Lakeside Luxury, Old World Charm - Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs)
Cottage in County Clare
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Garrykennedy Cottage is a modern luxury lakeside vacation home within an 18th century Irish Cottage. It has a unique old world ambiance and yet has every modern comfort and convenience. The cottage featured on the FINE LIVING television channel in the US showcasing the best vacation rental properties around the world. Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs) at the Cottage.
Our waterfront location makes our cottage absolutely unique. Only a short stroll to friendly musical pubs, restaurants, the harbor and marina.
The Cottage is in an area of great natural beauty, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Rich in history and tradition. Renowned for its culture, music and food.
Our central location makes Garrykennedy an ideal base for Day Trips. Many of the top tourist attractions in Ireland are only a short drive away.
Please do a google search for 'Garrykennnedy Lakeside Charm' to learn about the village and the area where our cottage is located.
What’s Nearby? Only a short stroll to award winning family style restaurant, two welcoming pubs, traditional music sessions, fishing, boating, sailing, walking, jogging paths, children's playground (swings and slides),
Within 1 mile of Cottage : Grocery store and gas station.
Within 6 miles of Cottage : two large towns: Nenagh and Killaloe with all shopping and services you could need. Also Golf, Tennis, Gym, Swimming Pool, Horse and Pony riding.
Within Easy Daytrip Driving Range: Bunratty Castle (25 miles) ; Cliffs of Moher (45 miles) ; Cahir Castle (40 miles) ; Rock of Cashel (30 miles) ; Burren (45 miles) ; Kilkenny Castle (45 miles) ; Ring of Kerry (65 miles) ; Kylemore Abbey / Connemara (100 miles) ; Co Galway (50 miles) ; Co Cork (50 miles) ; Shannon Airport (35 miles) ; Dublin Airport (100 miles).
Cottage Overview: The Cottage is s short stroll from the lake, 2 local pubs, traditional music, family style restaurant, lake front marina, forest walks, jogging paths, children's playground. Garrykennedy is a tiny village – approx 10 properties in total.
Watch the sailboats and fishing boats come and go. Or enjoy a BBQ on the private patio in the back garden.
Take a trip on the lake on a 50-seater tour boat.
Alternatively, rent a small sailboat or fishing boat and go exploring on your own.
The fishing in the area is great, especially for pike and trout.
The Cottage dates back to the 1780’s and has been completely refurbished. Some of the walls are 3 feet thick. Many of the original architectural features have been retained and blended with the modern. Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the appliances you might need including coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and Nespresso Coffee Machine. 2 Large comfortable living rooms with HD TVs.
Free super fast Wifi (500 mbs) powered with fiber optic cable direct to the house.
Our waterfront location makes our cottage absolutely unique. Only a short stroll to friendly musical pubs, restaurants, the harbor and marina.
The Cottage is in an area of great natural beauty, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Rich in history and tradition. Renowned for its culture, music and food.
Our central location makes Garrykennedy an ideal base for Day Trips. Many of the top tourist attractions in Ireland are only a short drive away.
Please do a google search for 'Garrykennnedy Lakeside Charm' to learn about the village and the area where our cottage is located.
What’s Nearby? Only a short stroll to award winning family style restaurant, two welcoming pubs, traditional music sessions, fishing, boating, sailing, walking, jogging paths, children's playground (swings and slides),
Within 1 mile of Cottage : Grocery store and gas station.
Within 6 miles of Cottage : two large towns: Nenagh and Killaloe with all shopping and services you could need. Also Golf, Tennis, Gym, Swimming Pool, Horse and Pony riding.
Within Easy Daytrip Driving Range: Bunratty Castle (25 miles) ; Cliffs of Moher (45 miles) ; Cahir Castle (40 miles) ; Rock of Cashel (30 miles) ; Burren (45 miles) ; Kilkenny Castle (45 miles) ; Ring of Kerry (65 miles) ; Kylemore Abbey / Connemara (100 miles) ; Co Galway (50 miles) ; Co Cork (50 miles) ; Shannon Airport (35 miles) ; Dublin Airport (100 miles).
Cottage Overview: The Cottage is s short stroll from the lake, 2 local pubs, traditional music, family style restaurant, lake front marina, forest walks, jogging paths, children's playground. Garrykennedy is a tiny village – approx 10 properties in total.
Watch the sailboats and fishing boats come and go. Or enjoy a BBQ on the private patio in the back garden.
Take a trip on the lake on a 50-seater tour boat.
Alternatively, rent a small sailboat or fishing boat and go exploring on your own.
The fishing in the area is great, especially for pike and trout.
The Cottage dates back to the 1780’s and has been completely refurbished. Some of the walls are 3 feet thick. Many of the original architectural features have been retained and blended with the modern. Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the appliances you might need including coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and Nespresso Coffee Machine. 2 Large comfortable living rooms with HD TVs.
Free super fast Wifi (500 mbs) powered with fiber optic cable direct to the house.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of County Clare
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
10.0 / 10.0
Cottage was great for our family vacation. Garrykennedy is a great little town and has gorgeous scenery.
8.0 / 10.0
We were very happy with the house and gardens! Definitely an older property but close to the pubs.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful gardens, well stocked house for a comfortable stay, excellent location
10.0 / 10.0
Such a wonderful cottage. Location is picturesque and located within driving distance to so many places of interest. Bonus - a pub/restaurant about 50 feet to the right, and a bar about 30 feet to the left. Everyone in Garrykennedy is warm and welcoming (so is everyone in Ireland for that matter). 100 out of 5 stars.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the cottage. It is well appointed. An inviting garden extends the living space. The cottage is very clean and any problem is taken care of quickly.. There is pub two doors one way and a restaurant/ pub two doors the other way. Garry Kennedy is a popular harbor especially on weekends. You are 6 miles from Nenagh, a town with a castle, restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies etc. Garry Kennedy is about 1 1/2- 2 hours from most Irish sites. It suited us well.
8.0 / 10.0
Pros:
1) The host/owner were fantastic to deal with and they give you a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about the cottage and the area
2) The property is next to a gorgeous lake and the surrounding areas were quaint as well
3) Despite having two busy pubs within a few steps of the cottage, we were never disturbed by any loud noises
4) The garden in the back is enchanted
Cons:
1) This house needs a deep cleaning. The carpet upstairs was not great with some odd stains. The master bath smelled like urine. We went to the store to buy fragrance spray to remove this odor. They also had a lot of spider webs and spiders. Again, a good cleaning could fix this.
2) This is likely a non-issue for most, unless you arrive during July and it's unusually hot. The upstairs was uncomfortably warm despite multiple fans that were there for the renter. They should consider installing ceiling fans upstairs.
All in all, it was a great value for the price. I very much liked the owner and host. They were great to deal with and it is a lovely property. We were able to get to a lot of Ireland's most iconic locations in unless 2 1/2 hours.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this cottage and the Larkin restaurant next door. Great location to see many beautiful sites!
8.0 / 10.0
Great location for this authentic Irish cottage. Cozy environment nestled between 2 great pubs and local boat dock.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a brilliant time in Garrykennedy. The house was perfect for our group, right in the middle of Garrykennedy with 2 great pubs on our doorstep, and a lovely cafe. Our host was also very helpful and accommodating.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely for a family weekend
10.0 / 10.0
The house was great.... and the location was spectacular !
10.0 / 10.0
We so enjoyed our stay at the GarryKennedy cottage which is the ideal place to just stop, relax and enjoy Ireland away from the cities. An ideal spot if you want to just relax, enjoy the two village pubs, meander along the walking paths, watch the boaters on the water or take short day trips (Adare, Cashel Castle, Galway and so many other places). It is exactly as described. Hesitant to recommend it to others, only because we want it available for our next visit.
5.0 / 10.0
Our family of 9 had a wonderful stay at GarryKennedy Cottage. Centrally located for day trips and only a few feet away from Larkin’s Pub and Restaurant where we ate every night after a long day of touring. The cottage was cozy and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Owner, Brendan Dempsey was always very responsive with returning calls or email. You will not be disappointed with this lovely cottage. Thank you for sharing your home. Cindy, Dan, and family
5.0 / 10.0
Great cottage for any trip to Ireland! Our group of 8 stayed at Garrykennedy cottage for 12 days in May and it was just the right size and location for our trip. The cute-as-can-be cottage is located centrally enough so that you can make day trips practically anywhere in Ireland. Its about 10-15 minutes from the main motorway which will take you right to Dublin or Limerick and makes for nice, easy driving - especially to and from the airports. The house itself is a great size for a group, plenty of bedrooms with good storage space and the kitchen and dining room are perfect for those meals when you don't want to have to go out to eat.
We especially loved being right in the village of Garrykennedy with the picturesque lake directly across the street and Larkins pub a couple doors down. It was a nice to end our days coming back to the quiet house, unloading our stuff and being able to go for a walk or just pop down to Larkins for a pint!
Every step of the rental process was simple and well-documented, with a very handy set of manuals outlining everything you'd want to know about the cottage itself and the area. The owner was super helpful with any questions leading up to our trip and was always available through text or email while we were there.
We cannot recommend Garrykennedy Cottage enough; staying there made our trip to Ireland all the more enjoyable and memorable :-)
5.0 / 10.0
I would give this cottage 6 stars if I could! We love the Garrykennedy area for it's quiet peacefulness and friendly people. So convenient to any direction that you wish to day tour. Also, there are many activities if you wish to spend some time on the lake, walking or just enjoying the cottage. The cottage is so well equipped, you will most likely not need a thing. Dunnes grocery and Country Choice in Nenagh, are wonderful places to pick up items for your stay and we always make a point of stopping at the Wooden Spoon in Killaloe while in the area. The owners are wonderful to work with. Highly recommend this cottage and look forward to returning for another stay in the future!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in County Clare?
The average price for a rental in County Clare is $193 per night. This rental is $356 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakeside Luxury, Old World Charm - Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lakeside Luxury, Old World Charm - Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs). Enjoy the water!
Is Lakeside Luxury, Old World Charm - Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakeside Luxury, Old World Charm - Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs)?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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