Cottages in Ireland and special places to stay | Sawday's

Ardroe Cottage
Fanad, Co. Donegal
From €73 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
A fine beach at Portsalon, a tree-sheltered garden and a deep-country approach for this enchanting flagged and thatched cottage
Dereenaraig
Castlecove, Co. Kerry
From €57 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 6
In tranquil countryside close to the Ring of Kerry, a rustic farmhouse with wonderful stargazing and brilliant walks starting from the door
Seal Rock Cottage
Sneem, Co. Kerry
From €253 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
All the bleached beauty of the beach inside this comfortable cottage; a dining terrace with uplifting sea views and arching views of Kerry
Mount Usher Gardens
Ashford, Co. Wicklow
From £90 p/n
Bed & Breakfast
2 rooms for 2
Gardeners will be very happy staying in this generous, comfortable B&B surrounded by stunning gardens with year-round interest
Rosturk Woods
Westport, Co. Mayo
From €107 p/n
Self-catering
2 places for 6 - 12
Down by the shore of Clew Bay, enjoy peace, space and modern comforts (kitchens are excellent) and discover this magical watery world
Coco’s Farm
Aglish, Co. Waterford
From £64 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
Rustic and remote converted barn on the water’s edge, with architect and archivist owners across the courtyard
The Cottages
Bettystown, Co. Meath
From €112 p/n
Self-catering
6 places for 2 - 6
Fall asleep to the sound of the sea in your dreamy thatched cottage, one of 6, right on the beach for those head-clearing walks...
Williamstadt House
Williamstown, Co. Clare
From €350 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 8
Escape to the Lough Derg Lakelands and discover Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Large forested estate, walks, kayaking and riding trails galore
The Old Village Barn
Woodford, Co. Galway
From €110 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 6
Peaceful converted barn on a remote working farm – pet the donkeys, wild swim and row on the lake, warm up around the wood-burner
Brook Lane Hotel
Kenmare, Co. Kerry
From €105 p/n
Hotel
20 rooms for 2
A traditional Irish welcome, sumptuous rooms and good banter close to fine walks in the Ring of Kerry. Breakfast is laid-back and delicious
Picín
Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry
From €100 p/n
Bed & Breakfast
1 room for 2
Your own rustic-chic cottage, with a velvet antique sofa and a wood-burner in the bathroom - lit on arrival. Beautiful, original, enticing!
Aberdeen Lodge
Dublin 4, Co. Dublin
From €120 p/n
Hotel
17 rooms for 2 - 4
The garden-blessed Lodge is quiet, friendly, cleancut and smart. Family-run and with great staff - award-winning breakfasts too
Wood Smoke Cottage
Ballycahill, Co. Clare
From €200 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
A modern home tucked into the amazing landscape of the Burren, loved for its windswept walks and wildflowers
Sea Meadow
Co. Mayo
From €70 p/n
Self-catering
2 places for 6
Minimalist calm pervades this sleek space - designed with the majestic surroundings in mind. Big groups can spread to the cottage next door
Fleur & Kizzie Cottages
Killorglin, Co. Kerry
From €75 p/n
Self-catering
2 places for 2 - 6
Return to turf fires after hiking in Ireland's highest mountains - at 2 sweet retreats furnished with flair, just outside pretty Killorglin
The Anglers Return
Co. Galway
From €110 p/n
Bed & Breakfast
3 rooms for 2 - 3
Fresh, simple country charm - pretty rooms with enchanting river views, freshly baked bread for breakfast... Beautiful, fragrant gardens
Mornington House
Co. Westmeath
From €160 p/n
Bed & Breakfast
4 rooms for 2
The O’Haras tend their house, park, donkeys and giant oak with care, and their walled garden, which you're welcome to wander and admire
Roaring Water Bay
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
From €71 p/n
Self-catering
1 place for 4
Books, meadow flowers, a rocking chair by a cosy fire at this treasure-trove cottage of beautiful things - down tiny lanes in west Cork