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Room
Living area
Private kitchen
New thatch farm rural farm setting with private parking, well maintained garden
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
£168
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Knocklong, Limerick
  • Tipperary Town Plaza
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Ballykisteen Golf And Country Club
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Lough Gur
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 loft room steep stairs

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
Price is £168 avg per night,

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About the area

Garryspillane

Garryspillane is home to this farm stay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail and Lough Gur, while Craft Granary and University Concert Hall are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Annes Grove Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Limerick Racecourse. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Tipperary Town Plaza - 25 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Ballykisteen Golf And Country Club - 27 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Lough Gur - 28 min drive - 22.6 km
  • University of Limerick - 42 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Thomond Park - 47 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Tipperary Station - 23 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Idler Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Kingdom Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Scoby's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Billy Pas Chipper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cosey Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm

A private rural get away for relaxing or a quiet work space. This Irish thatched cottage is just 1 hour from cork, 30 mins limerick. Relax in a 400yr old traditional thatched home that has been carefully restored from a derelict state with modern luxuries, set on a private farm only 15mins to M8, the cottage consists of 1 Double bedroom on ground level with full en-suite bathroom, separate dining room,TV room, wood stove, full kitchen, and work area. A second double room in the loft bedroom has a king size bed but is accessible only by a steep stairs and not suitable for those with limited mobility. The loft is cosy with a low ceiling by its nature. There is a separate shower and toliet on the ground floor. The viillage of Knocklong is 2 km.

Hike in the Galtee mountains, visit Lough Gur or relax at the farm. Ideally located to explore Munster - Walking, hiking, castles, rugby, visit the famous rock of Cashel,, travelling by car in just over an hour you can visit Killarney, Kinsale, kiss the Blarney Stone at blarney castle , a little further are the stunning cliffs of moher, the king of kerry and much more. However you could simply curl up in this beautifully restored thatched cottage with modern amenities and enjoy the wood burning stove while soaking up the peaceful surroundings. Private, rural and quiet, a truly unique piece of Irish heritage. While the cottage has underfloor heating throughout the wood burning stove is needed during colder spells of weather. Timber available on site. Not child proofed. A car is essential at this property.

Property manager

Sonia Purcell
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not child proof. steep open tread stairs, stove
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets not to be left alone or on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please visit and enjoy as your own and return as p
Please remove linen from beds on departure and lea
All lights to be turned off on departure and used

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm located?

Set in Garryspillane, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of Tipp Town Shopping Centre, Tipperary Town Plaza and Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail. Lough Gur and Ballykisteen Golf And Country Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Irish Thatched cottage. Escape to a piece of living history on a country farm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherie B.

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

Thatched cottage dream!

We had a wonderful stay! Our host was warm and accommodating. She left us some local staples to get us started. Beautiful area and lovely property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming cottage, wonderful way to escape the hustling travel of a day of sightseeing…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loucile P.

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

Quiet country stay

Sweet little house, host left essentials for us and wood for a little fire.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage is charming, clean, quiet, and well-stocked. We like to stay in the country instead of cities, but centrally located to visit sites. This cottage fit the bill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leda V.

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

Cozy stay in the country side

Clean, cozy, comfortable. Charming cottage in a farm setting appointed with everything you need . The farm fresh eggs, milk, bread and butter were a super nice touch. We stayed three nights
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic cottage!!! So cool! Great host and wonderful accommodations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

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

Lovely cottage

Perfect quiet place to rest. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Irish countryside

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. If you are looking for an authentic Irish countryside stay- look no further! The place was very clean, cute, and was supplied with everything we needed to enjoy our 2 night stay ( including pots, pans, soap and paper products) Communication was amazing and quick and this is centrally located to so many tourist attractions! I will note 1 of the bedrooms is a bit on the shorter side, so if you are tall, you have to duck- but other than that - absolutely lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison P.

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

Warm and cozy cottage

The stay was great! Sonia has done a fantastic job restoring the cottage and making it into a comfortable home. Both our girls loved the loft bedroom. The setting was great providing both peace and quiet and easy access to Limerick. Sonia was also readily reachable throughout the stay ensuring everything went well. We would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jayne S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty cottage but mixed experience

The property is in stunning countryside & has a flat, well-cut lawn - ideal for our two dogs. The bed in the downstairs bedroom is comfortable & the shower hot & powerful.However, there were negatives of our stay which Sonia’s acknowledged efforts to give dog walking options & to ease departure didn’t wholly ameliorate.-We had the cottage’s Eircode & the code for the electric gate, but not where to find the keys.-Once inside we were assaulted by the smell of frying. The kitchen seemed covered in a film of grease, including the microwave’s interior.-Segregating rubbish into appropriate categories would be helped by providing separate containers rather than 1 black sack & food waste caddy.-Laminated signs & Post-it notes all over the house told us that all switches & sockets must be turned off when not in use and that heating & lock settings must remain unchanged (the latter being enforced by Sellotape on both door locks). Sonia has probably had bad experiences with guests, but 1 or 2 signs would do.-Sonia has expenses to cover to maintain her property (largely tax deductible?), but the cost of a week in New Thatch Farm is twice that of larger/better equipped holiday cottages.I know that we are not the 1st to write a negative review (Catalina Aug 2022 & Yohanan Oct 2022 on another booking website), but we hope that this review is taken in the spirit intended. So future guests can enjoy this historic cottage & that Sonia’s life is as stress-free as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence M.

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

Irish Farm House

What a beautiful, private, comfortable peaceful and so many positive adjectives I could use to describe our stay. We went to bed with no siren and traffic sounds from the city and woke up with the songs of birds. Recommend this place for people who need a get away from the hustling of a busy life. The hostess was more than accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

A very special property

This cottage is a lovingly restored slice of rural Ireland at its best. Stepping through the door is like stepping back in time - and yet all the modern conveniences have been added in unobtrusive ways. The space is beautiful, warm, and inviting. Sleeping up in the loft is a magical experience, listening to the birds as you fall asleep. The property is beautiful, surrounded by gorgeous scenery. I look forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

Spectacular stay

This cottage is the perfect spot to relax and cozy up with your partner. It's lovingly restored with the right amount of modern touches. The kitchen has everything you need, the bed is comfortable, and the showers have hot water and strong pressure. If you're looking for a special spot in a peaceful, secluded area, this is the one! I loved every moment of this stay and would have stayed for months if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon F.

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

Beautiful Country Cottage

My only problem was we were only there for one night. It is charming and we had a lovely time watching the cows. The house was larger then we expected. Definitely worth a visit and O’Neill’s is the coolest hardware store & worth the short drive down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

A Wonderful Cottage

When we were planning our trip to Ireland, we knew we wanted to experience a bit of everything; which of course included a thatched roof cottage on a farm, and The New Thatched Cottage was absolutely perfect. We felt like we were transported back in time while still having everything modern that we needed right there. The grounds were beautiful. The horses were so sweet, and the cabin was perfectly cozy and comfortable. Our only hiccup was the slippery wood just outside the shed. I took a little tumble and banged up my knee, but I’m alright. Overall, I would love to stay here again and again… and just avoid that wood step 😅 Thank you so much for making our Irish cottage dreams come true!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

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

Family vacation

Wow! This place is absolutely amazing. It is a beautiful renovation that takes you back in time. The property and the countryside and the garden are magnificent. It is a little bit off the beaten path but it is exactly what we were looking for. It is 10 minute drive to town ,grocery store, and restaurants. Beds were very comfortable. Sonia was an amazing host and brought us eggs from her own chickens. Good communication with host. We had a discrepancy in the booking details ( which i think was probably my fault)but Sonia was very accommodating. If I could give this place a six star I would. If you can fit this into your road trip itenerary, you absolutely should.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jayne S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty cottage but mixed experience

The property is in stunning countryside & has a flat, well-cut lawn - ideal for our two dogs. The bed in the downstairs bedroom is comfortable & the shower hot & powerful.However, there were negatives of our stay which Sonia’s acknowledged efforts to give dog walking options & to ease departure didn’t wholly ameliorate.-We had the cottage’s Eircode & the code for the electric gate, but not where to find the keys.-Once inside we were assaulted by the smell of frying. The kitchen seemed covered in a film of grease, including the microwave’s interior.-Segregating rubbish into appropriate categories would be helped by providing separate containers rather than 1 black sack & food waste caddy.-Laminated signs & Post-it notes all over the house told us that all switches & sockets must be turned off when not in use and that heating & lock settings must remain unchanged (the latter being enforced by Sellotape on both door locks). Sonia has probably had bad experiences with guests, but 1 or 2 signs would do.-Sonia has expenses to cover to maintain her property (largely tax deductible?), but the cost of a week in New Thatch Farm is twice that of larger/better equipped holiday cottages.I know that we are not the 1st to write a negative review (Catalina Aug 2022 & Yohanan Oct 2022…https://shorturl.at/PXetA), but we hope that this review is taken in the spirit intended. So future guests can enjoy this historic cottage & that Sonia’s life is as stress-free as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025