Traditional Irish Cottage
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
Recently restored in a traditional style, Tulip Cottage is a delightful traditional Irish farm cottage located in the beautiful picturesque and peaceful setting on the southern slopes of Wolfhill (Co. Laois) in the Irish Midlands. An ideal writers or artist hideaway, Tulip Cottage is a wonderful location for a calm a simple vacation break on the Emerald Isle. 70 Minutes drive from Dublin, Tulip Cottage will make an ideal base for touring the Midlands and South East regions of Ireland. We are less than 30 minutes from Kilkenny, Carlow, Portlaoise, and just an hour from Waterford. Fishing: If Angling is your thing, Co Laois offers a plethora of nearby locations and fish types for game and coarse anglers. Species of fish to be caught include salmon, wild brown trout, pike, tench, rudd, breem, eel and perch.
The River Barrow’s headwaters have been the birthplace of millions of salmon and trout since time immemorial. The tributaries are worth investigation while the best of the local Barrow trout fishing starts close to the town of Mountmellick and on to Portarlington where a series of ripple runs and pools are a permanent home to plenty of wily large brown trout. The Boherbawn River between Monasterevin and Athy is an excellent fly fishery. Evening dry fly fishing in these areas can be most exciting and very rewarding with cagey wild brown trout the main quarry. Best months are May through to August. As the river veers past Monasterevin the water flow slows dramatically but can still provide reasonable sport.
The River Nore and its tributaries are a delight to fish as they flow east through Castletown and on to Durrow before taking a southerly course for the Waterford coastline. It is a noted dry-fly fishery with good stocks of brown trout thriving in fast flowing shallows, over weirs and speeding through long deep glides.
Also Lake Fishing in Castlecomer Lakes, Ballinakill Lakes and Stradbally Lake.
Tulip Cottage is 45mins (approx) from the quaint Mildands village on Moneygall, the Ancestral home of US President Barack Obama (who visits in May).
Property Type
- Cottage
- 1100 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
Entertainment
- Satellite / Cable
- CD Player
- Television
- Stereo
- Music Library
- Books
- VCR
- DVD Player
- Radio
Theme
- Historic
- Away From It All
Attractions
- Library
- Caves
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Churches
- Arboretum
- Forests
- Ruins
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Antiquing
- Shopping
local services and businesses
- Hospital
- Medical Services
- ATM/Bank
Location Type
- Mountain View
- Rural
sports and adventure activities
- Mountain Climbing
- Fly Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hunting
Arrival Day
- Flexible
Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Linens Provided
- Safe
- Iron & Board
- Local Activities Guide
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided
- Heating
- Parking
- Toilet Paper
- Washing Machine
- Broadband Access
- Wood Stove
- Local Restaurant Guide
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Stove
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Toaster
- Freezer
- Grill
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Terrace
- Wood Deck
- Lawn / Garden
- Deck / Patio
Payment Type
- Mastercard
- Visa
Reviews
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The heart of Ireland, both the location and the owners!
The heart of Ireland, both the location and the owners!
- Guest Carmen
- Date of stay 07/23/12
- Review Submitted 08/03/12
Our family of five (kids 9, 13 & 15) spent a week at the cottage and will never forget this WONDERFUL experience! This is the real thing, not a polished, modern replica. The cottage is spacious and comfortable, and beautifully decorated with vintage items. We didn't luck out with the weather the first few days, so we enjoyed a toasty fire every night with peat bricks and wood provided by the owners The beds were warm and comfortable. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed to get settled in. The surrounding yard is gorgeous and the owners and their children couldn't have been more kind or charming. I feel like we've made lifelong friends as well as fabulous family memories. They provided us with a loaf freshly baked Irish soda bread and eggs from their hens to start out, and every room had fresh wildflowers. The cottage itself is over 300 years old with all the charm of that era, including thick stone walls, low doorways and quirky little nooks. We used the cottage as a base to travel to Dublin, Newgrange, Kilkenny, Galway and the Cliffs of Moher. The windy narrow roads were adorable (though the roads between the cliffs of Moher and Galway were REALLY narrow!), the countryside with sheep-dotted fields amongst innumerable ruins were bucolic, and we quickly adapted to driving on the "wrong" side of the road! I can't emphasize enough how lovely the owners, Deirdre and Darragh, were, as were their children. They are a big part of the fond memories of our trip. They did everything in their power to help us settle in and give us tips on where to visit. We feel like we've lived the life of the Irish! Word of advice: Get detailed directions to the cottage from the owners in advance, our GPS couldn't find it!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Fantastic Spot
Fantastic Spot
- Guest Alanna M.
- Date of stay 08/07/11
- Review Submitted 12/22/11
Our family of four, with two teenage girls, spent a fabulous summer week staying at this wonderful Irish cottage. Set in the the beautiful hills of County Laois, it was a great spot to call home after different day trips around the eastern part of Ireland, Exactly as pictured, the cottage gave us all we needed in terms of amenities. The girls each had their own cozy room and we made dinner most nights in the homey kitchen. Our hosts were warm and helpful and great to deal with. I would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting an authentic Irish experience.Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Tulip Cottage
Tulip Cottage
- Guest SherryJ
- Date of stay 08/08/08
- Review Submitted 07/16/09
What a fabulous place! Pictureque in every way, it was a wonderful experience to stay in a unique 300+year old cottage. Easy sight-seeing during the day - we loved Kilkenny, lots of ruins, Limerick, the Cliffes of Moher and the Burren. We then came back to warm up with a turf fire in the stove before taking a walk down to the Swan pub. The Kettle family was lovely. Staying at the Tulip Cottage help make our trip to Ireland absolutely perfect.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
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Guestbook Comment
Guestbook Comment
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/01/07
- Review Submitted 05/15/07
My family and I had a wonderful time staying here. The cottage is beautiful and the surrounding countryside was picturesque. It was in a central location for sightseeing in many regions of the country and the owners gave us helpful information on the surrounding areas. I would recommend a stay at this cottage to anyone!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rates
A deposit of $200 is required to secure all bookings.Electricity usage is metered and charged separately (on departure)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Calendar
Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner/manager for more information.
Location
Owner info
Contact us
- Secondary: +353-86-2501780 (Ireland)
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Photos
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The Master Bedroom
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Rear Private Garden
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A little morning light
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Tulip Cottage (front)
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Thru the back door
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Wolfhill in the distance
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Tulip Cottage (rear)
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The Front Room
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The Parlour
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The World Outside
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Timber Burning Stove
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