Old Irish Farmhouse (Carrowcullen) County Sligo

Description

OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE CARROWCULLEN, Skreen County Sligo

CARROWCULLEN,  set within IrAdd Rangeeland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY, is available for holiday and short let rental. Treat yourself to a unique retreat in a traditional old Irish farmhouse set within an awe-inspiring natural setting of Ladies Brae, near Skreen Co Sligo (F91 EVK6).

Accreditation: OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE CARROWCULLEN is a Failte Ireland Welcome Standard-approved property and is a Hidden Ireland-approved property.

Book by clicking on the product image.  Check-in is at 17:00 and check-out at 10:00. Please consult terms and conditions regarding cancellation.

Upon booking, guests will be emailed a Welcome Letter which contains information on directions, facilities and the farmhouse. Guests are requested to specifically book the beds they intend to use. Parking for maximum two cars is located on the farmhouse lane to the left between the two stone sheds adjacent to the house. To protect the farm animals, orchard and gardens, gates must be secured shut at all times.

Wifi available throughout the farmhouse with boosters.

Please do not hesitate to contact the owners if you have any queries and we will do our best to assist.

I. Location:

CARROWCULLEN is located on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY in Skreen, County Sligo. Ladies Brae, a steep mountain pass  and the craggy Knockachree cliffs, part of the Ox Mountains range, rise dramatically behind Carrowcullen. They offer an ever-changing dramatic backdrop.

The OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE CARROWCULLEN is a 22.9 kilometers (23 minutes) drive to the centre of Sligo.  Carrowcullen is marked on Google Maps. Turn at the junction of the N59 and 2203, where the Skreen cemetary and Skreen Primary care centre is located. Proceed 3 kilometers on the 2203; just after the entry gates to Holy Hill Hermitage on the left, there is a small downward steep hill.  The entry to Carrowcullen is immediately on the left, with the original iron gate set slightly recessed from the road.  ‘Please close the gate’ sign is on the gate. Also a green Failte Ireland sign is at base of dry stone wall at the gate. Eire Code F91 EVK6.  

II. The farmhouse:

CARROWCULLEN is an 1880’s traditional six-room OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE, offering space for up to 5 guests. In 2016 it had stood derelict for over ten years and exposed to the elements. The farmhouse has been been meticulously restored by the owner, a heritage specialist. As such, Carrowcullen offers a ‘step back in time,’ unique experience as a holiday, retreat and event rental property. For those with Irish roots, it offers as well a base to explore their Irish ancestry and heritage. Significantly, CARROWCULLEN is on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY.

At CARROWCULLEN guests can engage with the 19th century, while enjoying modern conveniences. Period features include original stonework, hearth, fireplaces, internal doors, staircase, decorative paint and furniture.  In particular, the oak table with its tuck under chairs in the kitchen is original to the house. To these original fixtures and fittings have been added historically appropriate furnishings, additional furniture and Victorian sanitary ware (the owner introduced indoor plumbing in 2017 for the first since its construction in  the 1880s) complementing the original features.  Hence, a number of visitors have exclaimed when entering ‘it’s  just like my grandmother’s home!’

CARROWCULLEN also offers an ideal setting for writers’ and musicians’ retreats; the Bluthner Model B upright piano affords guests with a professional grade instrument. Small writing tables are in the master and twin bedrooms on the first floor and parlour and sitting rooms on the ground floors. The inspiring selection of books and the log burning stoves provide perfect ingredients for those hygge moments!

CARROWCULLEN is set well back from a single track country road on its private lane. In addition dark skies and the lack of light pollution enhance guests’ experiences of peace and quietude.

III. The setting:

CARROWCULLEN the OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE  is sited within inspiring and dramatic natural settings.

The private lane’s link with the forestry lane and then the country road, provides a  lovely ‘loop’ walk with views of Knockachree (‘hill of the heart’) and Knockalongy (‘hill of the encampment’).  Carrowcullen sits within a timeless, rugged fourteen-acre working farm with outbuildings, newly re-planted orchard, river (which leads to Dunmoran Strand), natural springs, and sheep.

CARROWCULLEN guests can immediately take advantage of  Ladies Brae, Knockachree and Knockalongy part of the Sligo walking trails and bicycling routes.

Because of all its features, CARROWCULLEN as a holiday and short let rental provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with nature in all its moods and complexities, with one’s inner self and with others.

IV. Nearby activities and facilities:

CARROWCULLEN is an ideal base for your holiday or retreat with a full range of activities available nearby.

Hiking, fishing, golf, surfing, traditional music, horse-riding, fresh water lakes with water-based activities, lovely beaches (Dunmoran Strand and Aughris Head) with stunning views of mountains are all within a few minutes walk/bicycle/drive to a half-hour’s drive. There are several bikes which can be hired. Proximity to the N59 Ballysadare to Ballina Road and the N4 provides easy access to further historical and natural sites of interest, beaches, and cultural events.

Ballysadare (15 minute drive) has a pharmacy, supermarket and ATM (Super Valu), Anpost post office, butchers (Sherlock), take-out, coffee/light refreshments (Tempo Cafe), O’Connors pub and Peacock Lane pub and restaurant.

Beltra (8 minute drive) has an Anpost post office (ATM), food, coffee and baked goods and crafts market (Saturday mornings  summer, autumn and spring) and Collery’s grocery shop and petrol/diesel station (F91 TE89).

Also nearby (8 minute drive) Ardabrones (Drumard F91 KR29) has groceries, diy and animal feed as well as petrol/diesel.  All of  these local businesses offer good prices and value for your money and support local producers.

The nearby Beach Bar at Aughris Head (13 minute drive) is favoured by locals and guests alike as a traditional pub and restaurant and sits in a spectacular setting with views of Benbulben and Knocknarea. Dunmoran Strand (8 minute drive) is the closest beach.  Easkey (21 minutes drive) had Pudding Row take out, pubs, butcher, and Rosie’s Pottery. Both Aughris Head and Easkey have walking trails along the coast and surfing. Dromore West (13 minutes) has a supermarket, petrol station, pharmacy, pub, butcher and take-aways (including Chinese).

Events:

In central Sligo  (23 minute drive), the HAWK’S WELL THEATRE runs an ambitious ongoing cultural programme all year as does the MODEL.

Guests can take full advantage of annual events including: SLIGO LIVE (October), SLIGO JAZZ FESTIVAL (July), CAIRDE SLIGO ARTS FESTIVAL (July), SLIGO FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSIC (September), SLIGO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (May), SLIGO SUMMER FESTIVAL (August), The SOUTH SLIGO SUMMER SCHOOL (July).  Many nearby villages and towns hold their own annual festivals throughout the year, but particularly in the summer and early autumn.

Heritage sites within easy driving distance include LISSADELL HOUSE, SLIGO COUNTY MUSEUM, YEATS MEMORIAL BUILDING, GLENCAR WATERFALL, SLIGO ABBEY, SLIGO FOLK PARK, CARROWKEEL PASSAGE TOMBS, CREEVYKEEL MEGALITHIC TOMBS,  CARROWMORE MEGALITHIC CEMETERY, and KNOCKNAREA and BENBULBEN walks.

Because of its location and proximity to activities, CARROWCULLEN provides an ideal base for holiday and short let rental.

V. Facilities:

 

CARROWCULLEN’s holiday rental facilities for up to five guests include:

Ground floor:

Traditional kitchen with butlers sink and Stanley 8 stove; gas cooker with oven; understairs toilet with sink. Parlour has seating and a log burner stove. In addition on the ground floor is an additional sitting room. Moreover the sitting room has a iron and brass 4′ bed  as well as a sink and toilet behind Victorian screen. This caters to those guests for whom the stairs might be a challenge. Cooking facilities: gas cooker with oven, toaster, microwave. Small dishwasher and undercounter fridge with freezer compartment; larder fridge available in the adjacent sitting room.

First floor:

One large bedroom with double bed and sink. One bedroom with two single beds and sink. A small bedroom with single bed; family bathroom with shower over traditional cast iron bath.

Wifi router with internal boosters within farmhouse. Further, a small TV and dvd player in sitting room ith a selection of dvds (these are stored in the wardrobe of the double bedroom to assist parental discretion).

As a heritage property, guests are advised that there are low thresholds and uneven floors and stairs.

Exterior

Grounds adjacent to house have a garden with plantings and orchard and seating. Carrowcullen promotes sustainability by leaving wild flowers and other vegetation attractive to wildlife to flourish.

In addition for guests’ enjoyment, a private walking lane leads directly from the house and joins a forestry walk. This walk allows guests to return by the single track road to the private lane. Sligo walking trail leads from the road at the juncture with Ladies Brae road and leads to dramatic views of Benbulben, Knocknarea and the sea.

Free parking space for two vehicles on the lane between the two sheds.