Vacation Rental in Ireland

Self-Catering in Ireland

Vacation rental and self-catering in Ireland is an ideal way to experience the true spirit of the country, especially if you rent one of the Hidden Ireland's exclusive and highly individual rental properties. These are really a rather special collection, very different from the mass of modern bungalows that blight many parts of our landscape today.

All are in lovely locations and are full of character and charm. Some are very small, ideal for just a couple, while others are comparatively large and suitable for a large party.

These very special properties are all highly individual - vacation rental Ireland at its very best. Many are of historical or architectural importance, are attached to great country houses with wonderful gardens, or are in the middle of great estates. They include gate lodges, fishing lodges, stable and farmyard conversions, wings of large private houses and a few are even country houses in their own right. They have all been restored or sympathetically converted to the highest standards, with stylish interiors, decent heating systems, well equipped kitchens and comfortable beds.

These include the recently renovated Hilton Park Gate Lodge in the rolling drumlin country of County Monaghan, and the charming listed Regency Doyle's Lodge at Fortgranite, in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. There are converted coach houses at Fruit Hill, on the edge of the Hook Peninsula in south County Wexford, and Farran, above the valley of the River Lee, just west of Cork. There is a converted school house, near Ballyheigue in County Kerry, and several wonderful cottages in stunning locations, including Wren's Cottage at Delphi in County Mayo, Grace's Cottage and Moyard in County Galway, while Ballyteigue House is a large country house in the peaceful County Limerick countryside.

These vacation rental properties all compliment The Hidden Ireland, an association of beautiful private country houses that offer full-service accommodation. So there is a choice:  look after yourselves in one of our charming special "vacation rental / self-catering" holiday houses, or let us look after you in one of our grand and beautiful private country houses. Both options offer surprisingly good value for money, and a very special experience.

Click here for a full listing of The Hidden Ireland's vacation rentals / self-catering properties.