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What County Cavan Offers for Cottage Holidays

County Cavan is known for its love of music and is home to a large number of lakes and therefore dubbed Ireland’s Lake District by some. Right from the beautiful lakes, rivers and naturally beautiful countryside, the low lying county of Cavan has a lot to offer to the tourists. With a position right next to the border with Northern Ireland, Co. Cavan has a green unspoilt landscape and is a popular place to visit for those looking to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as fishing, walking and golfing on a self-catering holiday.

Top Things to See and Do Whilst Staying in a Co. Cavan Holiday Home

• Discover some of Cavan’s best landscapes with walks through Dun A Ri Forest Park, Killykeen Forest Park or Cavan Burren Park.
   
• Learn about the area’s history with a visit to Moneygashel Cashel or Clough Oughter Castle which dates back to the 13th century.
   
• Enjoy a spot of fishing, Cavan is home to the River Shannon, along with 366 lakes and fisheries and is renowned as a great place to enjoy coarse and pike fishing.
   
• Visit some of Cavan’s Loughs. Cavan has water everywhere and Lough Oughter and Lough Sheelin are two of the most popular attractions in the region, which offer a unique fishing experience to the tourists visiting the county. The southern and western parts of the region are known to include some of the most beautiful lakes in the entire county.
   
• Visit the Marble Arch Caves Geopark to wonder at the caves, old tombs and fossils.

Find Ideal Self-Catering Accommodation for your Holiday in Co. Cavan

Whatever your dream holiday cottage, whether it be a traditional Irish cottage or a holiday home overlooking a lake, we hope you find the perfect Co. Cavan cottage for your holiday in Ireland.

Updated 18 November 2025