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Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm

This traditional Irish thatched cottage offers a perfect rural escape, where travelers can hike the Galtee mountains or unwind by a warm fire in a tranquil setting.

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Experience authentic heritage at this traditional Irish thatched cottage on a private farm. Enjoy underfloor heating, WiFi, and complimentary breakfast. Explore the nearby Galtee mountains or relax by the wood stove in this peaceful rural setting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Garryspillane, this country house is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail and Lough Gur, while Friars Gate Theatre and Craft Granary are cultural highlights. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking, and mountain climbing. Visit our Garryspillane travel guide
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Knocklong, Limerick

What's nearby

  • Grange Stone Circle
    Grange Stone Circle
    23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Black Castle
    24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail
    24 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Mitchelstown Golf Club
    24 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Friars Gate Theatre
    25 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Tipperary Station
    23 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scoby's Bar
    9 min drive
  • An Poc Fada
    9 min drive
  • Aisle 5
    11 min drive
  • The Windmill Cafe
  • PizzaCorner Hospital town
    8 min drive

About this property

Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm

Family-friendly country house in the mountains
At Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm, you can look forward to free breakfast, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, games, and books
  • Barbecue grills and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm boast perks such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • Recycling and composting
  • 1.5 bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Washing machine
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please visit and enjoy as your own and return as provided to you
Please remove linen from beds on departure and leave in dining room
All lights to be turned off on departure and used economically during your stay

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets not to be left alone or on furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not child proof. steep open tread stairs, stove

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly country house is within 12 mi (20 km) of Tipperary Town Public Library, Tipperary Town Plaza, and Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail. Lough Gur and Friars Gate Theatre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia is a top notch host. Very accommodating for a last-minute booking. She offered suggestions for things to do in the area and left fresh eggs from her farm for us. She even accommodated an early arrival prior to the check-in time. The cottage is incredible and the wood fire stove is a great heat source.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very unique cottage and beautiful property. Peaceful and very good experience. Would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming cottage, wonderful way to escape the hustling travel of a day of sightseeing…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

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

Thatched cottage dream!

We had a wonderful stay! Our host was warm and accommodating. She left us some local staples to get us started. Beautiful area and lovely property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loucile P.

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

Quiet country stay

Sweet little house, host left essentials for us and wood for a little fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage is charming, clean, quiet, and well-stocked. We like to stay in the country instead of cities, but centrally located to visit sites. This cottage fit the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

Lovely cottage

Perfect quiet place to rest. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leda V.

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

Cozy stay in the country side

Clean, cozy, comfortable. Charming cottage in a farm setting appointed with everything you need . The farm fresh eggs, milk, bread and butter were a super nice touch. We stayed three nights
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harrison P.

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

Warm and cozy cottage

The stay was great! Sonia has done a fantastic job restoring the cottage and making it into a comfortable home. Both our girls loved the loft bedroom. The setting was great providing both peace and quiet and easy access to Limerick. Sonia was also readily reachable throughout the stay ensuring everything went well. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

Spectacular stay

This cottage is the perfect spot to relax and cozy up with your partner. It's lovingly restored with the right amount of modern touches. The kitchen has everything you need, the bed is comfortable, and the showers have hot water and strong pressure. If you're looking for a special spot in a peaceful, secluded area, this is the one! I loved every moment of this stay and would have stayed for months if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Irish countryside

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. If you are looking for an authentic Irish countryside stay- look no further! The place was very clean, cute, and was supplied with everything we needed to enjoy our 2 night stay ( including pots, pans, soap and paper products) Communication was amazing and quick and this is centrally located to so many tourist attractions! I will note 1 of the bedrooms is a bit on the shorter side, so if you are tall, you have to duck- but other than that - absolutely lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Florence M.

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

Irish Farm House

What a beautiful, private, comfortable peaceful and so many positive adjectives I could use to describe our stay. We went to bed with no siren and traffic sounds from the city and woke up with the songs of birds. Recommend this place for people who need a get away from the hustling of a busy life. The hostess was more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

A very special property

This cottage is a lovingly restored slice of rural Ireland at its best. Stepping through the door is like stepping back in time - and yet all the modern conveniences have been added in unobtrusive ways. The space is beautiful, warm, and inviting. Sleeping up in the loft is a magical experience, listening to the birds as you fall asleep. The property is beautiful, surrounded by gorgeous scenery. I look forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

A Wonderful Cottage

When we were planning our trip to Ireland, we knew we wanted to experience a bit of everything; which of course included a thatched roof cottage on a farm, and The New Thatched Cottage was absolutely perfect. We felt like we were transported back in time while still having everything modern that we needed right there. The grounds were beautiful. The horses were so sweet, and the cabin was perfectly cozy and comfortable. Our only hiccup was the slippery wood just outside the shed. I took a little tumble and banged up my knee, but I’m alright. Overall, I would love to stay here again and again… and just avoid that wood step 😅 Thank you so much for making our Irish cottage dreams come true!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jayne S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty cottage but mixed experience

The property is in stunning countryside & has a flat, well-cut lawn - ideal for our two dogs. The bed in the downstairs bedroom is comfortable & the shower hot & powerful.However, there were negatives of our stay which Sonia’s acknowledged efforts to give dog walking options & to ease departure didn’t wholly ameliorate.-We had the cottage’s Eircode & the code for the electric gate, but not where to find the keys.-Once inside we were assaulted by the smell of frying. The kitchen seemed covered in a film of grease, including the microwave’s interior.-Segregating rubbish into appropriate categories would be helped by providing separate containers rather than 1 black sack & food waste caddy.-Laminated signs & Post-it notes all over the house told us that all switches & sockets must be turned off when not in use and that heating & lock settings must remain unchanged (the latter being enforced by Sellotape on both door locks). Sonia has probably had bad experiences with guests, but 1 or 2 signs would do.-Sonia has expenses to cover to maintain her property (largely tax deductible?), but the cost of a week in New Thatch Farm is twice that of larger/better equipped holiday cottages.I know that we are not the 1st to write a negative review (Catalina Aug 2022 & Yohanan Oct 2022 on another booking website), but we hope that this review is taken in the spirit intended. So future guests can enjoy this historic cottage & that Sonia’s life is as stress-free as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PJ C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the cottage. It gives a real feel of old Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying in this cottage. The location was perfectly central to all of the places that we wanted to see in the area. Our kids really enjoyed the loft! The property itself was very quiet and beautifully maintained with lovely flowers…very peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was beautiful. House was perfectly clean. Had a lovely stay. Absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time and the Cottage was incredible. Sonia was extremely helpfully and a wonderful host. Limerick countryside is beautiful and we can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic cottage!!! So cool! Great host and wonderful accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Big mistake only booking one night …

This property is a gem! Sonia has meticulously updated this authentically Irish farm house with a perfect balance of modern convenience and rustic charm. Worked perfectly for our party of 4 adults just wish we could’ve stayed another night or 2. There’s so much to see in the area but I promise you’ll have trouble leaving the property. Thanks for the beautiful memories, Sonia!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope G.

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

A true Irish country home

This cottage is so authentic from the beautiful well kept grounds, the thatched roof and so many thoughtful details. If you are looking for a truly Irish escape this is the place for you. The host so kindly helped us with a change in travel plans, even left us some fresh eggs and authentic Irish bread, butter and jam. the house is so thoughtfully updated and outfitted. Everywhere you turn there is something delightful to look at or to read. We sadly had to cut our stay short. If we have the opportunity to return to Ireland this house will be high on our list of lovely places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon F.

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

Beautiful Country Cottage

My only problem was we were only there for one night. It is charming and we had a lovely time watching the cows. The house was larger then we expected. Definitely worth a visit and O’Neill’s is the coolest hardware store & worth the short drive down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

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

Family vacation

Wow! This place is absolutely amazing. It is a beautiful renovation that takes you back in time. The property and the countryside and the garden are magnificent. It is a little bit off the beaten path but it is exactly what we were looking for. It is 10 minute drive to town ,grocery store, and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable. Sonia was an amazing host and brought us eggs from her own chickens. Good communication with host. We had a discrepancy in the booking details ( which i think was probably my fault)but Sonia was very accommodating. If I could give this place a six star I would. If you can fit this into your road trip itenerary, you absolutely should.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023