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Welcome to Greenville Cottage (Pic:Ramona Farrelly/Irish Country Magazine)
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Welcome to Greenville Cottage (Pic:Ramona Farrelly/Irish Country Magazine)
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Roses from our garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Templemore, County Tipperary
  • Templemore Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Roscrea Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ballaghmore Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Parlour Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere

Greenville Cottage is part of my home, a stone built cottage, dating back to the early 1840s, it was built by my Great Great Great Grandfather Martin Maher. His brother James also resided here, in the house where I live with my husband and our three children. James and his family emigrated in the late 1840s to the United States, settling in Greenville Ohio. The Cottage accommodates four guests, having two bedrooms, the Parlour Bedroom and the Loft Bedroom, and one bathroom, as well as a small but functional kitchen and the living/dining room we call "The Aula" . We are in the process of restoring the old stone walls and developing our garden.

The house has many examples of art, mostly by local artists, photographers and crafts people who are our friends, which guests can enjoy, and the interior design of the cottage is of an exceptional high standard. I live right next door with my husband and three boys - and our two pet dogs who can do a little barking when they want food (and lots of tail wagging!), but they are friendly and welcoming.

We have our own rural country well, so we advise guests to be please be sparing with water use as the cottage is traditionally designed with a small tank, in respect to it's heritage. If there is heavy rain or drought, the water can get discoloured for which we apologise.

Old houses can be very hard to dust to an exceptional high standard, as some of the walls inside are natural stone. The also attract the odd harmless spider, which we consider part of nature, living in the rural countryside.

My blog is also available on line if you search 'Greenville' and 'blog' in Co. Tipperary.

Property manager

Denise Meagher

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Children and pets not allowed without prior consent

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property
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Templemore, County Tipperary

What's nearby

  • Templemore Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Roscrea Castle - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ballaghmore Castle - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Leap Castle - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Rock of Cashel - 34 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

  • Templemore Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bewley’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SuperSubs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pollys Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Devil's Bit, Templemore Golf Club and Roscrea Castle. Roscrea Golf Club and Ballaghmore Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hazel R.

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

Greenville, Templemore Holiday

Denise is a beautiful, friendly, considerate and very welcoming landlady. Her home baked Irish breads are fantastic. We were there ten days and she baked bread for us on three separate days as gifts. Absolutely delicious. We won't hesitate in staying at her beautiful self contained property again. Any future stays in Tipperary, she will be our first port of call. Thanks Denise, you are amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin d.

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

Quiet and rustic

Lovely old cottage with nice features and quirky ornamentation. It is lovely and quiet and it was nice to sit outside and hear nothing. Complete silence, could not even hear any cars. Great location for getting about too, close enough to the motorways. Cottage could be a bit chilly as the weather wasn't the best but I guess that's getting used to a different style of living. Only comment was it could have been cleaner. Although the spiders are a part of the furniture it was a little dusty, but that's a minor blemish. We'll worth he cost of staying.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hilary O.

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

Quirky country cottage

Traditional cottage with 'mezzanine' second bedroom. All facilities adequate. The charm of the cottage lies in its eccentric mix of modern art and shabby chic decor. There are family mementoes, books, bric a brac etc everywhere! The owners live next door and are very caring and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Comber, Co. Down

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

Plenty to do and plenty to see!

Comfortable stay in a traditional Irish cottage. Great base for plenty of sightseeing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Central Stay

We chose Greenville due to its central location. Everything, major attractions are between 30mins and 2 hours away. From North to South and East to West, so much history, so many sites. Greenville was everything and more than expected with 2 fabulous hosts who are willing to advise and help at every juncture. After busy day trips the cottage was the perfect place to unwind, chill with a beer or wine, in the knowledge that you will have an undisturbed sleep, in a perfect tranquil location. Surrounded by farmers fields. Certainly recommend to any couples who want a nice quiet break. Places we visited included all marks out of 10: - Kilkenny 10 Ennis 9 Devils bit (well worth the walk) 9 Dublin 10 Waterford 5 Roscrea 6 Galway (clifffs of Moher and coast) 9 Galway city 7 Shannon 7 Jim of the Mill (difficult to find) 8 Fethard 7 Overall thumbs up to seven is historic Ireland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maree D.

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

Arty Country Cottage

Incredible hospitality from Denise and family in character filled cosy cottage.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

david o., Essex

Quirky and comfortable, a lovely cottage with plenty of character

We stayed here for 3 nights recently and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. On arrival we were met by Denise who was very welcoming. Denise had baked a soda bread which was very tasty. We were also supplied with cheese, butter and a bottle of ale. As we were on a busy schedule we did not spend our days at the cottage just our mornings and nights. Denise kindly offered to warm the property every evening which I thought was a lovely gesture. We found the cottage had plenty of character, comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely recommend a stay and hope to return in the near future. Thankyou Denise x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A miniature palace of comfort and delight

I realised this thatched cottage was a jewel of surprise when I saw the carved front door. We entered to a warmly glowing stove and found ourselves in a treasure house. Every aspect of it is a delight, a cornucopia of art and treasures to engage the eye and comfort our senses. All the needs of the modern traveller have been catered for. Treat yourself to this oasis of luxury and delight in the pleasure provided for you by Denise's hospitality and her soda bread.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ana T.

Very nice cottage and good location to travel around

The cottage has a very original atmosphere and its location allowed us to make the most of our visiting around. Furthermore, the owners were very kind and helpful so our stay was made very easy and enjoyable. A place to come back whenever visiting Ireland.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

best experience ever

The cottage was everything i hoped it would be. we went everywhere. the location is perfect for day excursions and shopping. we will definitely be staying again. the hosts were amazing and the cottage had so much history and art.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid R.

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

A little Gem

The cottage is just so special and beautiful, we just loved it. It's close to town and there are a lot of things to do in the area. Thank you Denise for the warm welcome and looking after us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman W.

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

Wunderschönes Cottage in ruhiger Lage

Für unsere erste Irland-Reise waren wir auf der Suche nach einem Cottage, welches uns das Gefühl für Land und Leute näher bringen sollte und wurden mit Greenville Cottage mehr als fündig. Mit einem Mietwagen fuhren wir etwa 2 Stunden von Dublin nach Templemoore. Für uns war dies ein guter zentraler Ausgangspunkt für unsere Touren die wir täglich gemacht haben. Das Cottage liegt fernab der Straße und bietet optimale Ruhe zur Erholung. Weg von Stress und Hektik. Dieses Haus ist voll schöner Atmosphäre und viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Wer ein gutes Auge hat, kann auch sehr sehr persönliche Dinge vorfinden... Denise ist eine wunderbare, offenherzige und sehr freundliche Gastgeberin. Stets bemüht, dass es ihren Gästen gut geht und dabei auch nicht zu aufdringlich ist. Vielen Dank auch an dieser Stelle für die schönen Geschichten und interessanten Einblicke rund um "ihr" Cottage und natürlich für das super leckere Brot! Vielleicht war es nicht unsere letzte Reise dorthin. Auf jedenfall sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry W.

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

Thatch Roof Cottage 8 day vacation.

We chose this cottage in the country to experience the local towns, people, the food, & history. We rented a car & used the cottage as base. Each day we drove to a different castle or locale.Even the Cliffs of Moher was a day trip. Roscrea village was close for groceries. Denise & Joe were very friendly, helpful, kind, & wonderful hosts. Loved all the decor, books, location & Denise’s Irish soda bread was YUMMY! Highly recommend. Debbi & Perry
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabea F.

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

Quirky, cozy cottage with a kind host

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Greenville. The cottage is situated in a quiet, very green location, the only thing you'll hear are Irish rain, and occasionally cows or when the lovely canine co-hosts Mandjar and Venice demand your attention. At the same time it's also close enough to make it a base for interesting day trips, we went to Kilkenny, Cashel, the cliffs and Limerick. The next shopping opportunity is in Templemore, approximately 10 mins by car. Also, Denise is an absolute treasure, she brought us home-made bread and artisan cheese and messaged us regularly to make sure everything was alright. The cottage itself is also very interesting, I never stayed in a house like this and it was quite fun to figure out the little quirks that come with it, for example how to properly shut the capricious doors. The beds are very good, there are tons of info material about the tourist attractions nearby and Denise also has a lot of tips. Long review short: We loved the stay and I'd recommend Greenville to everyone who wants to stay in a unique place that's also way quieter and has more soul than a hotel in a big city.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sabrina V.

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

Joli chaumière atypique

Nous étions 4 adultes. Un couple occupait la chambre et l’autre couple occupait la mezzanine. La chambre est grande et très belle mais difficile à chauffer donc les couvertures fournies sont indispensables pour les frileux ! La mezzanine est plus petite que la chambre mais magnifique. La température y est plus douce que dans la chambre mais l’accès n’est pas très aisé car le plafond d’entrée est très bas : attention aux têtes (et au dos) ! Attention aux lustres tombants sur plafonds bas également dans la salle de bain et la cuisine. Il s’agit certes d’un logement ancien, avec une humidité quasi omniprésente, et atypique mais la description du propriétaire est tout à fait conforme donc pas de surprise. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce cottage qui nous a ravi. L’environnement est magnifique et très calme, et les propriétaires très sympathiques. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Bothell, Washington

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

Two weeks of tranquility!

I’ve always wanted to stay in a thatched cottage, and this delivered! I’ve also wanted to experience life in rural Ireland. Denise was wonderful in pointing us to authentic places, walks and experiences that we’d never be able to find elsewhere. This two week stay was fabulous.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sophie T.

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

Agréable sejour

Une maison typique, un intérieur qui mixe l'histoire de la famille et l'art de l'entourage... Une très bonne semaine qui nous a permis, par sa localisation de voyager en Irlande, tout en ayant 1 pied à terre. Merci à Denise
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Molt bé tot!

Cottage rural però aprop del poble, ben situat al centre de l'illa. La casa és com un museu d'antiguitats i art local, potser una mica saturat. Té tot el necessari per una estada d'una o dues setmanes. Els propietaris molt amables i simpàtics.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

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

Unforgettable house.

This was like staying in a museum. So unusual. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmel B., Lafayette, CA

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

Old Style Cottage

Quaint cottage in peaceful setting. Denise welcomed us with lovely bread and cheese. They were quick to make some changes to the cottage that needed attending to (new toilet seat and door lock). Other than that, quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Ingrid V., Herradura, Spain

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

Beautiful Cottage Getaway

Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. It is a historic landmark. Harry and loved the countryside setting. Wonderful attention to detail and hosts were more than helpful and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Baird L.

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

Nice break away

This is a warm and friendly cottage to stay in that is unique with its thatched roof, interesting art, and a loft styled fun bedroom for the older child, teen or adventuresome adult. The main bedroom is spacious with a very comfortable bed. The sitting room is comfortable with a cozy fireplace, generous sofas and a dining area. It's old cottage styled living with enough conveniences of the modern day such as wifi, fridge freezer, cooker and generous sized bathroom. We enjoyed our stay as it gave us a nice base to do some local hiking and exploring in nearby areas including the Devil's Bit mountain and a few other walking/hiking areas.

10/10 Excellent

Silke und Karl-Josef H.

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

Aufenthalt in Greenville Cottage

Sehr freundliche und fürsorgliche Vermieter. Das von Denise selbst gebackene Brot schmeckt hervorragend. Der Ofen erzeugt eine angenehme Atmosphäre.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shairole H., Calgary Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Templemore

Lovely cottage with lots of character and enough space for us to keep caught up on work and plan our adventures. Denise left us with a most delightful loaf of her soda bread which we enjoyed thoroughly. Great location for visiting the south and Offaly areas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

AMPARO B.

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

En familia

Una cálida bienvenida . La casa es monísima. Unas vacaciones inolvidables. Gracias Denise.

About the host

Hosted by Denise Meagher

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I am native to this part of Co. Tipperary. I grew up here in Killough, a few miles outside the town of Templemore. Many family names connect to this home - O Meachair/ Maher /Meagher but also Breen and Cahill and now my own precious family, Devine. I am married to Seosamh, and we have 3 sons, Don, Joss and Étienne. We also have two pet Golden Retrievers, Mandjar (named after Mandurah, in Western Australia) and Venice. They do a little woofing - so guests be warned, but they are very lovable!

I have a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology and a MA in Art History and have been involved in different aspects of the Arts all my life. I designed and managed my own café- boutique for a few years and have a huge interest in visual culture; fashion; costume jewellery, vernacular furniture. I also like to cook and bake so a nice Irish soda bread awaits and, of course, a warm welcome.

Why they chose this property

You will love Greenville Cottage because of the traditional design which has not been tampered with, in respect for the vernacular architectural history of the house; the high ceilings in the mains rooms; the cosiness of the Loft Bedroom overlooking the Aula. The sounds of birds and nature all around and the proximity to the well known Devil's Bit Mountain, make this home special in many ways. There is a sense of being part of an Irish home when at Greenville Cottage - our dogs always have a wagging tail of welcome for guests.

Key also to the location is the proximity to the motorways - you will be less than 2 hours from Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Kilkenny - all key historical places to visit while in Ireland. You can still return to the comfort of Greenville Cottage for your evening meal and relaxation.

What makes this property unique

Many friends have stayed at Greenville Cottage over the years, and all have spoken of the wonderful atmosphere, the charm, and the history of the house which exudes from the stone walls, and the pieces of furniture that come from Denise & Seosamh's ancestry. The house is also a tribute to local artists, photographers, and craftspeople, all of whom are friends of your hosts. This unique aspect would be of particular interest to visitors interested in interior design and the visual arts.

Languages:

English, French