House in Shillelagh, Co Wicklow

Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings

Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings

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Stairs to the upstairs bedroom
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Upstairs bedroom

Overview of Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Enjoy the area

Shillelagh, Co Wicklow
  • AirportDublin (DUB)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings

Turrock Cottage is situated along the Wicklow Way, on the east side of Stookeen Hill, with views over South Wicklow and North Wexford. Eircode is Y14F308.
The cottage is within a farmyard, and close to the main house where we live. We are close to Shillelagh and Tinahely villages, and the cottage is an ideal base for exploring the delights of both Wicklow and Wexford. Avoca, the Ballykissangel village, is just 25kms away while Dublin is 70 kms away. Both the medieval city of Kilkenny and Glendalough are less than an hour’s drive away.
An ancient oak forest, Tomnafinnogue Wood, is a beautiful place to walk, any time of year and the beautiful Altamont Gardens and Huntington Castle are always worth a visit. Horse riding, fishing and the Coolattin Golf Club are all available locally. No visit to Turrock is complete without a visit to the Dying Cow pub where you can relax and look at the views, hear some traditional music being played by local musicians and while away the hours.
For walkers, we are on the Tinahely to Clonegal leg of the Wicklow Way and are close to the Tinahely loop walks which cater for walkers of varying fitness levels.

We are a perfect location for guests attending weddings at Ballybeg House,Lisnavagh House or Mount Wolseley Hotel. We are a 12 minute drive to Ballybeg House and 15 minutes to both Lisnavagh House and the Mount Wolseley.

Our traditional stone cottage sleeps 5 in comfort but can accommodate 6 by request,if 3 sleep in the downstairs bedroom. There is a triple room, a double room and a single bed loft above the wood-burning stove fireplace. The dining area/kitchen is very spacious with a high ceiling allowing plenty of light and is complete with a large Belfast sink and traditional pine dresser. The large dining table seats 6 comfortably on traditional Bentwood chairs, but will squeeze in more if visitors arrive. The table is perfect for hosting long, lazy breakfasts and cosy, evening meals while the stove with its dramatic granite chimney breast heats the radiators throughout the cottage keeping it warm and comfortable. The kitchen is fitted out with dishwasher, fridge, microwave and washing machine. Local carpenters and wood-turners have crafted the many presses, worktops and lamp stands giving the cottage a warm, rustic feel. For wet or winter days, a CD/TV is available as well as a small library with a section of books, DVDS, magazines, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards and Scrabble for those who crave excitement! A small sitting room with sofa and doors opening onto a raised stone deck continues on from the kitchen area. Outside furniture is available for those long, hot summer evenings when all you want to do is look at the magnificent views while having a cup of tea or glass of wine. Unfortunately internet is not currently available.

The bedrooms have exposed timber flooring while the kitchen and bathroom have traditional black slate tiles. The wet room/bathroom has a traditional Belfast sink and walk-in electric shower with stones foraged from Wicklow and Wexford beaches that massage your feet while you wash away the stresses of the day.

Sit out on the raised stone deck area and admire the views, listen to the donkeys serenading and the roosters and goat providing the perfect soundtrack to your day. Later in the evening, you may spot deer, see bats leaving their ‘batcave’ for their nightly flight; in early May you may be lucky enough to hear the cuckoo.
Our hens and ducks provide perfect eggs for breakfast when they are laying and our 2 ‘outside’ cats may come looking for attention. Brayden and Alex, our donkeys, are delighted to see new people who might give them the odd carrot. Juno, our dog is very friendly and cannot get enough attention.
Our 4 peacocks are a pleasure to watch especially the males Pluto and Apollo with their amazing display of colour and magnificent tail feathers.

Property manager

Deirdre Starr and Ciaran Sloan
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Europe

Getting around

  • Gorey Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Orient Plaza - 13 min drive
  • The Teddy Bear Family - 10 min drive
  • O'Connors - 16 min drive
  • The Dying Cow Pub - 13 min drive
  • Sha-Roe Bistro - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique And Charming Traditional Stone Cottage In Picturesque Surroundings located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Coollattin Golf Club, Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre and Tullow Museum. Rathgall Stone Fort and Clonmore Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage!
We stayed here for 2 nights on our road trip of Ireland and we absolutely loved it. It is such a cozy and beautiful cottage. The property and surrounding areas are absolutely beautiful. We loved the animals. We wanted a traditional Irish countryside stay and this exceeded our expectations. The host Ciaran was amazing. He was incredibly friendly and so hospitable. He made us feel so welcomed and we loved talking to him. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Irish Farm Experience
This property is nestled atop a hill on a one lane road. Ferns, fuschia, and foxglove line the drive. Once you arrive chickens, geese, and peacocks scurry around, calling out to sound your arrival. There is a pair of friendly donkeys, and farm cats looking for scratches. The cottage is like stepping back in time. Tastefully decorated, and stocked with all of the necessities. Our host was very welcoming, and gave us a wonderful tour. This is a rustic functional farm, so be prepared for a real experience. There is a pub just up the road with good food. There is a few local experiences to have, like wooded walks, and a castle. We hope to visit them on our next trip back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Svenja L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfull, idyllic cottage
We had a wonderful time in March. We loved being away from the cities to enjoy the fresh air, calm surroundings and every lovely animal on the farm. Ciran is a wonderful host with lots of good hikingtips for the sorrounded area. We loved the details in the house and enjoyed some rainy afternoon in the living room with Mario beside a nice warm fireplace. We highly recommend to plan a stay in this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay
The location is truly picturesque. The cottage was very clean and hosts welcoming and friendly. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Deirdre Starr and Ciaran Sloan

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After years of living in New Zealand, we returned to Ireland to find a place of beauty where we could live. We found paradise in South Wicklow. We are musicians, performing regularly in Ireland and overseas.

Why they chose this property

We are surrounded by forests, hills and views of Lugnaquilla and Croghan mountains. It is an oasis of calm and amazing beauty.

What makes this property unique

The views say it all and you will want to return to Turrock again and again.

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