Holiday homes in and near the The Burren National Park, Ireland

Looking for a holiday home in or near the Burren National Park?  The word ‘burren’ comes from the irish word ‘Boíreann’ which means ‘rocky place’, this is hugely relevant in the Burren National Park because it has very little soil coverage. However Limestone which covers a lot of the area, has been referred to as a very fertile rock because it holds a mixture of nutrients and floral species making the Burren National park a unusual place to visit. Situated on the west side of Ireland towards the south, the park is approximately 1500 hectares wide with a large collection of various habitats.   Click to read our guide on the Burren and what this place has to offer for luxury cottage holidays.


The park is a beautiful place to enjoy a luxurious self-catering walking holiday, exploring the different wildlife and habitats of many species which live here. You may even catch a glimpse of one of the creatures which makes its home here such as the pygmy shrew, otter and viviparous lizard which can be found sunning itself in the summer months. Enjoy a break on the wild side with lots of walking, perhaps a little golf, fishing or horseriding?

The following holiday homes are located in or near the The Burren National Park in Ireland. Take a look at the luxurious cottages, houses and apartments available and see if we can tempt you to spoil yourself a little.