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O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains

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Holiday rental midway between east and west coast of Ireland
O'Brien's Irish Cottage Kinnitty Co Offaly.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kinnitty, Co Offaly
  • Place, Bernard's Pyramid
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Birr Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Athlone Towncentre
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains

O'Brien's Cottage is a cozy comfortable self-catering traditional Irish holiday cottage located in the village of Kinnitty at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountain midway between the east and west coast of Ireland. The tastefully decorated cottage is set in it's own private grounds on a quiet country road. There are 3 bedrooms two double and one single, one bathroom with electric shower, fully fitted kitchen, free WIFI, outdoor space and large garden.
The central location of Kinnitty 2 hours drive from almost anywhere in Ireland makes it a great location for reunion meetings with friends or family. There are many local attractions such as Ireland's most haunted castle Leap Castle, Birr Castle Gardens with it's Giant Telescope, Tullamore Dew Visitor's Centre, Kilbeggan Distillery, Lough Boora Parklands and Sculpture Park. .Nearby heritage sites include Clonmacnoise, the Georgian town of Birr, Emo Court House and Gardens. For the outdoor enthusiasts the cottage is beside a wide variety of looped walking trails and the new Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trails which start in the village. Mountain Bikes and Ebikes are available for hire in the village. The Slieve Bloom Bar, Peavoy’s Café and De Cleir’s Convenience store are just a 2 minute walk from the house.
A local bus linking Birr and Portlaoise travel through the village five times daily and links with trains and buses.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kinnitty

Located in Kinnitty, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lough Boora Parklands and Slieve Bloom reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lloyd Town Park and Ballard Organic Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, mountain biking and horse riding.
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Kinnitty, Co Offaly

What's nearby

  • Bernard's Pyramid - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Irish High Cross Kinnitty - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Slieve Bloom Display Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Birr Castle - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Athlone Towncentre - 46 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dungeon Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Library Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peavoy’s - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corboys Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Slí Dala - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bernard's Pyramid and Slieve Bloom Display Centre. Irish High Cross Kinnitty is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Lovely cottage and close to many areas of interest!

Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Wanda h.

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location

excellent location and very friendly people in the village
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

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This cottage was lovely! It was right in the middle of Ireland, so we were able to go on adventures in a different direction every day! Our favourites were Roscrea, Galway, Kilkenny, Birr and Tullamore. The kitchen made it convenient to have meals at home, saving a bit of money and also when we were too tired to go out again after a busy day. Not being from Ireland, there were a few things we needed help figuring out at the cottage, but Chris was super helpful and helped us quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sara l.

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

Lovely cottage in a great location!

Lovely little cottage in a great location.Plenty to see and do within an hours drive.The Slieve Bloom mountains and the Glenbarrow waterfall were a highlight and a must see.Giltraps pub was a great find as a watering hole as was Peavoys cafe for a coffee.The village animals 2 cats and a dog were both comical and friendly.Highly recommend a stay in Chris’ cottage in the heart of the underrated midlands of Eire.We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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Lovely quiet village

Lovely location but disappointed it didn't have a tv
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

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

Fabulous

Stayed almost two weeks in this sweet cottage, very comfortable! We were able to clean meals, walk to a pub or two , and to Peavoys every morning for coffee and scones! We will be back!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2022
Christine. So glad you all enjoyed your time in Kinnitty and the cottage. Looking forward to having you back. Chris
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

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

Very central getaway

We booked this property primarily as we wanted to experience rural Ireland as well as being able to visit places further afield. This cottage’s locality did not disappoint. Chris, our host was very friendly and checked on us from time to time but was not overbearing. The cottage itself was quaint and cosy. It had everything we needed although we replaced (and left behind as we couldn’t take home) the bread knife and a sharp paringknife as those provided had been sharpened so much they didn’t cut! Possibly most would not want to prepare meals but we wanted to from time to time. Overall the kitchen was well equipped. The mattresses were a little uncomfortable but that could have been because there were electric blankets on the beds which had ridges of wires running through them. We didn’t really need them at all but didn’t want to take them off the beds. Having said that, the plentiful Irish country air made us tired so we were able to get sleep. The local hostelries were very welcoming and the people very friendly. If it’s a no frills holiday base you want, then O’Briens Cottage is ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you Lynn for the comprehensive review. I am delighted you enjoyed the cottage and your stay here in Kinnitty. I called to you a number of times to check if everything was Ok for you and if you needed anything. If you had let me know you needed some more knives or anything else I would have given them to you.
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10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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Niedliches kleines Cottage. Kein TV aber WLAN vorhanden. Es gibt zwei Pubs im Ort, einen kleinen Laden zur Selbstversorgung und ein kleiner Laden mit Kuchen und warmen Snacks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Béatrice R.

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Séjour à la campagne

Magnifique emplacement au calme dans un petit village très accueillant une voiture est indispensable pour rayonner dans les différents comtés. Christina est d’une extrême gentillesse et tout est fait pour rendre votre séjour inoubliable.!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

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Wonderful Cottage in the Slieve Bloom Mountains

Wir haben eine sehr schöne Woche in Kinnitty in den Slieve Bloom Mountins verbracht. Das Haus liegt mitten im Dorf, hat auch einen Garten mit einer schönen Rasenfläche. Im Haus ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. An der Sauberkeit gab es nichts zu meckern. Eine sehr nette Vermieterin ist für das Haus verantwortlich. Kinnitty liegt recht zentral zwischen Galway und Dublin, im Umkreis gibt es so manches Castle und so manche Abbey zu besichtigen. Für uns war es die richtige Wahl. Vielen Dank für eine schöne Woche.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Evelyne L.

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bien calme

le gite est plaisant, accessible PMR et situé tout près du coeur du village, épicerie, poste, 2 bars...très bien en hiver car couverture chauffante. La propriétaire nous a conseillé les endroits à visiter.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Guillaume M.

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beau logement, bien situé

Très beau logement dans une region qui a gardé l’authenticite de l’irelande.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Élise C.

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Excellent séjour !

Kinnitty est un charmant village. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la gentillesse des habitants. Le pub "slieve bloom" est super et la biere brassée par le patron est vraiment tres bonne (pikeman) (meilleure que la Guiness à notre goût). La localisation du cottage est parfaite : cela nous a permis d'effectuer sur la journée nos visites (falaises de moher, rock of cashel, glendalough, galway, cong). Tullamore est proche (charleville castle... Chateau "hanté" 😁). Un grand merci a Christina pour sa bienveillance et sa gentillesse. Nous reviendrons sans aucun doute en Irlande car il y fait vraiment bon vivre !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Thank you Elise for the lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay in Kinnitty, the local amenities and the location to the many great tourist sites. Chris
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10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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Lovely

Lovely little cottage. Great location for exploring the Irish Midlands. Chris was a great host. Very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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Kinnitty, the middle of Ireland!

We absolutely loved Kinnitty. This town is the central location for touring Ireland. Our host Christina was marvelous and we only regret missing her play at the local pub as we were away that night. Her home is totally self sufficient and she was a superb host. We loved getting to know Kinnitty and the area. If you are able to hike and enjoy exploring this is an ideal base. The local folks we met in the pub are now our forever friends. We cannot rate this stay any higher A+++. Thanks Christina and thank you Kinnitty. We will be back!
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

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Lovely property warm and cosy. The location was great for us to visit family in Offaly. The welcome

Good experience with no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Ann-Marie S.

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Lovely house, great location in beautiful village.

The house was perfect, great location and nice big garden. Lots to see and do close by. Village loveky
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

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Superb holiday home experience

Exceptional holiday home, a real gem in the hart of Ireland. Beautiful holiday cottage, spotlessly clean with every amenity provided. Decor in keeping with traditional cottage with some beautiful personal touches by the host. Cottage is located within walking distances of all local amenities from pubs, cafe, church and many tourist attractions. Beautiful walks, great cycling routes and brilliant mountain bike tracks for all levels of ability. Ideal location for family holiday as all will be catered for, and within driving distance of Historic Birr town with a wide variety of tourist attractions. Our host Chris was a true lady, very welcoming and very informative about locality and all the activities available. Highly recommend as a place to stay in Kinnitty.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen D.

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

A lovely cozy cottage in a beautiful village. Great walks in kinnitty wood.

Chris is a great host and very helpful. I would recommend this cottage to anyone.
Stayed 48 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Lovely cottage in the friendly village of Kinnitty

Had a great stay here in this lovely cosy cottage. It had everything we needed and was very comfy. Chris met us on arrival at the agreed time and filled us in on all the things to see and do in the area. We enjoyed our walks in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and some great day trips to nearby attractions. The cottage is in a great location in the very pretty village of Kinnity which is a very welcoming place with some nice places to eat and drink. Thanks again Chris for everything
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL T.

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Nice cottage in midland Ireland

Cottage was clean and tidy upon arrival. Check in was smooth and communication with Chris was great! We arrived after Christmas and we were welcomed by Chris and served by a nice cake! Considering the time of year, cottage was nice and warm apart from a little drafty window in one of the rooms. WiFi is now available in the cottage and it works pretty well. Cottage is within walking distance to Kinnity village making it handy to buy your essential groceries from the local shop. Thanks for your hospitality Chris!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Armand J.

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Sehr schönes urlaubserlebnis

Sehr nette Vermieterin. Schönes kleines Häuschen mit allem drum und dran Würde jederzeit noch mal buchen.
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8/10 Good

Brittany D.

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Great Stay

Great stay, Chris was very responsive when needed. The shower had an issue and she offered her place and made a call immediately (shower issue not her fault). Wed. night there is music at the bar, very welcoming and you will not get that everywhere in Ireland. The cottage had everything we needed, this may be an American thing but toilet paper etc you will need to provide which is fine. Internet is at her bed and breakfast next door I did not catch that initially but again not a huge deal as I have a hot spot. Overall a great stay and the cottage was clean, did notice a spot on the quilt in the bedroom off the living room but felt the house was clean so it was not a huge issue. Would recommend her place to anyone traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kinnitty is a great place and centrally located. We were able to get to a lot of our destinations within 2-3 hours easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
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6/10 Okay

Tina V.

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Co. Offlay

Birr, Roscrea, Kinnitty - great area to stay for visiting IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

marie therese F.

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Mon Road trip en Irlande

Nous avons passé mon époux et moi quelques jours très agréables dans ce cottage charmant et confortable au cœur de l Irlande géré par une adorable personne sympathique et attentionnée .Abritel ne m a jamais déçue tout au long de ces années passées en France ou à l étranger grâce à elle merci beaucoup à Christina notre hôtesse que je ne manquerai pas de venir saluer ou profiter de son hébergement (b and b ou cottage) si j ai le bonheur de revenir dans ce beau pays
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Christina Byrne

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Hi. My name is Christina and I have been running a bed and breakfast just across the road from O Brien's Cottage for the last 25 years. I am a keen walker and can help you choose the best walks locally. If you wish I can organise for you to join the local Slieve Bloom Walking group on a guided walk at the weekends or horse trekking in the Slieve Bloom Mountains. Bike Hire is available in the village to cycle the new Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trails. I play Irish music and will take you along to the traditional music session on Wednesday nights. I am on hand if you should require anything while you are here.

Why they chose this property

O Brien's Cottage was built in the 1950's. The traditional Irish cottage is set in it's own grounds of 1 acre and has a lovely setting with views onto the Slieve Bloom Mountains. It is located within walking distance of 2 pubs, a cafe and a grocery shop and bike hire rental. It is on the Slieve Bloom Mountain biking trails, near the Kinnitty walking trails and the long distance Slieve Bloom Way.
The location of this cottage at the crossroads of Ireland makes it the ideal base for touring Ireland. You can be in Galway, The Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny in less than an hour and a half, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Cork, Blarney in less than 2 hours
If you want to meet the locals and have a real Irish experience in a small safe country village country this is the place to be.

What makes this property unique

Has great free wifi. Tranquil area. On the trailhead for the Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking trail head. Lock up store available for bikes. Lots of great signed walking trails in the nearby Slieve Bloom mountains. Lough Boora Parklands is a 20 minute drive. A 90 minute drive from Dublin airport and Shannon airport. Near Kinnitty Castle Hotel wedding venue. Leap Castle Ireland's most haunted is just 6 miles from Kinnitty. Ideal base for touring Ireland. Private parking and outdoor area. Less than an hour's drive from Kilkenny, Rock Of Cashel, 1 and a half hour to Dublin, Galway, less that 2 hours drive to Connemara, Cliffs of Moher Cork, Blarney Stone, Killarney. Just walking distance from the local pub and shops.

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