Swallow cottage is a large luxuriously refurbished cottage located beside NewCastle Village, Co. Wicklow in the Garden of Ireland. The property is part of an old courtyard complex which has been recently renovated. The property is on two levels and comprises Large Living and Open Plan kitchen area with one large Bedroom and ensuite shower room on the upper level and a very large bedroom on the ground floor with adjacent shower room, entrance hall and utility room. The property sleeps four persons comfortably and a fifth (with extra bed) can be accommodated in the very large ground floor bedroom Equiped with WIFI and TV's.
The property is located on a working farm and beside the Birdwatch Nature Reserve in Co. Wicklow. Located in North Wicklow and literally 20 minutes from South County Dublin, it is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, 40 minutes from the Centre of Dublin and 10 minutes from the village of Greystones to the North and 10 mins from the town of Wicklow. The Wicklow National Park , Glendalough, the Powerscourt Estate, Kilruddery are all within easy driving distance. Druid's Glen Golf Course is less than a 5 minute drive away and there are at least 10 other golf course within a 10 minute drive. The beach is a 10 minute walk from the farm, half a mile. Other amenities close by include horse riding/polo/ cycling/ walking/ sailing. The farm is located close to where the Vikings TV series is being shot.
The farm has been restored and the target is to make it as environmentally friendly as possible and re-introduce native wild life and plants that had previously been wiped out by industrial farming. The reason it is called Swallow Cottage is because the Swallows return each year to the barn adjacent and nest there for the summer.
There is an additional cottage (Yew Cottage) on site, which can accommodate 4 further guests. Extremely private and secure.
Fridge fully stocked on arrival for breakfast. Other services available on request.
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