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Ireland holiday cottages provide an alternative form of accommodation that allow holday-makers to enoy the romantic and picturesque charm of its countryside - Ireland is a country diverse in its beauty and steeped in myth and legend. For more information regarding Ireland cottages, see below.

It is traditionally made up of four provinces, Connaught, Leinster, Munster and Ulster and is brimming with attractions, from the ancient mountains of Wicklow to the undiscovered majesty of Donegal.

Its coastline is dramatic, with long sandy beaches and rugged cliffs fusing this wonderful country to the vast and timeless Atlantic Ocean. Countless Heritage sites can be found throughout Ireland offering reminders of its rich and varied history. Some of the most notable include the Castles at Ross and Trim.

The National Gallery at Dublin and the wide selection of museums and libraries are indicative of Ireland's cultural influence and offer an added incentive for planning a holiday or trip to the Emerald Isle. You can book Ireland Holiday Cottages/self catering holidays in Ireland below.

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Bridgie's Cottage - Ireland Holiday Cottages From Cottages 4 You
This cottage is situated in the Connemara mountains and affords some spectacular views of a dramatic landscape. It's near a collection of sandy beaches and the surrounding countryside is ideal for ramblers and climbers. Notable features include a turf-burning stove, beamed fireplace and a conservatory dining area. It can accommodate 3 people with 2 bedrooms. See above for Ireland short break cottages and more types of self catering accommodation from Cottages 4 You.

Ireland self catering attractions and amenities

The country known as the Emerald Isle cannot fail to delight cottages holidaymakers. In Ireland you are never more than 80 miles from the sea and with its dramatic coastline and the hills, valleys and mountains of the central plain it has a tourist appeal second to none.

Outdoor Activities
Ireland is a great place for enjoying the outdoors. Cycling is the perfect way to take in the green Irish countryside and walkers will find dozens of waymarked trails both on the coast and in the mountains. Contact Green Box in County Leitrim for cycle hire and Walk Ireland for walking tours. Horse-riding is popular and golf courses attract large numbers of visitors throughout the year. Watersports can be enjoyed everywhere and Ireland has some of the best scuba-diving in Europe as well as kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and sailing.

Ireland countryside

Food and drink
Expect to enjoy traditional Irish food but there is also a wide choice of restaurants which serve international cuisine. Try locally caught fish, lamb and beef and sample one of the Irish cheeses such as Cashel Blue made in Tipperary. Stout is Ireland’s favourite drink and Guinness is brewed in Dublin. Irish Whiskey is another popular tipple made mostly in Midleton in County Cork.

Blarney Castle

History and Culture
There is an abundance of historical sites of interest in Ireland from prehistoric tombs, ruined abbeys, castles and stately homes. It is not possible to see everything but some of the following are worth a visit. Creevy Keel in County Sligo has the best known court tomb dating from before 3000 BC. Visit the Keide Fields in Sligo, the largest Stone Age monument in Europe. Kiss the stone at Blarney Castle in County Cork and see Jerpoint Abbey in Kilkenny, the most magnificent religious remains in Ireland.