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Holiday in Banagher Co.Offaly in the center of Ireland

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Wedding at the Chestnut Cottage

Wedding at the Chestnut Cottage

9.6Outstanding

(30 Ratings)

Guests loved the central location, cozy atmosphere, helpful hosts, and delicious home-made scones. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Cottage in County Galway

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this cottage rental

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.
John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm cottage, located on the McDonald farm in Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 km from the Shannon River. It was the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The 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.

Amenities at Holiday in Banagher Co.Offaly in the center of Ireland

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of County Galway

city location on map

Nearby attractions

North Atlantic Ocean

Tourmakeady Waterfall

Poulnabrone Dolmen

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.6Outstanding

(30 Ratings)

Guests loved the central location, cozy atmosphere, helpful hosts, and delicious home-made scones. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Cottage in County Galway

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of County Galway

city location on map

Nearby attractions

North Atlantic Ocean

Tourmakeady Waterfall

Poulnabrone Dolmen

About this cottage rental

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway.
John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm cottage, located on the McDonald farm in Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 km from the Shannon River. It was the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The 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.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the central location, cozy atmosphere, helpful hosts, and delicious home-made scones. Highly recommended for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Emerald Isle Introduction

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Short Break

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.

10.0 / 10.0

A dreamy Irish cottage

A dreamy Irish cottage

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

8.0 / 10.0

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Rural cosy cottage

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.

8.0 / 10.0

Cute, Cozy, Quirky, Quiet and Comfortable!

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.

10.0 / 10.0

Chestnut cottage lushmagh

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.

10.0 / 10.0

"I just wanted to say, we...

"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"

10.0 / 10.0

"Super! We really loved o...

"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."

10.0 / 10.0

"Marian and John are wond...

"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."

5.0 / 10.0

"location conforme a la description.NOUS Y RETOURNERONS VOLONTIERS"

10.0 / 10.0

Sehr originell

Sehr originell

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

10.0 / 10.0

Echt Ierland.....

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!

8.0 / 10.0

Ein schöner ruhiger Urlaub in ländlicher Gegend.

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.

8.0 / 10.0

tes bien

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

8.0 / 10.0

Very nice place

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.

10.0 / 10.0

"Un accueil tout à fait c...

"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."

10.0 / 10.0

"Estancia muy tranquila. ...

"Estancia muy tranquila. ...

"Estancia muy tranquila. Todo muy accesible y cómodo"

10.0 / 10.0

"Très joli cottage typiqu...

"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. "

10.0 / 10.0

"Bon accueil. Gîte très a...

"Bon accueil. Gîte très a...

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

8.0 / 10.0

"Location rustique située...

"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."

10.0 / 10.0

"Petite maison Irlandaise...

"Petite maison Irlandaise...

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

10.0 / 10.0

"Très belle location, bie...

"Très belle location, bie...

"Très belle location, bien équipée dans un cadre très reposant au coeur d'un pays toujours aussi chaleureux. Très bon accueil des propriétaires. Frédéric, Christine, Camille - France "

10.0 / 10.0

"Joli cottage dans la trè...

"Joli cottage dans la trè...

"Joli cottage dans la très calme campagne irlandaise. Hôtes très accueuillants."

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