
Despite putting you in one of the largest counties in the Republic of Ireland, holiday rentals in Mayo are more likely to be found in a sleepy rural village than a lively, cosmopolitan city as even Castlebar, the county capital, has less than 8000 residents, although the increasing popularity of cottage rentals in Ireland has meant many more people are booking vacations in different locations across this beautiful county, boosting the numbers of tourists visiting for the first time or returning to the same holiday home rentals. Mayo is as rich in history and legend as it is spectacular scenery and a unique cultural heritage guarantees a truly authentic experience of a county where little has changed over the centuries - cottage rentals in Mayo providing all the rustic character and charm you could wish to find in a county where ancient customs and traditions still form the basis of everyday life in almost any town or village, made even better by the fact that you could also find yourself looking out over views of majestic mountains and tranquil lakes or a coastline of rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. Home to some of the most diverse landscapes and environments in Ireland, holiday rental accommodation in Mayo makes the ideal base for an outdoor activity vacation when there is so much breathtaking countryside to be explored on foot, cycle or horse-back, so many rivers and lakes to fish and a vast expanse of Atlantic ocean to enjoy a variety of watersports in, and with an atmosphere of peace that is perfect for nothing other than relaxation, holiday home rentals in Mayo provide a solution to meet the requirements of any vacation.
