Cottage vacation rentals in Ireland

My favourite place on Earth 😊 While it’s close enough to Dublin, it’s so private and peaceful it feels like you are completely away from civilisation in the most positive way. The surrounding are absolutely stunning, and there is a lot of sightseeing nearby. This place is just perfect for disconnecting from the busy city life. And lastly, Richard and Ben are fantastic hosts, very friendly, responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back here myself 💚

was a lovely private spot, hassle free. didn't use the amenities but you would be happy enough chilling here for a quality private retreat

Had a lovely few days away staying in Kate's accommodation. She was very helpful and great to deal with. The accommodation was perfect for a quiet getaway and met all of our needs, would recommend to a friend.

Absolutely stunning location, beautiful scenery and so private and peaceful. Excellent location for visiting the cliffs and beaches. The local pub offers great food and wonderful atmosphere. Everyone we encountered was extremely friendly. Patrick was a very responsive host and easy to deal with.

Really lovely cottage with spectacular views in a very tranquil setting. Jackie was super responsive and the cottage had everything you could need.

This was a great property. Every little thing had been thought of from toiletries to bathrobes and flip flops for the hot tub. There was a fridge full of food and a table of treats to help us celebrate our birthdays. The location was great with a shop, take away and two pubs all within walking distance. There was also a ruined castle, interesting bridge and old abbey within walking distance so there was enough to do for our short stay without having to drive anywhere. Our host was great even allowing a late check out so we were able to enjoy one last dip in the hot tub. We’d highly recommend this property and are already planning a return trip.

We had a truly wonderful stay at this charming cottage. The location is absolutely perfect—peaceful, quiet, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. It was the ideal spot to relax and unwind, with nature right at our doorstep. The cottage itself was cozy, clean, and thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed. It felt like a real home away from home. Our host Mairead was fantastic— She made sure we had everything we needed and had the turf fire lit on our arrival. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of Donegal!

What an amazing place!! The pictures don’t do it justice at all! Highly recommend for family and or friends. Absolutely beautiful views and perfect house!

We had a great stay at Dee's. The location was perfect and very close to the beach. Accommodation was very comfortable and clean. The fresh eggs were a lovely touch. Dee and Paul were also great hosts.

Wonderful stay at the apartment. Amazing location and so walkable. Enjoyed ourselves immensely and Dave was very flexible and helpful in getting us weary travelers to our home.

We really enjoyed the cottage. Our family stayed for only two nights and enjoyed the peace and tranquility. My kids loved the treehouse and the game room and we all loved the dogs that came to greet us both mornings. The host was fantastic and this is a place that we would definitely come back to.

The most beautiful place and the most accommodating host we have stayed with in Ireland or the UK. They went the extra mile with small gestures to make us feel welcome. Can’t recommend highly enough.

I really enjoyed my visit to Mary's cottage, the place was clean and comfortable, Mary is a very warm and thoughtful host and the location is breathtakingly beautiful! perfect for a peaceful getaway.

This place is gorgeous and we hope to return again - lovely little towns to explore and the countryside is beautiful Charlie the dog and boots the cat will great you! Bridie is such a sweet person and gave us fresh eggs for breakfast- the B&B had fresh flowers throughout from her garden We had a black out during our stay but we had the fire going and plenty of candles it didn’t bother us !

Such a warm welcome from lovely hosts, who keep the place charming, with thoughts put in everything, up to a delicious home-made pie!. Gertie is really welcoming but leaves you your space, and the cottage is like a heaven for tired spirits, with the song of birds all around and a beautiful view on the meadows. I will come back!

Great stay at Ocean View, what a stunning landscape and beach a short walk away. One of the best parts for us was having a secure enclosed garden for our dog to run around, she had a great time. Freeda left a folder with clear instructions on available appliances, heating, etc. Thanks Freeda!

A heartfelt thank you to Yvonne and Brian for such a wonderful stay in their beautiful home. My friends and I spent two nights at Cassie’s Cottage, using it as a perfect base to explore the stunning surroundings—including Malin Head and Glenveagh National Park. After our adventures, we returned each evening to the comfort of the cottage, where the peaceful atmosphere and the gentle sound of nearby sheep made for the cosiest night’s sleep. As we were checking out, we had a lovely conversation with Yvonne and Brian. Brian shared memories of growing up in his mother’s cottage, adding a personal and touching layer to the experience. The entire stay was truly memorable and made it so easy to fall in love with Donegal. Highly recommend!

Gorgeous home close to the beach. The welcome package was amazing and we were recommended the cutest taxi driver, Willie Joe. The home was clean and in a great area. Killybegs is an adorable fishing town with amazing food. We would recommend and we would stay again!

Our stay at Peter's made my "Irish cottage with a view" dreams come true! the directions to get there were excellent. Getting in was easy. the cottage was warm and welcoming. Peter provided excellent tips for outings and day trips. You can go out on adventures or just hang out, relax and enjoy the view!

My husband and I took our 3 children with us to site see all over Ireland and this cottage was absolutely wonderful. We needed something that could help accommodate our youngest at 2 years old, and our oldest at 12 years old. Not only was the cottage beautiful, but it was well equipped with toys, books, movies, pack n play, high chair, toddler plates, and a trampoline for the older kids. Fiona and her family were very kind and respectful to our privacy while still providing social interaction when we saw each other. Fiona provided great recommendations for bars, activities, etc. It was a great location to enjoy the peace and quiet, while still be close great sights and shopping, i.e. Galway, Aillweee Caves, and Cliffs of Moher.

We had a wonderful stay at the coach house in Valleymount. The house itself was spotless and very comfortable with everything you need. There is thought put into this house as an airbnb. The beautiful garden backs onto Blessington Lake, where we enjoyed a peaceful walk along the water’s edge, such a scenic and relaxing spot. The coach house is next to the main house but you feel like you are in a private space, sitting outside at the benches with a cup of tea relaxing after a day of touring was ideal. The location was ideal for exploring Wicklow. Highlights for us were Mount Usher Gardens, the Ballinastoe Boardwalk through the woods, and the incredible Avondale Beyond the Trees. We also took a trip into Dublin for some shopping. There were plenty of lovely places to eat nearby, especially in Hollywood and Blessington. A perfect base for both relaxing and exploring highly recommended. The host is friendly and welcoming.

This location is magical! Absolutely breathtakingly, beautiful and right next to the fabulous 12 points restaurant. The space is beautifully decorated, historic, and you can tell they thought of every detail. There are beautiful horses out back that you can see and you can walk around the castle grounds, which are amazing. The bedrooms have large beds, the sitting room has beautiful light for reading or relaxing, and the kitchen is beautiful and well stocked. I hope that we get the opportunity to come back here again.

Our favorite place on the whole trip. Absolutely enchanting setting in a stunningly beautiful area. Michael and his family were the best of hosts, welcoming and responsive. If you’re looking for the beautiful soul of Conamarra, this is your place.

We stayed in the Rose Cottage for four nights with our two boys. It was absolutely beautiful and a great home away from home for our family.