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Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring

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A thatched-roof cottage with a wooden door, two windows, and a small porch area with potted plants.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a Christmas tree, and festive decorations.
A grand piano in a room with a blue carpet, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a door with glass panels, and a chair in the corner.
A kitchen with wooden beams, a sink, cabinets, and a dining area with a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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CORK, CO
  • Place, Mallow Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, The Clock House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Spa House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Map
CORK, CO

What's nearby

  • Mallow Castle - 9 min drive - 12.1 km
  • The Clock House - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Ballinamona Golf Course - 10 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Spa House - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Cork Racecourse - 14 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Mallow Station - 9 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly's Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Goose Steakhouse & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Arches - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Welcome Chinese Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of The Farm Grenagh, Ballinamona Golf Course and Mallow Castle. The Clock House and Spa House are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is excellent, just like photos. The area is rural, and very quiet, but with good local access to main roads. The hosts were helpful and very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

This was exactly what we were looking for on our Ireland trip. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay and this beautiful home. The host David was very helpful and gave us lots of suggestions for our trip. We loved our nights by the fireplace and the beautiful landscape.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Horse Country Property

Property and people were top notch! Loved the location, property details and owners. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic house with amazing hosts

Our stay was wonderful from start to finish. The house is so beautiful and David kept us entertained and was so helpful and welcoming. A magical stay that will remain with us forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Cottage

Beautiful spot conveniently located for touring Cork, Cobh, and Blarney Castle/gardens. David was a wonderful host, always making sure the fireplace was set up for a warm fire when we returned from our day of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

This lovely cottage was truly amazing, David and Eilis are amazing hosts and full of knowledge and recommendations to make your visit the most pleasant one. The location is very convenient, lots of space in the house which was clean and the fire every night was perfect to end the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to experience Ireland!

Nice location to spoke out and enjoy nearby sites! David the host gave us great instructions on the house and stay and also allowed the kids to feed and hang out with his horses. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful stay. The cottage was charming and contained everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable time. The owners made it so easy to feel at home. Thank you Eilis and, especially, David. We are looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cottage

Ellis was there to greet us with a big smile and friendly conversation. The cottage was more than awesome. If I come back I will for sure stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

Amazing place to stay. It was everything we were looking for. Authentic thatched roof, warm cozy fireplace and beautifully done. Thanks so much for your kindness. When back in Ireland we will stop for a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

This house is a delightful surprise. Loved the ambiance and the personality of every room. David is a kick to talk with and the quiet setting was wonderful, but it was close to many sights and activities- so convenient and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had a great time. The location is very convenient and the family room was a perfect place to gather after a long day. Puppies was a bonus for us dog lovers. David was very helpful and made wonderful suggestions as to where to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay near Cork

Beautiful house in Irish country side. Close to Blarney, Cork and other major attractions. House was perfect and our host David was great. He met us and helped get settled in. He gave us great recommendations and researched activities for us. A wonderful host and an excellent visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Irish Getaway

The thatched cottage near Cork was an idyllic setting for our week long Irish getaway. We enjoyed feeding the horses and cockerel. The setting in the middle of the equestrian center was a fantastic place to relax after a day of exploring. Thank you to our host David who made sure we had everything we needed during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage for a family holiday

What an amazing holiday we had in David's cottage. Surrounded by fields of cows and horses, the children were in their element. They especially enjoyed feeding the horses carrots. The cottage was extremely clean and well maintained, with a traditional Irish feel about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet setting

Lots of room inside the property. David is a lovely host. All amenities in a country setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country cottage

A lovely home near Cork, Ireland. The hosts were friendly and gave lots of advice about local attractions. It would have been helpful to have more specific information on how to locate the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven

We LOVED staying at Ivy Bridge Cottage. Eilis and David are fabulous hosts. We loved David’s stories and cannot thank him enough for setting up the fire for us. We highly recommend this property. We were sad that our 4 night stay was over so soon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Ireland Treasure☘️

My family and I will treasure our stay in David & Eilis’s wonderful cottage. It is furnished and decorated beautifully to allow you to feel instantly at home. David’s greeting, local guidance & care throughout our stay was truly top notch! We so enjoyed the tranquil and idyllic surroundings. There was such a sense of calm when we returned after a busy day of sightseeing. Loved seeing the horses & the Puppies visits too!Thank you for allowing us to experience your beautiful space. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A super quaint cottage centrally situated for exploring

Very comfortable yet old feeling home, traditional cottage yet modern. Comfortable beds and plenty of living spaces, beautiful property!! Piano was a plus, and horses although with our outings and rain we didn’t make it to see them. Not a walkable property but a 10 min drive into town. Very easy to get around throughout Cork from here. David is very friendly and helpful!! Very much enjoyed chatting with him! Note: GPS took us crazy way to get there… if you use equestrian center it’s easier to navigate to using Apple maps.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable stay at this delightful thatched cottage

Had my heart set on staying at this cottage when I decided on it in the US about a year ago and saw it on Vrbo. Kitchen worked out well with microwave dishwasher, full-size fridge and gas oven, we made dinners four nights that week we stayed. Location was convenient to Cork, COMBS and Mallow had excellent grocery stores for supplies since we stayed an entire week. We had lots of breathing space at this former equine training center and that is hard to find in Ireland. David was great host and got a fire started in the woodstove for one romantic evening for us, it was fascinating to us, that he used peat for the firewood. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Country Experience

We loved this home for the moments we saw it online. Then when we met David, he was very helpful with everything in the home, but also had maps out for Ireland. My family did get sick during our visit and David was on it! I followed him i to town to get medicine for my son and husband. David checked in several times to make sure we were ok, and if we needed a doctor. Thankfully we didnt but having the owners close by meant that we could reach out if we needed anything. When we return for another family visit, we will be staying here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David and Ellis are consummate hosts and this enchanting cottage was well-equipped with anything and everything one might need during a stay here. The home is exactly as described, full of character, charm and history, yet containing the modern conveniences that ensure one’s comfort. (Fantastic shower pressure and temps and consistent wifi!) a big plus: an accessible ground floor bedroom with accessible shower room. (Note, there is one step to enter the home). The horses, dogs, and the bunnies that romped in the garden during the early mornings and in the evenings added to our delight with the place. Finally, a word about the location: perfect! In a quiet country setting, within a three-quarters of an hour of any attraction we were interested in exploring: Blarney Castle and Gardens, Cork City, Cobh, Fota House & Gardens and Fota Wildlife Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb accommodations! We could operate independently. David and Eillis were super hosts. The grounds of this equestrian and thatched roof home seemed to roll on forever in total bliss, unscathed by the hustle and bustle of the outside world. This heavenly sanctuary was a paradise. We could cook, light a fire, play the piano and guitar, walk about, sleep well, take a bath or shower. The water was fresh straight from a well into the home. And, most of all, David's guiding hand, informationally, gave us a truly wonderful opportunity to enjoy ourseves in the surrounding areas to the fullest! I shout out accolades to all who have ears to hear! And, if you listen closely enough, the wind sounds melodic, as if a flute is being played.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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