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Situated in the geographical centre of Ireland, there are few holiday destinations more charming and rural than County Laois. Thought to be the most landlocked of all of Ireland's counties, you won't find much coast here. Instead, County Laois comprises a stunning landscape of undulating emerald peaks, pretty photo-worthy valleys, mysterious woodlands and inviting country villages, each with their own unique story to tell. Come experience the beauty of central Ireland for yourself, with a self-catering Irish cottage in County Laois from Sykes Cottages. We've a wonderful collection of County Laois cottages for you to choose from, so take your pick from our superb selection today!
The great outdoors await on a cottage holiday in County Laois!
For those hell-bent on encountering the natural beauty of County Laois, head to the Slieve Bloom Mountains; an inspiring series of peaks thought to form the back bone of central Ireland. These tree peppered hills are a superb spot for a walk, with colour coded trails criss-crossing for miles across the rugged wilderness. Alternatively, pedal your way along the Laois/ Kilkeeny border as part of the 'Elephant and Castle Trail', a moderately challenging cycle route which passes the beautiful Nore Valley and the majestic gardens of Heywood House.
If its adventure you want, nothing beats a holiday in the rural county of Laois. However, those just looking to relax or do some gentler exploration are also well catered for. Take a daytrip to the Emo County Villa; loiter beside the water in Castletown; tuck into fine Irish fare in Portlaoise, or do very little besides take in the exquisite views from the comfort of your County Laois holiday cottage.
The choice really is yours with a cottage holiday in central Ireland so find and book your dream Irish holiday cottage in County Laois today with Sykes Cottages!