Guests say
Guests have praised O'Neill's Cottage for its traditional charm, cleanliness, and the warm hospitality provided by the hosts, Rita and Jim. The property offers a cosy and comfortable stay with modern conveniences, set in a peaceful and scenic rural location. Some guests mentioned thoughtful touches like a warm fire and homemade treats upon arrival, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere.
Reviewers consistently describe the cottage as immaculately kept and very clean, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The cottage is appreciated for its beautiful and convenient location, ideal for exploring Tipperary and nearby landmarks. However, one guest suggested that better directions and signage could enhance the arrival experience, especially at night.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage well-furnished, providing a cosy stay with a traditional feel. The warmth of the fire and the overall ambience contribute to a comfortable experience, despite one mention of the absence of internet connectivity.
The cottage is equipped with modern conveniences and offers ample space and privacy. Some guests suggested improvements such as clearer instructions for utilities and the addition of a shower tap, indicating room for enhancement in facilities and maintenance.
Several reviews mention the hosts' thoughtfulness, including welcoming gestures like tea, mince pies, and apple pie. While these personal touches are highly appreciated, it is important to note that such gifts are heartfelt offerings and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Dundrum 2.4 miles. A beautiful detached cottage close to the village of Dundrum, County Tipperary, set next to the owners' home and working farm. This Dundrum cottage boasts an idyllic setting. As soon as you approach the cottage through soaring trees, you feel transformed to another world. With peaceful and tranquil surroundings, this Dundrum cottage dates back nearly 200 years and cleverly combines traditional features with modern conveniences to create a homely yet characterful holiday let. Featuring a ground floor double bedroom with en-suite shower room, this Dundrum cottage has flexible sleeping arrangements, and the cosy sitting room benefits from a roaring open fire, guaranteed to provide a relaxing atmosphere in which you can truly unwind. Nestled in a rural corner of Tipperary, this Dundrum cottage features a front patio and rear courtyard complete with furniture, so you can sit out on fine days and enjoy the heavenly surroundings. The town of Tipperary is not far away! Just six miles will take you to a variety of shops and pubs where traditional music is a regular showcase so you can experience genuine Irish culture at its best, with a warm welcome and delicious food. The town of Cashel is also nearby, famed for the remarkable ruins that adorn a limestone elevation known as the Rock of Cashel which attracts thousands of visitors each year. There are also a wide variety of walks available close to this Dundrum cottage, with the Galtee and Knockmealdon mountains nearby offering breathtaking views as standard. Fishermen are also catered for with coarse fishing available locally, or you can take advantage of plentiful stocks in the River Suir. The main Dublin/Cork motorway runs close to Cashel meaning access to both cities is easy for a day trip to the sights! A superb Dundrum cottage in a stunning location.
Dundrum is a small village in Country Tipperary, with a shop, pub and takeaway as well as an hotel and golf course. Close to Dundrum is the town of Tipperary, and also easily reached is Cashel, home to the impressive Rock of Cashel. With castles to explore, walks to enjoy and then friendly traditional pubs to relax in, this part of Tipperary makes a wonderful base for a real taste of Ireland.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
External utility.
Sitting room with open fire and dining area.
Electric central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Wifi and Smart TV with Free-to-air channels and Netflix and Amazon Prime apps.
DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games.
Power included in rent April - Oct inclusive charged by meter reading Nov - March, first 20 included in rent.
Starter pack for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot.
Ample off road parking.
Front patio garden with furniture.
Courtyard garden with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Due to surrounding farmland, dogs must be kept on a lead and under strict control when outside.
Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings.
Reviews (14)
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Paul
with a home made apple pie
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Catherine
With the heating on and the fire going, it was warm even in very cold weather. The beds were comfortable and the cottage attractively furnished. Unfortunately our hosts had a relative who was very ill, so we did not see much of them, but we arrived to tea and Christmas mince pies set out for us. It would be helpful to include a photo of the entrance and the hostsâ house in the listing: arriving at night, from another country and after a drive from Dublin, we couldnât find the house. It would also be helpful to have a welcome folder with all relevant information: the need to turn taps to full before they run, the whereabouts of the washing machine and dryer, the wifi password typed, local facilities. However, Jimmy was very pleasant when we spoke and gave us a good supply of firewood, and we sympathised with their situation. I found Sykes very unhelpful: repeated format emails were sent, with no attempt to answer my queries. The only time I received a direct communication was a phone call in the middle of the night in New Zealand regarding payment, which I regard as intrusive. I have never before used a booking site which did not allow me to communicate with a host by email and this is very inconvenient for foreign visitors.
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Elaine
Location was beautiful and exactly where we needed to be. Outdoor space was beautiful. Will be returning next year for hopefully two weeks.