Lovely to go off exploring the awesome historical / scenic features that abound and return to a comfortable home base to reinvigorate and prepare for the next adventure. Mary was a delightful helpful host and our stay of over a week most economical. Local super markets and great pubs made it very easy.

Lovely place to stay. Mary was a wonderful and very helpful. I would stay here again.

What a great place to stay! Mary, the owner, was so helpful and kind. Quiet, quiet location with a very narrow (!) driveway. The front room was so comfortably decorated, and a great place to read and watch a movie. Kitchen was amply equipped, and bedrooms were spacious. The hot water/heating system was a bit fiddly for us in that we didn't really understand it, but Mary was there to answer all questions. Highly recommend this property if you're looking for some quiet get-away time.

We were in the area for a family wedding, and had a great stay! Loved the rural setting, it was all we needed and more. Thank you so much Mary.

this was a wonderful place, a real find, and Mary went far beyond in helping me settle in. friends came out as a surprise and they were accommodated as well. i can’t wait to come back.

Spacious, clean and comfortable house with good facilities. Nice garden with a pingpong table. Nicely situated in beautiful area of Dromahair co. Leitrim.

The property was very clean, well presented, and fully equipped. Mary was very helpful in making us feel at home and provided a replacement BBQ of which we made good use. We drove around the surrounding area extensively and visited Sligo and various places on the Wild Atlantic Way touring route. We were extremely lucky with the weather and had very little rain, so the remote location was not an issue. We enjoyed our trip to The Shed distillery at Drumshanbo and also to Parke Castle on Lough Gill. All the equipment in the property was good quality and functioned well, including the TV and wifi, so we had a very comfortable and most enjoyable stay.

We had a great week in the cottage with our three children. Mary and her husband are great hosts. Would definitely recommend.

We stayed in Marys cottage for 3 nights. The cottage is in a beautiful quiet setting. It is quite spacious and very well equipped. Our children really enjoyed the table tennis table in the outdoor shed. We brought our bikes and enjoyed cycling on the blue way at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo, we also had a trip to Rosses point beach and took in Glencar waterfall which was amazing! We booked a swim in the outdoor pool in Acres Lake also. We enjoyed or trip to leitrim and our stay in the cottage.

We had a lovely stay in Dromahair. The house was perfect for us . Off main road so safe for the kids , lovely space and lawn around the house so great for kids to play , not to mention the ping ping table ! House is lovely , everything in kitchen you could need and lovely open fire for the evenings . Thanks Mary for a lovely stay .

We really enjoyed our holidays at the Alder Cottage. The cottage is very cosy and located in a wonderful nature. You have a good connection to Sligo, different beaches and the hills. We made a day trip to the north ( Wild Atlantic Way). Mary was the best host ever. She took much time to show us the farm. Thanks a lot for the warm welcome.

The goal of our stay was to be in the Irish countryside away from everything so we could have some great family time and that is exactly what we Got. The accommodations were great and the countryside was beautiful. Mary really out did herself to make us feel at home and we really appreciated it.

Das Haus ist wirklich klasse und bestens ausgestattet. Leider konnten wir die Terrassenmöbel nicht nutzen (war doch etwas zu frisch). Mit dem Auto erreicht man gut die Highlights der Gegend: Küstenlandschaften, Seen und Berge. Alles ideal für Naturliebhaber und Erholungsuchende. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Auch Mary war sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns gute Tipps gegeben. Für Angler ist allerdings der Hinweis auf die Lage am Fluss irreführend, denn der ist am Haus praktisch nicht zugänglich. Das Haus ist auch nicht reetgedeckt, das ist wohl ein Übersetzungsfehler. Aber sonst passt alles! Absolut empfehlenswert!

House is lovely, very quiet and set well off the road. Looks just like the pictures. Host came to nearby town to guide us in the first time, then we set the GPS in the car and found it was easy access to a decent grocery store and the roads to all the hiking we wanted. We cooked our own meals, but the host provides you with a listing of good places to eat in the area as well as a useful collection of things to do organized by topic. This is a place to get away from it all. Highly recommend. US travelers take note - heat and electricity charges are additional (I understand this is common in EU) but VERY REASONABLE. The process is transparent and the house is a great value for the money. Hope the host will have us back!

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour la maison est très jolie et Mary a été adorable avec nous et nos enfants merci pour ces précieux moments.

My family and I had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful home nestled around magnificent trees and beautiful Irish countryside this Christmas. Mary is a very gracious host and our every need was met, The house itself is charming, with a lovely fire space both in the living room and dining area.It was spacious for a family of 5, very clean, with all the facilities you would need but also really comfortable and relaxing. We found ourselves cuddled up in the sitting room at night feeling so grateful that we had such a lovely home to stay in while we were in Ireland. The location was ideal for us being only 20 minutes to Sligo, 5 minutes to Manorhamilton, and 40 minutes to Bundoran. We were able to visit Rosses Point beach, Parks Castle, W. B. Yeats grave, and many other numerous outdoor attractions within those times. All my family agree we would love to stay here again and especially would love to enjoy the home in the Summer.

Alder Cottage ist ein herrlich ruhig gelegenes Häuschen mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Eine tolle Idylle um zu entspannen und dem stressigen Alltag zu entfliehen. Nachdem wir den Dreh heraus hatten, heizten wir das Haus mit dem Kamin und hatten dazu noch eine sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre. Mary empfing uns sehr freundlich und stand auch während unserer Zeit hier immer zur Verfügung. Sie war großartig und stets hilfsbereit. Ihr Brot und ihre Marmelade können wir wärmstens empfehlen. Am liebsten würden wir ihr noch einen Stern mehr geben.

Région magnifique, cottage irréprochable et accueil de Mary et Ghislain "on ne peut plus chaleureux" avec , en prime, des conseils judicieux pour visiter les merveilles de la région Bref, séjour magnifique ! A recommander sans hésitations ! (ainsi que la confiture de Mary ...) Michel L.

We had a lovely stay in Alder Cottage, which is very well maintained and down a private lane. A brilliant spot to escape from the world. The owners were delightful. Eddie & Rosie

I was aware of the remoteness of the cottage but the directions (in French) were not of great help. After driving around for some time Mary met us and guided us in to our delight. The cottage is a country gem and the area has plenty for everyone. Apart from the cold (which can be resolved through a roaring open fire) we had an awesome week in a lovely setting. Everyone was so friendly and we were met by a bubbly host who started our week with some free range eggs and home made fruit jam, along with a nice posey of flowers. Mary also was happy to provide as much wood as we required for the fire. There is plenty of help with activities etc from literature at the cottage. Many thanks for ensuring that our anniversary holiday (and first trip to Ireland) was an enjoyable one. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

I was aware of the remoteness of the cottage but the directions (in French) were not of great help. After driving around for some time Mary met us and guided us in to our delight.The cottage is a country gem and the area has plenty for everyone. Apart from the cold (which can be resolved through a roaring open fire) we had an awesome week in a lovely setting. Everyone was so friendly and we were met by a bubbly host who started our week with some free range eggs and home made fruit jam, along with a nice posey of flowers. Mary also was happy to provide as much wood as we required for the fire.There is plenty of help with activities etc from literature at the cottage. Many thanks for ensuring that our anniversary holiday (and first trip to Ireland) was an enjoyable one. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

Nous avons passé une belle semaine de détente à Alder Cottage. La maison est magnifiquement présentée dans son ensemble, chaleureuse, lumineuse et confortable avec tout ce dont nous avions besoin. Les photos ne lui font pas justice! Emplacement très paisible et de beaux paysages. Merci à Mary pour sa gentillesse et son accueil chaleureux. Hautement recommandée.

Wir - 5-köpfige Familie - haben unseren Aufenthalt hier sehr genossen. Die ruhige Lage und das schöne Grundstück werden wir in guter Erinnerung behalten. Man merkt sofort, dass das Haus mit viel Sorgfalt und gestalterischem Gespür renoviert und eingerichtet wurde. Das Haus ist geräumig und mit allen notwendigen Haushaltsgeräten ausgestattet. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die qualitativ sehr hochwertige Ausstattung in Küche und Bad. Der offene Kamin verbreitet abends eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. Sogar eine überdachte Tischtennisplatte steht zur Verfügung ! Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und haben uns viele gute Tipps zu Ausflügen in der Umgebung gegeben. Wir kommen gerne wieder !

The house was designed by Mary's husband who is a brilliant architect. We appreciated the design and the beauty of it.

We had a wonderful holiday! This is a lovely part of Ireland. The cottage is gorgeous. Mary Luthers was a fantastic host, and a great chef! She supplied organic produce everyday as well as cooked meals. If you like peace, scenery, walks, swims in a lake and great fresh food, this is for you. Linda Richardson

Alder cottage was wonderful! Mary was very welcoming and helpful as we arrived. We are a family of four, two adults, one teen and one 20 year old. We had many matches and great laughs with table tennis in the stone shed area. The surroundings are quiet, peaceful and lovely. While it rained the entire time we were here, there was still much to do around the area. Sligo and Lough Gill were our favorites. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this for a nice getaway. No wifi was a bit of an issue with the kids, but we adults were fine to unplug for a few days!Thanks Mary, for your wonderful home and hospitality.

Alder cottage was wonderful! Mary was very welcoming and helpful as we arrived. We are a family of four, two adults, one teen and one 20 year old. We had many matches and great laughs with table tennis in the stone shed area. The surroundings are quiet, peaceful and lovely. While it rained the entire time we were here, there was still much to do around the area. Sligo and Lough Gill were our favorites. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this for a nice getaway. No wifi was a bit of an issue with the kids, but we adults were fine to unplug for a few days! Thanks Mary, for your wonderful home and hospitality.

Had a wonderful time, very clean, fires were beautiful, great value for money and Mary was very helpful throughout our stay. Leitrim is a gorgeous place to visit with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Would definitely stay again :-)

Alder Cottage is a spacious and luxurious holiday home in a beautiful and unspoilt environment. Host Mary gave us a warm welcome and provided us with tasteful organic meals. Our two children had a great time playing table tennis in the shed next to the cottage. There is plenty to do in the North West of Ireland. North Leitrim offers great mountain walks and it is an ideal base from where to make trips to the Donegal and Mayo Coasts and Marble Arch Caves. Our children especially liked the Ulster American Folk Park in Northern Ireland. The recently opened Cavan Burren Park is also a recommandation.

We had a lovely stay here - 2 adults and 2 kids (6mths and 3yrs). The cottage is bright, clean, tastefully modernised, and very very quiet. Good blackout curtains in both rooms for difficult sleepers! Location is great - very good supermarket 5-10 mins drive away, Sligo 20-25 minutes (I think!), Mullaghmore 35-40 mins with a nice beach and a great seafood lunch at Eithna's by the Sea. Property owner lives locally and is very helpful (and makes beautiful Gooseberry and Elderflower jam on her farm :). Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get away for some peace and quiet. (note: no WiFi / internet at the time of writing, but this suited us fine as we wanted to unplug for a week!)

Beautiful property & home. My wife and three daughters had a splendid time relaxing and enjoying this rural property. The home was immaculate and very comfortable for our family of 5. The owners were accommodating and always available with suggestions for local sights and activities. We completely enjoyed our nearly month long stay. The home is rural but has great access to Sligo and surrounding communities. There are castles, oceans, rivers, mountains, fine dining, live music, and even professional soccer games all within a 15 min drive. I can't emphasize enough how clean, well prepared, and well maintained this property is kept. We couldn't believe with all the modern amenities the home offered it was the same age as our home state of Texas (est 1845!!). Many thanks to our host Mary and her attention to detail. Our family completely enjoyed the optional canning lessons she taught and tours of her fabulous garden. I highly recommend this property, especially for those with families looking to explore Ireland and those looking for the best Ireland has to offer.

We stayed with our family at the cottage for a week in August. The house was simply wonderful and the location was perfect for taking advantage of all that this area of Ireland has to offer. Mary was an incredibly gracious host and provided us with great information about the area. For a week we were able to relax, explore and make many day trips North of Sligo. This may have been the first time where we have stayed in a house where the pictures don't quite capture the house's beauty. Whether we were having dinner outside, enjoying a fire or having fun cooking in the beautiful kitchen, this house exceeded all of our expectations. We would return to this cottage in a heart beat.