Nestled amongst greenery, in beautiful County Sligo towards the north of the Republic of Ireland is the village of Dromore West. Peaceful and friendly, Dromore West sits on the picturesque Dunneil River, nestled between the sweeping Atlantic shoreline and the towering Ox Mountains. If you wish to visit an Irish village that is traditional and rural, with welcoming locals and a charming feel to it, then Dromore West is an excellent choice, as it has all the facilities you will need when on a country cottage break as well as beautiful backdrops to explore.
With four comfortable and cosily decorated pubs to sit in on days when you just need a rest in a buzzing vibe, and a number of shops and convenience stores, all your needs will be met on a cottage holiday in Dromore West. Renting a self-catering cottage in the village is a great way to feel as though you are a local yourself, and there is plenty to do in the area. Hiking up the Ox Mountains to see the sprawling villages and ocean below is a great thing to do, or you can rent a bicycle and cycle by the banks of the river.
What Dromore West offers for Self-Catering Breaks
Dromore West has a great sense of community feel to it, and every August during the bank holiday weekend, a local festival is held in the centre of the village. Everyone comes together during this time to celebrate local traditions, with Irish music and dancing, great food and lots of other fun events to participate in. If you are planning on visiting Dromore West with children or your whole family, then perhaps planning a self-catering break for this time of year could be a great idea so you can join in with the festivities and really get a wonderful sense of community from the locals.
There are fast currents and slopes in the Dunneil River, but these provide the perfect conditions for thrill-seekers to do a spot of white water rafting. This activity is extremely fun and is a great thing to try if you have never done so before, and if you have, then you will find it hard to resist having another go! There are also lots of other water activities to be done in Dromore West due to its coastline location such as sailing, swimming, canoeing and surfing.
A cottage stay in Dromore West can be a great way to discover some of the best of the local area and County Sligo. Country Cottages Online feature a great choice of self-catering accommodation including rural retreats, log cabins and large country houses. Whatever your dream holiday home, we hope you find the perfect place to stay in County Sligo.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Dromore West, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Sligo.
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