close to the shores of Mulroy Bay and enjoy wonderful  views of the bay towards Island Roy and the hills of the Rosguill Peninsula. The  landscaped grounds surrounding the cottages are a safe playground for children. The ground floor of each holiday home consists of  a stylish living room, a fully fitted modern kitchen, a large dining area and a superb conservatory. It also has a shower room and a bedroom with double bed  or bunk beds (double + single). There are two beautiful ensuite double bedrooms on the first floor (one with bath,  one with shower). Carrigart and the Rosguill Peninsula The picturesque village of Carrigart is  situated at the point where the beautiful Rosguill Peninsula projects out into the Atlantic between Sheephaven and Mulroy Bay. The magnificent sandhills between Carrigart and nearby Downings are the setting for the two superb golf links at Rosapenna. The peninsula is also blessed with numerous sandy beaches - including Tramore, Downings, Melmore and Tra na Rossan. The famous Atlantic Drive offers spectacular views of  the majestic cliffs, seascapes and   glorious headlands along the Rosguill Peninsula. The holiday home is less than 3 km from the new Mulroy Bridge that links the Fanad and Rosguill Peninsulas. This will make it much easier for visitors to the holiday home to access attractions such as Fanad Lighthouse, Postsalon Beach and Golf Course and the Knockalla Coast Road . Indeed the bridge, in the conjunction with the Rathmullan to Buncrana car ferry, will mean that the holiday home is centrally located to play the 3 top rated golf links in North Donegal - Portsalon, Rosapenna and Ballyliffin Local Activities / Attractions * Take a trip around the spectacular Atlantic Drive that starts in nearby Downings. Other scenic drives in the locality include the Lough Salt Drive and Horn Head * Use the new Mulroy Bridge to explore the Fanad Peninsula * Enjoy unspoilt beaches on your doorstep – Tramore, Downings, Melmore, Tra na Rossan * Golf at  Rosapenna Golf Club – featuring 2 classic 18 hole links courses literally on your doorstep. Other superb courses in the general locality include Dunfanaghy and Portsalon * Go pony trekking at the Carrigart Riding Stables * Visit the enchanting  Ards Forest Park * Take a day trip to Tory Island * Climb Muckish and Errigal. * Visit Glenveagh National Park, with 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, wood and bogs. Glenveagh contains the largest red deer population in Europe.  Within the National Park Glenveagh Castle and gardens are well worth a visit on their own * Enjoy diving in the clear waters of Sheephaven  Bay * Go sea angling from Downings Harbour * Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk

Number 3 Bay View Cottages occupies a quiet site on the outskirts of Carrigart with views over the magnificent Mulroy Bay. The cottage, built on land known locally as Ned’s, is situated close to the Rosapenna  Golf Resort  and is surrounded by beautiful beaches. The cottages is also just 3km from the Mulroy Bridge which provides access to the scenic Fanad Peninsula. The holiday home sleeps 9 in 3 ensuite bedrooms with additional sleeping in an attic room with sofa beds. The main living area has a large open fireplace with multi fuel stove, tv and dvd player. There is also a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious conservatory with sea views Carrigart - An Ideal touring Base The village of Carrigart provides for the needs of all holiday makers with its small traditional shops, a newly refurbished pub and local hotel. It makes the ideal base for a relaxing holiday in this beautiful part of County Donegal and is within driving distance of all the major attractions.  The PAIDI approved Meevagh Dive Centre is located between the holiday home and Carrigart and it offers diving lessons all year round. The AIRE approved Carrigart Riding Stables is also located close by. Carrigart is beautifully situated at the entrance to the rugged Rosguill Peninsula . This peninsula offers breathtaking beauty and majesty, with miles of long sandy beaches and clear unpolluted waters. There is plenty for everyone to do from golf to water sport, horse riding, cycling and hill walking. A Golfers Paradise Golf is a particular attraction in this part of Donegal. The superb Rosapenna Golf Resort is just 5km away and has 2 championship links courses - Sandy Hills and the Old Tom Morris Course. These courses, along with Portsalon Golf Club (15km) are consistently ranked in the top 25 links courses in Ireland. Close by is Glenveagh National Park, Ards Forest Park, The Historic Doe Castle and Mount Errigal, Donegal's highest mountain. Dunfanaghy has coffee and craft shops. Downings is a major water sport and sea fishing centre. It has an indoor leisure centre with a 20 metre swimming pool. If you want more beaches, go for Melmore Head and Tra na Rosan 

Peter's Farmhouse, Glencolmcille - a newly renovated farmhouse that has been part of the south west Donegal landscape for over 100 years. The farmhouse is 2km from the beach and shops in Glencolmcille and is only 0.5km to Silver Strand at Malinbeg. To the side of the house there is a large garden with access to the nearby mountain. Glencolmcille Glencolmcille is a coastal town located on the southwest Gaeltacht tip of County Donegal, Ireland. There are numerous natural beauties are within the immediate area, including, the Slieve League cliffs, the Silver Strand at Malin Beg and Glen Head itself. This coastal area was once notorious for smuggling. A trip to the Silver Strand will reward you with stunning views of the gorgeous beach and surrounding rocky cliffs. Colm Cille and his followers lived in the valley and the ruins of several of their churches can still be seen there. Following a dispute with the church about the right to copy religious manuscripts, Colm Cille went into exile on the isle of Iona of the west coast of Scotland. The village has a petrol station, grocer, post office, folk village, woollen mill, restaurant and three pubs. Irish Language and Culture If you would like to find out more about the Irish language and culture, Oideas-Gael run courses throughout the summer. Combine an Irish language course with hill-walking, traditional music or even painting. Relax and listen to the world go by at one of our local pubs, while listening to a seísun of Irish music by some of Donegal's finest traditional fiddlers. * Visit the Glencolmcille Folk Village Museum - experience life as it was in the 1700's, 1800's and 1900's. The thatched cottages are exact replicas of those belonging to that era and are furnished accordingly. * Go sightseeing by boat to the spectacular Sliabh Liag and  Bunglas Cliffs. * Enjoy beautiful unspoilt beaches in the locality -  Glencolmcille, Doonalt, and the wonderful Silver Strand in neaby Malinbeg * Visit the ruins of the famine village of Port - a hidden gem! * Learn Irish in a beautiful setting -  Oideas Gael in Glencolmcille runs highly acclaimed courses for adults in Irish language and culture. Enjoy the 'craic' while learning about a living culture * Visit Rossan Knitwear for a demonstration of weaving cloth and browse through their fine selection of traditional and fashion knitwear. * Partake in some of the craft courses available in the locality including painting, pottery, traditional music, bodhrán and flute playing. * Find numerous peaceful roads, country lanes and mountain tracks to walk. Slí Colmcille is a  a Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way that goes from Kilcar to Ardara via Glencolmcille * Go sea angling, dolphin spotting or birdwatcing from Teelin Pier.    

Gartan cottage is a modern 3 bedroom holiday home with a beautiful location near the village of Churchill in the heart of Donegal. To the east of the holiday home is Lough Gartan and Akibbon Lough. To the west is the maginificent Glenveagh National Park. With this idyllic setting, Gartan Cottage is an ideal base for the keen angler,hill walker or artist. The holiday home has an open plan living space with dining area which enjoys spectacular views of the Derryveagh Mountains. There is also a TV room on ground floor with TV, DVD player and PlayStation 2 with a selection of games and movies, board games, toys and jigsaws. The stylish modern kitchen features a second dining area. Landscaped Gardens An attracive feature of the holiday home is the professionally landscaped sunken garden with a river, pond and 2 waterfalls. The lawn to the front enjoys views towards Gartan lake. The dining area opens out on to a wooden deck with wooden outdoor furniture Gartan Cottage is just 1km from Glebe House and Glebe Gallery. Glebe house is a fine Regency House dating from 1828. The renowned portrait and landscape painter Derek Hill lived and worked there from 1954 until he presented the house and his art collection to the Irish state in 1981. Hill's former studio has been converted into a modern gallery with changing exhibitions while his art collection is shown in his former home. The collection includes 300 works by leading 20th century artists; Picasso, Kokoshka as well as Irish and Italian artists. Lough Gartan The holiday home is located close to the point where the River Lennon runs into the beautiful Lough Gartan. Gartan is the birthplace of Colmcille - one of the leading Irish Saints who founded the famous monastery on the Isle of Iona in Scotland. The Colmcille Heritage Centre on the shores of Lough Gartan celebrates his life and work. Also on the shores of the lough is the Gartan Outdoor Pursuits Centre. This is a very popular destination for adventure holiday enthusiasts. Gartan Cottage is 3km north of the quaint Churchil village. The name derives from its location on top of a small hilltop. There are 3 traditional style Irish pubs in the village - a fast disappearing sight in modern Ireland. A further 15km to the south east is Letterkenny, Donegals main town. The Newmills Corn and Flax Mill is an award winning heritage site located between Churchill and Letterkenny. Glenveagh National Park The holiday home is just 3 km from the boundary of Glenveagh National Park. The main entrance and visitor centre is 10km away. Glenveagh is the jewel in the crown of Donegal tourism. This magnificent park contains 14,000 hectares of lakes, mountains, raised bogland and woodland. The golden eagle has been reintroduced into the park in recent years. Other birds that can be seen include grouse, ravens, redstarts, stonechats and wood warblers. The park has the largest herd of red deer in Ireland and also features foxes, badgers, hares and stoats. The 19th century Glenveagh Castle on the shores of Lough Veagh is open to the public throughout the tourist season.

Lochnamanfin is a luxury holiday home located in beautiful unspoilt countryside outside the town of Ardara in South West Donegal. The house is located on an elevated site and overlooks a small loch and the Bluestack mountains. The loch - Lochmanfin - has a plentiful supply of trout and is literally a stone's throw from the front door of the holiday home. The house is finished to a very high standard throughout. With 4 very spacious bedrooms Lochnamanfin is ideal for an extended family or two families sharing. It is also an ideal for a group of golfers or fishermen who prefer a more relaxing getaway. Surrounding Area The town of Ardara is less than a 10 minute drive away. This bustling town situated in the south west corner of County Donegal. The environs of the town is an area rich in history, culture, bounded by stunning landscapes and has an abundance of activities for the holidaymaker. Ardara is a traditional centre for weaving and knitwear production. Its historical importance has been recognised in the granting of Heritage status to the town. The visitor will find a number of excellent restaurants in the locality as well as friendly pubs – several of which feature traditional music sessions. Ardara hosts numerous festivals and other organised events throughout the year catering for almost every taste. These include a Bluegrass Festival, the Ardara Agricluture Show, the Cup O’Tae Festival, the Donegal Harvest Rally, an International Walking Festival - and weekends for traditional dancing and match-making. Local Activities Activities in the wider locality surrounding the holiday home include an equestrian centre at Bruckless featuring both indoor and outdoor arenas. For the marine enthusiast there is sea angling charters (including tuna charters), scuba diving, and marine sightseeing tours – these are based in Killybegs, Teelin and Donegal Town. For the golfer the holiday home is centrally situated for playing the great links courses of south Donegal including the Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh, Narin & Portnoo and Bundoran. Those who simply want to enjoy the natural beauty of this part of Ireland will be spoilt for choice - from the windswept St. John’s peninsula to the spectacular sea cliffs at Slieve League and from the majestic Blue Stack Mountains to the beautiful beaches at Narin , Fintra and Rossnowlagh. This beautiful part of Ireland is also an ideal base for hill walking. The Bluestack Mountains surround the holiday home and features The Bluestack Way -- Ireland's newest Waymarked Walk. Lochnamanfin holiday home provides a unique holiday experience in a tranquil rural setting. Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or simply want to unwind and relax this beautiful House provides the ideal holiday base.