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Self Catering in Ireland

  • 18-07-2011 4:19pm
    #1
    paulocon
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    Hi,

    Off in a couple of weeks and have nothing booked. Can anyone recommend any good websites/resources for Self-Catering in Ireland? Ideally looking for a house to take a family of 6 (2 adults, 4 children).


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  • #2
    flatjab
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    Where are you thinking of?


  • #3
    paulocon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭paulocon


    flatjab wrote: »
    Where are you thinking of?

    Ideally, looking for a house that is walking distance to beach as well as a shop and pub. Also would like some activities in the area. Not particularly pushed on what area it is. I do a bit of hill-walking so mountains nearby would be nice but not essential. Wasn't sure of my holidays so have left it very late to book..


  • #4
    RubyGirl
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    http://www.selfcatering-ireland.com/home.cfm

    Have a look thru this link. With children I would look for self catering on site on hotel grounds, where the children would be guaranteed a certain amout of entertainment, eg swimming pool, kiddies club etc in case of a rainy day.

    I stayed in the Quality hotel Clonakilty Co.Cork at the beginning of July. They also do self catering houses on site which we hoped to get but they were fully booked. This hotel is really well geared towards children and is not too far a drive from beach.
    Also check out Trabolgan, another one of my favourites.


  • #5
    paulocon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭paulocon


    Hi folks,

    Found a place in Westport. Just wondering if anyone has been to Westport with children and if you would recommend it?


  • #6
    RubyGirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭RubyGirl


    paulocon wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    Found a place in Westport. Just wondering if anyone has been to Westport with children and if you would recommend it?

    We go to Westport camping, usually stay in http://www.westporthouse.ie/ it has lots for children to do in the "Pirates Adventure Park".

    Sister did this and said it was brillant, what ages are your children?
    http://www.adventurewest.ie/
    Some history lessons:
    http://www.museumsofmayo.com/ceide.htm
    This was also opend in 2010, if ye are bringing the bikes or fancy a walk.
    http://www.mayowalks.ie/WalkingTrails/Greenway/Newport-MulrannyGreenway/


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  • #7
    paulocon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭paulocon


    Aarrrgh,

    Rang this morning to book the home and it was gone.

    Back to the drawing board. Only real availability is in Kerry. Been to Killarney a couple of years so want to go somewhere else. Has anyone any experience of Kenmare, Waterville, Sneem or Ballybunion and would you suggest any of them?


  • #8
    Mr.Canon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭Mr.Canon


    I know this is an old thread, but myself my wife and a bunch of friend had a great time at Coolattin Lodge in Wicklow (the garden Ireland!) as it's known. Great place, and lovely hosts, Noel & Dee. www.coolattinlodge.com self catering victorian guesthouses. LOADS of space.


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