James Tymons is a self catering farmhouse cottage on its own grounds of 30 acres by the banks of the Owenmore river just 1 km from the village of Gurteen the centre of the traditional Irish music scene in Co Sligo.

Our 19th century farmhouse which has been carefully renovated nestles in the quiet tree dotted farmland so peacefully you will find yourself relaxing the moment you arrive. The two bedroomed cottage can comfortably sleep 2-5 people + a cot which we can provide.

The nearby village of Gurteen has a thriving traditional Irish music scene from the Michael Coleman heritage centre to the regular sessions in the local pubs. Gurteen is well served with a supermarket, pharmacy, petrol station, hardware store, post office, hotel and public houses which also serve food.

Our holiday cottage is an ideal base from which to explore this beautiful and mythical landscape. Close by are the ancient lake dwellings on Lough Gara and the passage tombs at Carrowkeel. The old market towns of Boyle and Ballymote with their Abbey and castle ruin are within 10 miles. This is Yeats country so why not visit Lissadell house, Lake Isle of Innisfree, Benbulben and lots of other places mentioned in his poetry. There are excellent beaches at Rosses point Strandhill and Enniscrone.

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