Located in County Sligo in the north part of Ireland is the lovely quintessentially Irish village of Grange. Situated on the Atlantic coastline, Grange is a nature lover’s paradise with plenty of opportunities to lap up the serene beaches, bays and mountains of this charming part of Ireland. Set by the moody Ben Bulben mountain which is simply wonderful for hiking up and getting panoramic views of the villages below, Grange is home to a few little shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, and makes a wonderful place in which to rent a self-catering cottage for you, your family and friends.
What Grange, Sligo offers for Self-Catering Holidays
One of the most popular eateries in Grange is Lang’s Bar and Restaurant which won the winner of Best Gastro Pub in Sligo in the 2012 Irish Restaurant Awards. With seating indoors and out and a menu serving local food and the freshest of ingredients, a visit to Grange isn’t complete without a meal or two at Lang’s.
Grange is a wonderful place for a seaside self-catering break, with lovely waters to bathe in and sands to sit on. The kids will be made busy making sand castles while you relax in the sun, soaking up the rays, and having a dip in the ocean is a great thing to do when the waters are warm!
For those who enjoy keeping active on a cottage holiday, the North Sligo Sports Complex can be found within the village and is home to an indoor football pitch which can also be used for other sports such as basketball and badminton. Inside the centre is also a squash and racquetball court, and outside is a grass football pitch and a running track. A playground is located within the complex as well, meaning that there is so much to do for children and adults alike, and those into sport will absolutely adore a visit here if staying in or around Grange.
Grange is a quiet settlement in a gorgeous area, and although there are not many amenities, it has a great atmosphere about it and is serene and peaceful. Visiting or staying in Grange on a trip to County Sligo is a trip you will want to repeat, as the views over the Atlantic Ocean from here are virtually unmatched. Whether you are dreaming of a coastal cottage holiday or a self-catering break by the beach we hope you find an ideal place to stay and have the best of times in County Sligo.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Grange, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Sligo.