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Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere

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Interior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere

Greenville Cottage is part of my home, a stone built cottage, dating back to the early 1840s, it was built by my Great Great Great Grandfather Martin Maher. His brother James also resided here, in the house where I live with my husband and our three children. James and his family emigrated in the late 1840s to the United States, settling in Greenville Ohio. The Cottage accommodates four guests, having two bedrooms, the Parlour Bedroom and the Loft Bedroom, and one bathroom, as well as a small but functional kitchen and the living/dining room we call "The Aula" . We are in the process of restoring the old stone walls and developing our garden.

The house has many examples of art, mostly by local artists, photographers and crafts people who are our friends, which guests can enjoy, and the interior design of the cottage is of an exceptional high standard. I live right next door with my husband and three boys - and our two pet dogs who can do a little barking when they want food (and lots of tail wagging!), but they are friendly and welcoming.

We have our own rural country well, so we advise guests to be please be sparing with water use as the cottage is traditionally designed with a small tank, in respect to it's heritage. If there is heavy rain or drought, the water can get discoloured for which we apologise.

Old houses can be very hard to dust to an exceptional high standard, as some of the walls inside are natural stone. The also attract the odd harmless spider. It is possible a field mouse can also come into the attic in the Autumn, which we consider part of nature, living in the rural countryside.

My blog is also available on line if you search 'Greenville' and 'blog' in Co. Tipperary.

Property manager

Denise Meagher

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Thatched Cottage Full of Art Atmosphere
Thatched Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere Cottage
Thatched Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere Templemore
Thatched Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere Cottage Templemore

About the area

Map
Templemore, County Tipperary

What's nearby

  • Roscrea Castle - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ballaghmore Castle - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Leap Castle - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Rock of Cashel - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 53 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Templemore Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bewley’s - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphys Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SuperSubs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pollys Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Templemore Golf Club, Roscrea Castle and Roscrea Golf Club. Ballaghmore Castle is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

Beautiful Cottage Full of Art & Atmosphere Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Perry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thatch Roof Cottage 8 day vacation.
We chose this cottage in the country to experience the local towns, people, the food, & history. We rented a car & used the cottage as base. Each day we drove to a different castle or locale.Even the Cliffs of Moher was a day trip. Roscrea village was close for groceries. Denise & Joe were very friendly, helpful, kind, & wonderful hosts. Loved all the decor, books, location & Denise’s Irish soda bread was YUMMY! Highly recommend. Debbi & Perry
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greenville, Templemore Holiday
Denise is a beautiful, friendly, considerate and very welcoming landlady. Her home baked Irish breads are fantastic. We were there ten days and she baked bread for us on three separate days as gifts. Absolutely delicious. We won't hesitate in staying at her beautiful self contained property again. Any future stays in Tipperary, she will be our first port of call. Thanks Denise, you are amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Bothell, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Two weeks of tranquility!
I’ve always wanted to stay in a thatched cottage, and this delivered! I’ve also wanted to experience life in rural Ireland. Denise was wonderful in pointing us to authentic places, walks and experiences that we’d never be able to find elsewhere. This two week stay was fabulous.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and rustic
Lovely old cottage with nice features and quirky ornamentation. It is lovely and quiet and it was nice to sit outside and hear nothing. Complete silence, could not even hear any cars. Great location for getting about too, close enough to the motorways. Cottage could be a bit chilly as the weather wasn't the best but I guess that's getting used to a different style of living. Only comment was it could have been cleaner. Although the spiders are a part of the furniture it was a little dusty, but that's a minor blemish. We'll worth he cost of staying.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable house.
This was like staying in a museum. So unusual. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmel B., Lafayette, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Old Style Cottage
Quaint cottage in peaceful setting. Denise welcomed us with lovely bread and cheese. They were quick to make some changes to the cottage that needed attending to (new toilet seat and door lock). Other than that, quiet.

8/10 Good

Hilary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky country cottage
Traditional cottage with 'mezzanine' second bedroom. All facilities adequate. The charm of the cottage lies in its eccentric mix of modern art and shabby chic decor. There are family mementoes, books, bric a brac etc everywhere! The owners live next door and are very caring and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Ingrid V., Herradura, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage Getaway
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. It is a historic landmark. Harry and loved the countryside setting. Wonderful attention to detail and hosts were more than helpful and accommodating.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Comber, Co. Down

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty to do and plenty to see!
Comfortable stay in a traditional Irish cottage. Great base for plenty of sightseeing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Baird L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice break away
This is a warm and friendly cottage to stay in that is unique with its thatched roof, interesting art, and a loft styled fun bedroom for the older child, teen or adventuresome adult. The main bedroom is spacious with a very comfortable bed. The sitting room is comfortable with a cozy fireplace, generous sofas and a dining area. It's old cottage styled living with enough conveniences of the modern day such as wifi, fridge freezer, cooker and generous sized bathroom. We enjoyed our stay as it gave us a nice base to do some local hiking and exploring in nearby areas including the Devil's Bit mountain and a few other walking/hiking areas.

10/10 Excellent

Shairole H., Calgary Canada

Templemore
Lovely cottage with lots of character and enough space for us to keep caught up on work and plan our adventures. Denise left us with a most delightful loaf of her soda bread which we enjoyed thoroughly. Great location for visiting the south and Offaly areas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Stay
We chose Greenville due to its central location. Everything, major attractions are between 30mins and 2 hours away. From North to South and East to West, so much history, so many sites. Greenville was everything and more than expected with 2 fabulous hosts who are willing to advise and help at every juncture. After busy day trips the cottage was the perfect place to unwind, chill with a beer or wine, in the knowledge that you will have an undisturbed sleep, in a perfect tranquil location. Surrounded by farmers fields. Certainly recommend to any couples who want a nice quiet break. Places we visited included all marks out of 10: - Kilkenny 10 Ennis 9 Devils bit (well worth the walk) 9 Dublin 10 Waterford 5 Roscrea 6 Galway (clifffs of Moher and coast) 9 Galway city 7 Shannon 7 Jim of the Mill (difficult to find) 8 Fethard 7 Overall thumbs up to seven is historic Ireland.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maree D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arty Country Cottage
Incredible hospitality from Denise and family in character filled cosy cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy country cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Greenville cottage very much. Denise and Joe were fantastic hosts. The cottage is beautifully decorated and you can feel the love that was put into it. We were supplied with plenty of amenities for our 9 day stay. Denise was kind enough to have a soda bread, a pint of ale and cheese for us upon our arrival. The cottage was a great central location for us to make day trips everyday. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a central location to call home while in Ireland for an extended period of time.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country stay
We spent 4 nights, centrally located in the Irish countryside staying in an 1850's thatched roof cottage. Our host, Denise, provided us with freshly baked bread, local products and a wealth of knowledge about the the local area. It was an enjoyable experience for us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stewart T.

A Thatched Roof and Much Much More
How many people can say they have stayed in a thatched roofed cottage? Our 5 day stay was wonderful! Denise and Joseph could not have been nicer and more helpful to us! Denise and Joseph welcomed us with delicious Artisian soda bread, cheese, and ale. The cottage is remodeled with lovely art work, furnishings, and a chandelier in every room! To top it off, they have two beautiful and sweet golden retrievers! We loved our stay in this uniquely wonderful cottage!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan L., Richmond, Va

It met all our expectations and more. Loved it.
Our stay at the thatched cottage was a real treat with history surrounding us in decor, antiques and a renovated couple hundred year old cottage. Joe and Denise were wonderful hosts and were very responsive to our needs and offered helpful insights to the area. I would highly recommend this holiday cottage and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

LaVerne P., Madison WI

Cute cottage
Greenville Cottage is a quaint thatched roof cottage in Tipperary. It is very inviting and has a nice homey feel. The art work is nice and the Indian door with I believe Ganesh prominently featured. The cottage is very nice, with stone floors and an loft. There are plenty of literature on local attractions, The cottage is very well appointed. Denise and family were very welcoming and polite. The complimentary welcome loaf of homemade soda bread is appreciated and delicious, We ate it all. The complimentary small wheel of local cheese and a sampling of local beer were also delicious and welcomed. We didn't get to spend much time here during the day as we had an ambitious driving schedule that brought us back very late at night. It is easy to find and you are close to multiple towns that had any necessary services. The wi-fi was bit slow but again we weren't there a lot for it to have been an issue. We had a an enjoyable time and would recommend this beautiful Irish cottage to anyone who would like an pleasant host(family) and an authentic with modern touches cottage experience,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

david o., Essex

Quirky and comfortable, a lovely cottage with plenty of character
We stayed here for 3 nights recently and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. On arrival we were met by Denise who was very welcoming. Denise had baked a soda bread which was very tasty. We were also supplied with cheese, butter and a bottle of ale. As we were on a busy schedule we did not spend our days at the cottage just our mornings and nights. Denise kindly offered to warm the property every evening which I thought was a lovely gesture. We found the cottage had plenty of character, comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay. We would definitely recommend a stay and hope to return in the near future. Thankyou Denise x
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Connie L. Y.

Peace and quiet in the lovely countryside.
This was the perfect place for me. Peace and quiet. Serene atmosphere with birds singing and cows mooing. I think I even heard a donkey somewhere! The cottage was clean and had everything you need to set up a home away from home. Denise and Joeseph were kind, gracious and delightfully generous with fresh bread waiting for me and local butter, local cheese to die for and a bottle of a local ale. Makes me not want to leave! I would highly recomend this quaint Irish cottage with a peat fire waiting for you to be a base for your journeys around Ireland.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

Simply Beautiful!
A slice of paradise in the middle of the country. Strategically located for day trips. We looked forward to returning each evening to relax in front of a burning fire with a glass of wine. Owner was terrific and went the extra mile to make us feel at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Eclectic, Artistic, Quaint, Lovely
Denise and her husband Joesph were amazing hosts. They greeted us with warm, fresh baked Irish Soda Bread, Irish Cheese and butter and a sampling of local craft beer. The location is central to driving throughout southern Ireland and it was always a pleasure to return home to the countryside, with a working farm next door, florals surrounding us and a cozy fire if we needed it. Thank-you for the best experience of Irish hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Eileen B.

Charming Irish country get-away
Denise and her husband are marvelous hosts, in this charming thatched cottage. It is filled with eclectic art, and is situated down a small lane in a natural setting among hedges and fields. The Irish soda bread is first rate - yum! This is a nice spot to just relax away from town life, but it is also only about 10 minutes drive from Templemore where you can get meals and do grocery shopping. We used it as a home base to explore much of Co. Tipperary as well as Laois, Kildare, and part of Limerick. Good value!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Ana T.

Very nice cottage and good location to travel around
The cottage has a very original atmosphere and its location allowed us to make the most of our visiting around. Furthermore, the owners were very kind and helpful so our stay was made very easy and enjoyable. A place to come back whenever visiting Ireland.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Astrid R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little Gem
The cottage is just so special and beautiful, we just loved it. It's close to town and there are a lot of things to do in the area. Thank you Denise for the warm welcome and looking after us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024