Holiday in the center of Ireland

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Family-friendly cottage in Birr

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 41937.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Banagher, County Offaly

Fort Eliza
‪5 min drive‬
Birr Castle
‪13 min drive‬
Clonmacnoise
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Family-friendly cottage in Birr

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available on request.

Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Birr cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Marian McDonald

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Birr

Located in Birr, this cottage is in a rural area. Fort Eliza and Birr Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Incherky and Inchanaclea. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.

Banagher, County Offaly

What's nearby

Fort Eliza - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Birr Castle - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
Woodland Cottage Garden - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
Clonmacnoise - 28 min drive - 28.7 km
Athlone Towncentre - 35 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

Roscrea Station - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Angelo's Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
‪Flynns Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Hough's Pub - ‬5 min drive
‪Angelos - ‬4 min drive
‪The Vinehouse Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday in the center of Ireland pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Holiday in the center of Ireland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday in the center of Ireland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday in the center of Ireland located?

This family-friendly Birr cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Incherky and Inchanaclea. Banagher Town Centre and River Shannon Brewery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alisha N.

1 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grascious, centrally located, & feels just like home

Mrs Marian and Mr. John couldnt be any kinder and hospitable. It is just like going home! Clean, warm and centrally located so you can enjoy ALL of Ireland. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys the comforts of home while on holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

25 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage with all mod cons

We had a lovely stay in this very cosy and convenient cottage. Our host very very friendly and consideratie. The neighbourhood is very quiet, yet Banagher is close and offers enough shops for daily shoppings

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie N.

11 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Banagher

We really enjoyed the peaceful location of Chestnut Cottage, the only alarm calls we had were the birds! My husband and I stayed with our adult daughter and her boyfriend and had all the space we needed with the 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a very large living/kitchen area. Marian had scones and jam waiting for us as well as a fridge stocked with the essentials which was greatly appreciated as we didn't arrive until close to 11pm. Another lovely touch was the cut roses from her beautiful garden waiting on the table to greet us. While the cottage is a little out of the town of Banagher it is a very short drive and centrally located to so many interesting places to visit. It seemed like most places on our list were a 2 hour drive away! We would definitely stay with Marian at Chestnut Cottage if we are visiting the midlands again.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M., Scottsdale, AZ

22 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and quaint cottage

We rented for 33 days. It was centrally located in the middle of Ireland so we could do day excursions and some overnights as well. The rate was more than reasonable. It was located in a very remote location, but that aided us in our relaxation. The hosts were very accommodating and helpful since they lived right next door. I highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 33 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry k.

21 Jul, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Isle Introduction

We chose this property primarily because it was centrally located to serve as a "hub" for our stay which involved day trips to different regions of Ireland with our rental vehicle and it worked out perfectly. It is a quaint, typical irish, cottage in a country rural setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

30 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

We were greeted by Marian upon our arrival who the showed my wife around the cottage. Although we hardly saw the hosts we were made to feel extremely welcome and that nothing would of been to much trouble for them. The home made scones were delicious.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie O.

22 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A dreamy Irish cottage

Such a wonderful stay, great hosts who were always so helpful but left you be to enjoy your holidays.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jun, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr originell

Sehr uhriges cottage mit viel Platz für fünf Personen. Als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge an die westküste zu sehr im landesinneren

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 May, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

loved the location. Got to watch the stears on our back patio! The house had 4 bedrooms and 2 baths that fit our family well. The one shower was a little week, but the main bathroom, was nice. The stove worked well for our meals. The hosts were very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosaleen B.

25 Jan, 2019

Rural cosy cottage

Warm & cosy wee cottage. Loved our stay. Marian went over & beyond to ensure our comfort. The cottage had everything that we needed. The village close by is lovely. Fully recommend.

8/10 Good

Shereen M., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

18 Sept, 2018

Cute, Cozy, Quirky, Quiet and Comfortable!

We wanted a cute little cottage in the centre of the RI, away from the city, to use as our hub to explore, and that is exactly what we got. The Chestnut Cottage is cute, cozy, quirky, quiet and comfortable and right in heart of the country. Marian and John are wonderful hosts and Buddy will welcome you with his charming "banter" when you pull in the driveway. The cottage has all the basics you need and it is only a few minutes to town to pick up anything else you might require (groceries, etc). There are little shops, pubs, cafe's and restaurants within a short drive and the river Shannon is right at your doorstep too. The wifi was spotty but Marian went out of her way (replaced the repeater/booster) to make sure we could stay connected with those we left at home in Canada. We had a great time staying here. Thank you making our stay a happy memory.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dick o.

5 Sept, 2018

Echt Ierland.....

Zeer gastvrije ontvangst. Knus, gezellig en verrassend veel ruimte. Naast de centrale verwarming ook de mogelijkheid tot het stoken van turf in de kachel! Voor wie van authentiek houdt een echte aanrader!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

6 Aug, 2018

Chestnut cottage lushmagh

Enjoyed the the cottage and gardens very much , hosts Marian and John were available and congenial, willing to help in every way. Our youngest daughter found a true friend in Buddy the dog. We will hopefully return to the larger house only because of the size of our group . Loved Banaher with live traditional music and excellelent pubs. Enjoyed visiting family in Tippearary and sorounding.area very convenient location and perfect landscaping and farms along the way. Rose and family Newtown Sq Pa.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stefan M.

7 Mar, 2017

Ein schöner ruhiger Urlaub in ländlicher Gegend.

Sehr nette und freundliche Vermieter. Hatten immer ein offenes Ohr und standen uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Im Ferienhaus war alles was man für einen Urlaub brauchte.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

denis a.

4 Jul, 2014

tes bien

endroit très reposant.Marian et John très sympa (comme beaucoup les Irlandais). maison bien chauffée, très appréciable après une journée de pluie en moto. Je recommande

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

BERANGERE J.

30 Jun, 2014

Very nice place

C'est un endroit très sympathique avec tout le confort possible et les propriétaires sont charmants. Nous y avons passé un excellent séjour.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tero K.

27 Nov, 2012

"Super! We really loved o...

"Super! We really loved our stay. The owner gave us a bigger Ashtree Cottage, which was wondeful, with a lot of privacy. Everything was fine and a week in Banagher was a best part of our 2,5 weeks journey. We really miss that house and our "guard", lovely Buddy (a dog). Thanks for all."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 Oct, 2012

"I just wanted to say, we...

"I just wanted to say, we rented this cottage for 2 weeks Oct./12 It was fabulous! Very clean, handy location and the owners were great. We felt like we were home. No one wanted to leave when it was time to go. Thank you Marian"

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M., North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

14 Jul, 2012

"Marian and John are wond...

"Marian and John are wonderful people and we had a wonderful stay in their cottage. The cottage was comfortable, clean and the surroundings were very peaceful. The furnishings were comfortable, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. It is a great location for sightseeing central Ireland as well as the western coast if you have a car. It is near numerous castles and ruins including Leap Castle (the most haunted castle in the world). Marian and John took us to an Irish Music Session that was wonderful to experience. Banagher has several Pubs that provide good food and Irish music. The surrounding area near the cottage is great for walking or bike riding also. We had a wonderful stay."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2 Jan, 2012

"Un accueil tout à fait c...

"Un accueil tout à fait chaleureux au coeur de la campagne irlandaise que nous aimons. Marian et John sont des hôtes simples et sympathiques avec qui on a plaisir à communiquer. Excellent séjour à tous les titres, merci à Marian et John."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

30 May, 2011

"Estancia muy tranquila. ...

"Estancia muy tranquila. Todo muy accesible y cómodo"

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ghislaine C., PONT DE L ARN

8 Jun, 2010

"Très joli cottage typiqu...

"Très joli cottage typique et bien équipé dans un endroit très calme. Très bonne literie. Marian & John très accueillants et sympathiques, discrets mais présents en cas de besoin. Nous avons aimé rentrer le soir au gîte et allumer le feu de tourbe et voir notre "copain" le chien qui nous faisait la fête en nous voyant. Voiture indispensable. "

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

laurent l.

17 May, 2010

"Bon accueil. Gîte très a...

"Bon accueil. Gîte très au calme, propre. Propriétaires discrets mais présents en cas de besoin."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patrick A., Paris France

2 May, 2010

"Location rustique située...

"Location rustique située dans un environnement très calme. La maison est bien chauffée ; les chambres sont grandes et claires mais le séjour un peu sombre. Lits confortables. Les propriétaires sont charmants."

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

claudette v.

22 Sept, 2009

"Petite maison Irlandaise...

"Petite maison Irlandaise superbe dans tous les sens, et propriétaires très gentils"

About the host

Hosted by Marian McDonald

John and Marian well known in our small village of Lusmagh. John's family have been farming here for generations. We have mostly cattle on the farm fed on grass in summer and silage in the winter time. Marian loves to keep a nice garden with perennial flowers and roses.
We enjoy meeting many nice visitors to our cottages in this way we have made lots of friends from far away places.