Rural Irish Country Cottages

Within 10 miles
  • Within 1 mile
  • Within 2 miles
  • Within 3 miles
  • Within 5 miles
  • Within 10 miles
  • Within 20 miles
  • Within 30 miles
  • Within 50 miles
1
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Pets
  • Pets
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Property pet free
7
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • -
  • 2
  • 5
  • 6
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
3 Days +/-
  • Exact Dates
  • 1 Day +/-
  • 2 Days +/-
  • 3 Days +/-

British Travel Award Winners!

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded 'Best UK Holiday Cottage/Self Catering Booking Company' at the British Travel Awards.

Popular property types See all properties

Pet friendly

77 properties

Properties with hot tubs

7 properties

Luxury

8 properties

Log cabins

4 properties

Properties with character

67 properties

Remote

35 properties

Rural Irish Country Cottages

REFINE SEARCH

Your Ireland search returned 400 cottages

Relevance (AI)
  • Relevance (AI)
  • Price (lowest first)
  • Price (highest first)
  • Sleeps (lowest first)
  • Sleeps (highest first)
  • Tick Rating (lowest first)
  • Tick Rating (highest first)
20
  • 10
  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
Map View
An outdoor stone patio area with a wooden door stone stairs metal chairs and tables and potted plants at The Abraham in Castledermot County Kildare
15
Castledermot, County Kildare, R14 T
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

The Abraham is a delightful, characterful couple’s retreat resting in the countryside of Belan, near Castledermot, County Kildare. Woodburning stove. Castledermot 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1148972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £254

See more details
A driveway leading to two white houses with black trim and a green lawn at Coastal Hideaway in Dromore near Mountcharles County Donegal
28
Dromore near Mountcharles, County Donegal, F94 Y
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

Coastal Hideaway in a delightful dwelling ideal for couples with countryside views and hiking routes from the doorstep, located in Dromore, County Donegal. Donegal 5.1 miles; Letterkenny 35.5 miles; Aran Island 39.6 miles. (Ref. 1166190)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £338

See more details
Lehanmore House - 1151799 - photo 1
New property
35
Loughane More near Allihies, Cork, P75 F
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    Sykes Rating

Lehanmore House is a pleasant, semi-detached cottage resting along the coast in Loughane More near Allihies, County Cork. Open-plan. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Allihies 5.1 miles; Castletown-Bearhaven 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1151799)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £426

See more details
A white single-story house with a gray roof behind a wooden gate on a gravel driveway at Shannon Vale in Woodford County Galway
Offer
38
Woodford, County Galway, h62 h
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A charming, two-bedroom holiday home in Dooros near Woodford, County Galway. En-suite bedrooms. Dog-friendly. Close to a Lough. Portumna 11.7 miles; Loughrea 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1128745)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 15% off - Sat 5th Jul to 12th Jul 2025

7 nights from £750

See more details
A white cottage with a blue door and three windows surrounded by trees and a gravel yard at The Old White Cottage in Shillelagh County Wicklow
Offer
18
Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Y14D
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

An idyllic, white-washed cottage resting on the outskirts of Carnew, County Wicklow. All-ground-floor. Woodburner. WiFi. Bunclody 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1004044)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

  • 5% off - Mon 30th Jun to 19th Jul 2025

7 nights from £395

See more details
A garden with bushes and flowers in front of a blue house with windows and a door at The Blue Annex The Spa near Tralee County Kerry
29
The Spa near Tralee, County Kerry, V92 H
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

This enchanting annexe can be found on the outskirts of Tralee in County Kerry, Ireland. Partial ground floor living. Pet-friendly. Private patio. WiFi. Tralee 5.1 miles; Inch Beach 22 miles. (Ref. 1010830)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £348

See more details
A white house with red doors and windows surrounded by trees and a flowering bush at Kyleatunna Cottage in Ennis County Clare
34
Ennis, County Clare, V95 F
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Kyleatunna is a traditional, detached home resting rurally in Kilmaley near Ennis, County Clare. Family-friendly. Woodland views. Pet-friendly. Open fire. Limerick 28.5 miles; Galway 54.4 miles. (Ref. 1144471)

  • Wi-fi
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £407

See more details
A living room with a fireplace and large window at Huath in Carrick on Shannon
New property
26
Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, N41 T
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    Sykes Rating

Huath is a charming, pet-friendly house located near Carrick-On-Shannon, Leitrim, boasting a woodburning stove, ground-floor living, and off-road parking. Carrick-On-Shannon 5.8 miles; Drumod 5.5 miles; Longford 18.2 miles; Sligo 39.8 miles. (Ref. 1176279)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £347

Last booked 2 days ago
See more details
A stone house with red windows and outdoor chairs on grass at Mudflat in Toormore near Schull County Cork
New property
47
Toormore near Schull, County Cork, P81 E
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    Sykes Rating

Mudflat is a charming and traditional holiday cottage situated in the village of Toormore near Schull in County Cork with lovely views of the sea. Ballydehob 10.9 miles; Skibbereen 20.4 miles. (Ref. 1167695)

  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £431

See more details
Exterior view of a stone house with two windows a door and flower pots at Ned's Cottage in Mulranny County Mayo
32
Mulranny, County Mayo, F28 X
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

Ned’s Cottage is a delightful cottage located near the town of Newport in County Mayo with en-suite bedrooms and wonderful views out to the sea and beach. Westport 10 miles; Castlebar 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1171260)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

7 nights from £708

See more details
A single-story house with a detached garage and a gravel driveway surrounded by green grass at Shraigh Beach in Belmullet County Mayo
23
Belmullet, County Mayo,
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A quality detached cottage situated next to the beautiful and unspoilt Shraigh Beach, near Belmullet, County Mayo. Spacious accommodation with multi-fuel stove and en-suites. Unique setting. Belmullet 7 miles. (Ref. 905614)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £400

See more details
A white house with a blue door and two parked cars outside at Brandy Harbour Cottage in Ballinderreen near Kinvara County Galway
21
Ballinderreen near Kinvara, County Galway
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A fantastic coastal cottage on the edge of Galway Bay. All ground floor. Solid fuel stove. Sun room. Wild Atlantic Way. Wonderful walks and swimming. Ballinderreen 1.5 miles. (Ref. 921778)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £468

See more details
A yellow house with a gray roof three skylights a white front door four windows two potted plants and a bench in front at Quay Road Cottage in Dungloe County Donegal
11
Dungloe, County Donegal,
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

A charming, ground floor, detached cottage by the water's edge in Dungloe. Ideal for couples. Comfortable and well presented. Fully wheelchair accessible. Open fire. Shops and pubs 2 mins walk. (Ref. 915898)

  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £375

See more details
A wooden cabin with a covered porch and outdoor seating in a rural area at Killinure Cottage in Glasson County Westmeath
26
Glasson, County Westmeath, N37 H
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Sykes Rating

Killinure Cottage is a delightful holiday lodge in a rural location overlooking Lough Ree in Glasson, County Westmeath. Wineport 1.6 miles; Athlone 5.5 miles; Ballymahon 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1157252)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £437

Last booked yesterday
See more details
A stone cottage with slate roof and small garden behind a low wall with a gate at Kilcash Castle Cottage Kilcash near Clonmel County Tipperary
New property
36
Kilcash near Clonmel, County Tipperary, E91 W
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    Sykes Rating

Kilcash Castle Cottage is a gorgeous property near Clonmel, Tipperary, boasting fantastic countryside views and a woodburning stove in the living room. Waterford 24.7 miles; Cork 68.3 miles. (Ref. 1171480)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £405

Last booked yesterday
See more details
A small house with a picnic table in the yard and a blue gate at Ti Sheamuis in Cashel near Carna County Galway
14
Cashel near Carna, County Galway
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Sykes Rating

Cosy detached cottage in Cashel, near the village of Carna, County Galway. Peaceful location in heart of Connemara. Comfortable accommodation. Sea views and woodburning stove. Carna 4 miles. (Ref. 928470)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £393

Last booked yesterday
See more details
A white stone cottage with red doors and windows with bushes and potted plants outside at Cartron Cottage in Ballintubber County Mayo
38
Ballintubber, County Mayo, F12 D
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Sykes Rating

A detached, character cottage resting on the outskirts of Ballintubber, County Mayo. Woodburning stove. Rural. Open-plan. Castlebar 8.7 miles; Westport 12 miles; Mallaranny 30.7 miles. (Ref. 1111008)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £393

See more details
A white house with a tiled roof and a paved walkway leading to a door with a garden area and outdoor table with chairs at Teach Chiuin Coolaheen near Cappoquin County Waterford
21
Coolaheen near Cappoquin, County Waterford, P51 Y
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5

    Sykes Rating

This quaint cottage rests in Coolaheen near Cappoquin, County Waterford. Open-plan. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Remote. Lismore 7.5 miles; Dungarvan 9.4 miles; Tallow 12.2 miles. (Ref. 1079744)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

7 nights from £329

See more details
A white house with blue window sills and a small patio with table and two chairs at Aunties in Ballylickey County Cork
37
Ballylickey, County Cork, P75 X
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

    Sykes Rating

Aunties, a characterful farmhouse in Gouree More near Ballylickey, County Cork. Countryside location. Close to the coast. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Bantry 3 miles. (Ref. 1155104)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

7 nights from £369

See more details
The exterior of a white cottage with a door, two windows, two metal chairs, a wooden bench with two cushions and a hanging plant at Riverside Cottage in Meenadinna near Glenties County Donegal
22
Meenadinna near Glenties, County Donegal, F94 W
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Sykes Rating

A lovely ground-floor cottage resting in Meenadinna, County Donegal, Ireland. Accessible accommodation. Outstanding views. Adara 8.3 miles; Killybegs 18.9 miles; Donegal 19.8 miles. (Ref. 1054946)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £346

See more details
Map View

 

Just show me country cottages in Ireland

If you're looking to experience the real Ireland on your next cottage getaway, you might want to consider a stay in one of our Irish country cottages. Shrouded in myth, folklore and unparalleled beauty, Ireland's countryside encases everything which makes the Emerald Isle such an enthralling holiday destination. Think shimmering lakes, grassy peaks and isolated craggy coves. Couple that with welcoming country pubs, characterful hamlets and openhearted people and you're still not even close to uncovering the wealth of attractions available on a country cottage holiday in Ireland.

Discover the beauty of Ireland with our rural country cottages

To explore some truly photo-worthy countryside on your Irish cottage holiday, visit Ireland's North West and Western Coast. Counties Donegal, Mayo and Sligo are festooned with an abundance of rugged heathlands and remote river inlets; whilst County Clare, Cork and Kerry boast uninterrupted emerald peaks, colourful villages and cool lakes. Unearth the haunting landscapes of Connemara, ride the Ring of Kerry through the Killarney National Park or picnic amid the Fermanagh Lakelands on your country cottage holiday on Ireland's stunning West Coast.

If you'd prefer to stay in Ireland's easily accessible South East, don't fret because there's still plenty of Irish countryside to admire. For a country cottage holiday within a short drive of Dublin, find an Irish holiday cottage near the Wicklow National Park. This illustrious patch of East Ireland is awash with enchanting forests, golden seashores and charming fishing villages such as Blainroe; perfect for a reclusive romantic retreat away from the usual tourist traps!

We've a wonderful selection of Irish country cottages dotted across the landscape, so choose your perfect country cottage from our selection of self-catering cottages in Ireland today!

Please find below self catering Irish holiday cottages that are located in the countryside.