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Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

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Private kitchen
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Living area

Overview of Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Mountshannon, Clare
  • Popular LocationLough Derg4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAistear InisCealtra5 min walk
  • Popular LocationThomond Park44 min drive
  • AirportGalway (GWY)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

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.

Property manager

Jim Grady
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children need to be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is strictly non-smoking.
This is a quiet area, and no noisy parties are allowed. Occupancy at any given time is limited to house guests (max 10).

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Mountshannon

Located in Mountshannon, this vacation home is on a lake. Beal Boru and Killaloe Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Aistear InisCealtra and Sweet Tooth Sweet Shop. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mountshannon, Clare

What's nearby

  • Lough Derg - 4 min walk
  • Aistear InisCealtra - 5 min walk
  • Thomond Park - 44 min drive
  • University of Limerick - 44 min drive
  • Lough Derg Yacht Club - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Birdhill Station - 47 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nualas Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Larkins - 40 min drive
  • Cois Na hAbhna - 3 min walk
  • The Pipers Inn - 18 min drive
  • McNamaras - 8 min drive

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trudy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand vacation
The house was well appointed, very clean and located on beautiful grounds with a garden and plenty of outside space to enjoy the view of Lough Derg. Our hosts,Jim and Annie, could not have been more helpful, kind and gracious. They anticipated and provided for every need. We stayed for a month and wouldn't change a thing about our stay.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely incredible
My favorite VRBO stay of all time! Jim is so great and the house is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful short break
What a wonderful place to stay. The moment we arrived, James was so welcoming and really helped familiarise us with the property and area. James’ tips for seeing the coastline were second to none and the tip to eat at Linnane’s in New Quay as we reached the end of our coastal tour was perfection. The house is beautifully appointed and so well equipped. The setting is perfect, peaceful and has great views. We had a great BBQ one evening and didn’t want to leave. Thank you James for your amazing tips, we really enjoyed our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in Mountshannon
We had a truly wonderful stay at Mountshannon. The host, Jim, met us at check in and also provided really helpful advice and tips for day trips and places to eat. The house is beautiful, spacious, bright and very well designed. We took one day just to stay in the local area and enjoy the house. The location is right next to Lough Derg and there are lots of interesting places to visit nearby and also it is within driving distance of the Cliffs of Moher. We spent over two weeks in Ireland and Jim’s house in Mountshannon was our last stop and definitely the highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ireland vacation
WOW!!! Jim was a fantastic host!! The home exceeded our expectations! So beautiful and had everything we needed and more! Jim went above and beyond with all the goodies he left upon our arrival and had great suggestions about what to see and do in the surrounding areas! Overall FANTASTIC!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Grady

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Hiking, cooking, gardening, history, literature, art, music, sailing, cycling and travel are some of our interests.

Why they chose this property

Mountshannon is one of the prettiest villages in Ireland, once won the coveted overall Tidy Towns prize, and always features at the top end of this National competition for beautiful places. Overlooking the harbour, and enjoying a wonderful vista of Lough Derg lake and the Tipperary Hills, the setting is spectacular. Great walking, cycling, sailing, fishing, golf and other leisure activities are available locally. One of the oldest monastic settlements in Ireland is on our doorstep, and the area also has excellent pubs and restaurants. The white-tailed eagles nest in Bushy Island which is visible from the property - no need to bring your binoculars to spot this rare bird nesting in Ireland for the first time in 150 years - there is a super viewing facility at the harbour.

The house itself is bright, spacious, well-maintained and enjoys amazing views from the main living space. There is a separate living room - The Diner - for younger guests to enjoy DVD's and board games. The bedrooms are in 4 separate areas, including a separate building right beside the house that is a two-bedroom family suite. The space allows guests privacy whilst also having generous "together" living areas both inside and outside over-looking the harbour and hills.

What makes this property unique

. Take a boat trip to Holy Island and experience 1,500 years of history. Watch the white-tailed eagles from the viewing facility at the harbor. Take several day trips to The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, The Alwee Caves, Galway, Bunratty Castle, Adare, and many other local attractions.

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