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

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 €401

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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
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Castledermot, County Kildare, R14 T
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 €301

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

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 €891

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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
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The Spa near Tralee, County Kerry, V92 H
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 €413

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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
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Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Y14D
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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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 €469

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

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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 €412

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A stone house with red windows and outdoor chairs on grass at Mudflat in Toormore near Schull County Cork
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Toormore near Schull, County Cork, P81 E
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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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 €512

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Lehanmore House - 1151799 - photo 1
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Loughane More near Allihies, Cork, P75 F
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

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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 €506

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 €483

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A stone tower attached to a white house by a waterfront with bushes along the wall at The Old Coastguard Tower Buncrana County Donegal
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Buncrana, County Donegal, F93W
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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The Tower is a delightful holiday house situated in the coastal town of Buncrana in County Donegal set over three floors with a warm woodburing stove. Londonderry 14.4 miles; Letterkenny 25.1 miles. (Ref. 1151696)

  • Wi-fi

7 nights from €742

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A white stone cottage with red doors and windows with bushes and potted plants outside at Cartron Cottage in Ballintubber County Mayo
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Ballintubber, County Mayo, F12 D
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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 €467

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

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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 €841

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A white house with red trim and brown tiled roof with a wooden picnic table in front and green grass in the foreground at Robin's Roost 2 in Cornamona County Galway
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Cornamona, County Galway, F12 X
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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Robin’s Roost is a practical semi-detached bungalow in Cornamona, County Galway, boasting a dishwasher, Smart TV, off-road parking and countryside views. Clonbur 9.3 miles; Ballinrobe 14.7 miles; Galway 54.3 miles. (Ref. 1165767)

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

7 nights from €456

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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
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Kilcash near Clonmel, County Tipperary, E91 W
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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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 €481

Last booked 2 days ago
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A white house with blue window sills and a small patio with table and two chairs at Aunties in Ballylickey County Cork
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Ballylickey, County Cork, P75 X
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4★

    Good

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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 €438

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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 €519

Last booked 2 days ago
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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
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Meenadinna near Glenties, County Donegal, F94 W
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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 €411

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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
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Coolaheen near Cappoquin, County Waterford, P51 Y
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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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 €391

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A small house with a picnic table in the yard and a blue gate at Ti Sheamuis in Cashel near Carna County Galway
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Cashel near Carna, County Galway
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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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 €467

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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
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Dungloe, County Donegal,
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

  • 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 €445

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