Blissful Irish Country Cottages

First port of call is always the Irish Tourist’s Board Bord Failte Brochure. In this green and glossy guide, you’ll find a comprehensive list of all the Bord Failte (Irish for Welcome) registered B&B’s and Country Cottage Rentals.

I’ve made use of this brochure many times, as well as online sources – simply google Cottage Rentals, Ireland –and can say with certainty that you will find all these cottages as advertised; clean, in scenic surroundings and with a number of cracking bars to hand.,

As with every tourist spot –the summer months balloon the prices – as well as the number of tourists in your way at the bar while you’re waiting for your pint to settle. And anyway, the best time to get a touch of sunshine in Ireland is either those magical couple of weeks we always get at the beginning of May and the same again in September – so plan your trip for then.

If you want something a bit upmarket from a cottage – a Lighthouse for example? – then log onto the Irish Tourist Board’s website and follow the link for the Trust House section where you will find some of the most magnificent [big] cottages! that include listed buildings, manor houses and lighthouses.