Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Explore the area

Banagher, Offaly

Birr Castle14 min drive
Woodland Cottage Garden14 min drive
Clonmacnoise28 min drive
Dublin (DUB)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm property 'Chestnut Cottage' which is located on the McDonald farm in Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 km from the Shannon River. This property is Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board) approved. It has been the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The Chestnut Cottage has been carefully restored, keeping as much of the house's 'Old World' character as possible while adding all modern comforts. It is located near the main farm, in a beautiful farm garden with an orchard.

Dogs accepted!
The Chestnut Cottage is in the Galway / Offaly area, three miles from the popular river town of Banagher in Co. Offaly. The large bridge across the Shannon County Galway River opens the way to visiting the West of Ireland. Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, river cruises, Bog walks and rail hikes, great fishing, (pike fishing is especially rewarding), excellent super markets and shops, restaurants and hotels. Most pubs serve really good food too.

Property manager

Marian

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Birr

Located in Birr, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Fort Eliza and Clonmacnoise Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lough Derg and Lough Boora Parklands. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Banagher, Offaly

What's nearby

Birr Castle - 14 min drive
Woodland Cottage Garden - 14 min drive
Lough Derg - 25 min drive
Leap Castle - 25 min drive
Clonmacnoise - 28 min drive

Getting around

Roscrea Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland located?

This family-friendly Birr farm stay is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Fort Eliza, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Birr Golf Club and Clonfert Cathedral. Birr Castle is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rico E.

Sep 8, 2022

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

Schönes, renoviertes Cottage, in ruhiger Lage

Sehr schönes, geräumiges Cottage in ruhiger, ländlicher Lage. Es war frisch renoviert und alles war sehr sauber. Es ist alles was man braucht vorhanden; Wasserkocher, Kaffeemaschine, Toaster, Mikrowelle, Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Herd mit Backofen, sogar ein Gefrierschrank. Auch Geschirr und Besteck ist mehr als ausreichend vorhanden. Marian und John sind sehr nette und freundliche Gastgeber, und stehen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, falls man Fragen hat oder doch einmal etwas fehlen sollte. An- und Abreise verliefen ebenfalls völlig entspannt. Selbst wenn man erst spät am Abend ankommt ist das kein Problem, da Marian und John auch auf dem Hof wohnen und fast immer da sind. Durch die zentrale Lage des Cottage auf der Insel sind alle Ausflugsziele gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Vielen Dank noch einmal für die schöne Zeit und den entspannten Aufenthalt. Wir checken bei unserem nächsten Irlandurlaub wieder bei Marian und John ein.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina M.

Aug 10, 2022

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

Rural property near Banagher was ideal for our family with 21 month twin girls.

If you like quiet country life style accommodation, then this an ideal place.. The hosts Marian and John are friendly snd kind hosts. The young children loved the cattle, tractors and the colorful beautiful flower garden.

Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Denise U.

Jul 19, 2017

Natur und Ruhe mit historischem Charme

Sehr freundliches Gastgeberpaar; kleines altes Hinterhaus; kleine gemütlich ausgestattete Zimmer mit altem Mobilar (z.T. antik); tiefe Türen-Achtung mit dem Kopf! Wir haben einige Male "getroffen". Die Ausstattung von Küche und Bad sind ausreichend. Wenn man über diverse Abnutzungs- und Abwohnspuren in allen Bereichen hinweg sieht kann man sich wohlfühlen. Es war alles halt schon ein bißchen älter, aber zum Großteil sauber. Der Haushund ist anhänglich, läuft immer frei und jagt Kühe und Autos! Hübsches Anwesen mitten einer Weidelandschaft! Wer das Einfache und Ruhe sucht ist gut aufgehoben. Zum Einkaufen hat man es mit dem Auto nicht weit( ca 3km) Da in der Mitte der Insel gelegen, bot unser Aufenthalt dort die Möglichkeit das zu erkunden und zu erleben was wir wollten. Der Besuch von einzelnen Städten, Wanderungen im Gebirge und Erkundungen der Umgebung waren unproblematisch möglich . Wir hatten 12 Tage sehr gutes Wetter und waren dadurch fast immer den ganzen Tag unterwegs.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017