If you are looking for a destination with stunning beaches, vibrant cities, National Parks and steeped in history, then a holiday to Southern Ireland is definitely for you. This fantastic collection of holiday cottages in Southern Ireland offers attractive accommodation with rural positions in the country or a prime setting along the coast, perfect for couples, families and groups of friends who want to experience the wonders of the South on the Emerald Isle.
Why a South Ireland Holiday?
Southern Ireland is well-known for its rugged clifftops offering scenic walks, rolling countryside speckled with farmland and golden beaches where you can enjoy the delights of the coast. The holiday cottages in Southern Ireland provide an idyllic base for exploring your rich surroundings, whether you are staying in a stylish open-plan apartment or a traditional stone-built cottage with crackling woodburning stove, there really is something for everyone.
Outdoor enthusiasts are well-catered for with a holiday in Southern Ireland, with scenic walking and cycling trails on offer with a chance to spot the local wildlife, fascinating National Parks boasting woodlands and tranquil lakes, flowing waterfalls and magnificent castles, it is hard not to fall in love with the Emerald Isle with a stay at a holiday cottage in Southern Ireland. For more inspiration browse the Ireland Travel Guide.
Places to Visit in South Ireland
Live like the locals with a visit to the thriving city of Dublin, where you can marvel at St Patrick's Cathedral, sample the countries favourite ale at the Guinness Storehouse or watch the world go by at the renowned Temple Bar. Venture to the South East where you will find the popular County Wicklow, home to the impressive ruins of Black Castle and The Abbey Grounds, the stunning Powerscourt Waterfall, the Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trail, and the much-loved P.S. I Love You Bridge set on the edges of the 50,000-acre Wicklow Mountains National Park.
If it is a day along the coast, you are looking for then head to County Waterford, Ireland's oldest city, surrounded by Viking trails and home to The Copper Coast, an UNESCO Global Geopark, or County Wexford with its National Opera House and a wealth of Blue Flag Beaches, including the glorious and wildlife rich Curracloe Beach. County Cork is a must for its stunning Blaerney Castle and Gardens, local markets, and Cork City Gaol Heritage Centre. For budding historians, County Clare and County Galway offer all they could need with the Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Cragguanowen, Kylemore Abbey and the Dunguaire Castle. All of this and more is easily accessible from your holiday cottage in Southern Ireland.
Types of South Ireland Holiday
If you're wanting to be close to action of County Clare and County Galway choose from this excellent selection of South West cottages in Ireland or if you prefer the delights of County Wicklow and County Wexford, then this range of South East cottages in Ireland is certainly for you! Whether you are looking for a coastal adventure with sandy beaches or a rural escape enveloped in country, you will be sure to find what you are looking for a holiday cottage in South Ireland.
Alternatively, find a full range of holidays with this collection of short breaks in Ireland and this complete collection of all available cottages in Ireland.