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

Robert and Carmen were excellent hosts and we absolutely loved Branchfield House which felt like a home away from home. Very comfy indeed, a lovely and warm burner and everything we needed for a stay - can’t get better than a properly stocked kitchen! Great location for getting out and about too, whilst being nice and remote. Perfect for our NY getaway.

Lovely relaxing stay. Thank you

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.

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.

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!!

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

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

Everything about this property including the hosts just blew us away.... far exceeded our expectations... we were a very mixed group of people... teenagers , young adults aged 18 to 30 years and , we the parents and our grandchild and this house exceeded all our needs and expectations of a homestaycation... and we all enjoyed it so much... we had in house spa treatments provided by Carmen.. and this was such a treat. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer... No one would want to spend money on a 5 star hotel stay when they could rent this property with its 5 star facilities and comfort . Thanks to Robert and Carmen for providing such an amazing house for a homestaycation...

From the moment we arrived we fell in love with the charm of this home. We are a family of six and there was plenty of space for everyone to spread out, but also many places for us to come together and all be comfortable in the space. The home was beautifully decorated and perfectly outfitted with everything that we could need. The hosts, Robert and Carmen, were lovely and made us feel very welcome. We were sad to leave and will definitely come back if we are ever in Ireland again.

The house is in a wonderful location, so quiet and serene. All of the furnishings were high quality, and the decor very interesting. The orangery was nice on cooler days to let you be outside. This is a special place.