Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings

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9.9
Outstanding(100 Reviews)

Cottage in Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this cottage rental

Turrock Cottage is situated along the Wicklow Way, on the east side of Stookeen Hill, with views over South Wicklow and North Wexford. Eircode is Y14F308.
The cottage is within a farmyard, and close to the main house where we live. We are close to Shillelagh and Tinahely villages, and the cottage is an ideal base for exploring the delights of both Wicklow and Wexford. Avoca, the Ballykissangel village, is just 25kms away while Dublin is 70 kms away. Both the medieval city of Kilkenny and Glendalough are less than an hour’s drive away.
An ancient oak forest, Tomnafinnogue Wood, is a beautiful place to walk, any time of year and the beautiful Altamont Gardens and Huntington Castle are always worth a visit. Horse riding, fishing and the Coolattin Golf Club are all available locally. No visit to Turrock is complete without a visit to the Dying Cow pub where you can relax and look at the views, hear some traditional music being played by local musicians and while away the hours.
For walkers, we are on the Tinahely to Clonegal leg of the Wicklow Way and are close to the Tinahely loop walks which cater for walkers of varying fitness levels.

We are a perfect location for guests attending weddings at Ballybeg House,Lisnavagh House or Mount Wolseley Hotel. We are a 12 minute drive to Ballybeg House and 15 minutes to both Lisnavagh House and the Mount Wolseley.

Our traditional stone cottage sleeps 5 in comfort but can accommodate 6 by request,if 3 sleep in the downstairs bedroom. There is a triple room, a double room and a single bed loft above the wood-burning stove fireplace. The dining area/kitchen is very spacious with a high ceiling allowing plenty of light and is complete with a large Belfast sink and traditional pine dresser. The large dining table seats 6 comfortably on traditional Bentwood chairs, but will squeeze in more if visitors arrive. The table is perfect for hosting long, lazy breakfasts and cosy, evening meals while the stove with its dramatic granite chimney breast heats the radiators throughout the cottage keeping it warm and comfortable. The kitchen is fitted out with dishwasher, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Local carpenters and wood-turners have crafted the many presses, worktops and lamp stands giving the cottage a warm, rustic feel. For wet or winter days, a CD/TV is available as well as a small library with a section of books, DVDS, magazines, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and Scrabble for those who crave excitement! A small sitting room with sofa and doors opening onto a raised stone deck continues on from the kitchen area. Outside furniture is available for those long, hot summer evenings when all you want to do is look at the magnificent views while having a cup of tea or glass of wine. Unfortunately internet is not currently available.

The bedrooms have exposed timber flooring while the kitchen and bathroom have traditional black slate tiles. The wet room/bathroom has a traditional Belfast sink and walk-in electric shower with stones foraged from Wicklow and Wexford beaches that massage your feet while you wash away the stresses of the day.

Sit out on the raised stone deck area and admire the views, listen to the donkeys serenading and the roosters and goat providing the perfect soundtrack to your day. Later in the evening, you may spot deer, see bats leaving their ‘batcave’ for their nightly flight; in early May you may be lucky enough to hear the cuckoo.
Our hens and ducks provide perfect eggs for breakfast when they are laying and our 2 ‘outside’ cats may come looking for attention. Brayden and Alex, our donkeys, are delighted to see new people who might give them the odd carrot. Juno, our dog is very friendly and cannot get enough attention.
Our 4 peacocks are a pleasure to watch especially the males Pluto and Apollo with their amazing display of colour and magnificent tail feathers.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.9
Outstanding(100 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Guests rave about the cozy, picturesque cottage, warm and welcoming hosts, beautiful countryside views, and friendly animals. A truly unique and authentic Irish countryside experience!
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10.0
Aug 2024
We were warmly welcomed and had a wonderful week from then on. With great animals (including banana-loving peacocks), a great view over green hilly landscapes and a good starting point to explore the southwest of Ireland. Thank you very much for your time with you!
10.0
Aug 2024
Lovely Little cottage
10.0
Aug 2024
Ciaran and Deirdre were welcoming and helpful. Best hosts and place ever to share a delightful and peaceful stay. We had lovely time in the cottage! It's like paradise. The cottage's charming and cozy and surroundings are spectacular and gorgeous. You can travel around very easily even in the very narrow roads. Listen to Deirdre's songs was magic! Let your soul sway to the traditional Irish music. She sings so wonderful. Peacocks, chickens and geese sound when arrival. They always come closer to get some food or attention. Same as cats, Juno the dog and donkeys. We highly recommend this place. It's really worth spending your vacation.
10.0
Jun 2024
Truly an enjoyable experience staying at this unique cottage. Our host arranged many extras to make us comfortable. Such a cosy cottage. I wish we could have stayed longer. And he was a wealth of knowledge about the area and the culture of that part of Ireland. We felt very welcome.
10.0
May 2024
Very friendly, helpful hosts. Incredibly beautiful countryside. Loved the cottage. Especially enjoyed the loft and view upstairs. Host was very kind to help us with directions one night. We would be very excited to come again!
10.0
Feb 2024
We stayed here for 2 nights on our road trip of Ireland and we absolutely loved it. It is such a cozy and beautiful cottage. The property and surrounding areas are absolutely beautiful. We loved the animals. We wanted a traditional Irish countryside stay and this exceeded our expectations. The host Ciaran was amazing. He was incredibly friendly and so hospitable. He made us feel so welcomed and we loved talking to him. We will definitely be returning.
10.0
Sep 2023
Beautiful place
10.0
Jul 2023
We had a wonderful time in March. We loved being away from the cities to enjoy the fresh air, calm surroundings and every lovely animal on the farm. Ciran is a wonderful host with lots of good hikingtips for the sorrounded area. We loved the details in the house and enjoyed some rainy afternoon in the living room with Mario beside a nice warm fireplace. We highly recommend to plan a stay in this cottage.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland?

The average price for a rental in Wicklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland is $105 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

Is Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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