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Boxwell Cottage sitting room
Sitting room
Boxwell Cottage on the left half of the long building with sun porch entrance
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated

The castle cottages, newly refurbished, are on a heritage site, flanking a superb 1500s castle (Tower House). Butlerstown has been in the ownership of the same family for many generations, and it has been the wish of the current owners for many years that its beauty and tranquility should be made more available to the public. Set in 100 acre farm and woodland, in the sunniest corner of Ireland, we are just 10 mins drive from the closest good beach. The castle cottages have their own private Herb Garden and Lavender Haggard, and there is a small soccer pitch for children to play on. Good local restaurants, pubs (such as Mary Barry's pub/restaurant), riding stables, golf courses, museums and bird heritage sites (such as the Saltee Islands, North Slob and Tacumshin Lake) are all within easy striking distance. Donkeys and other pet animals, and a traditionally run vegetable garden, ancient well and other special features all help to make Butlerstown a unique place.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Important information

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Property # 10401934
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tomhaggard

Located in Tomhaggard, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Franciscan Friary and St Iberius' Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Helen's Bay Golf Club and Rosslare Golf Club. Wexford Arts Centre and Wexford Swiming Pool & Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Sigginstown Island - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • St Awaries Cottage - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Rosslare Beach - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Irish Agricultural Museum - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Rosslare Europort - 15 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Rosslare Europort Station - 15 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Trough - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kehoe's Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mary Barry's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coco's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culletons of Kilrane - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Boxwell Cottage Norman Castle Cottages Beautifully Renovated located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Sigginstown Island and within 6 miles (10 km) of Scargeen and St Awaries Cottage. Memorial Park and St Helen's Bay Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay. Jim and Anne are very welcoming and a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommended
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin L.

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

Holiday

Excellent stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was like staying in a history book. The property and its history are amazing. The craftmenship in the restoration is really well done. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Unique cottage

Charming cottage in a beautiful spot. Close to many lovely beaches. The private castle tour was a real highlight- not to miss!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Magical for whole family

We stayed at the cottage for our first two nights of an extended stay in Ireland, and it was perfect for the kids. They loved the donkeys and the sheep, the tower was a once in lifetime experience, and using the wood stove so special. I personally loved the gardens and the sitting room best of all.We were so grateful to meet the hosts and tour their magical property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a much needed break from life... in the US! And what a delight. Anna and Jim were more than hospitable and accommodating. I ran into snags with my car rental and had delay a day for arriving. They didn't bat an eye. The property is incredible! And the family's history with the land is just so special. i wish I had traveled with family and we filled the other rooms, but it was me and my pups who delighted in Pipa and Ollie and all the sheep... and our country lane walks! If I have reason to be back in the area this is my #1 pick! Thanks Anna and Ollie for a blessed, quite, restful week - albeit filled with loads of road time! Slainte!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Travel to Irelands medieval past in the country

Writers, romantics - if you want to experience a glimpse into the medieval past of Ireland this is for you. It is a captivating and unique place, a labour of love for Anna and Hume, the hosts. We got a Personal once in a lifetime tour of the mediaeval Tower from our host who is a deeply knowledgeable stonemason and builder. For example the. Rot iron used came from Chinese junk anger chains.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Hi Sarah, Many thanks to you both for coming. Just confirming that the Wrought iron used came from Chinese junk anchor chains - a firm in England used to import them. Jim is indeed a fund of knowledge!
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4/10 Poor

Betsy S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

We have stayed at many VRBOs, and this is the first one that was so disappointing that we had to find alternate accommodations. The furniture was heavily worn and stained, the curtains’ fabric was shredding, the windows were drafty, bathrooms not clean and without showers (though were advertised as having showers), and very little hot water. This property has great potential, but is not one we can recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 February 2023
You were right about the bathrooms in Boxwell Cottage having baths rather than showers - I had no idea the breakdown of the contents was somewhere on the site, and so it is now corrected. My apologies for that. I note that you stayed for three nights, and feel sure the no-doubt double-glazed hotel in Kilkenny will have suited you better. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday.
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8/10 Good

simon j.

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

Restful stay in a beautiful location with a castle just 20 minutes from Rosslare

Anna and Jim were great hosts and warmly welcomed us to our cottage. It was beautifully located at their historic ancestral home and had been in Anna's family for generations. The cottage was located at the end of a quiet gravel driveway through woods and farm fields. With walled gardens, it was an ideal sanctuary to get away from day-to-day life. If it's chilly at night, wood is supplied to make your own log fire. And if you're as lucky as we were on our stay, on a clear night, the skies open up to an amazing vista of stars.In the morning, we woke up to the sound of crows, abundant birdlife and sheep. Be sure to take some carrots with you to feed their donkeys on your morning walk.The cottages have been expertly converted by Jim's own hands from the original cow sheds and attached to the castle. Make sure you ask Jim to show you around the castle - you won't be disappointed with the views from the top, and with Jim's historical knowledge and description of how craftsmanship has restored the building over many years..We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed visiting local places of interest with our dog. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nina G.

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

Charmantes Landleben

Hier steht die Zeit still. Gemütliches Cottage, reizende, sehr besorgte Gastgeber. Tolle Lage zur Fähre Rosslare. Grün gelegen. Sonne Terrasse. Für Freunde des ruhigen Landlebens und Kinder ein Traum.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Arianne S.

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Peaceful

Beautiful place off the beaten path. Friendly animals. The hosts were very gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Truly Memorable!

The property was beyond~ it was fabulous, the castle, the sheep, donkeys, chickens, apple trees, garden and rooks! Everything was taken care of inside the cottage and the beds were comfy too! But the real treasure was Anna and Jim and their son, Jack, all the kindest people you could hope to meet. Caring, communicative, generous and loving. It really made the stay truly memorable!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

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

Absolutely beautiful

Perfect stay and stunning property with several walkways to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

A step back in time

For our first night in Ireland, we felt like we had stepped back in to a different century. Beautiful landscape, quaint lodging, hospitable hosts (Anna and Jim) and VERY friendly farm animals. Jim was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide of the 14th century Normal Tower. He is a skilled modern day stone mason who patiently and kindly shared his time, treasure and talents with us. This is a place for the adventurer-type who does not mind smelling like a wood fire and loves animals and nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shea H.

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

Memorable

Myself, my partner, his brother and sister in law enjoyed this property very much. The cottage was very comfortable and loved that it use to be a cow barn :-). Jim gave us a tour of the castle which was fantastic and one of the highlights of our month long stay in Ireland. Very much appreciated the work and detail of craftsmanship that our hosts put into this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Cosy cottage with neighboring castle and vivid history lesson

When we booked Anna‘s and Jim‘s cottage we had no idea how cosy and beautiful it would be. We enjoyed every minute of our stay - during the day while exploring the surroundings and in the evenings while sitting by the warming fireside reading or playing a board game with the kids. Anna and Jim are great hosts. If there is the opportunity for a guided tour of the castle don‘t miss it. Jim knows the castle like the back of his hand and tells its story with so much wit and charme. We would love to come back some time in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

Rustic escape

A great place to relax and wind down and have never slept so well! Anna and Jim are excellent hosts and a tour of the castle is a must The grounds are amazing the buildings the animals the different gardens all incorporated into a working farm Great location close to beaches and Kilmore Quay Mary Barry’s restaurant a must and the Hideout pub not to be missed Will definitely return Thankyou K & J
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maire Mollen-Conway M.

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

Sisters Get Together

We had an amazing two nights stay in Boxwell Cottage. The cottage has beautiful old world charm and is attached to a wonderful castle. The owners Anna and Jim were extremely hospitable and Jim went out of us his way to give us a guided tour of the castle and its grounds. We didn't know this area of Wexford and we enjoyed amazing walks on nearby beaches. We would definitely like to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Magical stay

Everything exceeded our expectations. The location, the grounds, the host…everything was wonderful. Anna was very responsive and so sweet to check in and take us on a tour of the grounds and the castle. A trip to remember and we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Sinead C.

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

Family stay

A long overdue family catch led us to Boxwell cottage and we couldn't have picked a better place. We had the pleasure of a personal welcome by Jim who kindly showed us around and more importantly advised that despite the listing online, the local pub, The Hideout, was open! The setting, comfort and relaxed environment created is a real credit to all involved. Dont hesitate, just go and see for yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre S.

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

Butlerstown for the soul!

Our week with Anna and Jim in Butlerstown was easily the most wonderful holiday we have had in Ireland. Their kindness to our children, their wonderful hospitality, their intimate knowledge and connection to the history of the castle, and simply their genuine warmth, created a haven for us that won’t be forgotten. Thank you both.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Sunny south east

We had a glorious week of sunshine, and what a beautiful place to stay in. Full of charm and history. Jim and Anna were lovely and our girls were delighted with the donkeys hens and the sheep . Jim's tour of the castle was a delight.. A truly pleasant stay in a beautiful part of ireland
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Amazing

Where do I start ? It’s the Best Holiday we have ever had. Just 15 minutes from Rosslare & Wexford, a perfect beautiful quiet tranquil home to enjoy the South East of Ireland. Our hosts Jim & Anna are the kindest most helpful hosts ever, we had a tour of the amazing castle, they even looked after our dogs so we could go to Dublin for the day, nothing was too much trouble. We loved our home which 7 of us stayed Limited WiFi which for a few days killed us but we grew to love not sitting on our phones, instead we fed the donkeys chickens sheep and had quality family time. Ollie the donkey and myself bonded and I’m going to miss him so much even though he kissed me and pinched my gold earring lol You need a car... we had 2 and we visited the lovely beaches towns church’s Pubs cafes castles restaurants theatres... we didn’t stop and was blessed with the sunny weather, but I’d go back in the winter with the open fire, warm baths, and cosy front room. This isn’t your standard accommodation, it’s special and we really can’t wait to return. Anna Jim Thankyou so much xx This holiday was so important to us, bringing my mum back home to Ireland and it couldn’t of been more perfect xx
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10/10 Excellent

Monika O.

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Disliked: Communication

Zauberhafter Ort

Geschmackvoll eingerichtetes historisches Gemäuer, sehr ruhig gelegen. Das Anwesen hat mehrere schöne Gärten mit landestypischer Bepflanzung. Ausgesprochen freundliches Vermieterpaar. Schafe und Esel auf der angrenzenden Weide. Wir wären gern länger geblieben. Adapter nicht vergessen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens D.

Wunderhübsch

Sehr gemütliches, familientaugliches Cottage. Schafe, Esel, Hühner, Kräutergarten und ein historischer Turm mit abenteuerlicher Geschichte. Glücklicherweise kein WLAN. Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Anna Skrine

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Anna's family has been living at Butlerstown Castle for many generations. It has been her wish for many years to be able to share the tranquility and beauty of the place with others. Her husband Jim worked for years in London restoring heritage buildings, and running an architectural salvage business. He has done all the restoration and repair work himself to the two cottages (originally a 1600s cowhouse). Anna works with complementary therapies - and organizes workshops at Butlerstown.

Why they chose this property

We moved back to Anna's family home some years ago. People often say it is like stepping into another world coming here, it is so peaceful! The castle, or Tower House, is remarkable in that it is in such good original condition.
We are a mile from the sea as the crow flies and there are a number of good beaches within a 10 or 15 minute drive. There are also places of great natural and wild-life beauty nearby, such as Tacumshin lake, and the world-heritage Saltee Islands which are accessed from Kilmore Quay.
Anna has a range of pets, including donkeys, free range hens and sheep.

What makes this property unique

We are just 20 minutes from Wexford, and15 minutes from Ireland's main port, Rosslare Harbour. There is good access to excellent restaurants, pubs - Mary Barry’s is a well known pub/restaurant - riding stables, Johnstown Castle museum, Kilmore Quay fishing village and golf courses.

Languages:

English, German
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