Skreen Holiday Retreat

After a day spent exploring County Sligo’s mountains, coast, and spectacular nature reserves, return to this idyllic stone-built holiday home in Skreen. This 19th-century detached farmhouse cottage provides a characterful base for a family of five to explore the glorious landscape on foot or relax in the enclosed garden while you drink in the rolling greenery.

Make your way into your period home to find a welcoming blend of appealing character features and quirky, patterned furnishings. Spend time with your guests in the lounge, light the wood burner, or compete against them with one of the board games provided. On the ground floor, the colourful farmhouse kitchen has a long dining table, an AGA-style stove, and plenty of equipment, making meal preparation a breeze. The accommodation is arranged over two floors, with the three charming bedrooms accessed via the cottage-style stairs. You’ll discover even more unique period features here. Outside is a large, enclosed garden and courtyard where four-legged friends and children can run to their heart’s content while the adults fire up the BBQ for some sunny alfresco dining.

Take advantage of your gorgeous surroundings by wandering around the County Sligo mountains. With 44 mountains in the range, there are many majestic sights to choose from. There’s also the Ox Mountains to explore (23 miles). Swap mountains for coastline on the secluded sandy shores of Dunmoran Strand (3.5 miles). The Aughris Coastal Walk (6 miles) boasts a 2.5-mile loop with a waymarked route and unbelievable views—perfect for all members of the family.

Need to know

– 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single

– 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC

– AGA-style stove, gas cooker with grill, small dishwasher, fridge with icebox (additional larder in sitting room opposite), microwave

– Washing machine and dryer for a fee

– Wood burner – first basket of logs provided

– TV, DVD player, radio

– Games and books

– Private garden and orchard

– Shop, pub and restaurant 2.5 miles, beach 3 miles

– This property has been awarded the Welcome Standard Safety Charter from Failte Ireland

– Utilities included

– Sleeps 4+1 – property suitable for 4 adults plus 1 child

– PLEASE NOTE:

– Dogs must be kept on lead at all times within the grounds

– Due to the character of the property the staircase is uneven and narrow, and has low doorways and uneven flooring/surfaces

– Due to location smoking is not permitted within the property or anywhere within the grounds

– The property is based on a working farm therefore tractors and 4x4s do access the property from the private lane for fertilising and/or sheep/cattle purposes (machinery will not be parked on the property)