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Rural Irish Country Cottages

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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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $550

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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A fantastic house with amazing views located on the Beara Peninsula in County Kerry. Solid fuel stove. Two bathrooms. Plenty to see and do in the area. Lauragh village 1 mile. Kenmare 15 miles. (Ref. 928191)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $591

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes
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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)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $886

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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Full of in character and charm and located near the village of Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim is this detached former schoolhouse. Pet-friendly. Three bathrooms. Two open fires. Stunning views. Peaceful location. Carrigallen 4 miles. (Ref. 27798)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $510

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.7

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A spacious, detached cottage is settled in Partry near Ballinrobe, County Mayo. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. Westport 15.1 miles; Galway 35.5 miles. (Ref. 1101752)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $870

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  • Bedrooms3
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Corrib, a welcoming thatched holiday cottage resting just outside Oughterard, County Galway. Pet-friendly. Children welcome. Split level. Mountain views. Galway 22.2 miles. (Ref. 1153331)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $515

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.4

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A welcoming County Kerry house with outstanding country views, just a short drive from the beautiful coastal town of Kenmare. Sun room and snug. Solid fuel stoves. En-suite. Kenmare 2 miles. (Ref. 929939)

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7 nights from $667

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A well-appointed, three-bedroom home resting in Durrus, County Cork. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Rural. Pretty garden. Private parking. Bantry 6.3 miles; Glengarriff 17.1 miles; Skibbereen 17.4 miles. (Ref. 1134747)

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7 nights from $634

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Beautiful detached stone cottage in coastal hamlet of Ballinahow. Lovingly refurbished with thick stone walls, well-equipped with picturesque views. Coast 8 mins walk. Ballydavid 4 miles. (Ref. 17689)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $866

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Grannys Cottage is a delightful single-storey cottage settled into the rural location of Lemacrossan near Quigley’s Point, County Donegal. Off-road parking. Loch views. Single-storey. Woodburning stove. Quigley’s Point 3.7 miles; Carndonagh 7.6 miles; Bun (Ref. 965389)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $550

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A fantastic four-bedroom detached bungalow resting in Duncormick, Co Wexford. Pet-friendly. Off-road parking. Private garden. Near a beach. Wexford 13.2 miles; Rosslare 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1114451)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $807

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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A semi-detached property resting within the region of Ring in County Waterford, Ireland. Ground-floor bedroom. WiFi. Pub within 0.2 miles. Dungarvan 5.5 miles. (Ref. 1018032)

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7 nights from $584

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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Charming traditional cottage close to the shore on Valentia Island. Well-equipped, comfortable accommodation. Delightful rear garden. Knightstown 1 mile. (Ref. 2570)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $352

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.6

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This delightful stone-clad cottage nestled on the outskirts of Kilkelly, County Mayo, Ireland. Off-road parking. Open fires. (Ref. 1011060)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from $711

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.5

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A charming stone-built holiday home nestled in Toberlonagh near Aughrim, County Wicklow. Rural. Countryside views. Character. Garden. Avoca 9.8 miles; Glendalough 18.4 miles; Dublin 48.5 miles. (Ref. 1080963)

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7 nights from $674

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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This is a detached thatched cottage found in the village of Cordal near Castleisland in County Kerry. Hot tub. Master with en-suite. Ground-floor living. Tralee 14.5 miles; Killarney 16 miles. (Ref. 1027442)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from $946

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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A delightful two-bedroom bungalow resting in Ballycullane, County Wexford. Smart TV. Enclosed garden. Close to amenities. New Ross 11.3 miles; Rosslare 26 miles. (Ref. 1070476)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $540

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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A fantastic four-bedroom detached house resting in Connonagh, County Cork. Off-road parking. Private garden. Open fire. Smart TV. Skibbereen 8.2 miles; Clonakilty 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1120945)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from $1113

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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An outstanding County Clare cottage, close to the coast outside the Burren town of Lisdoonvarna. WiFi. Solid fuel stove. En-suite. Garden. Cliffs of Moher 8.2 miles. Lisdoonvarna 3.5 miles. (Ref. 925545)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sky TV

7 nights from $537

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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An immaculately-presented property situated in the heart near Cahersiveen, County Kerry. Spacious accommodation. Jack and Jill style en-suite. Rural location. Coast 2.5 miles. Cahersiveen 2.5 miles. (Ref. 958959)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Washing machine

7 nights from $619

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.