Dublin
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, situated on the east coast of the country about midway, Dublin is home to some interesting history charming, youthful diversity. Filled with fantastic attractions and great places of interest Dublin and the surrounding area makes a wonderful area of Ireland to explore on a self-catering 5 star country cottage retreat. Outside of the city you will find the beautiful tranquil hamlets of Fingal amongst stunning rolling countryside and picturesque villages with great sandy beaches. You can also find Dun Laoghaire -Radon just south of the city of Dublin, which is a fantastic combination of city life and unspoiled countryside, boasting a beautiful coastline and delightful towns and villages. Here are some of the most popular attractions to visit in Dublin:
| The National Leprechaun Museum |
Dublin Zoo |
Guiness Storehouse |
| Experience Gaelic Games |
Art Alley |
Ardgillan Castle |
| Butlers chocolate experience |
Malahide Castle |
National Botanic Gardens |
Glenveagh
Glenveagh is a stunning National park found in the north west of Ireland, the second largest in the country covering 170 kilometres of hillside above the Glenveagh Castle. The Castle is situated on the shore of the Lough Veagh in the county of Donegal. The castle's gardens display an array of beautiful and delicate plants and flowers from Chile, Tasmania and Madeira and are also home to the largest herd of red deer in Ireland and now the Golden Eagle. The area is truly breathtaking and would make a beautiful setting for a luxury 5* country cottage holiday.
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| Glenveagh Nature and Outdoor learning centre |
Glenveagh Castle |
Donegal Tours |
| Irish landmark trust Termon House |
Atlantic drive |
St. Columb's |
| The Flough |
Donegal Adventure centre |
Salthill Gardens |
Connemara
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Connemara National park can be found to the west of Ireland within the county of Galway, near Letterfrack and Clifden. The Park is 2,957 hectares of stunning mountains, large stretches of bog, heath, woodland and grassland. It is home to some of the mountains that are included in the famous Twelve Bens or the Beanna Beola Range, such as Benbaun, Bencullagh, Benbrack and Muckanaght. It is also home to the Connemara pony, who although is a domestic animal is considered very much part of the Connemara wilderness. With such a incredible area of Ireland waiting to be explored, a beautiful self-catering country cottage break in or near the Connemara is a fantastic way to spend your holidays. Nature lovers will appreciate the diverse countryside and everyone will enjoy the fresh air and beautiful views. Some great places to visit within the area include:
| Aran Islands |
Glengowla Mines |
Galway Atlantaquaria |
| Rinville Park |
Teach Synge |
Oranmore Castle |
| Kylemore Abbey and Gardens |
Clifden |
Athenry Castle |
As well as these fantastic attractions on offer, Connemara also provides a great range of activities for you to get stuck into if you feel like being active. Of course horse riding, walking and cycling are the obvious ones but you can also experience fishing, bird watching, adventure days, water sports, golf and scuba diving.
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