Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
View from property
Terrace/patio
Exterior
5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)

House in County Clare

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Luxurious house, situated two hours from Kerry, one hour from Galway, 40 mins from The Burren, 45 minutes from Shannon Airport and 500m from the beautiful, award winning village of Mountshannon, this property is truly a special find - ideal for touring the southwest of Ireland as well as being just 2.5 hours from Dublin.

The local area is well known for golfing, fishing, hiking and water-sports, and hosts one of the most successful Arts festivals in Ireland. Music is available in local pubs in season, and there are several good restaurants nearby.

The house is an architect designed high quality detached home - set on 1.5 acres , with views over Lough Derg and the Tipperary Hills. It is a warm home - timber-framed with zoned central heating and wood-burning stoves. The ceilings are higher than standard, giving a bright airy feel to the home. The picture includes one dining table - there is another of similar size, in total there is a comfortable dining facility for up to 10 people. Accommodation comprises the following:

A large kitchen/living-room/dining-room is at the centre of this home, with a southerly aspect, and magnificent views of the lake. This space has a sound system with built-in speakers . A three-metre square roof window makes this a particularly bright space. The room is adjoined by a living-room with TV - which also has a wood-burning stove.

Bedrooms 1 and 2 are at the west of the property, and enjoy en-suite facilities and patios.

A family suite ( sleeps 4 ) is located within the Diner area of the house, loved by families with younger guests. This area has a Diner style living area with a bar.


Outside, there are extensive patio and decked areas - ideal for lounging or dining al fresco. Children love to play in the huge garden, which also has a greenhouse with herbs that guests are welcome to use.

The East Clare way walking route ( easy to moderate) passes by, and the area is a particularly restful place, with forests, bog-land walks and beautiful unspoiled views over the mountains and lake. Attractions include Holy Island - accessible by a short boat trip available from the harbour - it is one of the earliest Monastic settlements in Ireland (500AD). There is a great park with children's playground and adult gym equipment, a maze, and at the harbour there is an Eagle viewing station.

There are restaurants and local pubs full of atmosphere and charm.

Keywords: Large luxurious residence, sleeps up to 8, ideally located for touring West and Southwest. Less than one hour day -trip to southwest destinations, like Galway, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of County Clare

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(87 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
This home is a wonderful base to explore Lough Derg and even the Cliffs of Mohr. It is spacious, light, has a great connection to the outdoors, is well maintained and very clean. The hosts, Jim and Annie couldn’t be more gracious with a nice welcome , thoughtful local snacks and coffee/tea and great recommendations for exploring the area if you’d like them. Wonderful stay!
5.0
Aug 2024
This is probably the best place to stay in Ireland...the area is just gorgeous with great hikes and a beautiful lake, the local pub is an easy walk and really nice, plus there are several other nearby options, it's really not that far for day trips to the cliffs of Moher, Galway, Adare, Limerick, though you probably need a car and someone who is used to driving on the left side on small roads. The place itself is actually nicer than the pictures, beautiful open spaces, comfortable, great view of the lake and mountains from the yard. Jim the host works hard to make sure you have everything you need. I don't have any downsides to mention, all around really a special trip.
5.0
Jul 2024
We selected this lovely house in Mountshannon as it is all on the one level and indicated that it was wheelchair accessible. Our son uses a power wheelchair and it isn’t easy to find a suitable holiday home in Ireland. While this house isn’t fully adapted it worked very well for our son. Our host, Jim, was extremely accommodating and ensured there was a shower chair available and one of the showers worked fine for our son. One of the double bedrooms and adjacent bathroom was also very suitable for his powerchair. There are some steps between decking levels outside but there are lots of options for accessing them from inside the house as there are plenty of doors. The overall house is beautiful, very clean and well cared for with some lovely personal touches such as Jim’s own photos of the local countryside very nicely framed on the walls. There is an excellent laundry/utility room, a well stocked library with lots of guide books, local restaurant information etc. Mountshannon is a lovely quiet village with at least two great places for good food “The Snug” (lovely tapas, pizzas and wines served by very friendly staff), “Cois na hAbhna” (substantial and very tasty pub food, great mash and veg and also very nice staff). Also a good selection of eating options further afield in Whitegate, Scarriff and Killaloe. The small beach at Mountshannon harbour is a great place to take a swim in the lake. This is a really lovely location from which to tour around East Clare.
5.0
Jun 2024
House and location are even better than advertised. A completely modern home that is spotless. We had a couple minor issues and our host was incredibly responsive, which is all you can ask for. Great house, great host and a 2-minute drive down to lovely Mountshannon.
5.0
Jun 2024
From the beginning to the end our stay at Jim and Annies house, everything was just perfect!! We loved coming back after a long day of a sightseeing and unwinding there. We have traveled often and stayed at many AirB&Bs, but this is by far one of our favorites! They even stocked the fridge with staples and snacks and delicious bottles of wine!! Also Jim drove us to town for supplies the very first day as we didn’t have our car yet! Can’t wait to go back and visit them again someday!
5.0
Jun 2024
I cannot say enough about the location, cleanliness and quality of this home! Close to Lough Derg and tolerable drive to cliffs of Moher, the burren and many other sites. Jim is an amazing host an made sure the home was well stocked for our arrival! I highly recommend this home!
5.0
Jun 2024
7 of us were here, only regret is that we didnt stay longer. Everything as advertised and more, wonderful place and hosts.
5.0
May 2024
The host was so accommodating. Our flight was actually canceled and he offered to pick up our friends that day and made them feel so welcome. The property is BETER than the pictures. You are in the center to all of Ireland. Beautiful views … we had sheep out side our door. The house was spotless and had everything you needed and then some. The grounds were also outstanding. Looking forward to next year. Thank you Jim, Annie and Flurry ….

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in County Clare?

The average price for a rental in County Clare is $186 per night. This rental is $460 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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