Macreddin Rock Holiday Cottage
ID: S217085
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Macreddin Rock Holiday Cottage receives high praise for its modern amenities, comfortable furnishings, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, the peaceful and charming location, and the thoughtful touches that make it feel like a home away from home. The cottage's renovation and facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and reliable Wi-Fi, contribute to a highly recommended and memorable stay.
Reviewers consistently describe the cottage as clean, comfortable, and fresh, indicating a high level of cleanliness that contributes to the overall positive experience.
The cottage is appreciated for its beautiful and peaceful location, with mentions of nearby attractions and the convenience of a local hotel and golf course, suggesting a favourable setting.
Guests highlight the comfortable beds, homely atmosphere, and spacious rooms, suggesting a very comfortable stay with a special note on the property being suitable for families and those with mobility issues.
The property boasts modern facilities and good maintenance, with high-quality kitchen appliances and reliable Wi-Fi. Minor feedback on additional kitchenware indicates room for improvement.
While guests express gratitude for the warm welcome and the homely feel of the cottage, there are no specific mentions of gifts, thus a score cannot be provided and the thoughtfulness of the hosts is noted without guarantee of gifts.
About this property
Aughrim 2.3 miles. Just outside the Village of Aughrim lies the town land of Macreddin, home to Macreddin Rock Holiday Cottage, a quaint ground floor holiday home. Complete with high-quality appliances and bright, light decor, this property is ideal for a family trip to the countryside or some walking friends who want to explore. Step through the front door and come straight into the open-plan living space where you will look forward to spending your mornings and evenings planning your activities and relaxing after long days outdoors. The sitting area centres around the electric fire and TV, benefiting from two sofas and an armchair so everyone has space to unwind. The kitchen has a good range of appliances and is renovated to a very high standard, so when you have made a delicious meal for the family you can serve it up on the dining table for everyone to gather around and enjoy. Two bedrooms lie at the back of the property, one being a double with its very own en-suite bathroom featuring a bath with shower over, basin and WC, while the other bedrooms is a family room containing a double and a single bed. Serving this room is the state-of-the-art wet room, which has a walk-in shower, basin and WC so is ideal for those less able as well. When the sun is shining, sit outside in the garden and enjoy a refreshing cold drink while you let the children run around, or step out first thing in the morning with a coffee. Just a few minutes down the road from this delightful property is BrookLodge, a renowned eco-minded hotel and leisure complex, home to four restaurants and a pub all serving organic food and drinks, when you want to enjoy a special evening out with your loved ones. The town of Aughrim a few miles down the road is where you can find local shops and pubs, with footpaths and walks beginning from all around you, you won't have to go far to start your Irish adventure. Local attractions include Macreddin Golf course designed by Paul McGinley, and Greenan Maze, a large hedgerow maze for you to find your way around, as well as farm animals to see and a smaller maze and play area for the little ones. Also a very popular destination not to be missed is Glendalough, meaning "Valley of two lakes", which is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin - from 1825 to 1957, the head of the Glendalough Valley was the site of a galena lead mine, and today Glendalough is also a recreational area for picnics, for walking along networks of maintained trails of varying difficulty, and also for rock-climbing. Macreddin Rock Holiday Cottage is a beautiful property set amongst the wonderful Irish countryside bursting with opportunities to enjoy a break away.
The small town of Aughrim in Co Wicklow lies in a scenic valley wjere the Ow and Derry rivers meet to form the Aughrim river. Several times winner of the Irish Tidy Towns Award for the tidiest village in Wicklow, the area is very well-presented and looked-after by the community. A popular location for walkers because of its various terrain in the woodland and riverside, there is also a lot of rich wildlife to spot.
Accommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Silver winner for Best In Ireland.
All ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, and 1 x family room with double and single bed.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking available.
Garden with patio area and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop within 2.2 miles and pub within 0.3 miles
Please note - This property only accepts 7 night bookings Saturday - Saturday
Reviews (14)
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Ragna
The house is set in a stunning location with breathtaking views of the lush green countryside. It offered peace and seclusion, making it the perfect escape from everyday life. The cottage was cozy, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean, with all the amenities we needed. The fireplace added a warm, inviting touch to the evenings, and we felt at home instantly. The hosts were friendly and provided great tips for exploring the local area. Overall, it was an great experience.
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Andrew
One of the best we have stayed in. If we were to be really picky then would have liked a couple more large bowls as only two and a new ironing board cover.
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Elaine
Good parking space . Very comfortable bed. We did miss a small dressing table in en-suite bedroom which was the bedroom we used as it would have given us some wider drawers for sweaters., Kitchen equipment was good . We did miss egg cups!! Good choices of programmes on tv. And Wi-Fi was excellent.