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Limerick Holiday Cottages
For a range of Limerick self catering cottages and properties, see the rental companies featured below. They all provide a variety of holiday homes for rent including forest lodges, luxury houses, bungalows and traditional cottage properties. Visit the sites for the latest news of availability and reductions.
Holiday Lettings - 12 Limerick holiday cottages from just £104 for low season bookings. Their range includes 18th century converted farmhouses as well as detached bungalows. All are well-appointed and found in picturesque locations such as the Ballyhoura Mountains.
Holiday Rentals - Around
10 Limerick cottages and self catering properties such as luxurious holiday homes, lodges and forest properties. Many are situated within a close distance of Limerick county town - seven day breaks range between £250 and £4000 depending on size and season.
Cottages 4 You - 7 Limerick cottage properties at the time of writing in Ardpatrick, Knocklong, Kilmallock and Adragh. All holiday cottages are inspected regularly and have attained at least three star gradings. Rates start at £300 p/w for low season bookings.
Sykes - A collection of cottages in Limerick and within 20 miles of the town. The holiday properties are mostly traditional and are available for seven day breaks throughout the year. Rates are between £200 and around £300 p/w.
Limerick
County Limerick is a region of picturesque beauty and charm. Much of it is used for farming and consists of plains, ridges and gentle, underlating hills. The
Golden Vale situated to the West is well-known for its dairy industry and features rich, fertile lands, while the Western region is dominated by the Mullaghareirk Mountains which command some impressive views of the county.
The River Shannon runs along Limerick's Northerly boundary while the
Mullaghareirk and Galtee Mountains dominate its southern reaches. Towards the West the landscape becomes more rugged as the gentle plains of the Golden Vale give way to the cliffs and majestic beaches of its coast.
Limerick is littered with reminders of its past and has the most ring forts in the whole country. The Neolithic remains at
Loch Gur dating back to 3000bc, are impressive reminders of its Celtic history and one may find over 400 Norman Castles and keeps dotted around the countryside.
The City of Limerick is set on the
River Shannon. Although, one of the commercial capitals of Western Ireland, Limerick also consists of a number of historical places of interest including King John's Castle and The Hunt Museum. The latter houses the finest collection of Celtic and Medieval artifacts outside the National Gallery at Dublin. For more information regarding Limerick visitor attractions, see the guide that follows.
Limerick visitor attractions
This county, located in the south west of Ireland, is steeped in history and is an ideal location for cottages holidaymakers to enjoy the charm of its tranquil countryside and the beauty of its towns and city.
Outdoor Activities
Golf, fishing, walking and horse-riding are all popular sports. The River Shannon has great stocks of fish including salmon, brown trout, bream and perch. Go dolphin-watching at
Carrigaholt Dolphinwatch or contact Seatrek and take a boat trip on the Shannon - Ireland’s longest river. In Limerick City you can enjoy paint-balling at Combat Zone and Kilornan Karting offers the ultimate thrill.
For the less energetic, the
Angela’s Ashes Walking Tour is based on locations featured in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Frank McCourt. Another fascinating walk is the Lough Derg Way - a waterside path along the rivers and canals of Limerick. Hire a bike at the
Mountain Bike Centre in Ballyhoura where you will find the largest network of trails in Europe.
Food and drink
The county is home to a range of restaurants, cafes and bars offering a variety of dishes from traditional Irish fare to European and Asian cuisine. The
Brennan Room Restaurant enjoys a good reputation for traditional food and also has a vegetarian menu.
The
Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge is renowned for its fine cuisine and uses produce from its own gardens. In the village of Adare, try the
Wild Geese Restaurant which serves seafood - lobster is its speciality. Alternatively, take the family out for pizza at Moll Darby’s Pizza Works in
Limerick City or try the wholesome food in Brulees in Upper Henry Street which serves simple dishes and has a fine wine list.
History and Culture
If you wish to learn about Limerick’s past, the City Museum won the first Gulbenkian Award in 1992 and has displays illustrating its history. The
Lough Gur Centre near Bruff has two stone circles, a tomb, forts and hut sites, testimony to Ireland’s prehistoric past. Fifteenth century Carrigogunnell Castle situated on a volcanic rock has wonderful views overlooking the Shannon Estuary.
In Kilmallock twelfth century
Askeaton Castle, founded by William De Burgo is one of the finest medieval buildings in Ireland. Desmond Castle in Adare has a drawbridge and moat and is open daily June, July, August and September. Book through Adare Heritage Centre. The Woodland Estate around ruined Curraghchase House in Kilkornan is now a State Forest and Park. There is an arboretum, lake and nature trail. It is open daily all year 9.00 until 21.00.
