THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, pet friendly in Carrigallen, County Leitrim

This detached former schoolhouse sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, and is four miles from the villages of Carrigallen and Arva in County Leitrim.

The Old School House is a detached former school house four miles from Carrigallen and Arva in County Leitrim. The cottage has a double and two twin rooms upstairs, two of which have en-suites. Downstairs is another double and a bathroom, along with a kitchen/diner and a sitting room. Outside is a garden with countryside views and off road parking for six cars. The Old School House boasts a woodburner and an open fire, and is a cosy, well-placed base for enjoying the countryside or for visiting Carrick-on-Shannon.

Amenities: Oil central heating with open fire and woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x TV with Free-to-air channels, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent April – Sept, charged by meter reading Oct – March (first €30 inc. in rent). Starter pack for fire and woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lawn and decked garden with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 2.5 miles. Note: Property surrounded by farmland, pets must be kept under strict control at all times.

Region: The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores.

Town: Carrigallen is a small village in County Leitrim. The village offers shops and pubs and also a renowned arts centre with regular productions. Within easy reach of Carrigallen are the town of Carrick-on-Shannon as well as fishing loughs and rolling countryside.