North Cornwall - Porthtowan

Set in a winding valley flanked by granite cliffs, Porthtowan has a great beach and a wealth of mining heritage.

You will find Porthtowan ideally situated for exploring all that Cornwall has to offer.

It is 10 miles from the Cathedral City of Truro, and within easy driving distance of St Ives, whose twinkling lights can be easily seen from Porthtowan’s cliffs as the sun sets into the bay.

Other attractions such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan, together with the many National Trust properties are all easily accessible from this Cornish gem of a village.

Porthtowan’s Blue Flag Beach is the ideal location for your family ‘bucket and spade’ holiday, with life guards patrolling between 10am and 6pm seven days a week between Easter and October, making this a safe and fun place for your youngsters to while away their holidays.

Children will have hours of fun discovering the beach pool, rock pooling and playing in the sea. For the more adventurous, Porthtowan is renowned for its world class surfing waves.

You will be able to rent boards and wetsuits as well as take advantage of the surf schools, both for beginners and those who are more experienced.

Taking advantage of the après-surf, you would do well to visit the Blue Bar situated at the top of the beach, with its chilled-out atmosphere and interesting menu, all from locally sourced produce.

The village also boasts the family friendly Unicorn Bar, which often showcases local Cornish talent and provides an extensive menu and varied entertainment.

The children will love the safe and secure play area while you relax and watch the sun setting spectacularly into the sea.

A warm welcome awaits you at Ocean Breeze; don’t forget to bring your dog who will delight in the miles of coastal footpath just on your doorstep.
Linda Kemp, Ocean Breeze© Cottage in Cornwall
From an article originally published in Cottage Holidays.

Derbyshire - A Hidden Gem in the Heart of England

Derbyshire Dales and Peak District National Park is still a hidden gem in the Heart of England but more visitors are discovering the beauties of our lovely rural countryside every year.

Derbyshire can offer wonderful landscapes with views to die for! It offers wonderful walking countryside, caves to explore, many super cycling trails, beautiful reservoirs with sailing, and abseiling.

There are great houses to visit such as Chatsworth House, the home of the Devonshire family and medieval Haddon Hall (used as a setting for many popular films such as Jane Eyre and The Other Boleyn Girl) and Hardwick Hall this year celebrating the 400th year of the famous Elizabethan Bess of Hardwick.

Swallow Cottage is situated in a small conservation village with lovely views and is an immaculate comfortable cottage.

The cottage is situated in Elton village, a central location in the Peak National Park with walks from the doorstep and well placed to visit all the attractions of the area, or just relax.

The cottage can cater for up to 3 people; some of our visitors return year after year! You can be assured of a warm welcome.
Lois Clark© Swallow Cottage, Elton, Derbyshire
Taken from the cottage listing with Cottage Holidays

Exmoor - Dramatic Views and Wonderful Walks

Why speed west along the M5 past Taunton when the delight of the hidden gem - EXMOOR beckons nearby?

Tucked away between the North Devon Link road to Barnstaple and the Quantock Hills lies this wonderful moor with heather clad hills, tumbling streams and dramatic cliffs dropping to the sea of the Bristol Channel.

Within the rugged heart of Exmoor lies our private river valley where Westermill holiday cottages nestle in grass paddocks surrounded by trees. Dramatic views, wonderful way-marked walks onto the moor and two miles of sparkling river for paddling.

Watch the birds in the trees, explore our working farm or walk onto moorland and enjoy nature. Search out the enchanting villages dotted throughout the moor. Why not save your fuel by travelling to Exmoor, which is nearer and offers so much in natural activities.

Stay at Westermill Farm in the Scandinavian style cottages with woodburners, cosy and warm. Jackie Edwards, Westermill Cottages ©
Photo@ Whortleberry Lodge
Taken from listing with Cottage Holidays

Discover Northumberland

Northumberland is certainly undiscovered by so many but when visitors do discover it they often return time after time.

The contrasts of the beautiful Cheviot Hills and wonderful coastline lying close to Scottish Border hold many delights for visitors. The Cheviot Hills that stretch over the border into Scotland have spectacular and varied routes into and around them.

Cheviot is the highest in the range at 2675ft dominating the surrounding skyline. There are many wonderful walks in the hills and picturesque valleys for everyone from novice to enthusiast. Walking in the hills in Northumberland is certainly one of its best undiscovered secrets.

The Northumberland coastline includes Lindisfarne with its rich Christian heritage, the Farne Islands with large colonies of seabirds and seals and Bamburgh, with its magnificent cliff topped perched castle, golden beach and tea rooms is undoubtedly one of the regions best loved secrets.

Driving to the south, along the fabulous coastal route, will lead to Dunstanburgh and Craster, home to the world famous Craster Kippers. Craster is a truly traditional Northumbrian fishing village. Dunstanburgh Castle can be viewed from Craster, however the 1 mile walk along the flowing coastline path to the castle is most definitely worth it.

Fenton Hill Farm Cottages are in prime central location to enjoy all that this wonderful County has to offer. This Northumberland self-catering farm accommodation with wonderful views of the Cheviot Hills set in beautiful countryside are a short drive from the coast, hills and Scottish Borders.

A 35 minute drive southeast from Fenton Hill lies Alnwick, Northumberland's traditional county capital and home to the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Often referred to as the " Windsor of the North", Alnwick Castle dominates the town - so impressive is its stature that many movie directors have found their way to its door, most recently Harry Potter!!

Nestling alongside the castle is the Alnwick Garden, a £12 million project kick-started by Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland. Comprising many unique features, including the "Poison Garden", the Pavilion and Europe's largest Tree House, the Garden is definitely a ‘must see’.

Whatever your interests, a Northumberland cottage at Fenton Hill is well located to sample all of the delights that this special County has to offer.
Margaret Logan, Fenton Hill Farm ©

Fenton Hill Farm listed in Cottage Holidays in June 2009

Pentland Hills - Scotland

West Linton is a village lying in the Pentland Hills just south west of Edinburgh City Centre, within an area of Great Landscape Beauty.

The marvelous thing about this area is its countryside, unspoiled and yet within range of Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and Clyde Valley which has a wonderful fruit growing climate, Fife and East Lothian with its many beaches.

There is a multitude of sports available in the area from mountain biking at Glentress near Peebles, horse riding, walking, fishing and many wonderful gardens, castles and historic homes to visit also.

There is something for everybody to do, and if you just want to chill out and not travel far you can climb Mendick Hill behind Slipperfield just outside West Linton, and see for miles and miles (or you can take the drove road which is wonderfully flat, and walk towards Edinburgh or London!)

What are you waiting for? Come and see this little oasis and visit hideaway estate.

Carol Kilpatrick, Slipperfield House ©

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The Ribble Valley - a Hidden Gem

Lancashire - Ribble Valley is the hidden gem of England, 40 minutes from Manchester and an hour from Leeds - but could be worlds away.

Currently we have a snow covered Pendle Hill and views out over Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent, just about an hour from here.

Staying in the vicinity of Clitheroe takes you back to traditional values and shops like the famous Cowmans butcher in Clitheroe who has 20 plus types of sausage.

A fantastic outdoor shop, Ken Varey's who has every type of Barbour and Musto jacket you could wish for. We are as rural as you are going to get, with fields, walks and wildlife all around us. Short eared owls, kestrel (we had two babies in our nest box this year), badgers and deer, they are all around.

The River Ribble is a beautiful place with riverside walks and is excellent for dogs, especially if they like swimming. Superb birdlife along the river, as it winds its way through the woods and quarries, with a backdrop of Pendle and the Trough of Bowland Moors. Beacon Fell and Waddington Fell are favourite outings of ours, Beacon Fell having developed excellent disabled access and Trampers to ensure everyone gets the best of the countryside.

In terms of eating out - you are spoiled for choice: Indian, Chinese, Italian, great pub food, great take aways.

We love the place, the peace, the tranquillity of an early morning sun on Pendle, or a spectacular sunset. Throstle Hall Cottage is a fantastic rural retreat. It sleeps 8 and has with every convenience you could wish for and more. Everyone who has stayed here has fallen in love with it and we have several repeat bookings already.

Karen Preece, Throstle Hall Cottage ©

Throstle Hall Cottage is listed in Cottage Holidays

Gloucestershire Life – How things have changed.

In Gloucestershire today we celebrate fantastic food and superb drinks produced right here in our county.

When we talk today about our enjoyment of dining out or eating here in the county of Gloucestershire we sometimes forget just how far we have come in such a short space of time.

It wasn’t long ago that most pubs in the Cotswolds and through the Gloucestershire county served the original ‘pub grub’ – a scotch egg, a packet of cheese and onion or scampi in the basket if you were lucky.

We know that the great and the good and the rich and the famous all come down to Gloucestershire for a break or even live full time. Why? We know that one reason is that the produce on offer from local suppliers gives everyone a choice of fantastic organic home grown food.

Pubs and restaurants alike, cooks and chefs all go for locally produced food and drink to give the discerning public the very best choice fresh from our soils. And that is not to mention the locally made award winning wines that go with every dish.

Today and almost on the doorstep of Rofield Barn there is a multitude of great pubs, superb eating places and fine dining houses with such high standards that must be the envy of every other county in the UK.

Come and enjoy what we have to offer in Gloucestershire, stay at Rofield Barn for a short break or a week long holiday and get to taste the wonderful flavours of what a real county has to give you.
Jeremy Lewis, Rofield Barn ©
Photo: Rofield Barn

Rofield Barn is listed in Cottage Holidays

A Wensleydale Walk

A walk from Redmire Village to Castle Bolton Tea Rooms is just one of the many excellent scenic walks in and around Wensleydale.

Wensleydale in the North Yorkshire Dales is full of delights especially its beautiful scenery and picturesque landscape.

As you walk along cobbled stony footpaths amid an emerald green carpet, washed with masses of golden yellow flora and rose scented hedgerows you will be transcended into a magical world of hidden gems. The soothing trickle of a babbling stream breaks through a background of little lambs calling for their mothers. Showering waterfalls rush down like white fussy lace frills on a tiered skirt , cascading into full flowing rivers with leaping trout.

Foals skip and frolic as they experience a shower of heat from the almost forgotten golden sun rays breaking through blanket blue skies. How fulfilling that journey through hill and dale, to be greeted at the castle by home made treasures such as wholesome Wensleydale cheese or warm rich fruited scones with butter, jam and pot loads of tea/coffee.

All this and more can only be described as the quality and richness of nature at its best oozing satisfaction as the countryman's feast or a nobleman's delicacy. Chill out and decide for yourself when you visit one of the most relaxing and tranquil locations in the North Yorkshire Dales. Stay at a self-catering holiday cottage in Leyburn.

Patricia Borrill Eastvale Cottage ©

Listed in Cottage Holidays

The Enchanting Area of Appin

To explore Appin is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but, because Appin does not feature as part of the main ‘Tourist Trail’, this pleasure is limited to the select few who have made the discovery in the past – usually by accident.

Situated on the A828, midway between the two West Highland towns of Oban and Fort William, it tends to be rushed through – perhaps with a quick stop to admire the view at Stalker Café or the Creagan Inn.

Appin is a large area, covering the broad Strath of Appin, the glen of Fasnacloich, the small coastal village of Port Appin, and also Duror with it’s wooded glens and wide safe shingle beach.

The Inner Hebridean Island of Lismore can be easily reached via a short passenger crossing from Port Appin. All of these places are beautiful in themselves, featuring hills, ancient forests, and extensive loch and river views. Many outdoor pursuits, such as walking, cycling, riding, and fishing may be enjoyed, though merely finding a peaceful spot in which to sit and breathe in the fragrant fresh air is every bit as pleasurable.

Wild life abounds – numerous birds, including sea eagles and osprey, otters, deer, red squirrels, pine martins, and also butterflies and bats. There are many beautiful gardens, some open to the public, as well as a large Garden Centre. It is possible to research the local varied history of the area, and the cultural centre on Lismore Island can assist with this. Several excellent restaurants are in business within the Appin area, most featuring fresh seafood somewhere on their menu.

Accommodation providers vary from small friendly Band B’s, through self catering complexes of varying sizes, to superior hotels. All of these are extremely welcoming, and the proprietors all go out of their way to ensure an interesting stay for guests.

Once discovered, Appin is usually on the return list for visitors, who often keep to themselves the secret of this enchanting area.

Denys Mathieson, Appinhouse Apartments and Lodges ©

Appinhouse Apartments are also listed in Cottage Holidays

The Isle of Skye for beautiful scenery

The Isle of Skye is larger than many people think, with an area of 640 square miles, Skye is the second largest island in Scotland and home to some of Britain’s largest mountains towering over 3000 feet above sea level. Lying off the North West coast of Scotland, Skye generally has a milder climate due to the Gulf Stream flowing from warmer waters.

If you walk, drive or climb, Skye has an abundance of interests on offer, beautiful coastal walks, bird watching and wildlife. Hill walking and mountains to climb. Galleries to visit, local crafts and museums, plus glorious views at almost every turn.

Many folk who come to Skye for a week return time and time again enjoying the changing seasons; the colours of Skye change constantly with the purple heather, yellow gorse and wonderfully clear air that smells so fresh. Quiet roads without traffic jams help make a peaceful and enjoyable holiday.

The Isle of Skye has a toll free bridge joining it to the mainland allowing easy access by road. If you prefer there are two ferries, one from Mallaig to Armadale and the other from Glenelg to Kylerhea. If you are flying, Inverness has a good airport with several car hire companies, and one of Britain’s prettiest train lines connect Inverness to Kyle, right by the Skye Bridge.

Teeny’s Cottage, a completely refurbished four-star self-catering cottage, is ideally located as a comfortable base for exploring the Isle of Skye, but wherever you stay, book early as the Isle of Skye is a very popular destination with late availability hard to find.

Have a holiday with a difference, enjoy beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and the freshest air; you won’t be disappointed.

Denis Blackham, Teeny's Cottage ©
Photo: Teeny's Cottage
Teeny's Cottage is also listed in Cottage Holidays

County Donegal - Just imagine .. .. ..

Imagine lying in bed at night and watching the room light up from the light house on Tory Island only 8 miles away (it has it's own King you know) ...

Imagine staying in Donegal with miles long deserted beaches, white powdery sand and waves of white horses crashing straight off the wild Atlantic.


This is a paradise for surfing, swimming, eating lobster and crabs, climbing Ireland's highest mountains (right at the back door) and washing it down with a pint or two of the black stuff or something stronger in Molly's historic bar.

No traffic. No cynicism. No rush. No time. Nothing - unless you really want it! In fact, forget the great restaurants, forget the castles, forget the islands, forget that lighthouse and forget the King - just pull down the blackout blinds in Ballyboe cottage. Breathe deep, sleep well and let Donegal fill your senses and your dreams. For a house to match the place check out Ballyboe Cottage, Donegal, Ireland and create your own magic.

Mary Blake Ballyboe Cottage©

Herefordshire - the Green County

Herefordshire, England's most rural county, is a county of unspoilt countryside, rich red soil, bountiful farmland, wooded hills and meandering river valleys leading to distinctive Market towns, quaint villages, gardens, churches, history and beauty at every bend in the road.

Hereford lies in the West Midlands, bordered by the breathtaking Black Mountains to the west, to the north the Clee Hills forms a natural boundary to Shropshire, in the East the majestic Malverns forms our border with Worcester and the Wye and Severn rivers our the borders to the South and Gloucestershire.

The County town of Hereford is the home for a fine sandstone Cathedral which houses an exhibition containing the Mappa Mundi, the famous medieval map of the world and the unique Chained Library with manuscript dating back to the eight century and an early copy of the Magna Carter. The city dates back to Saxon times and parts of the city wall and early Castle is still visible.

The market towns of Ross-on-Wye, Ledbury, Bromyard, Leominster and Kington, are so different, hold annual festivals from Poetry to Steam Fares and warmly welcome visitors throughout the seasons.The Black and White village trail takes you through wonderful countryside visiting villages with Tudor origins, winding streets, village pubs, market squares and treasured churches.

The gardens of Herefordshire are a treat, Hampton Court is the largest, two huge red bricked walled gardens, first a vegetable garden, a riot of colour, then water features, canals, rose beds linked with a maze and sensational wisteria walk way. Stoktonbury near Leominster is a delight, Abbeydore lies by the Dore River, so many, just waiting for you plus village open gardens through the summer and the wonderful National Gardens.

Fine churches and castles doted around the County, Dore Abbey set below the Black Mountains, Kilpeck, a Norman gem, Brockhampton a riot of Arts and Crafts, Shobdon, a breathtaking sea of blue and white icing!Goodrich castle surveys the Wye, Grosmont, Skenthrith and White Castle form a triangle to expel the Welsh or English depending on the storyteller.

The County is a showcase for many craftsmen, art and craft galleries in each Market town, displays at the Courtyard Theatre in Hereford and each September, during H-Art, local craftsmen open their homes to show their crafts. The whole county is just GREEN, we are so proud of the food produced and served; the Flavours of Herefordshire is one of the very first to recognise the importance of fresh local produce.

Award winning establishments will offer you great meals using local produce.Tourism business is now actively taking part in the Green Tourism awards, from recycling, saving energy and preserving and encouraging wild life in gardens.

There is plenty to do from walking the Offa's Dyke to sampling local Cider and Perry or just enjoying the more leisurely way of life breathing in pure country air and recharging flat batteries!. Why not stay here for a while . . . . ?!

Photo above: Apple Bough and Cider Press Cottages

Jennie Layton, Grafton Villa©

Grafton Villa is listed in Cottage Holidays

Pembrokeshire - where traffic jams are rare!

Haroldston Farmhouse is centrally placed to easily access the whole of Pembrokeshire, which must surely be one of the most beautiful and varied counties in Britain.

The coastline is rugged and imposing and is accessible along almost its whole length via the 187 mile long coastal path. This provides unforgettable walking on what many believe is one of the World's premier long distance routes.

Throughout the year but particularly during the season, the Pembrokeshire Coastal Bus Service runs a series of shuttles, collecting hikers from the end of their walks and returning them to their cars (or vice Versa).

Alternatively, there are many mapped out circular walks.There are numerous clean and beautiful sandy beaches, many of which remain peaceful, even in high season. Marloes Sands is totally unspoilt and must be one of the loveliest anywhere, yet is only 12 miles from Haroldston.The coast is dotted with havens of all kinds, from the picturesque little harbour at Solva to the busy industrial port at Milford Haven.Regular ferries to Ireland are available at Fishguard and Pembroke Dock. The crossing to Rosslare is inexpensive and takes only 4 hours, so a day trip is both practical and economical.

For those looking to be entertained, top class attractions such as Oakwood and Folly Farm are close by. The county is full of quaint and traditional pubs, many of which enjoy romantic coastal locations.For the bird-watching fraternity, regular boat trips are available to Pembrokeshire  s island reserves, most notably, Skomer, Ramsey and Caldey. In the spring and early summer, the islands are worth a visit for the enchanting puffins alone.

Turning inland, the Preseli Hills contains a feast of beauty spots and wide vistas, from sweeping moorlands, to exquisite valleys; from mysterious forests to sparkling lakes. Even here, there is plenty for the historian. The stone circle at Pentre Ifan is constructed from the same locally quarried stone as Stonehenge.

Driving in Pembrokeshire is a really pleasurable experience, particularly for those harassed commuters who are only too familiar with grid-locked roads. Even in high season, traffic jams are rare and any minor queue disperses quickly."
Martin Low Haroldston Farmhouse ©

Haroldston Farmhouse is listed in Cottage Holidays

Cornwall: For ‘One and All’

‘One and All’ is the motto at the foot of the Cornish coat of arms and although it was not it’s original intention, that motto neatly reflects a county with something to offer everyone who visits, young or old. Little wonder that the county so many of us visited in childhood summers remains, to this day, the number one destination for the British tourist, despite Mediterranean opposition aided by budget airlines.

Miles of golden sand, particularly on the north coast, provide all that most youngsters want, armed with bucket and spade. Parents may take advantage of the sunshine, enjoy the coastal air and scenery, but secretly enjoy ‘helping’ with the sandcastles, tunnels and canals most! Many a quayside will also see a band of parents throwing out a line, a hook and some bait in pursuit of crabs while children wait an age before it’s their turn.

Meanwhile, those without youngsters to entertain will enjoy a cliff-top stroll or a meander through the narrow streets of an old fishing village, building up an appetite for a delicious and freshly baked, traditional Cornish pasty. The more active type will enjoy some of the best surfing in the world, along with all it’s ‘social add-ons’!

No holiday in Cornwall is complete without a day or two at the beach, but the Dutchy has plenty to offer inland too. Thousands will flock to the Eden Project, grabbing a taste of the tropics in the famous biomes, enjoying one of Europe’s leading tourist attractions. But, what about the Seal Sanctuary, the Maritime Museum, Charlestown Shipwreck Centre, Jamaica Inn, the Castles, the Mining Museum, the China Clay Heritage Centre, the steam railways, the Cyder farm, the cheese farms, Minack Theatre, Sterts Theatre, Carnglaze Caverns, Goonhilly Satellite Station, Bodmin Jail, The Camel Trail, and …….. the list goes on and on. No wonder the vast majority of visitors come to Cornwall more than once!

Even if you just need a quiet, relaxing break to get away from it all, Cornwall has so much to offer and it’s not too difficult to find that peace and quiet, even at the height of the season. Somewhere, there’s a little bit of it waiting for you.

Nestling in a small wooded valley at the foot of Bodmin Moor, lies Rosecraddoc Lodge, a collection of purpose built self-catering holiday bungalows built along the driveway to an old manor house. There is a pub that serves food, but no noisy night club or ‘trappings’ of a holiday camp. Your own little bit of Cornwall to come back to each night after a day enjoying whatever you choose from the long list of reasons for visiting time and time again, as generations of families have done and, no doubt will continue to do so. Cornwall genuinely is for ‘One and All’.
Andy Kent, Watery Fowls©

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Welcombe North Devon/Cornwall

Don’t tell a soul!

Welcombe is a little known jewel in Devon, a county renowned for its treasures. The village is a truly rural retreat on the North Coast sitting right on the Devon/ Cornwall border.

It is set in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty and the Marsland Valley is an SSSI (site of special scientific interest). When you visit this unspoiled village you will understand why it has achieved these accolades as the scenery and wildlife are exceptional. Over 70 different species of birds have been recorded in a 3km radius of Berry Park, which is the accommodation most people chose when staying in Welcombe.

There is a wealth of footpaths through the wooded valleys and along the cliff tops so there is plenty of opportunity to appreciate the wild flowers which are in such profusion especially in the springtime. The rugged beach has recently been acquired by the National Trust and is a favourite spot for surfing, rock pooling and building sandcastles at low tide.

Despite its rural setting the village has a thatched real ale pub which serves excellent food so there is a choice of places to eat out as Berry Park also has a small restaurant for residents.

There is a well stocked community village shop run by volunteers. Welcombe’s location makes it ideal for exploring both counties and local attractions include the picturesque village of Clovelly, RHS gardens at Rosemoor, the sandy North Cornwall beaches, “The Big Sheep” and “The Milky Way”.

The Eden Project is only an hour and a quarter’s drive away. Trips to the island of Lundy on the Jessica Hettie can also arranged by Mike & Val, your hosts at Berry Park.
Val Jenner, Berry Park©
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Stay on a Deer Farm in County Roscommon, Ireland

County Roscommon, Ireland

An Culláin is situated on a deer farm in beautiful rugged countryside of County Roscommon. Here you can mingle with the local people while out walking or in the local pub. The area is rich in history with numerous ring forts and historical monuments.

In the village of Loughglynn just 2 miles from 'An Culláin' there is Loughglynn lake. The lake was constructed in the early 19th century and is of ornithological interest and especially important to wildfowl in dry periods of winter.

Loughglynn Castle, the remains of a Normal Castle, can be seen on the south side of the lake. One tower still stands.

Loughglynn holds a music and dance festival during the first week-end of August. For those who love dancing this is not to be missed.

Outside Ballaghaderreen you have Lough Gara. Crannoga, or lake dwellings, were constructed here during the Stone Age and Bronze Age and these date from 500 BC to 1000 BC.

On each Friday the local town of Ballaghaderreen has a street market with lots of street traders and bargains to be had.

The River Shannon flows through Roscommon so lots to do for anyone interested in water sports or cruising. Every small town in Roscommon has a golf course with green fees at a very reasonable price.

Roscommon is excellent for shopping, with one of the largest shopping centres in the country in Athlone. We also have fine restaurants, pubs and night clubs.

Come and visit us in Roscommon and you will not be disappointed.
Rita Lynch, An Culláin©