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Holiday by the River Shannon in Centre of Ireland

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Banagher, Offaly
  • Incherky
    2 min drive
  • Inchanaclea
    2 min drive
  • River Shannon Brewery
    4 min drive

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About the area

Birr

Located in Birr, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Incherky and Inchanaclea. .This cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from River Shannon Brewery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fort Eliza.

What's nearby

  • Inchanaclea - 2 min drive
  • River Shannon Brewery - 4 min drive
  • Fort Eliza - 5 min drive
  • Birr Castle - 14 min drive
  • Clonmacnoise - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Cloughjordan Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelo's Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flynns Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hough's Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Angelos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Vinehouse Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday by the River Shannon in Centre of Ireland

John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm homestead Chestnut Cottage which is situated on the McDonald farm at Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 Km from the River Shannon. It was the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The Chestnut Cottage has been lovingly restored, keeping as much as possible of the Old World character of the cottage while adding all the modern comforts. It is located close to the main farmhouse, in a nice farm garden with an orchard.
The Chestnut Cottage is in the Galway/Offaly area, three miles from the popular riverside town of Banagher in Co. Offaly. The wide bridge which crosses the River Shannon to County Galway opens the way to tour the west of Ireland. Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, its river cruises, Bog walks and Rail tours, Great Fishing, (Pike fishing is particularly rewarding), Excellent super markets and shops, Restaurants, and Hotels. Most of the pubs serve really good food also.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Marian McDonald

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Holiday by the River Shannon in Centre of Ireland Reviews

Reviews

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Very good

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8/10 Good

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chestnut Cottage
Lovely cottage in the Irish midlands. Marion was lovely, very helpful and she makes beautiful cakes. Beds were comfortable and there were great kitchen facilities. A little more remote than we anticipated but overall a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024