River Dale

67 Customer Reviews

• "My husband and I had a fabulous stay in River Dale."

  What a beautiful house inside and out. Spotlessly clean with everything there you could want. So peaceful and quiet and only a few minutes drive to the town. Excellent location for discovering beautiful Sligo. John and Marion are the perfect hosts checking we had everything we needed Thank you both for a lovely stay

  Hello Margaret and Sean , we are very happy to have received your positive feedback and we are so glad that Riverdale added to your holiday enjoyment whilst visiting and exploring Sligo. We appreciate very much how well you left Riverdale on your departure and your lovely card was a nice surprise. We hope to see you return and enjoy all your future hiking adventures. Marion and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely few days stay at Riverdale cottage."

  Had everything you needed, John and Marion were more than willing to help and go above to make our stay enjoyable. We loved the mixture of old belongings mixed with a modern house. Would highly recommend and we hope to return in the future with some more friends.

  Hello Donna, Many thanks for your positive feedback and recommendation following your recent stay. It would be lovely to see you return in the future. Regards, John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna4.7★Sep 2024

• "To our hosts John and Marian Riverdale Cottage was a fabulous cottage to spend our holiday week there ."

  The Cottage itself the garden area and the location were all 5 Stars ratings . We ejoyed all the Cottage and the surrounding area had to offer . We would definitely recommend this Cottage and it's location to other people as the perfect place to spend holiday time . A big thanks also to our hosts John and Marion for looking after us so well . Ann and family

  Hello Anne and Family, a note of thanks to you for your kind comments as we really appreciate customer feedback. Delighted that Riverdale contributed to your adventures and exploration of the Sligo area and thank you for returning the property in such pristine condition. Hope to see you all again. Regards, John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Aug 2024

• "This is a beautifully maintained house with plenty of space."

  The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and cleaning product - which from my experience is not always the case and it is the little details that make it. It is in a great location as it is close to town but also far enough in the countryside for it to be peaceful. It is well positioned for sightseeing around Silgo and its surrounding counties, Mayo,Donegal and Leitrim. John the owner was great and checked in to ensure we had everything we needed. Nothing was too much trouble. I would not hesitate to recommend River Dale and hope when we are back that way it will be available.

  Hello Michelle, Richard and Annie. Just a note of thanks to you for your recent visit to Riverdale and we are delighted that you enjoyed both the property and the surroundings. Your feedback is very much appreciated and thank you also for returning the property so immaculate. It would be lovely to see you again should you be up this way. Enjoy the rest of the summer. Regards , John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Riverdale."

  The property is amazing, it's a modern, comfortable in every way, warm and very well equipped. It is also very convenient for trips to Sligo town only five minutes away, whilst maintaining a quiet country setting. We met John the owner, lovely guy. If you're looking for a place to stay look no further than Riverdale.We were so impressed we booked again for next year!

  Hello Cathal and family, so appreciative of your lovely feedback and delighted that the visit to Riverdale and Sligo is so positive that you are returning next year. There's loads to see and do and thank yo for returning the cottage so well on your departure. See you all soon. Regards, John ad Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cathal5.0★Jul 2024

• "A first class property, immaculately clean and ideally located for touring this lovely part of Ireland."

  The property is located in the countryside but only a 10 minute drive to the centre of Sligo. John the owner was very friendly and helpfull.He provided us with very good advice on local restaurants and areas to visit. Would not hesitate to recommend River Dale as the ideal holiday location.

  Hello Robert , thank you for taking the time to provide such lovely and positive feedback. We are delighted that Riverdale met with your requirements as we appreciate every guests visit and want to provide a holiday offering that adds positively to guests experience when visiting Sligo. It would be lovely to see you again should you return to the area. All the best. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "It is a comfortable house with everything you need."

  There is enough space - we were a family of five - when it is raining. The garden is beautiful and safe parking for two cars on the ground. We enjoyed our stay very much.

  Hello Ulrike, Jan, Lisa and children, We are very happy that Riverdale contributed to you having a pleasant holiday in Sligo and appreciate your kind comments and for returning the cottage in pristine condition. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holidays and hope to see you all again. Regards, John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ulrike5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely time in River Dale."

  A fantastic place to stay, bright, warm and modern. Every thing was provided, dish washer tablets, cling film, tin foil tea towel washing up liquid etc. Great space, lovely comfortable bedrooms. John and Marion were extremely helpful and welcoming. They had milk and orange juice in fridge on our arrival, teabags coffee etc. They also welcomed us with a lovely bottle of French wine. I would highly recommend this house. Home from Home.

  Hello Mary, Many thanks for your positive feedback which we very much appreciate. It was lovely to meet with you, John and the extended family during your holiday and that Riverdale added to your positive visit to Sligo whilst attending your family wedding. Hope to see you all again soon. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jun 2024

• "What a wonderful place to stay."

  accommodation spotless, and John/Marian was very approachable and Helpful throughout the stay. Area ideal for sight seeing around the Great Atlantic way and close to all the beaches.

  Hello Andrew and Debbie, Thank you both for choosing to book Riverdale as your holiday base. It was amazing to hear of all the places you explored whilst staying in Sligo and delighted that you had a good holiday break here. Thank you for returning the cottage so well and it would be lovely if your plans to visit next year with your broader family to stay in Riverdale were to happen. Best wishes , John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2024

• "It’s difficult to imagine a better place for a week’s holiday than Riverdale Cottage."

  It’s ideally situated for exploring Sligo and has everything you could reasonably ask for. The property is modern, spacious, comfortable and beautifully maintained - as is the garden! The kitchen is well equipped and the fridge was stocked with all the essentials - and some non-essentials too which were equally welcome. It’s highly recommended.

  Hello Teresa, It was so lovely to have met you and to have you stay at Riverdale. We are delighted that it provided you with all your requirements to have a pleasant holiday in Sligo. I hope the remainder of your holiday went well and that we might see you again. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jun 2024

• "This was our second stay at River Dale."

  It's a lovely house, modern and comfortable and well equipped - could just do with a couple of larger saucepans/frying pans (suitable for cooking meals for 6)! It's possible to walk into the centre of Sligo, which takes around 45 minutes, or a cab is around €15. The location is quiet and peaceful and if you get good weather then the garden is wonderful for sitting outside with a drink and listening to the birdsong. The owners are very friendly and helpful. I'm sure we'll be back!

  Hello Paula, so nice to have you and the family return to Riverdale for your break. Delighted that you had a pleasant stay and visit to the area. It would be lovely to see you all again. John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula4.7★May 2024

• "River Dale was an amazing place to stay."

  The property is gorgeous. The home is as well. John was a gracious host, and had just the right things stocked for an unprepared (us!) arrival. He came over and checked in after we arrived, making sure the amenities were sufficient (they were!) Having a wash machine was a godsend. The beds were comfy, the rooms were cozy, and the family is so happy we stayed at River Dale. Beats a hotel by miles. Thank you, John and Marion, for a fantastic stay.

  Hello Petrina, Adam and family. We are so thrilled that Riverdale added so positively to your holiday experience here in Ireland and that your needs were met. Your feedback is very helpful as our guests comfort is our utmost priority. I hope the remainder of your trip was pleasant and that you've settled back home after all your travels. Hope to see you again. Best wishes and thanks, John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Petrina5.0★May 2024

• "Just home from a fabulous 3 night stay at this fantastic property."

  After reading the previous reviews, we can also agree it is an ideal place to stay in Sligo. The house is just a 5 minute drive from Sligo Town and a short drive from all the other attractions. The house itself is spotless and has everything you could possibly need for your stay. It is situated on a quiet country road ensuring a peaceful night's sleep. Our 2 teenage daughters loved the property too and having a spacious bedroom each. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house - John and Marion are also fantastic hosts!

  Hello Laura, Many thanks for taking the time to post your feedback which we are delighted to receive. I'm glad that your time spent in Riverdale and visiting Sligo met all your needs and we would love to see you visit again. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Apr 2024

• "As a family of four, we really enjoyed our week at Riverdale Cottage and were above average satisfied."

  There is not a single point to criticize, but a lot to praise. It is clean, cozy, all furnishings in excellent condition. John in particular proved to be friendly and personable as the owner. We wish John all the best with the rental, especially that the guests take care of the house and John doesn't have to worry. All the best and „Auf Wiedersehen“.

  Oliver it was so nice to have you visit Riverdale and delighted you felt comfortable during your stay. It would be lovely to see you all again should you return to the Sligo area. Thank you for your visit. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Oliver5.0★Sep 2023

• "Using this as a golf holiday base it was perfectly placed."

  The accommodation, spacious, very modern and we felt it was a home from home. We met the owner the next day of arrival to check if we needed anything. Exceptional helpful and welcoming and hope to return.

  David, such a lovely experience to have you and the golf party stay with us at Riverdale and we really are spoiled with access to so many different golf courses nearby and with in a short distance to cover all preferences of courses. Delighted that Riverdale had a warm and welcoming atmosphere as our guests comfort is our objective. It would be lovely to have you return and thank you all for leaving the cottage so well on your departure. Regards, John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2023

• "Superb property, can't praise the property or the owners enough."

  The house was spotless, tidy, warm comfortable and has everything you need. John and family are very attentive and helpfull . Set just two minutes drive outside Sligo town, very peaceful and quiet, private parking, great restaurants and cafes, super beaches at Rosses Point and Strandhill only 15 minutes away. Brilliant house Brilliant owners, once again thank you for making our holiday perfect.

  Hello Mark, Trish and family -such welcome and appreciated feedback. So happy that your visit back to Riverdale and the Sligo area was so positive. We are delighted to have being able in some small way to have made your holiday special and many thanks for leaving the cottage so well on your departure. Hope you might get the chance to come back again in the future. Regards, John , Marion and Family Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2023

• "We stayed at Riverdale as part of our family holiday this year."

  John and Marion were fantastic hosts from arrival, with a lovely welcome pack of house essentials and a folder of info about the local area, attractions, restaurants etc. Riverdale is a new build property with all the comfort, space and modcons (and Wifi!) you could need as a family (2 adults/ 3 kids). It was spotlessly clean with plenty of fresh towels and bedding for our stay. It is situated in a great location. It is peaceful and quiet, surrounded by lovely countryside, but only 5 mins drive to Sligo town. It really was a home from home for us for the week, as we explored Sligo. Very happy to recommend Riverdale for any family and we wish John and Marion all the best for the future.

  Many thanks Derek for you and the Family's recent stay. A pleasure to meet you all and appreciate your generous and kind comments on your experience in Riverdale and Sligo. It would be lovely to see you again at another stage and many thanks again for your visit. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Aug 2023

• "We've used self catering cottages many times in the UK, but haven't booked with Sykes before or stayed self catering in Ireland."

  River Dale was of a very high standard. It's detached on a sizeable plot, quietly located on a side road, with easy access to Sligo town and its restaurants and music bars, the coast and main roads. The cottage was obviously almost new, spotless, spacious and very well equipped and maintained. John was on hand for any issues. We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay in what seemed like a home from home. Sligo is a beautifully scenic area and seems less commercialised and visited than other parts of the west coast. Definitely recommended and hope to return.

  Hello Elizabeth and Deyrick, it was lovely to have you stay with us at Riverdale and we are so happy you enjoyed both its offerings and that of the Sligo delights. Look forward to your next visit if you get the chance to return. Regards , john and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2023

• "We spent a lovely week at River Dale."

  The cottage is lovely and comfortable and has all the amenities that you need. The owners John and Marion are so obliging and as they stay next door are available if you need them. Would definitely book this cottage again.

  Hello Lesley, thanks for choosing to stay with us at Riverdale recently and delighted that its offering helped you to have an enjoyable break in Sligo. Thank you for leaving the cottage so well on your departure and it would be lovely to welcome you back in the future at some stage . John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely stay, in a beautiful cottage."

  All amenities anybody needs. Great views. Short distances to all best sights in Sligo and beyond. Really good pubs not far into Sligo town.

  Hello Mervyn, So lovely to welcome your self and Barbara back to Riverdale. Delighted that both Riverdale and Sligo continued to deliver on creating a great holiday experience in the area. Thank you both for leaving the cottage so well and hopefully we will see you again in the near future. Wishing you both a great summer. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mervyn5.0★Jun 2023

• "We returned to River Dale a year after our first stay there and really enjoyed this excellent accommodation!"

  With four adults, two children, and quite wet weather after Easter, we still got the most out of our holidays and are certainly planning to come back next year. The accommodation is spacious, clean and more than well equipped, allowing everyone to have their space when the weather does not suit outdoor activities. The location offers a lot of great walks, scenery and destinations all within a short drive. On one or two occasions, when we did get wet on our adventures, access through the back door, washing and drying facilities and a warm, comfortable house really made all the difference. The well-kept garden offers lovely outdoor space to catch some sunshine. The icing on the cake is the warm welcome by the hosts, in person and with the some goodies and staples readily available in the kitchen upon arrival. Thank you, John and Marion! As I said, we hope to be back soon, as there is so much more to explore in this beautiful part of the country.

  Lisa, so great to have you and your family back to stay with us at Riverdale. Delighted we continued to meet your expectations and that Sligo continues to offer plenty to see and do. Thank you for leaving the cottage back so pristine and would love and be delighted to see you all return in the future. Have a great summer. John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Apr 2023

• "River Dale is a super property and I would recommend it highly to anybody wanting to holiday in the Sligo Area."

  Great location, cosy quiet and comfortable with excellent facilities. We will definitely be returning.

  Hi Deirdre and family such an absolute pleasure to have you stay in Riverdale as you celebrated the joyous occasion of your grandson/great grandsons christening. So glad Riverdale provided a setting of comfort and relaxation and many thanks for leaving the cottage so well on your departure. It would be lovely to see you return and our pleasure to have Riverdale at your disposal. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deirdre5.0★Oct 2022

• "Thank you so much for our wonderful break in the cottage."

  It had everything we needed. The welcome pack was great as we were delayed by the ferry. John was so kind and helpful with suggestions about places to eat and visit. Sligo is a very special part of the world with its mountains and coastline. The beaches are spectacular and the driving was a dream. We will definitely be back again.

  Hi Andrew and Jane , many thanks for staying at Riverdale and exploring all the secret gems Sligo has to offer. Delighted that you got to experience our local restaurants and scenery and that Riverdale met your needs post your journey to sligo despite ferry delays. We appreciate also how well you left the cottage on your departure and we would love to see you return again in the future. Best wishes John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2022

• "A beautiful house in the perfect location."

  The house was lovely and clean, plenty of room, well furnished and very warm. The owners were very welcoming and friendly and couldn’t of don’t enough for us! Would highly recommend this house to anyone and look forward to future visits to River Dale!

  Hello Cathy, Kevin and Maria, An absolute pleasure to meet you all and your kind comments are much appreciated. Thank you so much for returning the cottage so well and delighted Sligo and its surroundings left a lasting impression. Look forward to meeting with you again in the future at some stage. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2022

• "The cottage was perfect and far exceeded our expectations and it was so well stocked with everything you need and more."

  The pictures don't do it justice! John was brilliant and so helpful. He left us all the essentials, milk, bread, butter etc. Well situated and only minutes from the town centre. Just wanted to say a very big thank you to John for a brilliant stay.

  Hi Julie, Thank you for choosing to stay at Riverdale. So happy for you and the family that it provided for your needs as you traced your family roots in Sligo. It was our pleasure to have assisted in some small way to leave lasting memories for you and the gang and hopefully we might get to meet again. All the best. John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2022

• "We stayed in River Dale cottage in June 2022 with our four young children."

  We feel we were extremely lucky to find this amazing house so close to Sligo Town and yet in a quiet peaceful location only a few minutes drive from Glencar, Rosses Point and many other scenic areas. The house was exceptionally clean and comfortable. John went out of his way to make us and our children feel welcome. The comfort of Riverdale cottage enabled us to truly enjoy our break in Sligo. We couldn't recommend this property highly enough. Thank you John and Marion. Karl & Lynn

  Hi Karl and Lynn, what an absolute pleasure to meet you and the children. Im delighted that the mixed weather didn't hinder your enjoyment of the local surroundings and thank you so very much for keeping Riverdale so well during your stay. Your kind card and chocolates were much appreciated. Have a great summer and hope to see you all again some time. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karl5.0★Jun 2022

• "Idyllic location, rural road but minutes away from the town."

  Benbullben walk,beaches and forests all around, or Glencar waterfall, you won't be disappointed with places to visit. The natural beauty is all around, you can see why W.B Yeats loved the location. The house becomes a home while you stay there. It has every amenity necessary. Every detail is considered. Wonderfully thoughtful hosts spend time preparing for your stay. Some welcoming items, a beautifully laid house with every modern convenience. The showers are wonderful, the WiFi fast, the beds comfortable, and the house is bright and airy. Even if it rains outside, it's a lovely house to just relax and chill. The house is the cleanest house we ever stayed in, thanks to John and Marion. I normally arrive with cleaning products and give a quick clean but my products stayed in the bag until we returned the house back to John and Marion on departure day. Will definitely stay again, when you find the prefect house, you don't need to look elsewhere. I am more than happy to go back next year with my children and husband. They all loved the house as much as I did. My warmest wishes to John and Marion from Allison and family.

  Dear Alison,Ken and family. We are delighted that you had such a positive experience staying at Riverdale. Thank you so much for returning the cottage in such pristine condition and for your lovely card and chocolates. It would be a pleasure to see you all again in the future. John and Marion Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ken5.0★Jun 2022

• "Just spent 7 nights at Riverdale cottage with my husband, the cottage is just beautiful, spotlessly clean and so comfortable and spacious."

  Very well equipped. John the owner is very friendly and helpful. After a busy day touring the Sligo area it is great to relax at Riverdale in comfort and peaceful setting in the country lane but only a few minutes drive from sligo centre. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone and would love to return someday. Many thanks John

  Hi Roesheen, Many thanks for choosing to stay at Riverdale and leaving the cottage so well on your departure. We are so happy that you both enjoyed your stay at Riverdale and the surrounding area and it would be lovely to see you again at some stage in the future. john Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roesheen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Excellent accommodation."

  Beautiful and clean. All amenities needed for a great stay. John and Marion were brilliant. Nothing was a trouble if required anything and then left us to get on with our holiday.

  Mervyn, so pleasurable to meet with both you and Barbara. The comfort and contentment of our guests is what we want for every booking as discussed and so happy we could achieve this whilst contributing to you both having a well deserved holiday in Sligo. Looking forward to your return trip next year and many thanks for the advance booking. Have a great summer. John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mervyn5.0★May 2022

• "EXCEPTIONAL property, catering for all needs, all on one level with everything a holiday maker may need for an easy and enjoyable time away."

  John was a very warm and welcoming host, and would be able to answer any questions for someone new to the area. The Kitchen is very well equipped and the utility room is a handy extra not all property's offer. it is ideally situated very close to town yet on a lovely quite country road. plenty of great restaurants nearby, beaches and historic places to visit only a short drive away. looking forward to next year.

  Hello Mark, Lovely to meet with both you and Patricia and so good to hear that Riverdale met all your needs. Sligo is beautiful with loads to do in close proximity. Great to see you booked for next year. Have great summer. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2022

• "The property was beautiful and spotless and the added extras i."

  E. slippers on bed was a lovely added touch. The owners were very friendly and were on hand to help and offer advice on places to go. Lots of lovely beaches in the surrounding area to visit. Would definitely recommend this property.

  Hi Patrick, So kind of you to give us such a positive review. It was lovely to meet you all and that you got to explore loads of the surprises Sligo has to offer. Delighted that Riverdale covered all your needs and great to catch up. Hope to see you all in the future. John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Apr 2022

• "This booking completely exceeded our expectations!"

  From the more than warm welcome, to the property itself, it was easy to switch off from the moment we arrived. The house feels bigger than the pictures show. Especially with a group of 5, there is enough space to cook, dine, and entertain various interests, without having to move things around constantly. It is exceptionally clean, and has plenty of everything you may need: cooking utensils, dinnerware, towels, hair dryer... With a place like this, the weather becomes secondary! The location is perfect, and most of our activities were less than a 15min drive away. We booked another holiday there for the next year upon the day after returning home. Definitely recommend this gem and hope with growing demand the high standard can be kept. Thanks so much, John & Marion! See you next year.

  Dear Lisa and family.Such wonderful feedback to receive and we are so thrilled that Riverdale was above and beyond what you expected. We strive to ensure the satisfaction of our guests and so happy when they have a positive experience which reinforces our effort to maintain high standards for future guests. We are delighted you have decided upon a return trip and I can assure you we will have the welcome mat out. Lovely to have met you all and have a great summer. John and Marion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Apr 2022

• "Where do we start, your holiday home is simply fantastic."

  We all loved it and can't wait to return again soon. The cottage is a really brilliant place and would love to live in it :)

  Hello Garreth, such a pleasure to meet you ,Anna and the twins. Im delighted that you all enjoyed your stay in Riverdale and the general Sligo locality for your fun days out exploring. Hope to see you all again at some stage. J Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Mar 2022

• "Excellent cottage for families, Super location and excellent host."

  The cottage was exceptionally clean and everything you need is provided, would highly recommend and all of the family cant wait to get back. Thanks John. SG Co Armagh.

  Hello SG, So grateful for your recent visit and kind comments. We are delighted you enjoyed your short stay cut short by Storm Eunice pending arrival. Look forward to meeting you all again in the future.J Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shane5.0★Feb 2022

• "Very nice and spacious house."

  John, the owner is very friendly and takes care of the tenants with nice touches.

  Hello Carole, Many thanks for making such a long journey and choosing to stay at Riverdale. It was our pleasure to meet you all. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to Visit Sligo again. J Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Feb 2022

• "The cottage was perfect (and completely fitted the description)."

  The hosts (John & Marion) really made an effort to make you feel welcome. Will surely visit again!

  Dear Harold , thank you so much for staying with us at Riverdale and returning the cottage in such pristine condition. Your note and gift of lovely chocolates were much appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Harold5.0★Jan 2022

• "Beautiful comfortable house and the hosts were very welcoming and helpful."

  Very enjoyable stay. Fabulous scenery and places to visit within a short drive.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.4★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful and cozy, the perfect place!"

  Reviewed by Kate Elliott5.0★Aug 2021

• "We have booked staycations through Hogan’s Irish Cottages/Sykes on several occasions and have always had good experiences."

  River Dale was outstanding - very well appointed, spotlessly clean and some very nice additional touches eg. bathroom accessories, welcome pack and flowers! The owners, John and Marion, were very helpful and took pride in their beautiful house and in their county.

  Reviewed by Orla5.0★Aug 2021

• "Our stay at River Dale was excellent."

  Upon arrival we were greeted with some lovely treats and basic essentials to keep us going until we got ourselves sorted. There were even fresh flowers in the kitchen. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, the beds were extremely comfortable. The house is out in the countryside, but only a short drive to Sligo town. In fact, the house is in a super location to all the amenities in the area that we wanted to go do. John recommended some lovely restaurants and places of interest and we found him and Marion very helpful. Thanks again for the wonderful stay, hopefully we will be back soon.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a really lovely week in the house with our two young children."

  Very comfortable and spotlessly clean on arrival. A great base for touring around Sligo and not far from local beaches. We would highly recommend a stay here.

  Reviewed by Daragh5.0★Jul 2021

• "The house was perfect, nice quiet location to relax but so close to town and was the lap of luxury!"

  The holiday was so varied from swimming and surfing to climbing mountains and lovely woodland walks. Sligo has everything and John, the owner, had great advice for us.

  Reviewed by Carol Ann5.0★Jun 2021

• "Just back from our second stay in Riverdale."

  The house is perfect, spotlessly clean and has everything you need. The hosts are fantastic, extremely helpful and considerate. They went above and beyond on a couple of occasions. Great location, very central for a number of great attractions and beaches. We hope to come back again.

  Reviewed by Conor5.0★May 2021

• "Host John and Mary were most convivial and the property is amazing."

  I would heartily recommend

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Mar 2021

• "The property is a newly built home, so everything was in excellent condition, we were made to feel very welcome by our gracious hosts, there was a generous welcome pack."

  The property is ideally located just outside the city, so you have peace and quiet, and all scenic destinations within 15 to max.30 minutes drive from the home. You have the Rosses Point, Glencar waterfall, Strandhill, Devils Chimney, Benbulban all close enough to keep you well occupied. We had a great family holiday.

  Reviewed by Mahomed5.0★Oct 2020

• "This is the second time we stayed at Riverdale and we hope to return again in 2021."

  The house is comfortable and spotless and easy to live in. John and Marion are very welcoming and could not do enough to ensure we had a good holiday. We would highly recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Sep 2020

• "We would like to thank John and Marion for letting us stay in their fabulous home."

  The home itself is approximately 3 minutes from the town centre and is a short drove to the scenic Glencar. The house itself is in immaculate condition and is extremely spacious. The property as well came with all the necessities and was personalised with some added touches upon our arrival. We had a amazing stay with the kids and family and look forward to staying in your excellent property in the near future. Many Thanks Shane & Michelle + family

  Reviewed by Shane5.0★Sep 2020

• "We stayed at River Dale for a few days in September."

  The house was beautiful with everything you could need for a perfect getaway. It was in a beautiful location and close to Sligo town as well as many other scenic locations across Sligo. a superb property that I would highly recommend and will hopefully get back too.

  Reviewed by Holly5.0★Sep 2020

• "The house is excellent - it is a recently built house about 3-4km from Sligo town in a peaceful rural setting - a great base for exploring all Sligo has to offer."

  The house has a bright and airy feel and the kitchen has all you would need for a stay. The main bedroom is like being in a hotel with its own dressing room and fantastic big walk-in shower and the other 2 bedrooms share a lovely bathroom with separate shower.. The whole house was spotless - a comfort in these times with Covid-19 still around. The wifi is excellent and there are many home and satellite channels and a lovely wood-burning stove to relax in front of at the end of the day. Can't belive it has taken me till now to realise how great Sligo is as a holiday destination- we had some great days out - Mullaghmore was a favourite and Glencar waterfall. The food in the restaurants and pubs were great particularly Elah Bhan, Davis and Yeats Tavern and the Strand Bar. John left a lovely welcome gift and was great to deal with and very helpful with any queries we had. We hope to be back again.

  Reviewed by Edwina5.0★Sep 2020

• "Fantastic house."

  Very clean. Beautifully decorated and has everything you might need. Clear instructions left out for everything. Lots of little extras as well, extra towels, milk and biscuits left out etc. Made to feel really welcome. Fantastic location as well. Close to many attractions.

  Reviewed by Conor4.7★Aug 2020

• "We had a wonderful week’s holiday in this house."

  It was very comfortable, well equipped and as is so important at this time, spotless. The house has everything you would hope to find so you can cook at home but is also very close to the town to eat out. We were very impressed by the welcome gifts waiting for us and the owner stopping by to make sure everything was in order. This has by far been the best holiday home we have ever rented in Ireland and we would be delighted to stay again in 2021.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Aug 2020

• "The house and it's surroundings are beautiful."

  It's a few minutes drive from Silgo town and it's central location means everything is only a short drive away, it's in between Strandhill and Rosses Point. We got a lovely welcome from the owner, who is very easy to deal with. The house is spotless and would highly recommend it, we would absolutely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Aug 2020

• "It was a beautiful house close to all history of area and beautiful beaches"

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Aug 2020

• "We were a party of four adults, and, on departure, unanimous in agreeing that Sligo is a wonderful location for walking, climbing, cycling, surfing and exploring cultural interests."

  Perhaps we would leave out swimming, as the sea (or lake) water is cold. Riverdale, our cottage, enhanced all these pleasures at the start and the end of each day of outings. Windows on the east, south and west sides of the cottage commanded pasture, mature trees and skies - specimen views of the green image of Ireland. There were plenty of comfortable corners in which to read. At night the only sound likely to be heard was the patter of rain. The spaces for cooking and dining and relaxing were wide and easy to manage - further back, the sleeping, bathroom and laundry accommodation were all equally well-provisioned. Covid-19 as a background factor in our late July stay only made for even greater appreciation of the cheerful ambience of the cottage inside and out. We received a very friendly welcome and send-off from the hosts (next door), but did not need to call on them for any assistance.The large folder of information they had prepared on the town and area was particularly useful when planning our expeditions.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2020

• "An exceptional place to stay with very high standards of comfort and cleanliness."

  The owner John was very helpful and everything ran smoothly. I would have no hesitation in highly recommending this house for a stay of any length and the location it is situated in is very convenient for exploring this beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2020

• "River Dale was a superb base to explore Sligo from."

  The house is easily accessible from the town and yet situated in a tranquil area. The decor, facilities and size gave us plenty of space and a real home from home experience. The attention to detail by Marion and John was just amazing.

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Jul 2020

• "After being in self isolation for more than the 12 weeks advised by the government for the over 70’s I was not relishing going to the cottage because of the threat still in circulation concerning the coronavirus pandemic."

  Reluctantly I went to Swan Cottage, Sligo only because we had already booked it for our holiday home. However, I need not have worried at all. The cottage was absolutely spotless with very tasteful furnishings and decor and quite comfortable. It was excellently equipped with everything we could possibly need. I cannot praise John and Marion the owners enough for making sure that we were comfortable, were very helpful and made us feel really welcome In their beautiful home. We hope to be able to return sometime in the future.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jul 2020

• "The accommodation is lovely- comfortable, clean and spacious."

  It is modern, well furnished with many caring touches to ensure you have everything you need. The welcome is amazing! Such wonderful hosts who were helpful, friendly and genuinely interested in making our holiday a wonderful experience.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Dec 2019

• "River Dale Cottage was an excellent place to stay."

  The property is new and spacious and extremely comfortable. The owner, John, was very helpful and keen to make sure that you not only enjoy your stay in the cottage but also that you enjoy your holiday by giving information on places to visit. The location was ideal with it only being about 5 minutes to the centre of Sligo by car. I wouldn't hesitate to book this cottage again if visiting the the Sligo area.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Oct 2019

• "Our holiday accommodation was excellent and the welcome pack was very much ..."

  Our holiday accommodation was excellent and the welcome pack was very much appreciated, John and Marion's attention and hospitality was very warm and welcoming - We will be back for sure T & S

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2019

• "From the warm and friendly welcome when we arrived to when we left we had a thoroughly enjoyable time."

  The cottage owners were attentive without being intrusive, easy to talk to, generous and very easy to get on with - everything needed to make us feel welcome was provided. The cottage was clean, warm, comfortable and ideally situated to explore Sligo Town and County - and beyond. We had a great time and would definitely recommend River Dale for a holiday! Many thanks

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2019

• "River Dale is a delight with its location just outside Sligo and close to coast, mountains and countryside."

  The cottage itself is really well appointed and spotlessly clean. John is the perfect making sure everything was right and good for everyone. We really appreciated his guest starter pack with milk, bread, other items and a bottle of wine. We had a fab time and will be certain to go back to Sligo and River Dale. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Guy5.0★Aug 2019

• "This is one of the best houses we have stayed in."

  Plenty of outside space, super hosts, and perfect location. The house was spacious and well equipped in a rural location but still only a few minutes from Sligo. There were plenty of towels, a starter pack on arrival and even slippers were provided. I would have no hesitation in recommending this house and would definitely stay again. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Maureen, Trevor and the kids

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jul 2019

• "The owner John was exceptionally welcoming and ensured we had settled in."

  He displayed good knowledge about the local area and was able to suggest some great family activities. The house was an excellent base for our family with the open plan living room and kitchen providing ample space. The bedrooms offered good space too for both the children and ourselves. We had a wonderful and busy holiday in County Sligo and the cottage was a great base to return to and relax at the end of the day.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Jul 2019

• "The accommodation was excellent."

  There was lots of space. Everything we needed was provided. The owners were friendly and helpful. We had a lovely holiday and would recommend River Dale Cottage and would return again.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2019

• "Great accommodation and great location for exploring the surrounding area."

  Cottage was warm and inviting had everything you would ever need for a relaxing holiday. The quality of the facilities was first class. Welcome pack was gratefully received as was the bottle of wine! John and Marion were on site, available if needed. Would highly recommend this accommodation and have every intention of making a return visit.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2019

• "This is a virtual new build property."

  The heating system worked very well and there was a very good supply of hot water. The owners, John and Marion were close by and very helpful in sorting out any minor issues, without being intrusive. Overall we were very happy with the whole experience. We would definitely go back in future.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Apr 2019

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