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CARROWCULLEN the OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE Skreen County Sligo

CARROWCULLEN is available for self-catering holiday rental for up to five guests.

Treat yourselves to a step-back-in-time experience in a traditional heritage old Irish farmhouse in the awe-inspiring Ox Mountain Co. Sligo setting on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY. While in a spectacular rural location set back from a quiet rural road on its own private lane and without light pollution, it is nonetheless in easy proximity to local amenities and to Sligo itself.

CARROWCULLEN THE OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE has been assessed by FAILTE IRELAND to meet its WELCOME STANDARD https://www.discoverireland.ie/accommodation/the-old-irish-farmhouse   Moreover,  HIDDEN IRELAND has included in its exclusive group of classic and luxury properties https://hiddenireland.com/house-pages/old-irish-farmhouse-carrowcullen/.

 

Location:

Carrowcullen the Old Irish Farmnouse is located on Ireland’s WILD ATLANTIC WAY in the townland of Carrowculleen, near Skreen, County Sligo (Eir code F91 EVK6) (Map coordinates 54.2226544, -8.7272608). Turning off the Ballysadare to Ballina road (N59) onto the 2203 and proceeding for 3 km (1.8m) (two minutes drive), Carrowcullen sits well back on the left from the road on its own private lane. It sits between the Ox Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Ladies Brae and Knockachree part of the highest range in the Ox Mountains (Knocklungy), rise dramatically and immediately behind Carrowcullen as a backdrop with ever-changing skies.

On its northern western side, the Atlantic Ocean is just over the hill, its sweeping changable climate providing yet another array of stunning views.

Carrowcullen is  22.9 km/14.2m from the centre of historial Sligo, a  23 minutes drive on the N59 and N4.

Carrowcullen as a Old Irish Farmhouse.

Carrowcullen was built in the 1880s by the grandfather of its last family member owner, Maureen Phillips.  It was purchased in December 2016 from Maureen Phillips by the current owner, after it had lain empty and increasingly derelict for over ten years. With the aim of trying to preserve all that could be conserved, it has been been meticulously restored by its owner, a heritage specialist. As a 1880’s traditional six-room two story farmhouse, it now offers a heritage self-catering experience for up to five guests.

From stepping over the threshold into the heart of the house — the kitchen with is Liscannor fossiled stone floor, the Stanley 8 stove and the original stone flint and limestone hearth of the kitchen — it offers a ‘step back in time.’ For those exploring their Irish roots, it offers as well a base to connect tangible with immediate heritage objects ‘at home’ and from hence to explore their own particular Irish ancestry in West Sligo and on the Wild Atlantic Way,

CARROWCULLEN offers guests the opportunity to engage with the 19th century. Period features include original stonework, hearth, fireplaces, internal doors, staircase, decorative paint and furniture.

To these have been added historical furnishings  and Victorian sanitary ware complementing the original features.

Because of these combined features, it is, in the words of one visitor, ‘just like my grandmother’s home!’

Carrowcullen’s setting in the Ox Mountains

In addition, Carrowcullen offers guests the opportunity to engage with inspiring, dramatic and ever-changing natural settings.

The farmhouse is set well back from a quiet country road. Its private lane leads to a forestry path which returns to the country road, providing an easy loop walk.

Carrowcullen’s  traditional dry-stone wall lined lane lacks any intrusive modern features. It welcomes guests, as it has family, farmers, labourers and visitors since the 1880s.

It sits within a timeless, rugged fourteen-acre farm with outbuildings, stream, natural springs and sheep.

Nature features in abundant striking manifestations.

Furthermore, the OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE CARROWCULLEN guests can  take advantage of  the immediate Ladies Brae and Knockachree and Sligo popular walking trails and bicycling routes, which lead directly from its lane and the quiet country road.

CARROWCULLEN also supports traditional music and crafts as well as embracing sustainability and biodiversity.

Because of all its features, CARROWCULLEN as a holiday rental provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect with nature — in all its moods and complexities — and with oneself, others and memories. The Prescott Memorial Garden was planted in 2022-23 and includes 10 heritage varieties, among the 20 fruit trees.

IV. Nearby activities:

Using the OLD IRISH FARMHOUSE CARROWCULLEN as a holiday rental base, a full range of holiday activities are available nearby.

Hiking, fishing, golf, surfing, traditional music, horse-riding, fresh water lakes with water-based activities, lovely beaches with stunning views of mountains are all within a few minutes walk/bicycle/drive to a half-hour’s drive.

Similarly, traditional Irish music, cultural events, heritage sites are within easy distance.

Guests can take full advantage of annual events including: SLIGO LIVE (October), SLIGO SCIENCE FESTIVAL (November), SLIGO JAZZ FESTIVAL (July), CAIRDE SLIGO ARTS FESTIVAL (July), TRED SOFTLY (July), SLIGO FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSIC (September), SLIGO INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (May), SLIGO SUMMER FESTIVAL (August), HERITAGE WEEK (August).

Local and Sligo pubs offer a choice of of traditional music sessions as well as a full spectrum of music genres (http://johnthemap.co.uk/sm-file/mobile.html). In addition, HAWK’S WELL THEATRE  and THE  MODEL offer ongoing cultural programmes throughout the year.

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, and CARROWMORE MEGALITHIC CEMETERY.

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

V. Facilitieshttps://wp.me/P93nL0-2l

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

Ground floor:  traditional kitchen with butlers sink, gas cooker, undercounter fridge/freezer, microwave and small dishwasher; understairs toliet;  parlour, additional dining/bed room (with sink and toilet) and larder fridge.

First floor: one large bedroom with double bed and sink; one bedroom with two single beds and sink, a small bedroom with day bed; family bathroom.

Additional facilities:  wifi throughout the house; small tv with dvd player; locked annex with washer and dryer (charges apply); limited (and by prior arrangement) space for bicycle/sports gear storage; grounds adjacent to house; walking lane leading directly from the house.

Free parking space for two vehicles, off lane immediately adjacent to house.