Family trip from Belfast to Donegal To the north, the Irish countryside in a cottage

Set in the middle of a vast meadow or by the sea, its rough stones provide shelter from the wind and cold. Peeking through the small windowpanes, you see a rustic yet cosy decor illuminated by a gently crackling fire. And to top it all off, a charming thatched roof that must have required many hours of work. A cottage is ideal place to stay in the Irish countryside. Children run in and out laughing, hair blowing in the wind, their cheeks reddened by the sea spray. This adventure could be yours. Landing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the country's origins with a lesson in Irish history, but also to soak up the urban atmosphere before heading out to the countryside. Head towards Clonmany to begin. It's impossible to resist taking a delightful detour along the coast to visit the Giant’s Causeway. Children revel in the legends of mighty giants fighting each other. We reach the Inishowen Peninsula after a swift border crossing (we are now in the north of Ireland), where we settle into our first cottage, a white-stone house topped with a thatched roof. Surrounded by countryside and the sea - a perfect playground for the family to explore. After two days discovering the area and its treasures, we head to Dungloe, on the other side of County Donegal. Once again, the journey includes an interesting detour - how could we resist! Upon arrival in Les Rosses, settle into the second cottage. Charming, cosy and well designed, it stands firmly in the tradition of the first. Here too, we are ready to explore the peninsulas and capture what makes Ireland unique. Before returning to Belfast for a final embrace, with a few stops along the way.

Your trip

Between looking after the children and managing the pile of luggage, family trips are as full of memories as they are of organisation. Don't worry, we take care of everything! When it comes to transport, there are direct flights to Northern Ireland and, once on site, a rental vehicle equipped with a GPS app to explore the neighbouring region. In the evenings, your suitcases are set down in accommodation that is full of character, namely traditional Irish cottages - three nights in the first and two nights in the second, giving you time to unpack and settle in properly (you can count on the kids to make themselves at home). Closing this Irish adventure with two nights in Belfast - one on arrival and one on the return - once again in historical accommodation. And if you wish to add another unusual touch to your trip, spending a few nights in a lighthouse keeper’s house is entirely possible. As for activities already on your itinerary, the common theme remains authenticity: touring Belfast in a black cab with a private guide-driver, quietly stepping onto the Giant’s Causeway, cycling down the trails of Glenveagh National Park, and enthusiastically watching a sheepdog demonstration. For this part of the trip, everything is also customisable, whether you wish to add tickets for the Titanic Museum or be introduced to the art of tweed. Finally, for any sudden requests or minor issues on site, you have the contact details of our Concierge at your destination, who is available at all times. The unexpected is the reason they are there. This includes making changes to your trip, in coordination with your travel specialists, even while you are there - the “Voyageurs” customisation taken to the highest level.