House in Mountshannon, Clare

Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

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Private kitchen
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Overview of Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Mountshannon, Clare
  • Popular LocationLough Derg4 min walk
  • Popular LocationAistear InisCealtra5 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Water Activities Centre20 min drive
  • AirportGalway (GWY)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland

Luxurious house, situated two hours from Kerry, one hour from Galway, 40 mins from The Burren, 45 minutes from Shannon Airport and 500m from the beautiful, award winning village of Mountshannon, this property is truly a special find - ideal for touring the southwest of Ireland as well as being just 2.5 hours from Dublin.

The local area is well known for golfing, fishing, hiking and water-sports, and hosts one of the most successful Arts festivals in Ireland. Music is available in local pubs in season, and there are several good restaurants nearby.

The house is an architect designed high quality detached home - set on 1.5 acres , with views over Lough Derg and the Tipperary Hills. It is a warm home - timber-framed with zoned central heating and wood-burning stoves. The ceilings are higher than standard, giving a bright airy feel to the home. The picture includes one dining table - there is another of similar size, in total there is a comfortable dining facility for up to 10 people. Accommodation comprises the following:

A large kitchen/living-room/dining-room is at the centre of this home, with a southerly aspect, and magnificent views of the lake. This space has a sound system with built-in speakers . A three-metre square roof window makes this a particularly bright space. The room is adjoined by a living-room with TV - which also has a wood-burning stove.

Bedrooms 1 and 2 are at the west of the property, and enjoy en-suite facilities and patios.

A family suite ( sleeps 4 ) is located within the Diner area of the house, loved by families with younger guests. This area has a Diner style living area with a bar.


Outside, there are extensive patio and decked areas - ideal for lounging or dining al fresco. Children love to play in the huge garden, which also has a greenhouse with herbs that guests are welcome to use.

The East Clare way walking route ( easy to moderate) passes by, and the area is a particularly restful place, with forests, bog-land walks and beautiful unspoiled views over the mountains and lake. Attractions include Holy Island - accessible by a short boat trip available from the harbour - it is one of the earliest Monastic settlements in Ireland (500AD). There is a great park with children's playground and adult gym equipment, a maze, and at the harbour there is an Eagle viewing station.

There are restaurants and local pubs full of atmosphere and charm.

Keywords: Large luxurious residence, sleeps up to 8, ideally located for touring West and Southwest. Less than one hour day -trip to southwest destinations, like Galway, The Burren, The Cliffs of Moher.

Property manager

Jim Grady
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is strictly non-smoking.
This is a quiet area, and no noisy parties are allowed. Occupancy at any given time is limited to house guests (max 10).

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

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mountshannon

Located in Mountshannon, this holiday home is on a lake. Beal Boru and Graves of the Leinstermen are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at National Water Activities Centre and Portumna Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lough Derg - 4 min walk
  • Aistear InisCealtra - 5 min walk
  • National Water Activities Centre - 20 min drive
  • Beal Boru - 24 min drive
  • Killaloe Heritage Centre - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tipperary Birdhill Station - 47 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nualas Bar & Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Larkins - 40 min drive
  • Cois Na hAbhna - 3 min walk
  • The Pipers Inn - 18 min drive
  • McNamaras - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Luxury in Hidden Ireland located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lough Derg and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from National Water Activities Centre. Beal Boru and St. Flannan's Cathedral are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ALASTAIR M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay
Well set up large house, with full kitchen, two big fridges. Everthing you need. A very large and beautiful, garden, with a large deck, plus outdoor tables and chairs. Tucked away in a quiet location, but within easy reach of Lough Derg activities (a car is pretty much required. unless you're going to stay glued to Mountshannon.) Jim and Annie are delightful hosts, very helpful and friendly, but also very careful about respecting guests privacy. A wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 116 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Could not be better.
Everything we could have hoped for. Great house, amazing view, and warm helpful people.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Spectacular country property with stunning views of the lake and hills
Our family of six, ages 22-65, spent 4 fabulous nights in this beautiful home which served as home base for day trips to the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and the Dingle Peninsula. This house is amazing! The interior has a very spacious open floor plan with ceiling to floor windows which conveys the feeling that the views are part of the house itself. The bedrooms are privately situated in the four corners of the house and all, but one, have an adjacent bathroom. The kitchen was very large and well-equipped - literally everything we needed, except for our food/wine, was here. Lots of glassware, French-press coffee pots, outdoor grilling utensils, etc. There are 2 wood burning firestoves complete with starters and kindling. The house has an excellent sound system with several hundred CDs loaded in containing all variety of music. We all fell in love with the gorgeous setting which is in several acres of grassy meadow with views of Mountshannon harbor and Lough Derg. The outside deck is a wonderfully peaceful place to have morning coffee and watch the butterflies and the sheep in the meadow. Our adult children's only disappointment was that we did not "take a day off" from sightseeing to simply hang around and enjoy the property. In the evenings, we witnessed beautiful sunsets as well as a rainbow or two. The town of Mountshannon is very small, but it does have a couple of pubs and a gem of an upscale pizza restaurant called Snug (reservations needed). Unfortunately, we did not have our own car for transportation in the evenings to nearby larger towns but we did walk down (and later up) the long hill to the property and into town a couple of times. Our hosts and property manager Mary could not have been more helpful during the planning stages of our trip. She very quickly responded to each of my questions about grocery stores, restaurants, bike rentals and kitchen items. She left us a little lagniappe (yep, I'm from New Orleans!) in the form of a large homemade apple pie and creme fraiche for dessert upon arrival our first night. We did not experience any issues whatsoever during our stay. I would very highly recommend this fabulous property to a large family looking to have all the warm comforts of home in an Irish country setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Beautiful views from a spacious and home from home property.
As a party of 15 from Scotland, Canada and the USA we had a superb time in this spacious property. The kitchen was excellently equipped and we were short of nothing. We had a great holiday visiting all the usual attractions including a half's day cycling in the Burren. We had 3 superb days of weather and would have liked more sunshine in the 2nd half of our week - but I guess without the rain it would not be Ireland! Thank you for providing such a comfortable base for a most enjoyable family holiday.

About the host

Hosted by Jim Grady

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Hiking, cooking, gardening, history, literature, art, music, sailing, cycling and travel are some of our interests.

Why they chose this property

Mountshannon is one of the prettiest villages in Ireland, once won the coveted overall Tidy Towns prize, and always features at the top end of this National competition for beautiful places. Overlooking the harbour, and enjoying a wonderful vista of Lough Derg lake and the Tipperary Hills, the setting is spectacular. Great walking, cycling, sailing, fishing, golf and other leisure activities are available locally. One of the oldest monastic settlements in Ireland is on our doorstep, and the area also has excellent pubs and restaurants. The white-tailed eagles nest in Bushy Island which is visible from the property - no need to bring your binoculars to spot this rare bird nesting in Ireland for the first time in 150 years - there is a super viewing facility at the harbour.

The house itself is bright, spacious, well-maintained and enjoys amazing views from the main living space. There is a separate living room - The Diner - for younger guests to enjoy DVD's and board games. The bedrooms are in 4 separate areas, including a separate building right beside the house that is a two-bedroom family suite. The space allows guests privacy whilst also having generous "together" living areas both inside and outside over-looking the harbour and hills.

What makes this property unique

. Take a boat trip to Holy Island and experience 1,500 years of history. Watch the white-tailed eagles from the viewing facility at the harbor. Take several day trips to The Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, The Alwee Caves, Galway, Bunratty Castle, Adare, and many other local attractions.

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