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4 Star Exceptional Cosy Cottage

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Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Tipperary, County Tipperary
  • Nenagh Golf Club
    9 min drive
  • University of Limerick
    25 min drive
  • Thomond Park
    33 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN)
    48 min drive

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About the area

Silvermines

Located in Silvermines, this cottage is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Nenagh Golf Club and Nenagh Castle. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Nenagh Arts Centre and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Nenagh Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Lough Derg - 20 min drive
  • University of Limerick - 25 min drive
  • King John's Castle - 31 min drive
  • Thomond Park - 33 min drive
  • Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Nenagh Station - 9 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peppermill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hibernian Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Cottage - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Una Powells - ‬10 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.

4 Star Exceptional Cosy Cottage



Exceptional yet cosy 4* home in a lovely village at the foot of the Silvermines Mountains, 2 double beds, 2 en suite shower rooms, best of comforts, & a local pub! Nenagh market town is 5km for bars & shops, Dublin, Galway, Cork are 1.30 hours away

The space

The cottage, Old Forge 1 officially listed by the Irish tourist board as 4 star rated, is set in a courtyard next to the oldest stone house in the village and on the site of the old forge. On arrival you will be greeted with a welcome basket of goodies to get you started and your log burner ready to light!
There are 2 generous double bedrooms comfortably sleeps 4 in queen size beds, which can be separated to make 4 large single beds, a cot and high chair are available on request.
There is a log fire, power showers, heated bathroom floors, 42" Smart TV with cable and Irish channels, DVD player, docking station with radio and CD player, and free WiFi.
Board games,cards,DVDs and CDs are available to use.
High quality kitchen with granite worktop, dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob, GF grill, fridge freezer. Laundry facilities, comprising of washing machines, tumble dryers, heated drying racks, sink, hose down area and cold storage are located in the boot room.
There is a private patio with a BBQ, table and chairs, set in a wildlife/woodland garden.There is an organic fruit trees and vegetable patch, from which you are welcome to pick apples,pears, potatoes,cabbage and other seasonal fruit and vegetables for a complimentary meal.This is all set in amazing views of the mountain back drop and countryside.
All water for your services is via a water harvesting system, saving all of the rainwater to recycle back for use. The Silvermines village has a local pub full of charm and characters . There is a village shop for groceries, artisan breads, and newspapers, etc.
For the active there are so many walking and cycling trails, mountain bike forest, horse riding, golf fishing and water sports, all available within 10 to 30 mins drive away. There is also a walking trail with a picnic area in the village, along side the stream also preserved stone buildings called Cornish steam engine houses which were used in the 1800 s to facilitate the mining of tin.

The lovely Georgian market town of Nenagh, with bars, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants and a farmers market. Also a Norman castle, a heritage and genealogy center to find your ancestors. All this is a 10 minute drive away. There is a taxi service in the silvermines.

In the surrounding area,there are many wonderful "way-marked" loop trails for walking and biking. Search irishtrails ie , location- Tipperary and look around the Nenagh area
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There are other outdoor activities, such as horse riding, a mountain bike forest, The stunning Lough Derg for Fishing, sailing and other watersports, golf, tennis, and lots more. The golden sandy beach of Kilkee is only 1.30 hours away, which also has a dive centre and the best diving in Ireland.

Guest access

Guests have access to the landscaped garden, courtyard and patio and organic vegetable patch. Free parking is always available. The boot room is shared by both homes. Sorry but no access to the main house.

Other things to note

There might be other guests staying at the same time if you are occupying only one of the places. The Old Forge 1 is a cottage on the ground floor which is wheelchair and disabled accessible.
There is a small farm yard next door which is used occasionally and cattle sometimes kept in the field at the end of the garden giving a true sense of country living
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private furnished patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

PAUL FOX

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • CD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking 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

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 required for transportation to and from this property

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4 Star Exceptional Cosy Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilery L., Casper, WY

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque and cozy
This little apartment was wonderful - cozy, clean and well-appointed with everything you could want or need and spacious enough to really spread out. By American standards the bathrooms are great and there was a king-sized bed! We really appreciated being able to do some laundry. The town of Silvermines is very quiet (only one pub that doesn't serve food, but is a hoot - my husband had a great time chatting with people). Plenty of nice walks from the village including the nature path and a gorgeous lookout. You definitely need a car, however - the nearest grocery stores are about 10 minutes or away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic base to explore real Ireland
The accommodations are relaxing and beautiful. The town and nearby Nenagh have what you need. Hickey's Bar across the street is a wonderful place to meet the nicest people. Highly recommend staying here at Paul and Karen's place in Silvermines. Karen's friendly reception and initial information set the tone for a great visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naveen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property in a lovely location!!
We had a terrific couple of days in this beautiful property!!! Was very comfortable, beautifully decorated and every need catered for. Wonderful host-very thoughtful and plenty of attention to detail. Wish we had more time to stay here but unfortunately our time was limited. Definitely hope to be back!!! The garden is beautiful and so well cared for-so relaxing, but my kids preferred the basketball court & hurling/football pitch just a few yards up the street-kept them entertained until the darkness beat them!!! Thank you very much Karen & Paul-a delight to stay in your lovely property!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful place to stay when visiting County Tipperary.
The self catering rental has everything you need. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROSA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grandma
The property has the feeling of a historic cottage, but it has all the comfort and modern appliances of a new house. The hostess was very kind and helpful, going beyond her duties to make us feel comfortable and welcome. I recommend this house to anyone who wants to experience the beautiful Ireland countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Lafayette, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb property
Great property and very helpful hosts. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerard O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Short and sweet....... Just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in lovely surroundings
Spacious and thoughtful touches made for a good base for discovering North Tipperary. We had very easy access to the Silvermine Mountains for walking and it's close to Lough Derg and local heritage sites. Would recommend Nenagh for food shop and eating out options near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

clare w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
So quite an peaceful, place to completely relax, spotless house with all the necessary comforts and charm. Lots of walking routes in area with guide ( Cyril mcloughlin, fantastic) if u like to do that. Also lovely easy walks around village of silvermines.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant stay at Silvermines
Fabulous and luxurious property, it was immaculate and had everything you need for a stay. Stunning location with fabulous views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H., Aurora, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical
Lovely. The property, the layout of the accommodations, the amenities provided, the thoughtfulness, the peace, the LAVENDER, the church bells.... I could go on and on. I researched accommodations for this trip for months and this one was on my list from day one. I'm so glad I booked it! The communication from Paul was fabulous and Karin was just wonderful. We are coming away with loads of regrets though, first and foremost being that we had to leave. Seriously. 1) So bummed we didn't make the time to visit Hickey's sooner than our last night. Tom and his brother and sister-in-law and other locals that we didn't catch the names of, were so fun to talk to! So kind and friendly. The stories. The peat fire. The cold pints. Just what I had imagined a chilly Irish night in a pub to be like. Now if there was food to be had, we would have been in every night. Just saying.... 2) That we didn't get to do the Silvermines Mountain hike again. If you want a lovely hike through an almost midevil forest to the most Irish of stunning views, you have to hike Silvermines Mtn. 3) That we weren't able to enjoy the peace of the garden more despite tea out there every morning and most afternoons. The birds and the mist and the wind in the trees.... the smell of lavender in the air.... and the church bells! I mean, come on! You must make garden time when you book here. And you need to book here! My guys did not find the beds particularly comfy but I really had no issues myself and perhaps a few rugs scattered about wouldn't hurt but otherwise, every comfort was thought of. We will definitely be back if they'll have us. 10 out of 5 stars for us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to stay.
We stayed in the cottage, which is just so pretty and has gorgeous views to the gardens outside. We loved the tranquility. It’s quiet and peaceful. A much needed respite from the big city. There are miles of walking paths to be found just out the door. The views along the way are just breathtaking. Two days was not long enough. We wished we had stayed longer. (And we miss the wonderful brown bread from the baker across the street!)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So cozy and comfortable
This was our last stop on a 2 week holiday in Ireland. After many days of touring and traveling from place to place this adorable cottage was exactly what we needed as a home away from home. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to make several simple meals rather than eating out. We relaxed in front of the fire in the comfortable living area. The bedrooms were large and each had a very nice ensuite bath. The property was spotlessly clean on the inside and the outside was quiet, enclosed for privacy with gorgeous gardens. It was really hard to leave this little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality accommodation in gorgeous setting
Do yourself a favour and stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This spacious cottage was perfect for our family of 4. The host left us homemade Irish soda bread that was delicious. The property had wonderful Irish country charm on beautiful grounds. The garden and hillside view was spectacular. The occasional sounds of sheep and church bells added to the quaintness. The location was central to the Cliffs of Moher and Cork. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage and property owners
This cottage was perfect, roomy, clean, updated, peaceful, relaxing with beautiful views of the garden and birds. It was exactly what we wanted. The last few days of a two vacation in Ireland and we wanted to relax and enjoy the Irish countryside. Plenty of places to hike, rolling hills and a great little pub down the street. We would definitely come back to this quiet little Irish town and stay at this cottage with the great owners
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sonnige Tage in Irland
Sehr gemütliche Unterkunft mit allen Annehmlichkeiten. Viele Ausflugsziele erreichbar innerhalb 1-2 Std. Leider hatten wir zu wenig Zeit, die Wanderwege in der Umgebung zu erkunden.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022