County Kerry Thatched Cottage with Hot Tub, Jacuzzi and Wifi

• Cottage Mary Rose- Relaxing getaway

  Cottage Mary Rose- Relaxing getaway

  • Guest orlafitzy
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/07/12
  Myself and my boyfriend stayed in cottage Mary Rose in the first weekend of November 2012. We found the cottage absolutely charming and loved the open stone fireplace, the quaint kitchen and the little authentic touches of Irish charm everywhere! The balcony out the back with the running hot tub was amazing especially in the cold weather! We forced ourselves to leave the house once for a meal in Brownes pub in Castleisland which was an unexpected find and absolutely delicious! I know people have for some reason complained about a damp smell but I think they may be forgetting its an extremely old thatched cottage.....you might consider a hotel if you are looking for flawless perfection??IWill definitely come back again at some stage for longer and invite friends/family :-)

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Marge from Orlando Florida

  Marge from Orlando Florida

  • Guest marge
  • Date of stay 09/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/30/12
  I am filling this out again as my computer was acting up and not sure if you recieved it. Well i want to say the the Cottage Mary Rose was wonderful we really enjoyed staying there. The care taker Tom and his family were really very nice people.If we needed anything Tom was right there.There was 4 of us and we had plenty of room.We enjoyed ourselfs so much we did not want to leave and really hope to be able to return there next year. I loved the oldness and the mordern of the cottage.it was out just a bit from the town but that was no problem as there was a store just a walk way away and also a pub which my son met some friends there. I loved the creek that went thru the back garden and all the beautiful flowers i felt at home there. Well as i said it is a beautiful place to spend time in and as i said i would and will go again, the near by town was nice but i love going to Killarney to go and here the music and to walk around the stores. The people over there were just so warm and friendly Marge

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• A Nice Stay in Ireland

  A Nice Stay in Ireland

  • Guest UTcanyonGal
  • Date of stay 08/05/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  Our family stayed here for a week and the location was a good one for day trips through County Kerry, Cork and Limerick. The cottage is quaint and appointed with all necessary items you'll need, including a washer and dryer, which comes in handy. Being an old, historical home, it comes with its own minor quirks which mostly add to the charm. Overall the home was clean. The local caretakers are very nice and helpful. The only drawback was that the home was a bit musty. This could be due to the unusually wet summer Ireland was experiencing. This was my first time staying in a thatched roof stone cottage and one I will remember fondly.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Keeping in mind that Cottage Mary Rose was built of stone and limestone it has to be aired out while staying there. The windows can be adjusted to be open about a quarter of an inch or fully open. The heating system will keep it very warm and allowing fresh air when you are there to enter will keep it very fresh. The dampness does have much to do with it in any Irish home not just the cottage. We do have a dehumidifier in the stable bed room that we strongly suggest running in the day time. This helps a lot. I will make sure to add this to our notes at the cottage. Very happy that you enjoyed your stay!

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• Quaint, Authentic, Enchanting, Comfy, Historic.....We're booking again for 2012!!!

  Quaint, Authentic, Enchanting, Comfy, Historic.....We're booking again for 2012!!!

  • Guest MaureenBridget
  • Date of stay 06/18/11
  • Review Submitted 07/18/11
  For my mother's 80th birthday, I wanted to surprise her with a trip to Ireland, and a stay in a cottage very similar to the one she lived in as a child....also in County Kerry. She had told me so many stories about her early home, and her memories were so dear that I spent a good deal of time researching rental cottages all over Ireland. Eventually I happened to find Cottage Mary Rose, and inspired by the photos and descriptions, I called the owner to gather more details. I was probably quite a nuisance with my back and forth calls to him, but you would never know that by his polite demeanor and his eagerness to fill me in on any detail possible. So, we booked and we went to his lovely cottage in County Kerry, and if ever my expectations were far exceeded in every way possible, this was it!. My mother was thrilled beyond belief, and felt as if she was re-visiting her childhood home with all its warmth and charm.....but did mention that Cottage Mary Rose was actually "far more lovely" than her cottage had been. My daughter and her husband, both architects, also came for the stay, and they marveled in the solid structure of the cottage, the richness of the original fireplace...not to mention the spectacular gardens, the deck overlooking an interesting stream complete with soothing water current sounds to relax us when we sat in the crystal clear waters of that amazing hot tub. The kitchen was amazing for cooking our own meals, and all in all, we could not have imagined a more perfect place for our stay! None of us wanted to leave at the end of our stay, but the happy ending is that we are booking again for early 2012! We adored the folks at Kearney's, and spent much time chatting with the quaint folks at the local pub, just a short walk from the cottage. We felt like "locals", which was a bonus to our already amazing stay at Cottage Mary Rose. So many attractions within a short drive, including Ladie's View atop the Lakes of Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Muckross House....and Tralee and Killarney are just a hop and a skip away. The cottage caretaker lives just across from Kearney's, and what a charming gentleman he is! Anything we needed, including travel information, he was the "answer man"! He and the other locals filled us in on the rather eccentric & legendary original owner of the cottage, not to mention the wonderful tales of fiddling, dancing, drinking and poker playing that took place within the walls of the cottage. Amazing place!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Cottage Mary Rose is the best!

  Cottage Mary Rose is the best!

  • Guest TravelIreland
  • Date of stay 04/30/11
  • Review Submitted 07/14/11
  Spending a week at Cottage Mary Rose has become an annual event for our family, something to which we look forward to eagerly.  We've been guests there in Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011 and plan on returning in Spring 2012. Prior to posting my own review, I read a recent review entitled "Wet and Nasty" written by "SilverMama" and was appalled by what I consider complaints completely lacking in any foundation.   Coincidentally, only a week separated our stay from when this person stayed there.   That allows me to counter their complaints with full knowledge of the conditions of this wonderful cottage at that time. We've always found the cottage to be extremely comfortable, clean and maintained to the highest standard.  The caretaker is easily reached and extremely responsive to any request or need.  In the rare event any kind of repair is needed, he takes care of it as soon as is humanly possible. There was NO hole in the roof of the stable bedroom.  This is an absolute, positive fact.   This bedroom was used during our stay in May 2011.  There were sustained periods of rain during that time, with absolutely no indication of leakage from the roof of any sort.   The review stated that they were forced to keep their clothing in their suitcases, as there was nowhere to put their clothes. There's a huge armoire in each of the downstairs bedrooms, plenty of room to store clothing there. The hot tub is serviced regularly, I've seen someone come and do that during every stay there.   It's kept in a pristine state, with clear water.  So I can definitively say it was in good and inviting condition in May 2011, I spent as much time as possible sitting in it. There is no overbearing unpleasant odor in the kitchen or anywhere else in the cottage. The owner continues to upgrade both the interior of the cottage and the garden on an ongoing basis.  Every year we find something new has been done to improve on what is already a delightful property. Cottage Mary Rose is charming.  It's in a peaceful location in the country, with anything visitors might need available in the nearby town of Castleisland, only a couple of miles away.  It's ideally located for day trips through a large portion of western Ireland.  Everything needed  is there for cozy stay-at-home days as well. Again, my family stayed in this cottage just a week before Silvermama, we were highly satisfied with the condition of the cottage, as always.   I'd hate to see anyone choose to forego s

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, people with disabilities, pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Planning my next trip back...

  Planning my next trip back...

  • Guest shelle
  • Date of stay 03/01/11
  • Review Submitted 06/27/11
  My recent trip to Ireland was my first one and the experience is one I will never forget and will be talking about for years to come. I was so excited to be able to stay in a thatched Cottage and to experience the history of Ireland first hand. I was greeted by a fire and the warm cozy feel I was expecting. The cottage offered a beautiful garden with a large deck and a Hot tub, which was the perfect end to a long day of site seeing around the Ring of Kerry. The amenanties far exceeded my expections. The washer and dryer came in handy with the limited luggage space on flights these days. I was excited to be able to email home each night and send pictures and recordings of the days events via internet. The cottage was a perfect size as well to allow for privacy when needed but great for coversation. I have already recommended the cottage and the local area to several friends who wish to visit Ireland as well. I hope to return soon.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Stinky and Wet!

  Stinky and Wet!

  • Guest Silver Mama
  • Date of stay 05/21/11
  • Review Submitted 06/23/11
  We were 4 adults staying at Cottage Mary Rose and anticipating that, from the photos and description and reviews, it would be the highlight of our recent 3-week trip to Ireland. Sadly, the reality fell far short of our expectations. The roof corner in the 'stable bedroom' has a huge hole in it and the rain poured in, nearly drenching the contents of a suitcase adjacent to the wall (there is no place for clothes to be hung or put away). The main bathroom/laundry area is improperly vented, resulting in a foul, sewage-smelling odor which permeates the whole area, including the adjacent kitchen. The hot tub is hot but certainly not inviting. The water is discolored and an algae-colored green, rather than sparkling clear. We never used it. When documented these issues (and several others) and left the list with the caretakers when we left. We were told that the foul odor was a result of the cottage's proximity to the creek. When we returned to the States, I emailed the owner who admitted that he was at the Cottage four days after our departure and was aware of our list of issues. However, other than acknowledging my email, I have had no follow-up communication with him. This cottage was a huge disappointment, and none of us would recommend it to a prospective renter.

  Owner response: We take great pride in Cottage Mary Rose as it is probably the oldest thatch cottage available for holiday accomodations in Ireland. We have shared our beautiful home with friends, family and gracious guests that have called it Home while visiting this amazing area. We can not control every thing but we sure try our hardest as many will attest. This humble home has stood the test of time and survived the days when many of these homes were destroyed by civil war. There are only about 1800 thatch cottages left in Ireland . We have taken this humble home and added features like upgraded water pressure, unlimited hot water and a heating system to keep all guests warm while embraced by its srtong stone walls. Our care takers put a lot of time and effort in to preparing the cottage for our many guests. If you are looking for absolute perfection and are use to 5 star hotels........a rustic thatched cottage in the farmlands may not be for you. How ever if you are flexible and embrace the idea of living in an amazing 250 year old cottage........this is it! By the way our care takers who are a local family handled all of the issues. Unfortunately the guests only had a 3 day rental and did not inform them of problems until they were leaving. My son and I arrived 6 days later.....there was not a large hole as reported in the stable bed room. It was an exterior issue which was fine until then. Our hot tub water is checked on a regular basis and many people have enjoyed this very special feature which over looks the stream. I ask that you read all of the reviews......... Remember " You can please some of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time" P. T Barnum :) We look forward to having you as our guests.

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• Beautiful and peaceful

  Beautiful and peaceful

  • Guest Barbara
  • Date of stay 09/25/05
  • Review Submitted 04/13/11
  After lugging our suitcases from one hotel to another in Scotland for days, my two sisters, my brother and I were delighted to walk into the lovely Cottage Mary Rose, put the suitcases down, knowing we wouldn't have to pick them up for another week. It turned out to be the best decision of our vacation. Cottage Mary Rose is the ideal location for a launching pad to see some of the most beautiful and culturally important places in all of Ireland. Its central location is perfect for one-day or two-day trips. If you don't want to have to pack up every night and would prefer your own serene and authentic Irish home to which to return every evening, this is the rental for you. I am a few years late in writing this review, but Cottage Mary Rose still remains very close to my heart. My brother has since passed on, but he'll always be tied to the Cottage in my mind. I like to hike, and I met some wonderful people while walking the side roads around Cordal, Castleisland, County Kerry, and elsewhere. My siblings like to shop, and they were quite satisfied in that regard as well. My sisters and I will never forget this wonderful, wonderful time that we had to spend with this great man whose spirit no doubt lives on in the land of our forefathers.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Amazing!

  Amazing!

  • Guest Kathy
  • Date of stay 07/12/10
  • Review Submitted 10/24/10
  Staying at the Cottage Mary Rose was an amazing experience! The cottage has so much charm. My family loved staying there. The cottage is in a great location. We visited many places in County Kerry, including finding the old homestead of my grandfather. I love looking at my pictures of Cottage Mary Rose and my Ireland adventures. I dream of the day I can go back to visit.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Irish Perfection

  Irish Perfection

  • Guest Terri G.
  • Date of stay 10/04/10
  • Review Submitted 10/20/10
  If there could be any better place to stay or experience in County Kerry, I can't imagine what it would be. Even after viewing photos on the website, the cottage surpased our expectations. Blending Old World with subtle modern conveniences added to the complete satisfaction we had with everything. We used Cottage Mary Rose as our HOME base and traveled each day to amazing scenes and adventures, returning in the evening to sitting and relaxing by our turf fire - like an Irish hug and welcome back. I can hardly explain how wonderful it all was. We got to enjoy Ireland at her best and the cottage played a significant role. The roads to and from became well traveled, but all worth it. Caretaker, Breeda and family contributed to the perfection making sure we had everything we needed, and listening intently to our stories of exploration. Price made it a competitive choice and well worth the space and environment even just for the two of us. Wouldn't ever stay anywhere else if we're able to go back some day. It all has become a piece of us we'll take with us anywhere we go.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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January through March  $630/$700/week or €475/525 week.
April & May ............ $ 895/week or €700/week.
June ................... $995/week or €750/week.
July & August .......... $1090/week or €900/week.
September & October .... $975./week or €695/week.
November & December .... $680/week or €525/week.
Christmas & New Years .. $930/week or €750/week.
 min.of 3 nights from $145 to $185.per night & $100 cleaning for 4 nights or less

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.