Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland

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A white building with a green window frame, a brown roof, and a gravel ground.
A compact kitchen with grey cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a white chair.
A building with a thatched roof and a sign reading "DAN and MOLLY'S".
A house with a grey exterior, a gravel driveway, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Banagher, Offaly
  • Place, Inchanaclea
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Incherky
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Birr Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland

John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm property 'Chestnut Cottage' which is located on the McDonald farm in Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 km from the Shannon River. This property is Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board) approved. It has been the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The Chestnut Cottage has been carefully restored, keeping as much of the house's 'Old World' character as possible while adding all modern comforts. It is located near the main farm, in a beautiful farm garden with an orchard.

Dogs accepted!
The Chestnut Cottage is in the Galway / Offaly area, three miles from the popular river town of Banagher in Co. Offaly. The large bridge across the Shannon County Galway River opens the way to visiting the West of Ireland. Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, river cruises, Bog walks and rail hikes, great fishing, (pike fishing is especially rewarding), excellent super markets and shops, restaurants and hotels. Most pubs serve really good food too.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1472365a
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland located?

Situated on a river, this farm stay is within 3 miles (5 km) of Incherky, Inchanaclea and River Shannon Brewery. Banagher Town Centre and Fort Eliza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Chestnut Holiday Cottage in central Ireland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My stay was wonderful! I couldn’t ask for more lovely hosts. The property is a perfect escape from the city and a perfect location to visit any area you want to explore.
Stayed 62 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very friendly people, nice cosy rooms, quite area in beautiful nature
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Both hosts were very welcoming , marrion kindly baked me some very tasty scones .The heating was put on before my arrival so the home was very cosy.Cottage as described , very clean, quiet has everything you need for self catering.Would happily reccomend anyone to stay here
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had a grand time at the Chestnut Cottage. John and Marian were so gracious and welcoming. The property was everything we had hoped for. A lovely Irish Cottage in the countryside. Will definitely go back again
Stayed 28 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hostess in the beautiful countryside

The hostess, Marian, was incredibly attentive and helpful. We will miss her company! A wonderful local guide, we couldn’t recommend her cottage more. Thank you, Marian!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Überwältigend

Herzlicher Empfang obwohl wir kein englisch können. Frische Blumen auf dem Tisch, selbstgebackener Kuchen, ( himmlich lecker ! ) Butter und Milch im Kühlschrank. Fussbodenheizung im Bad mit begehbarer Dusche, sowie, im Licht durchfluteten Wohn-Esszimmer war eingeschaltet. Traumhaft die Blumenpracht um das ganze Haus, ein richtiger Bauerngarten. Hier könnten sogar Rollstuhlfahrer wohnen. ( einige Stufen sind durch Schrägen ersetzt ) Wir haben die Welt gesehen, ganz Europa, Afrika von Oben bis Madagaskar, Asien über Nepal und Tibet bis China und Amerika von Canada über Jamaika und Cuba bis Patagonien und Feuerland. Bei Marian und John fühlten wir uns zu Hause. P.S. 80 und 75 Jahre jung
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schönes, renoviertes Cottage, in ruhiger Lage

Sehr schönes, geräumiges Cottage in ruhiger, ländlicher Lage. Es war frisch renoviert und alles war sehr sauber. Es ist alles was man braucht vorhanden; Wasserkocher, Kaffeemaschine, Toaster, Mikrowelle, Geschirrspüler, Kühlschrank, Herd mit Backofen, sogar ein Gefrierschrank. Auch Geschirr und Besteck ist mehr als ausreichend vorhanden. Marian und John sind sehr nette und freundliche Gastgeber, und stehen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, falls man Fragen hat oder doch einmal etwas fehlen sollte. An- und Abreise verliefen ebenfalls völlig entspannt. Selbst wenn man erst spät am Abend ankommt ist das kein Problem, da Marian und John auch auf dem Hof wohnen und fast immer da sind. Durch die zentrale Lage des Cottage auf der Insel sind alle Ausflugsziele gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Vielen Dank noch einmal für die schöne Zeit und den entspannten Aufenthalt. Wir checken bei unserem nächsten Irlandurlaub wieder bei Marian und John ein.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rural property near Banagher was ideal for our family with 21 month twin girls.

If you like quiet country life style accommodation, then this an ideal place.. The hosts Marian and John are friendly snd kind hosts. The young children loved the cattle, tractors and the colorful beautiful flower garden.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

4/10 Poor

Natur und Ruhe mit historischem Charme

Sehr freundliches Gastgeberpaar; kleines altes Hinterhaus; kleine gemütlich ausgestattete Zimmer mit altem Mobilar (z.T. antik); tiefe Türen-Achtung mit dem Kopf! Wir haben einige Male "getroffen". Die Ausstattung von Küche und Bad sind ausreichend. Wenn man über diverse Abnutzungs- und Abwohnspuren in allen Bereichen hinweg sieht kann man sich wohlfühlen. Es war alles halt schon ein bißchen älter, aber zum Großteil sauber. Der Haushund ist anhänglich, läuft immer frei und jagt Kühe und Autos! Hübsches Anwesen mitten einer Weidelandschaft! Wer das Einfache und Ruhe sucht ist gut aufgehoben. Zum Einkaufen hat man es mit dem Auto nicht weit( ca 3km) Da in der Mitte der Insel gelegen, bot unser Aufenthalt dort die Möglichkeit das zu erkunden und zu erleben was wir wollten. Der Besuch von einzelnen Städten, Wanderungen im Gebirge und Erkundungen der Umgebung waren unproblematisch möglich . Wir hatten 12 Tage sehr gutes Wetter und waren dadurch fast immer den ganzen Tag unterwegs.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024