Gladwins Farm is a lovely family-run collection of 9 cottages set in 22 acres of Constable Country. Cottages to sleep from 2 to 8 in conversions of Tudor Barns and stables, two luxury cottages sle...
A traditional stone-built Grade II listed cottage near Weymouth, Dorset, recently renovated to a very high standard to provide 5 bedrooms on first and second floors to sleep 8 people plus a cot; comfo...
The ultimate rural retreat for large groups and family reunions. Able to accommodate upto 28 guests (14 bedrooms) in premium luxury, Barrington House has been beautifully restored to provide spacious ...
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Self-catering holiday cottages, pine lodges, houses in County Cavan, Republic of Ireland
The north-west of the county is mountainous. The Cuilcagh Mountains rise here. Follow the Cavan Way up the uplands to the 'Shannon Pot' the mysterious source of the river Shannon taking in ancient tombs and megaliths along the way. The mountains are also a natural habitat for many bird species including the elusive peregrine falcon. Golf and horse riding are popular in the green valleys of County Cavan. There are plenty of thriving towns and villages in County Cavan to entertain and enthrall tourists; Arvagh, Bailieborough, Ballinagh, Ballyconnell, Ballyhaise, Ballyjamesduff ,
Bawnboy, Belturbet, Blacklion, Butlersbridge, Cavan, Cootehill, Dowra,
Fartha. Glangevlin, Killeshandra, Kingscourt, Mullagh, Rivory, Shercock, Stradone, Swanlinbar, and Virginia. Discover good restaurants, friendly Irish pubs, culture and history. History has not left this land unmarked and signs of an ancient past can be seen in monuments like the Killycluggin Stone, an iron-age stone edifice, or the ancient burial site of Cohaw Court Cairn. Cavan was also badly affected by the Irish potato famine. The Cavan County Museum, in Ballyjamesduff, is located in an atmospheric building, the former Poor Clares Convent. The museum tells the tale of Cavan through the ages. Finally, living history can be experienced at the Lifeforce Mill. This Victorian watermill is still in use and visitors are guided round this fascinated piece of rural history. Interestingly, Cavan borders northern Ireland, and is one of 3 counties in the Irish Republic that are part of Ulster Province. |
365 lakes and two great rivers, the Shannon and the Erne, make County Cavan an angler's paradise. The area is particularly known for coarse angling. Perhaps inspired by the area's crystalline waters, craftsmen continue to produce fine quality Irish crystal at Cavan Crystal.