Holiday rentals in Ireland

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Cottage in Killarney
Rural Mountain Retreat - Find yourself in Nature
Our home,a working sheep farm is nestled below Ireland's highest mountains on the famous Kerry Way trail in the heart of the McGillyCuddy Reeks.The original buildings date back to 1802 and were some of the last in Ireland to receive electricity due to their remote location in one of Ireland’s most unspoiled valleys on the edge of the Killarney National Park.While the towns of Kenmare & Killarney are an hour’s drive away,the Cottage is suited to those who are keen to truly get away from it all...
25 Sept – 2 OctIndividual Host,
£114 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews
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Farm stay in Tuosist, Nr. Kenmare
Alpaca Lodge with stunning views and alpacas
The Alpaca Lodge is a free standing stone building next to our farmhouse in a rural location (16km from Kenmare), surrounded by our herd of friendly free-roaming alpacas and llamas, with stunning views of Kenmare Bay. It has a cozy bedroom with a king-size bed, a small seating area and en-suite bathroom. Cereal, milk, porridge, orange juice, cereal bars and biscuits are provided in the room, and there is a kettle, tea and coffee, cutlery and plates etc., a microwave, toaster and a small fridge.
24 Feb – 3 MarProfessional Host,
£127 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews
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Guest house in Dunquin
Dunquin Studio Apartment. Dingle Peninsula.
A beautiful contemporary, totally self-contained small studio apartment in Dunquin (Dun Chaoin) overlooking the Atlantic and Blasket Islands. The perfect base for hiking, cycling, visiting the Blasket, viewing stars at night, listening to the sound of the sea, with peaceful beaches and beautiful walks nearby. We are on the wild Atlantic Way, at the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, the halfway point of the Slea Head Drive. We are a 20min drive west of Dingle town. We have a pet miniture pony on site
24–31 OctIndividual Host,
£82 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 363 reviews

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Other great holiday rentals in Ireland

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Castle in Kilkenny city
Tubbrid Castle: Your 15th-Century Irish Castle
29 Dec – 5 JanProfessional Host,
£676 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 284 reviews
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Place to stay in Avoca
Amazing views, The Granary
3–10 JanIndividual Host,
£86 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 1024 reviews
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Treehouse in Macroom
Ark Ranch Treehouse, rainforest oasis in West Cork
26 Jul – 2 AugIndividual Host,
£119 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews
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Cottage in County Kerry
Gap of Dunloe Shepherd's Cottage
12–19 DecIndividual Host,
£143 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews
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Guest suite in County Galway
Dolphin Watch Self Catering House
22–29 JanIndividual Host,
£102 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
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Hut in Ballyvaughan
Atlantic Haven
1–8 SeptProfessional Host,
£84 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 431 reviews
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Cabin in Raven's Rock
Tranquil Log Cabin in the Comeragh Mountains (2/2)
6–13 SeptIndividual Host,
£112 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 262 reviews
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Barn in Tulla
The Stables Kiltanon House Tulla Clare V95 A3W6
26 Dec – 2 JanIndividual Host,
£121 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 577 reviews
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Tiny home in Miltown Malbay
Country Cabin
23–30 AugIndividual Host,
£86 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
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Farm stay in Cork
Secluded Coastal Studio
27 Aug – 3 SeptIndividual Host,
£224 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 336 reviews
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Cottage in Doolin
Doonagore Lodge with Spectacular elevated Seaviews
16–23 JanIndividual Host,
£265 per night
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
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Cabin in County Wicklow
A dreamy get-away in Glendalough
6–13 FebIndividual Host,
£139 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Your guide to Ireland

All About Ireland

Sitting between the United Kingdom and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of Europe, Ireland is a country rich in myth and legend filled with luscious green vales, rolling mountains, and rugged seascapes. The ancient east of the country houses numerous historic structures, including Neolithic sites such as Newgrange, ruined abbeys like Glendalough Monastery, and fortresses including the Rock of Cashel. This region is also home to the capital of Ireland — the buzzing, cosmopolitan city of Dublin — with its museums, Georgian architecture, energetic nightlife, and traditional pubs, where visitors come to enjoy the craic.

The west boasts famously consistent waves at Lahinch, drawing surfers from far and wide, along with the Wild Atlantic Way, a 2,600-kilometre coastal road stretching from Kinsale in the south to Derry in the north and showcasing towering cliffs and a glacial fjord along the route. Cities including Galway and Limerick keep traditional folk music, Irish dancing, and the country’s ancient language alive in stone-built local pubs, while the circular Ring of Kerry route takes in thundering waterfalls and sweeping coastal vistas.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Ireland

Awe-inspiring landscapes give Ireland year-round appeal, whether heading for the beaches in the summer or watching the waves crash against the Cliffs of Moher in the winter. The busiest months of the year are July and August during the school holidays, when visitors make the most of warmer temperatures and outdoor restaurant tables spill out onto the streets of Dublin. Rain is common even in the summer, when you may experience different seasons within just a few hours. However, Ireland experiences its highest rainfall and strongest winds blowing in from the Atlantic from autumn to spring. Bear in mind that some boat services, such as to Skellig Michael island and the Aran Islands, normally only operate in the peak season. Rain or shine, a weekend-long seafood festival brings seafood lovers to the west coast city each September.


Top things to do in Ireland

Dublin

Perched at the mouth of the River Liffey on the country’s eastern coast, the cosmopolitan city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland, boasting more than 1,000 years of history, from the 9th-century manuscript the Book of Kells at Trinity College and St Patrick’s Cathedral right up the way through to Capital Dock. Visitors can soak up the atmosphere of hurling and Gaelic football at Croke Park and get a taste of the city’s whisky and stout-making heritage.

Cliffs of Moher

Take a walk along the Doolin Cliff Walk midway down the west coast of Ireland to reach one of the most photographed sites in the country, the dramatic Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs feature sheer drops of up to more than 200 metres and are around eight kilometres in length. Stop by in the early morning to see the mist rising up from crashing Atlantic waves.

Blarney Castle

The partially-ruined Blarney Castle on the outskirts of Cork in the south of Ireland is almost 600 years old. Sprawling grounds feature lush ferns, tranquil woodland, and even a poison garden. The castle is also home to the legendary Blarney Stone — it is said that if someone kisses it, it will grant them the power of great eloquence or ‘the gift of the gab.’

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