STUNNING 4 bed, 2 bath big, bright farmhouse. Spectacular Sea/Mountain views.

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Our Home with Driveway - off road parking.
Spacious Kitchen: glass hob, single oven, microwave, dishwasher, dining table.
Kitchen looks westward, With 60/40 Fridge/Freezer, Coffee-maker, Kettle, etc.
Kitchen with LVT flooring. Well stocked - pots/pans, dishes, cutlery, glassware
Bedroom One: Double Bed with hotel quality bed linens and pillows. Facing WAW.
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9.9Outstanding
(79 Ratings)
Outstanding property with amazing hosts, beautiful views, and clean accommodations. Highly recommended for a memorable and enjoyable stay.
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(79 Ratings)

Farm Stay in County Sligo

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this farm stay rental

Come to Sligo and set your spirit free.
Experience the holiday (vacation) of a lifetime in our stunning holiday farmhouse perfectly located in Ireland's magical northwest. Have a great farm and/or marine based activity holiday or just relax and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you.
Our holiday home has a unique 40 foot lounge/reception area with superior views of Sligo Bay, Raghly Harbour, and Queen Maeve's cairn.

Large, spacious fitted kitchen. Two bathrooms and four double bedrooms- three rooms with bay windows facing the sea.

Free fibre broadband. Central heating throughout. Heating costs are included. Large front and side garden and lawns. Outdoor furniture and barbeque.

Guests can participate in farming activities (e.g. feeding cows and calves, etc.). If you would like fresh lobster, just let us know and we will make arrangements with local fishermen (weather/tide dependent). They can be brought to your door (free cooking demo included if desired).

We will bring you on the recently completed Raghly Loop Trail, encompassing the stunning blow holes (where the sea comes in under the land) and views of the Donegal mountains and Mayo's Crough Patrick on a clear day. Our friendliness and hospitality will make this your home away from home.

Our beautifully renovated 4 bedroom vacation holiday farmhouse is on an elevated site facing Sligo Bay. This enchanting area near Lissadell (5km) is steeped in history and mythology and well described by W.B.Yeats for its beauty and creativity. The dramatic limestone mountains of Benbulben and Knocknarea will fascinate you. Experience the holiday/vacation of a lifetime where we can help you and your family/friends plan your holiday or just relax and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you. Enjoy the spirit of Sligo.

Local Attractions: The following sites provide useful information about places to see and visit in Sligo:
1. http://sligotourism.ie
2. http://www.irishtourist.com/directory/places_to_visit/west/sligo/
3. http://www.sligoheritage.com/links.htm
4. http://www.discoversligo.com/?pagid=arts
5. http://www.discoversligo.com/?pagid=heritage

Things to Do in Ireland's Magical Northwest:

Glencar Lake and Waterfall. After Glencar, you might want to continue on to Parke’s Castle (a restored plantation castle) on the shores of Lough Gill

When in Sligo town, visit Sligo Abbey (http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/North-West/SligoAbbey). Go for a walk in Hazelwood or Dooney Rock Nature Trail http://www.irishtrails.ie.

Creevykeel Court Cairn (http://www.sligoheritage.com) thought to be 4,500 years old. Then continue on to Mullaghmore Peninsula where you can take a walk on the pier and walk along the sheltered beach.

Go towards Strandhill. The first stop is the Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. About 10-15minutes down the road is the car park for your climb Knocknarea (1.2km walk to the summit) to see Queen Maeve’s Cairn and the spectacular views of Sligo (http://www.sligotown.net/knocknarea). Go to the Shells Café, top-rated restaurant in Sligo, for a bite to eat. Then go to the award winning Voya seaweed baths (http://voyaseaweedbaths.com) for a massage or seaweed bath (pre-booking needed) OR for the more adventurous person, go surfing (http://www.strandhillsurfschool.com).

Visit Yeat’s Grave and Drumcliffe Church

Go to the Spanish Armada Interpretive Center in Grange to learn about the Spanish Armada and Captain Francisco de Cuellar. Then go to Streedagh beach, where the Armada washed up.

Eagle’s Flying – Irish Raptor Centre in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Go to: https://www.eaglesflying.com/

Atlantic Sheep Dogs – One Man and His Dog! Go to: https://atlanticsheepdogs.ie/

Atlantic Way Alpaca Farm – Go to: https://www.facebook.com/wildatlanticwayalpacafarm/

Nearby Beaches within 10 minutes): Yellow Strand (Tra Bui); Streedagh Beach; Lissadell Beach.

Walking/Hill Walking
Exploring North Sligo on foot can be a beautiful way to see the county. Various magical walks include: Lissadell House and Woods; Glencar Lake and Waterfall; Streedagh Point and Beach; Knocknarea and Queen Maeve's Cairn, Glennif Horseshoe at the foot of Ben Bulben to name a few. Go to https://sligowalks.ie; http://www.sligotourism.ie and/or http://www.irishtrails.ie/Trail/Benbulben-loop or http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie for more information on mountain walks, nature trails, coastal walks and more.

Golfing
Ireland is renowned for its golf courses and Rosses’ Point is no exception. The County Sligo Golf Club at Rosses’ Point (http://countysligogolfclub.ie) is ranked in the top 10 links courses in Ireland. The club boasts renowned visitors and champions, Rory McElroy and Tom Watson. Or you can go to Berties Pitch and Putt (http://www.bertiespnp.co.nr) or the Sandfield Pitch and Putt course in Bundoran.

Fishing
There are plenty of excellent fishing points on the Raghley peninsula, where you can catch mackerel, pollock, bollin or if you are lucky sea trout. Raghley Harbour is located ¼ mile away. Spoil yourself with some fresh lobster and crab caught by local fishermen (available on request). Or try your hand at getting some razor fish or rock fishing. Crab fishing off the pier provides fun for everyone. In Rosses’ Point (http://www.sligoboatcharters.com) (Darryl Ewing can pick you up at Raghley Pier, depends on tide) or Mullahmore (http://www.offshore.ie or http://www.inishmurrayislandtrips.com) charter boats are available for the serious fishermen. We can help with any bookings.

Shopping/ Restaurants / Pubs:
Sligo offers shopping with a difference. There is a good mix of shops with hand-crafted pieces, shops passed down through the generations and the more typical shops.
Wooden sculpture by Michael Quirke and hand-crafted jewelry at The Cat and the Moon offer some special items while Mullaney’s has been in the center of town for generations. The shopping centers provide a good mix of newer shops.
Café’s, restaurants, and bistros are plentiful in Sligo town.

Closer to 'home' there are several tasty meals at Eithne's By the Sea, Lang's Bar and Restaurant, Yeat’s Tavern (or Davis’); and Henry’s Restaurant (within 10-15 minutes of our house).
Local Pub: Ellen's and Jordan's - have a pint and meet the locals!

Amenities at STUNNING 4 bed, 2 bath big, bright farmhouse. Spectacular Sea/Mountain views.

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.9 / 10.0
    Outstanding(79 Ratings)
    review starsSummary of reviews
    Outstanding property with amazing hosts, beautiful views, and clean accommodations. Highly recommended for a memorable and enjoyable stay.
    From real guest reviews summarized by AI
    10.0 / 10.0
    On our first trip to Ireland, trying to see as much as we could in less than a month, we somehow managed to wind up here for a week, and how very fortuitous we were. The house is comfortable, thoughtfully designed and furnished, worthy in itself of a 10-star rating, but that hardly begins to tell the story. The setting is fairytale enchanting, beyond all expectation, and our hosts Mary and Des, anticipated our every need and question, and regaled with us with Irish lore and funny stories. Indeed, they treated us like family. When our rental car came down with a flat tire, Des even rode with us to a local mechanic and made sure everything was handled properly. There are so many beautiful sights and charming towns nearby, but don’t let your visit become over-scheduled and hectic. Do not leave without taking the cliff walk that begins just down the street. And do spend every unscheduled waking moment in the sun room, sipping your beverage of choice, looking out to the North Atlantic, and thinking deep thoughts. Or napping, as you prefer. If God ever made any place more beautiful, he kept it for himself.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great hospitality, great property. Literally no complaints at all. Will return if we ever make it back to Ireland.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We could not have had a better time at this wonderful home, in a beautiful area with absolutely terrific owner/hosts. The house was spotless, excellent beds/bedding and appointed with everything you will need to enjoy your time in the house. The home is located in a stunning area outside of the city and offers peace and quiet. You can go for beautiful walks in any direction and are just a short drive to the wonderful city of Sligo. The owners are incredibly knowledgeable of the area and its history. They are a treasure in themselves. My family is already trying to figure when we can come back! If you want a beautiful home, in a beautiful and quiet area than you have found it.
    10.0 / 10.0
    This lovely home was meticulous and comfortable. It is ideally situated with a view of the sea and the friendly cows. Des and Mary are charming, attentive Irish hosts. We couldn’t have asked for a better week.
    10.0 / 10.0
    We had a wonderful time here. The property was spacious, cozy, and spotless with breathtaking views and everything we needed. Des & Mary were spectacular hosts who made our stay even more special through their heartfelt hospitality. Fantastic and highly recommeded.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Our weeks stay at the Herdsman’s House a few kms from downtown Sligo was magical. The accommodations were as advertised, impeccably clean, spacious and cozy at the same time. Spectacular views of Sligo Bay and the surrounding farmland. Sheep and cows in pasture surround the Herdsman’s House. Des and Mary made us feel like family, with great tips on places to visit, and what Ireland’s northwest has to offer. They also gave us a bit of the history of the community they cherish. We enjoyed this “off season” visit and highly recommend this special place, where farmland meets the sea. We are already planning a return visit. John & Lydia
    10.0 / 10.0
    We stayed here for two weeks with our three little kids (all three and under). Mary and Des went out of their way to give us a warm welcome. They provided excellent local recommendations, lots of amenities, and tractor rides for the kids. The space itself was beautifully situated on a quiet road overlooking the beach, calves gamboling in a field, and the hills beyond. It was a very relaxing environment. The house was spacious, extremely clean and well cared for. We hope to stay here again!
    10.0 / 10.0
    I cannot recommend Ballinful House enough! Desi and Mary made us feel so welcome. The house is cozy, the views are out of a postcard! There's hiking just outside the door. The location is amazing! It was so nice to have a kitchen that was well stocked. There were plenty of towels and the showers were great. We went to Ireland and stayed in Galway, Sligo, and Dublin. We unanimously agreed that Sligo/Ballinful House was our favorite!

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this farm stay?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at STUNNING 4 bed, 2 bath big, bright farmhouse. Spectacular Sea/Mountain views.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this farm stay?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is STUNNING 4 bed, 2 bath big, bright farmhouse. Spectacular Sea/Mountain views. pet friendly?

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    What amenities are available at STUNNING 4 bed, 2 bath big, bright farmhouse. Spectacular Sea/Mountain views.?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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