21 great Irish group rentals to enjoy with friends and family for all budgets

A private rental property with space for socialising, dining together, hanging out, and having fun allows you to write your own script. You can come and go as you please, stay up as late as you wish and get up as late as you like for breakfast. You can look after your own dining needs and save costs around food, drinks, and coffees.

We’ve trawled the country to select 21 stand-out private rentals that will make for a great group weekend. From elegant country houses in lush estates to laidback rural retreats and a smashing city find, we’ve covered all budgets, styles and destinations. All you need to do now is line up your favourite people and get booking your next group getaway together!

Sleeps 6-10

Ballymaloe Cottage, Cork

For a family or friends reunion in East Cork, you won’t find a more prime location than charming Ballymaloe Cottage. The newly opened guesthouse, which was originally part of the Ballymaloe Estate, features three smartly appointed rooms which can be booked together for a wholesome group takeover. While here, enjoy the cream of the region’s it-spots from beach saunas in Garryvoe to cliff walks and pints in Ballycotton. You can even bring your dog.

• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 3
• Cost: €760 per weekend / €95 per person
• Book it: ballymaloecottage.ie

Fanningstown House, Limerick

Limerick can offer great value for a getaway destination, so for a get- together near the postcard village of Adare, check out Fanningstown House. The spacious new-build offers affordable luxury in West Limerick from only €279 per night, while catering services can also be arranged if you fancy a night off cooking. Given its location near Adare, Limerick, and the Ballyhoura Region, it also makes a popular base for wedding, golfing, breaks and hiking groups.

• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5
• Cost: €857 per long weekend / €85 per person
• Book it: fanningstownhouse.com

Cabü, Cavan

For a taste of New England in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, it’s hard to beat the vibe of Cabü in Cavan. Especially in the autumn. This lakeside resort offers over two dozen cabins in all shapes and sizes but two of their family boat houses, which each host six, are ideal for a larger group getaway. Consider this your very own cabin neighbourhood.

• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 3
• Cost: €1,005 per long weekend / €166 per person
• Book it: cabu.co.uk

Dromana House, Waterford

The Villiers Stuart family have occupied a site at Dromana in West Waterford for over 800 years and today they invite guests to breathe in some of that history in their incredible East Wing rental. The character-oozing property features charming period rooms, antique furniture and truly spectacular views over the River Blackwater, offering a gorgeous retreat for guests. A second river duplex property which sleeps four can also be booked for larger groups.

• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4
• Cost: €720 per weekend / €90 per person
• Book it: dromanahouse.com

Tullymurry House, Down

The Irish Landmark Trust manages scores of magical self-catering properties across the island from period gate lodges to romantic castles however, Tullymurry House in Co Down is one of their largest — and perhaps best value. The 18th century ivy-clad farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Mournes makes an unplugged base to reconnect, from its gorgeous farmhouse kitchen to the elegant formal dining room. The home even offers a wellness area with a sauna and hot tub (surcharge applies).

• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5
• Cost: €765 per weekend / €76 per person
• Book it: irishlandmark.com

Dillon School House, Roscommon

For an old-school heritage base, check into this former school house nestled in south Roscommon. The spacious property has been completely refurbished with a self-billed Scandi look; however many of the school’s original desks and floorboards ensure the character here stays right between the lines. Location wise, the tranquil base is just a short drive to the charming village of Lanesborough, so an ideal base to soak in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and the River Shannon.

• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 4
• Cost: €980 per weekend / €98 per person
• Book it: dillonschoolhouse.com

Eco Farmhouse, Antrim

Antrim’s Causeway Coast is a location well worth lingering in and the new Eco Farmhouse at The Salthouse Hotel in Ballycastle makes just the perfect base to anchor down. The four-bedroom property with views over the northern coast centres around a large traditionally styled kitchen with a scarlet red Aga while come evening, you can star gaze from your own private hot tub too.

• Sleeps: 8
• Bedrooms: 4
• Cost: €1,640 per weekend / €205 per person
• Book it: thesalthousehotel.com

Sleeps 12-16

Cashelfean, Cork

Overlooking Dunmanus Bay along West Cork’s Mizen Peninsula, Cashelfean is one of the country’s most far-flung rental escapes but it’s well worth the mileage. The setting includes two stone farmhouses which each sleep 12 along with a smaller contemporary house. Expect lots of West Cork character, stunning views and all-weather amenities from a built-in courtyard barbecue to a games room with its own pool table.

• Sleeps: 12
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €1,980 per four-day long weekend / €165 per person
• Book it: cashelfean.ie

Blackberry Lodge, Kerry

Set on the grounds of the famed Dromquinna Estate, Blackberry Lodge offers an idyllic setting for a luxury group escape to The Kingdom. The six-bedroom property overlooking Kenmare Bay is flanked by woodland and a Victorian walled garden, offering blissful seclusion while being only 5 minutes from the heart of Kenmare. Expect rustic-meets-contemporary interiors which all add to the sense of calm.

• Sleeps: 12
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €2,750 per four night weekend / €230 per person
• Book it: dromquinnamanor.com

Seabrook Lodge, Galway

This Connemara coastal escape may have popped up on your Instagram feed in recent weeks with the luxury Wild Atlantic Way emerging as an in- demand influencer escape. The appeal is clear; a spacious light-flooded home with everything from a high-spec kitchen to a sweeping patio that overlooks the seascapes. The perfect spot to gather to admire the sunset or perhaps a storm brewing.

• Sleeps: 12
• Bedrooms: 8
• Cost: €2,550 per long weekend / €212 per person.
• Book it: seabrooklodge.com

Kenmare House, Kerry

A sumptuously restored Killarney property located on the grounds of Castlerosse Estate and overlooking Killarney National Park, Kenmare

House makes for a peak self catering stay in the Kingdom. Guests can luxuriate in the opulent stately residence which includes eight bedrooms and quirky plusses like its own private chapel and library. You’re also welcome to avail of Castlerosse hotel’s amenities which include a pool and spa.

• Sleeps: 14
• Bedrooms: 8
• Cost: €2,500 per long weekend / €178 per person
• Book it: kenmarehouse.ie

Dunowen House, Cork

With an experience billed as having an entire boutique hotel to yourself, Dunowen House sets the lavish hideaway bar high in West Cork. The slickly appointed property with fine furnishings and artworks offers six spacious rooms from the cathedral room with its vaulted ceilings to Noel’s room, named after the property’s former owner, Noel Redding, guitarist with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Decadent catering can be booked too.

• Sleeps: 16
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €3,200 per weekend / €200 per person
• Book it: dunowenhouse.ie

Sea Barn, Sligo

A mere footsteps from the ocean, Sligo Sea Barn is a unique self-catering villa just north of Strandhill. It comes with agri-tourism roots…the property is reimagined from the original dairy sheds of the family farm which still operates alongside it today. Expect a bright, airy property, cool in a palette of greens and blues with lots of luxury touches from Voya toiletries to Foxford towels. Explore Sligo sights from Benbulben to the spectacular surfers’ coast or boot up to lend a hand feeding the cows.

• Sleeps: 12
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €2,850 per weekend / €240 per person
• Book it: sligoseabarn.ie

Four Leeson Lane, Dublin

For an autumn gathering in the capital, Four Leeson Lane located in the heart of D2, offers a prime location for a city break. The former cobbler’s workshop-turned-townhouse bolthole features six bedrooms with bright, colourful interiors straight from a Pinterest design board mash with original features like exposed brick walls. Once you venture beyond your urban oasis you’ll find yourself mere metres from St. Stephen’s Green too.

• Sleeps: 15
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €3,200 per weekend / €213 per person
• Book it: via booking.com

Sleeps 18+

Sheepwalk House & Cottage, Wicklow

For an intimate or extended group gathering in the Garden County, Sheepwalk House & Cottages near Arklow offer a considerable nine bedrooms while their self-catering cottages can host an extra 18. The rustic main property is the epitome of country cosiness from its four-poster to master bedroom, curl-up lounges and a fabulous 15m sunroom which overlooks the countryside. You can even get the party going with an upright piano too!

• Sleeps: 18
• Bedrooms: 9
• Cost: €2,520 per weekend / €140 per person
• Book it: sheepwalkhouse.com

Mill & Barn, Cork

Often bypassed by visitors heading onwards to West Cork, Nohoval is one of the county’s blockbuster settings and The Mill & Barn invite you to stay here in their stunning, “interior goals” rentals. The two traditional stone bricked properties can be booked separately, or together, allowing up to 20 guests to enjoy this glorious patch of the coast in a luxury you-won’t-want-to-leave setting.

• Sleeps: 20
• Bedrooms: 8
• Cost: €4,500 per weekend / €225 per person
• Book it: millandbarn.com
• Note: Rates quoted apply for weekend stays. Long weekend stays refer to a three-night minimum. Lower rates may be available at some properties mid-week.

River Run House & Cottages, Tipperary

Nestled in one of Ireland’s true hidden gem villages, River Run House in the postcard Terryglass brings the lap of luxury to shores of Lough Derg. Think “country cottage” in the most elevated sense, where guests can expect a beautifully appointed house and adjoining apartments kitted out for all the family; from bold interiors, sink-in Chesterfield sofas, a gorgeous orangerie for dining and foosball table to kick off your competitive edge. River Run House sleeps 18 with additional apartments on site: all 4 can be rented together to accommodate larger groups of up to 30 guests. Best of all, everyone can socialise and dine together in the main house.

• Sleeps: 18 (main house)
• Bedrooms: 6
• Cost: €2,252 per weekend / €125 per person
• Book it: riverrunhouse.ie

The Stables, Longford

Longford offers a lot more than CenterParcs when it comes to idyllic getaways. The Stables in Ballymahon is a striking architect-designed property in the historic Newcastle demesne where two new modernist villas are hewn into the property’s original stables. Contemporary design, where bolts of colour and texture pop off bespoke furniture and a canvas of polished concrete, create one of the most aesthetic rentals around.

• Sleeps: 22
• Bedrooms: 9
• Cost: €2,990 per weekend / €135 per person
• Book it: stablesselfcatering.com

Delphi Lodge, Mayo

One of Ireland’s wildest corners makes for one of the country’s most magical refuges. Back in the 1830s, a certain Marquis of Sligo sought to build a sporting retreat in a rugged Connaught setting and today the property makes for one of the county’s most unique escapes — with just a hint of the Scottish Highlands. The property can be booked in its entirety for a seriously sublime catered stay while the lodge’s self-catering cottages can be booked for smaller gatherings.

• Sleeps: 26
• Bedrooms: 13
• Cost: €9,800 per weekend catered/ €380 per person
• Book it: delphilodge.ie

Within The Village, Galway

A collection of five luxury holiday homes fashioned from a terrace of historic townhouses, Within The Village brings a regenerative revamp to the gorgeous Galway village of Roundstone. The beautifully designed properties showcase local artisans and craftspeople’s furnishings, with various house configurations from one-bedroom to three, making for an ideal large group hideaway when booked as one. (Though each can be booked individually.) The private communal garden is a nice plus too.

• Sleeps: 28
• Bedrooms: 12
• Cost: €5,000 per weekend / €172 per person
• Book it: withinthevillage.ie

The Old Deanery, Wexford

For a large group gathering in the sunny Southeast, The Old Deanery in Ferns, offers a colourful smattering of self-catering cottages which can host us to 27 guests in total. Hunker down in cosy options from The Stables, to The Sheep Shed or The Duck House. Given the theme, perhaps it’s not surprising that this location is hen party friendly; its rustic function room, The Barn can host all guests and rates include a prosecco reception and hot tub sessions!

• Sleeps: 27
• Bedrooms: 12
• Cost: €,3600 per weekend / €133 per person
• Book it: theolddeanery.com

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