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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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 104144.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Ballymote, Sligo
  • Place, Funnybones
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballymote Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sligo Folk Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪47 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Riverstown

Located in Riverstown, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ballymote Friary and Ballymote 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 Eagles Flying and Funnybones. 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 horse riding nearby.
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Ballymote, Sligo

What's nearby

  • Funnybones - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Ballymote Castle - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Keshcorran - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sligo Folk Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Teeling Monument - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Collooney Station - 11 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagles Pizzeria & Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Millstone Cafe & Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mc Dermotts Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Doddy's Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tatch Inn - ‬11 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland?

As of 16 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$492, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Country House Retreat in Co Sligo - Holiday & Wellness - West Coast of Ireland?

On-site parking is available at the 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

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2026
It has been a real pleasure to host Elle & Roly and friends over New Years and we highly recommend them to future host! Very respectful and leaving the house spotless. We are glad you enjoyed the fireplace and had a cosy few days, we welcome you back anytime! Thank you for staying at Branchfield House. Carmen & Robert
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10/10 Excellent

Aoife S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for a wedding

Lovely relaxing stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Sheila and her family were perfect guests whom we recommend to all hosts... excellent communicators and delightful company. Carmen & Robert wish them happy onward journey.
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10/10 Excellent

cristine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is absolutely the most beautiful rental property we have ever stayed at. Highly recommend!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Mario's first request was to watch the Wimbledon Final and he kindly tutored Robert in things he never knew about tennis :-) Carmen and I thoroughly enjoyed accompanying Cristine's family in an Aussie style BBQ in the garden. Their charming and gracious family are highly recommended to other Hosts.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec, 2023
Grainne and family were the perfect guests and we happily recommend their stays to other hosts. The house was left orderly and spotless so our turnaround was made easy. Carmen and I look forward to hosting Grainne again. Five stars thanks guys.
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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
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2021
David & Anita were very special guests in that they were self-content, left the house in perfect condition and celebrated all the details provided. Carmen & Robert welcome them back any time and recommend them to all hosts.
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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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
Hi Niamh Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was for Carmen & I such a pleasure to host your family. On the subject of microwaving food we have long contemplated that its only virtue is convenience… we also understand that by using it, all nutritional value is lost on health and well-being and is why we decided not to sponsor such a device. As with the TV… we can all survive without! Hope we have the opportunity to meet again. With very best wishes Robert & Carmen
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10/10 Excellent

Eithne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 star in every way... every available comfort and facility available...

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...
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2020
Eithne and Oliver, including their grown up children, are the most charming guests to have stay! We made a connection Immediately and their friendly and open manner allowed everyone to enjoy some good banter. Kind and very caring, Eithne secured our garden furniture when storm ‘Ellen’ hit and saved all cushions and covers by placing them inside! (We had gone to bed already!) The house was left spotless and even beds were stripped, which was very thoughtful, as we had another check-in that day! We welcome them back anytime! Perfect guests!
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10/10 Excellent

Marco G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Irischer Sommer 19

Wir hatten uns bei Carmen und Robert zu Hause gefühlt, vom ersten Augenblick an. Das Landhaus bot einen großzügigen Comfort für die Familienferien, war herzlich eingerichtet und auch die Orangerie und der Bauerngarten hielten etliche Entdeckungen zur Freude bereit. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und schöne gemütlich Stunden zusammen gehabt. Und als dann ein irischer Regentag kam, waren wir überhaupt nicht traurig und blieben den ganzen Tag mal "daheim"!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Es war ein wunderbares Erlebnis mit Marco, Ingrid und Ihren Töchtern, fühlte sich an wie eigene Familie ! Die Woche ging zu schnell vorbei und gemeinsame Ausflüge bereicherten Alle! Wir haben gemeinsam gekocht und viele Geschichten ausgetauscht und Marco hat uns mit Gitarrenspielen viel Freude bereitet ! Rundum eine sehr gute Zeit die wir gerne jederzeit wiederholen würden! Marco und Ingrid sind herzlichst als Gäste zu empfehlen !
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10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this home

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
It has been a delight to host Richard and his family and our communication was straightforward, interesting and easygoing . We can highly recommend Richard, Laura and their charming daughters to future hosts!

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.

Languages:

English, German
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