Private Rentals
Private Rentals offer you the chance to base your travel from one central location, equipping you with peace of mind and the comfort to explore with a schedule that suits you.
Whether you're keen to reunite with family in a glamorous setting or escape from it all on a cliffside inlet, there are options to suit all interests and budgets. Takeover a castle with every whim catered to, explore a country estate from a secluded lodge, or stay close to the action in unique accommodations.
The choice is yours, and we would be delighted to help you make it.
Lismore Castle
Despite the castle’s grandeur, events have an intimate personality and unique charm.
Lismore Castle is a maze of beauty — there’s a grand hall, a drawing room, two sitting rooms, a dining room, a spectacular banqueting hall for large receptions, a library, a games room with full-size snooker table, and a fully equipped playroom/nursery.
Up to 27 people can be accommodated for. Host anything from a family gathering or celebratory meal to a wedding or executive retreat with elegant rooms — each individually designed, revealing a history that includes the Boyle, Astaire, Mitford, Kennedy, and Devonshire families.
Woodhouse Estate
Couched in a spectacular valley setting on Waterford’s Copper Coast, Woodhouse is one of Ireland’s finest examples of a Georgian country mansion.
The exceptionally handsome family home, stands proudly in the most beautiful setting sheltered by a fine stance of mature woodland from which it takes its name, Woodhouse Estate ranges across nearly 500 acres of unique terrain, bounded by the quaint, tranquil village of Stradbally to the north, and stretching down to salty sea cliffs that tower above its sheltered sandy cove to the south.
Rent one of four luxury homes found on the estate, all self contained and lavishly appointed to provide accommodation for guests.
Fanad Head Lighthouse
Donegal / Northern Ireland
The Fanad peninsula has a wealth of beaches, coastal and hill walks, water-based activities and an 18-hole golf links course within easy reach.
Accommodation at Fanad Lighthouse is available all year round in three charming former lighthouse keeper’s homes, all with stunning sea views.
There are three self-catering options, with fully-equipped kitchens. The fire will be set up for your arrival and fuel is provided, as are linen and towels.
Mingary Castle
Sitting proud on its own rocky outcrop, the distinctive silhouette of Mingary Castle has looked over the Sound of Mull for centuries.
The seat of Clan MacIain for over 300 years, it’s one of Scotland’s true hidden gems. Until early 2016, the Castle was all but an abandoned ruin. After three years of meticulously orchestrated restoration work, its impressive ranges now house an elegant combination of luxurious accommodation and history.
From the range of suites, each with their own unique features and style, to the grandeur of the living and dining rooms, Mingary Castle is just as stunning as the wilderness that surrounds it.
The Boathouse
Situated on a private island on Strangford Lough, The Boathouse is a special place. A place to reconnect with your significant other or just disconnect from reality for a time.
This lovely one bedroom boathouse, right on the shoreline is a haven of peace and tranquility just about 50 minutes from Belfast and 20 minutes from Downpatrick. Relax or be as active as you wish with water activities, sightseeing or hiking all in close proximity. An open plan kitchen and living room, a bathroom and a front porch complete this unique property.
The hosts living on the island ensure all your needs will be met.
Cantick Head
Lighthouse
Hoy | Orkney | Scotland
"Perched atop a breathtaking cliff, Cantick Head Lighthouse Self Catering Cottage is remote enough to make you feel as though you’ve been magically spirited away from everyday life."
Once the home of a Victorian lighthouse keepers family (the lighthouse was built in 1856), you can expect timeless comfort in instantly charming surroundings.
Adjacent to the historic lighthouse tower , the cosy cottage sleeps 4-5 guests in two bedrooms; ideal for a true ‘get away from it all’ break for a family or a group of close friends.
Ballynahinch Castle
Enjoy your home away from home whilst having all the comforts of a luxury hotel on your doorstep. Few self catering properties in Connemara or indeed Ireland, offer the space, serenity, luxury and discreetness of Lettery Lodge & Owenmore Cottage.
With 700 acres of private estate to explore, guests can be as secluded or as sociable as they choose. Enjoy private family dinners, barbecues in your private gardens or reserve a table in the beautiful Owenmore restaurant overlooking the river or atmospheric Fisherman's Pub in the castle.
Days may be spent in quiet reflection or full of activity provided by the castle’s experienced guides. You set your own pace.
Abbotsford House
Once home to Sir Walter Scott’s granddaughter, Charlotte Hope Scott, this intimate country retreat is a unique combination of the personal and the historical, which still retains many of its original features, as well as Scott family belongings, including original artworks and furniture.
All the bedrooms are individually styled and named after family members or distinguished guests of the Hope Scott's, including Queen Elizabeth II’s aunt, Princess Alice, who was a regular visitor.
A range of bespoke itineraries and catering services including banquets in Scott’s magnificent dining room, exclusive access to the gardens, clay pigeon shooting, guided tours, hot tub hire and even a personal chef can also be arranged.
With seven luxury ensuite bedrooms, and an adjoining additional eighth bedroom, the Hope Scott Wing is the perfect accommodation for up to 16 guests.
Clare Island
Lighthouse
Clew Bay | Co Mayo | Ireland
For almost two centuries, the island’s Lighthouse has been a nautical landmark perched high on the craggy cliffs, watching over Achill, Westport and beyond.
Clare Island Lighthouse is a retreat like no other, a special place where guests are free to while away their time in solitude or to enjoy mingling and socializing.
Rooms are furnished with period fixtures and fittings, original artwork and super-comfortable, old-style cast-iron beds. Wood burning stoves & open fires and under floor heating add coziness and comfort.
Parknasilla Resort & Spa
Parknasilla Offers up a variety of options:
The Lodges are nestled in a quiet sun drenched courtyard beside the Bishop’s house, the original hotel dating back to the 16th century, at most they are a four minute stroll from the hotel via a pedestrian walk way.
The Woodland Villas at Parknasilla is a community of 38 luxury self-catering holiday homes tucked away in a beautiful part of the resort no more than a ten-minute stroll from the hotel via a car-free walkway with easy access to the estate’s coastal walking trail, iconic viewing points, playground and the Tram Street Food Car.
Residents enjoy access to resort dining, spa thermal suite, indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, fairy trails, treasure trails and a plethora of other activities on Parknasilla’s 500 acre estate.
