Holiday Cottages in Ireland to Rent

Ireland is often referred to as the Emerald Isle as it is such a beautiful country and the locals are world renowned for making tourists feel very welcome when they come here and stay in self catering accommodation. When you come here on vacation you and your family can rent holiday cottages in Ireland and enjoy firsthand the legendary hospitality of this charming place. Visit a local pub and never forget your first taste of the world famous Guinness and join in with the locals as they begin a sing song.

Many people come to Dublin on romantic breaks or long weekends and you then have the option of staying in Ireland cottages or one of the excellent city center holiday apartments. Dublin is a vibrant city and offers much in the way of shopping and night life and just outside of Dublin you will find a fine selection of Irish country cottages to rent during your stay here.

When you stay in a holiday rental home you will have to decide if you are looking for a beach cottage, a country cottage or maybe a luxury apartment as your holiday accommodation. Many families with children like to stay in large self catering cottages and they use them as a base to explore this charming country. Spend days by the sea on a secluded beach and explore many of the coastal villages or head out into the country and take long walks through the rolling hills.

No vacation here is complete without a trip to Cork in the south of Ireland. Many people return year after year to Cork and stay in Irish holiday cottages drawn back by the slow pace of life and beautiful surrounding countryside. Further up and to the west you will find Galway which is the fifth largest and fastest growing city in Ireland. Here you will find a city by the coast that is full of traditional pubs and has the sea to one side and behind is an expanse of stunning scenery. Your hardest decision when you stay in a holiday rental here is if you choose an Irish coastal cottage or a luxury cottage in the country.

When you come on holiday to Ireland you will discover a country full of great charm and character. The holiday accommodation reflects this unique character with many being old farm buildings that have sympathetically converted or original old houses. You will find a landscape of rolling hills, green meadows and the Atlantic coastline hugs Ireland’s western border. You will find a fine example of this in Cork and Kerry and this is one of the main reasons that so many families like to stay in holiday rental accommodation in Ireland. If you travel northwards you will then come to Galway and discover one of the most peaceful areas in this charming country. Here there are farmhouses as well as apartments for your self catering holiday home.

This is a great place for a family holiday and there are many different outdoor pursuits and sports for you to try. Cottage holidays in Ireland will give you the opportunity to go hiking in the mountains, cycling along the coastal paths and spend many hours walking through one of the protected national parks. Many people also come here on golfing holidays to Ireland as it is home to some of the world's finest golf courses. Fishing holidays are also popular as are yachting, horse riding and surfing.

When you compare and review our holiday accommodation you will be able to find some great deals and book a cheap holiday cottage in Ireland for your summer vacation this year.