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O'Briens Cottage Midway Between Dublin and Galway. Near Slieve Bloom Mountains
Cottage in Kinnitty with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kinnitty, Co Offaly
- Place, Bernard's Pyramid6 min walk
- Place, Irish High Cross Kinnitty2 min drive
- Place, Slieve Bloom Display Centre3 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.
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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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
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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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sky Venue or O'Moore Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hunting and hiking.
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
- Leap Castle - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
- Birr Castle - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dungeon Bar - 4 min drive
- Library Bar - 4 min drive
- Peavoy’s - 3 min walk
- Slí Dala - 4 min drive
- Blue Ball - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Christina Byrne
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.
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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