Shamrock Cottages

Shamrock Cottages, self-catering cottage rentals in Ireland since 1979

Shamrock Cottages is a self-catering cottage rental agency in Ireland that began operating in 1979 and presents itself as the country's first cottage letting agency. The company states that it has specialised in a niche of remote and secluded properties, and that it maintains long-standing relationships with the owners of the cottages it markets.

Its catalogue brings together more than 200 individually selected Irish cottages, according to information on its website, and offers a secure online booking system. The company declares a continued policy over more than 40 years of providing quality accommodation and an efficient booking system.

Destinations available in Ireland

The agency organises its offering by counties across the island. Destinations listed on its website include County Antrim, County Cavan, County Clare, County Cork, County Derry, County Donegal, County Down, County Dublin, County Fermanagh, County Galway, County Kerry, County Kilkenny, County Laois, County Leitrim, County Limerick, County Louth, County Mayo, County Meath, County Monaghan, County Roscommon, County Sligo, County Tipperary, County Tyrone, County Waterford, County Wexford and County Wicklow.

The company describes Ireland as a destination of landscapes, crumbling castles, rivers and mountains, and notes that its properties are located in some of the country's most cherished destinations. It mentions stays for couples, families and groups, and gives County Donegal as an example for romantic breaks and County Cork for those looking to combine coastline, fishing villages and history with the proximity of the country's second city.

Searches and types of accommodation

The website's search tool allows filtering by destination, dates, number of guests (from 1 up to 12 or more), number of pets (no pets, 1, 2 or 3) and length of stay in nights, with options ranging from 2 to 28 nights. It also offers date flexibility with margins of ±1, ±2 or ±3 days.

Featured categories include dog-friendly cottages, coastal cottages, wheelchair accessible properties, romantic cottages, cottages near pubs, the Wild Atlantic Way, summer holidays and last-minute bookings.

Booking and customer service

Booking is done through the website, which the company presents as secure. The booking line's telephone support is available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00; Saturdays and Sundays it remains closed. The company has a small team of knowledgeable staff to help customers find accommodation.

Corporate details

Shamrock Cottages Ltd. is a limited company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 03200083. Its registered address is at Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. The website also gives an address at Lancaster House, 16 Central Avenue, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, Norfolk. The VAT number listed is 667 154 025.

Location and contact

Lancaster House, 16 Central Avenue, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, Norfolk · Telephone: +44 1823 660126