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Clodagh's Cottage

(Ref. 1083949)

Collooney, County Sligo Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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18 Customer Reviews

  • "Beautiful house."

    Beautiful Garden. Very clean and spacious. The fire was set. Tea/Coffee/biscuits/ milk left for us on arrival. Thank you Clodagh. We really enjoyed the setting

    Reviewed by Theresa5.0Sep 2024

  • "Lovely house and a lovely environment."

    Plenty of space and the big garden makes it so private. Helpful and friendly property owner also.

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had an exceptional holiday at Clodaghs cottage A lovely cottage with ..."

    We had an exceptional holiday at Clodaghs cottage A lovely cottage with everything you could want for a cosy comfortable stay with all the creature comforts of home Thanks Clodagh for the goodies you left for us Communication with Clodagh was brilliant although we didn't want for anything we knew she was available if required The cottage is also situated in a quite part of the village and the view is beautiful with shops and eateries being a short walk away Highly recommend this lovely cottage

    Reviewed by Nikki5.0Aug 2024

  • "This house was the most prefect place we could have stayed; a real home, with plenty of space and comfort."

    The owners couldn't have been more generous and accommodating. The house was immaculately clean and tidy, and the facilities were fantastic. We were very kindly left some 'essentials' (including some treats!) upon our arrival after a long journey, which was greatly appreciated. There is loads of useful information in the house 'pack' about Sligo, including about local beaches and walks, even the menu for the local Chinese takeaway! There is a lovely pub within walking distance called Connolly's, and a little supermarket/newsagents which the kids walked to most days. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again; it's a beautiful part of the world. Highlights include swimming at Rosses Point, the fun challenges at Boda Borg at Lough Key, the walk up Knocknarea, finding beautiful Streedagh Beach and watching Martin and Mist (the Atlantic Sheepdogs) and a drive up to Killybegs in Co. Donegal and walk up Sleive League. There is so much to see and do around the NW of Ireland, so many fascinating places to visit, we'll have to come back! Thank you Clodagh and Kevin for a wonderful stay, your home is beautiful and we absolutely loved it.

    Reviewed by Sinead5.0Aug 2024

  • "This is a home away from home."

    Beautiful house with everything you can possibly need and more. My children loved the big garden and the location is ideal with beaches nearby and Sligo town a short drive away. The owners are really friendly and lovely and gave us some great tips on where to go. We highly recommend Clodaghs cottage.

    Reviewed by Nuala5.0Jul 2024

  • "Fantastic stay in a fantastic property."

    Loved the welcome pack and all amenities are catered for Couldn’t recommend enough was a great week

    Reviewed by John5.0Jul 2024

  • "Clean, comfortable and spacious."

    Quiet and convienient location,. We had a lovely week thank you

    Reviewed by Rosalyn4.7May 2024

  • "A lovely bright house in a great location for exploring Sligo, Mayo and Lough Gill."

    Beds comfy, furniture excellent condition and a homely well kept house with good TV reception, pleasant decor, wood burner. The only suggestion we’d strongly make is for more kitchen crockery and utensils for future guests. Our group of 5 barely managed with just 6 of each bowl, plate, cup etc (not energy efficient to constantly wash up rather than filling a dishwasher - we couldn’t have soup and pudding at meal without washing up halfway). A colander/drainer, measuring jug, wooden spoons and more than one chopping board is usually standard and it’s pretty inconvenient without them if you cook for a family . Besides this a beautiful place and great stay

    Reviewed by Teresa4.7Apr 2024

  • "Clodagh's Cottage was immaculate inside and out, and thoughtfully presented."

    Lovely secluded position on a height, yet convenient for the village. Responsive and attentive owner. I would definitely recommend and would return.

    Reviewed by Finola4.7Apr 2024

  • "Thanks for a great stay, perfect for our group of friends"

    Reviewed by Becky5.0Sep 2023

  • "Clodagh’s Cottage is a cosy, spacious, well-equipped house."

    With easy access to the N4, all the main Sligo attractions such as Strandhill, Sligo Town, Rosses Point, Carrowmore, Ballymote and Ben Bulben are just a short drive away. Collooney has a supermarket, pubs, restaurants and other amenities

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a fantastic stay in Clodagh's cottage."

    Check in was a breeze, the house was spotless and very relaxing with lots of space inside and out for the kids. We all slept really well in the comfortable beds and we had a great week. There was a beautiful welcome pack left for us with a card and detailed information book. The owners couldn't have been nicer when I texted to say we were checked in, and even texted during the week to make sure we were ok. We absolutely loved our stay and would love to come back in the future!

    Reviewed by Roisin5.0Jul 2023

  • "The property is in a lovely position and overall was good, but the bed in double room was appalling we had to move into single bedded room."

    The kitchen could do with more utensils as we only just managed with 4 people. The owner is aware and said this will be looked at. Over all we still enjoyed our stay.

    Hi Elaine, I did contact you to see if everything was ok for you during your stay and I appreciated you letting me know your issues , I promised you that i would check out the bed at changeover on Saturday and offered utensils to you ,we got both sorted on Saturday as promised ,so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, clodagh Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elaine3.8Jun 2023

  • "Myself and my elderly parents spent a week at Clodagh’s Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

    The owners are very pleasant people and eager that we have everything we needed for our stay. They were always available to us if we had any queries or issues no matter how trivial. I would highly recommend a stay at Clodagh’s Cottage. Location is excellent for touring Sligo and all conveniences within walking distance. Dee

    Reviewed by Deirdre4.7Apr 2023

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Clodagh's cottage in County Sligo."

    The hosts provided us with a welcome package when we arrived. They also sorted a flat tyre over the Bank Holiday weekend which was a great relief. The house was ideal for our needs and in a very good location for touring Sligo. We went to the beaches at Mullaghmore, Rosses Point and Strandhill. We visited Glencar waterfall and walked alpacas, a new attraction there, to name but a few. I would highly recommend staying at Clodagh's cottage.

    Reviewed by Brian4.7Jul 2022

  • "Lovely house in a great setting, great for a family holiday, we very much enjoyed our stay ."

    Owners very helpful and made sure we were happy.We will hopefully be using this house again in the future.

    Reviewed by Geraldine5.0May 2022

  • "We had a great week and the house was very good."

    Reviewed by John3.8May 2022

  • "In this cottage you can not control the heating it done from the owners it a joke ."

    It tells you it’s got a log fire but not like all the other place in Ireland we have stayed in no logs ,had a problem with hot water running out . Had a problem with oven not heating up just like the Iron you can put your hand on it it was just worm ,like bungalow ,it got so cool after 5pm at night we left to come home Thursday night ,and not on the Saturday as planed , sorry to say never again ,

    Dear Mr Pearsey, Thank you for your feedback. I am upset to think you had such a negative experience on what was such a beautiful sunny week in Sligo . You contacted me at 07.23am on the morning after you arrived to say you had run out of hot water very quickly and asked me to keep the water on constantly . I apologised and agreed to put the hot water on for you 24/7 and explained there was also a second electric shower that had hot water 24/7 also. I contacted you the next day to see if the issue had resolved and you said it had. The heating is regulated at 21 degrees between 06.30 and 22.00 , so it never goes below 21 degrees between those times and I left my number for you to text me if you wished me to change this, up or down . To supplement this there is an electric fire in the kitchen and also an open fire in the sitting room as described in the brief. I leave a starter pack for the fire for each guests, of fire logs ,kindle sticks ,wood logs which I had all set up in the fireplace for you, it just needed a match to light it , which were there also and a spare starter log in the fire bucket ,however it appears perhaps you didn't notice the fire all set up ,as it wasn't lit during your booking time. After your review I checked the Iron ,which is brand new and it was working perfectly both in steam mode and without steam .I also checked the oven on every setting grill, fan, top, bottom etc and all settings were working perfectly . The instruction manuals for all appliances are there for your guidance in the folder I left for you. You texted to tell me you were leaving Friday morning a day early, I asked you if everything was ok for you and thanked you and wished you a safe journey home . You never answered me. Had you told me about these issues I have absolutely no doubt I would have done my very very best to sort everything for you and they could have been rectified. Thank you for staying with us Regards Clodagh Callaghan Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ron3.4Mar 2022

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Summary

  • All-one-level
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 twin, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner with electric stove
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with open open wood stove fire (with a complimentary starter pack in the fire on arrival, ready to light).
  • Oil central heating with open wood stove fire (with a complimentary starter pack in the fire on arrival, ready to light) and electric stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, iron and ironing board
  • Smart TV and HIGH Speed Fibre broadband
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private parking
  • Sorry no pets and no smoking
  • Shops and pubs less than 0.4 miles
  • Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Set amongst glorious countryside in the picturesque village of Collooney, County Sligo, is Clodagh's Cottage.

This is a delightful detached, gated bungalow, set on almost one acre of private land with mature gardens, paths and steps trailing through for both young and old explorers alike.

Perfectly positioned near the Wild Atlantic Way coastline and the scenic town of Sligo, this four-bedroom cottage offers a superb base for a family, friends or groups of up to seven seeking a rural retreat.

Find ample private parking at the front and back of the house to unload your luggage with ease and admire the quaint setting, with a mature colourful front garden with the Ox mountains and Owenmore river in the back drop before you.

Step into the property through the green door where you will find a spacious bright hallway leading to a welcoming fully equipped kitchen/dining area, with electric hob, oven, toaster, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher; The room is rustic in its décor with an elegant, electric stove to set a relaxing ambiance.

Gather around the dining table or relax in the beautiful armchairs and couch where there is a smart TV on the wall for some entertainment and high speed fibre broadband available at the click of a QR code.

Just off the kitchen there is a large, well equipped utility room/cloakroom with toilet and hand basin area, washing machine, iron and ironing board and lots of storage.

Moving through the property, find the stunning sitting room, with a roaring wood stove fire (with a complimentary starter pack in the fire on arrival, ready to light) and plenty of plush seating to host the whole group, relax looking at the beautiful views.

As the evening draws to a close, there are four beautifully presented bedrooms to choose from; the cottage offers a large king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower and walk in wardrobe, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a single, all with fantastic storage space.

In the morning, soak in a long bath in the large family bathroom or enjoy one of the two showers available.

Take the five minute walk into Collooney village, fully pathed and pole lit, where you can find a lovely outdoor playground, basketball court, outdoor gym and picnic areas.

You will find two churches, two pubs, three takeaways and two award winning cafes, along with grocery shops for fresh produce or any forgotten essentials.

A further ten minute walk takes you to Markree Castle - One of the largest privately-owned castles in Ireland, standing on a secluded 500 acre estate in scenic surroundings, enjoy lunch and a walk around the spectacular grounds.

Nearby, Union Wood offers beautiful forest walks, cycle trails and hikes up to Union Rock where you can enjoy 360 degree panoramic views of Sligo.

A five minute drive will take you to Castledargon hotel resort golf and spa retreat, a beautiful place to have lunch or treat yourself to a massage and enjoy the breath-taking golf course.

Venture a little further afield to the coastal village of Strandhill, boasting a spectacular beach for surfing, as well as a plethora of delicious restaurants, an 18-hole golf course and a fabulous indigenous spa, several magical beach walks along the coast and, if the tides allow, walk or drive onto Coney Island where the views of Sligo coastline make the journey worthwhile.

For keen hikers, while you are in Strandhill, Queen Maeve's trail will take walkers up to the north slopes of Knocknarea mountain which dominates Sligo's skyline, whilst Keash Caves on the south side of Sligo provide another hiking adventure with rewarding views at the peek.

Visit the town of Sligo, where you can admire the Romanesque architecture of Sligo Abbey, be engrossed with the cultural scene at The Model, home of the Niland Collection for quirky exhibitions, or visit the museum to unveil Sligo's past.

Just ten minutes from Sligo town, or twenty minutes from the cottage, the famous Rosses Point boasts golf and yacht clubs, a beautiful pier and walks along the beach of this rustic and charming village.

For fishing, Lough Arrow and Lough Gill are a twenty minute drive away, and Ballisodare Bay is just five minutes away, where seasonal daily salmon licenses may be available.

For cycling enthusiasts the Coolaney Mountain Bike Park is 11 minutes away boasting 8km of mountain bike trails.

Dunmoran Strand is a unspoiled local beach, and five minutes further is Aughris head and pier where you can take jaw dropping coastal walks before relaxing at the beach bar.

Lough Key Forest Park is also a short drive away and boasts ziplines for all ages, playgrounds, segways, bike hire and multiple forest trails, picnic areas and lake walks where you can feed the swans if you dare!

A further ten minutes from here and you will arrive at the buzzing town of Carrick-on-Shannon; treat yourself to a cruise on the River Shannon, Ireland’s longest river.

Exploring northwards towards Donegal, a 20 minute drive takes you to Glencar Waterfall, 15 metres high and viewed through a wooded walk; just over the road is the grave of the famous poet WB Yeats, with 18th century Lissadell House and the town and beaches of Mullaghmore just around the corner, all steeped in history with their own stories to tell.

Knock airport is also a 40 minute drive from the property.

For a wonderful countryside setting with a host of amenities to sample, a stay at Clodgah's Cottage has something for everyone.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

COLLOONEY, COUNTY SLIGO

Sligo 7 miles.

Collooney is a quaint little village in Co Sligo. Situated at the confluence of the Owenmore and Unshin rivers and forming a gateway to Sligo town, seven miles away, Collooney has a rich history. Markree Castle, ancestral seat of the Cooper family with its two ornate gate lodges is close by. Sligo town,one of Ireland’s largest towns is a great destination set among Benbulben Mountain, Knocknarea Hill, sandy beaches, and the green countryside of the Emerald Isle. The town itself offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants with great seafood and pubs playing traditional Irish music. There are many attractions on your doorstep, practice your swing with a few rounds of golf, visit art galleries, seaweed baths, go horse riding on the beach, or relax with a spot of fishing. Sample the local culture by visiting the Yeats Memorial Building, The Model Contemporary Centre and the Hawk’s Well Theatre, one of the oldest regional theatres in the country. Take the Queen Maeve Trail to the top of Knocknarea and be sure to bring your camera along to capture the breathtaking landscape that this county has to offer. Sligo is an excellent base for exploring this part of Ireland, as well as the west of Ireland, where you will find the characterful locations of Westport, with its Georgian town centre, Croagh Patrick, a spectacular mountain famous for being a site of pilgrimage, the picture-perfect seaside town of Inniscrone, the popular riverside town of Donegal and finally the the harbourside city of Galway.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas