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Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland

Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland

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Branchfield House has 4100 square feet of luxury home set in landscaped garden
One step from the kitchen into the Oranger with seasonal vegetables
Hosts live in the Cottage across the Courtyard
Outdoor Seating Area under Glass Cover at entrance
Entrance Lobby & Sitting Room

Overview of Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10385 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Ballymote, Sligo
  • Popular LocationBallymote Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaves of Kesh Corran10 min drive
  • Popular LocationVoya Seaweed Baths16 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Courtyard Room

1 King Bed

Family Room

1 King Bed

Garden Room

1 King Bed

Sun Room

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Upstairs Shower Room

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland

The Wild Atlantic Way features wonderful untouched nature ready to explore. Branchfield House is a unique family home set in rural countryside surrounded by grazing fields. The self-catering kitchen is a cook's delight so bring your favourite ingredients. Pick your own seasonal organic herbs, vegetables and fruit from the host's garden. The beds are sumptuous with goose down duvets. The cast iron bath is huge and the power shower a pleasure. Many cosy nooks and corners to enjoy. Nearby are trout fishing, mussel picking, horse riding and adventure walks. Your hosts live in a cottage across the courtyard garden that's full of seasonal vegetables and free range chickens. Enquire about our in-house Massage, Aromatherapy and Seaweed Baths. A great Country Retreat to chill, relax and revitalise in peace and quiet.

Property manager

Robert Campbell-Lloyd

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please let us know the children’s ages.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shoes off at the door, slippers await all guests.
Dimmed lights and quiet hours 10pm - 7am.
Carmen's massage by advanced booking only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Riverstown

Located in Riverstown, this holiday home is in a rural area. Caves of Kesh Corran and Ballinafad Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Voya Seaweed Baths and Strandhill Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Ballymote Friary and Eagles Flying. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Ballymote Friary - 6 min drive
  • Ballymote Castle - 6 min drive
  • Sligo Folk Park - 8 min drive
  • Caves of Kesh Corran - 10 min drive
  • Voya Seaweed Baths - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Ballymote Station - 14 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doddy's Bar - 5 min drive
  • McDermotts Bar & Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Haydens - 5 min drive
  • Superfast Food - 9 min drive
  • Collooney Chinese Take-Away - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballymote Friary, Eagles Flying, and Funnybones. Keshcorran and Sligo Folk Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

grainne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Country Retreat
We had a wonderful Christmas break in this lovely home near Ballymote, Co Sligo. The kitchen was fabulously stocked with everything we needed for Christmas dinner. The living room was cosy and comfortable with a stove fire. No TV meant we could avail of the many reading spots dotted around the house. The bedrooms and bathrooms were beautifully furnished with candles throughout. Our hosts who live behind the house made us feel so welcome. We loved it and hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Branchfield House
We had a great vacation at Branchfield House thanks to our wonderful hosts Robert and Carmen. The property is unique as it is located on a gorgeous plot, which is well maintained. Our grandchildren were fascinated with closeup contacts with the chickens and ducks that freely roamed the area. The location served as a convenient location for the numerous trips around the Sligo/Donegal area during our stay. We look forward to spending another vacation there in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place WAS AMAZING & the hostesses were AWESOME!!
We would definitely stay here again!!! Just so much to see at this place ….Robert & Carmen have the most loveliest home for you to stay in!! EVERYTHING you need & MORE!!! They are so kind & helpful ~~ we had just an amazing time!! We wish we could have stayed longer!!! You will too!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, gracious hosts
Robert and Carmen have built a beautifully restored stone house, surrounded by a wonderful edible garden, and they are the most gracious hosts one could ask for. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them, and look forward to returning when time and circumstances allow. - David and Anita
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niamh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape from the world...at least for a little while
Like a continental oasis in the Northwest of Ireland. The house, complete with period orangery, brimming with ripe strawberries, is so well thought out with relaxation in mind. Having two grandchildren (twelve and two years) in tow, we wondered how we would survive with no TV. We needn't have worried, as the twelve year old found a comfortable corner and ensconced herself with books and (of course) her phone (there is decent wifi). The two year old discovered the hand cart provided, padded with plenty of cushions, and enjoyed long periods of being pulled round the beautiful garden, observing the chickens and ducks along the way. Not so much fun for the person pulling him. Kitchen and bathroom fittings and equipment, beds and bedding are of the highest quality, and abundant quantities of towels are supplied. The only thing which we felt was missing, was a microwave. I know this divides opinions with many, but it does come in handy particularly when it comes to heating up kid's meals or doing a baked potato in double quick time! If the weather turns chilly, there is a wood burning stove in the living room with plenty of fuel provided. And also a cupboard full of blankets to snuggle into. The area is very quiet. The garden surrounds you with a diverse range of trees and plants, including two walnut trees. The house is about 15 minutes from Sligo Town, which may or may not suit everyone. We found ourselves relaxing into it as days went by. The owners, Robert and Carmen are wonderfully friendly people. They manage to balance being available to help or answer queries with being completely unobtrusive. They are interesting and interested, and always have time to chat, while successfully running other enterprises (ask Robert about the World Smallest Kite), they seem to have boundless energy. They are as much part of the overall experience as the beautiful house, which Robert and Carmen built with their own hands. As you have probably gathered, we really enjoyed our time in Branchfield House, and we say to Robert and Carmen, "May the wind never change you, but carry your kite as high as your dreams " Eamonn and Niamh
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert Campbell-Lloyd

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Carmen & Robert brought their family to the west coast in 1998 for a life after Australia, Germany and England.
The name Branchfield House comes from the Townland name Branchfield in County Sligo. It's architecture has both Irish and English heritage... now lovingly restored.
Our children are spread all over the world and so we welcome our guests to share in what the family has created.

Carmen is a qualified masseuse specialising in stress-relief therapies and husband Robert is a Landscape Architect with an internet business WORLD smallest KITE.
They each share a passion for cooking, rarely eat out, make exquisite tea and coffee, use exclusive organic ingredients with home grown seasonal herbs, veg, eggs and wine.
The kitchen garden produces seasonal crops and a work in progress is daily attendance of a beautifully restored Victorian Orangery that provides salad veges and early morning sunshine.

Our own Airbnb travels seek 3 basics - a cosy bed, excellent shower pressure and pure drinkable water and we think you will enjoy all three.
Carmen's liking for making her guests feel at home can only be called luxurious and she recommends guests to bring their favourite cosy slippers as we encourage shoes off-at-the-door... slippers also provided.

The Guest House is set across a landscaped courtyard that catches the best of the sun and guests are welcome to bask in the many private nooks.
The surrounding land is farmed with grazing cows and sheep and the courtyard has chickens, ducks and birds that sing the dawn chorus.
Robert is usually found gardening or restoring the dry stone walls so there's normally someone on hand to assist with enquiries.
Carmen has fluent German and Robert fluent Australian :-)
If what you seek is privacy then we'll leave you to enjoy.
We look forward to your visit.

Why they chose this property

Branchfield House is close to so many amenities: Knock International Airport 40 minutes; Ballymote for local shopping 7 minutes; Dublin or Galway 2 hours; Sligo town, beaches and mountains 20 minutes; Markree Castle 10 minutes.
The guest house is so cosy with open peat & log fire, central heating and bedding that you'll never want to leave.

What makes this property unique

Off the well-equipped kitchen is a 42 square metre Orangery that supplies cucumbers, tomatoes, chilli and seasonal veg for our guests. It includes seating area and an extra sink for the barbecue. A huge glass awning covers the outdoor seating area that's south facing to catch the sun.
Carmen offers guests her signature wellness therapies of Seaweed/Peat Bath, Facial, Hot Stone Massage, Aromatherapy and Indian Head Massage - all by prior appointment so please request brochure.
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