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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Macroom in County Cork

from £62 / night

£427–£555 / weekBookable online

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1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Coolacoosane is a mid 19th century traditional farmhouse cottage. Faithfully restored & retaining many traditional features, while offering comfortable moderin living. Deep recessed windows along with exposed beams offer a throwback to times gone by.

Located a 10 minute drive from Macroom town centre, it is located on an extremely private & enclosed site of 1 acre. Mature gardens along with outdoor decking, bbq & play area for children, Coolacoosane offers a return to
quality family life.

Access to the many Blue Flag beaches in the area is only an hour away by car. There are fantastic views of the surrounding Boggeragh Mountains from the property including Mushera Beag & Mushra Mor.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property is generously laid out with a traditional hand painted kitchen with seating for 6/8 at the table. Kitchen is serviced by a gas hob along with oven, & cast iron stove.

There are two separate lounge areas both serviced with t.v.& dvd facilities. The adult lounge has an open log fire with cast iron surround & comfortable seating for 6. The children's den has seating for 4 along with a PS2 & games.

Further details outdoors:
The property has lovely private mature gardens. A children's play area is to the front of the house. Out door furniture & a barbecue area overlook the garden so play time can be supervised in comfort. To the side of the house there is a raised decking area for a more privacy & peace if required.

Access to the house is via a c. 1km "farmers lane" This is private though 2 farmers have a right of way, they don't use it too frequently. A quiet leisurely walk way with regular sightings of local wildlife including foxes badgers hares, rabbits & a plethora of birds including pheasant, hawk, night time bats & a recent sighting of an eagle.

At night for star gazers, there are great views of the night sky especially to the North & West from the house with little to no light pollution. Try and pick out the constellations & see shootings stars.

Further details

Electricity, Gas & home heating oil is charged at €25.00 p.w. & will be deducted from your security deposit on leaving.

Please note this is a rural house & is adjacent to a number of working farms. Please take care not to trespass onto private property.

Unfortunately we no longer accept pets from new guests due to the actions of guests at the end of 2012. However if you have stayed with us in the past with your pet, we are happy to facilitate you again.

There are sometimes farm animals on the adjacent lands. Please take care not to approach.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE THE HOUSE

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Coolacoosane built in 1845

 

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Farmers Lane entrance to Coolacoosane

 

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Summer sunshine in Coolacoosane

 

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Living Room with glass fronted stove & satellite tv

The County Cork region

Coolacoosane is located to the north of Macroom town. It is an important touring base for Cork & Kerry with it's great location, beautiful scenery & historic part of Ireland. It is the capital town of Muscrai (an old Irish Barony) & offers visitors a keen insight to Ireland past present & future.

The small market town of Macroom nestles in the picturesque valley of the Sullane River and is dominated by the walls of Macroom Castle. This bustling town offers a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs, three hotels and still holds a twice weekly street market. One of Macroom's best kept secrets, Castle Demesne, is set amidst 100s of acres of mystical woodland, awash with secluded riverside walks and stunning, panoramic views of the town, while three miles from Macroom lie western Europe's only extensive remains of Alluvial Forest. The town's museum houses a fascinating anthology of folklore material together with one of the finest collections of the West Cork hooded cloak. Carrigaphooca Castle, stood on an outcrop of rock, high above the trees is worth a visit, while the fabulous cities of Cork and Killarney are within easy touring distance, as are the stunning beaches of West Cork.

While Macroom is a bustling merchant town, you will always be made welcome. The famous Macroom Castle in the town centre, a visit to Gougane Barra ( source of the River Lee & Saint Finbarr) are all leisurely undertakings, If you want a bit more,take many of the bus tours around Cork or if you are brave enough, cycle or drive it yourself. While there why not visit Blarney 30 mins drive, kiss the Blarney Stone & visit the many historical places of interest.

Carriganimma is a quiet country village located in the Foherish Valley. This area has a history of ancient settlement being located at the pass between the Boggeragh & Derrynasagart mountains. It has numerous Neolithic & Bronze Age sites along with Stone Circles, Wedge Tombs, Stone Rows, Standing Stones, Cairns, Radial Stone Cairns & Fulachta Fiadh.

Leades House & Gardens currently being refurbished, is only minutes away along with Mullinhassig Waterfall, which is a lovely relaxing walk.

Killarney is only 30 minutes to the west & travel through the Cork Gaeltacht & Michael Collins country.
While the summers are generally beautiful, there is always the possibility of rain being on the Atlantic coast. So be prepared.

The Macroom area

Macroom is the closest large town with a population of approx 2,000. There are various pubs from the stylish Castle to the more traditional T.P. Cotters. There is a good selection of restaurants to fit all budgets. There are numerous supermarkets, sports shops & a wide selection of traditional stores.

In addition to this, Clondrohid (West), Ballinagree (East), Carriganimma(North)& Beal na Marbh(South) are all within 2 miles & are typical Irish rural villages and great to get local pint!

Cork & Macroom people in general are sports fanatics with over 5 golf courses within 30 minutes drive of the house. The beautiful Lee Valley (15 miles) being the most famous. There is a pitch & putt course only 10 minutes drive. Tennis courts are only a 15 min away also .

Trek along the Butter Road an 18th & 19th century highway direct to Cork City. You will also be able to walk the Duhallow trail or visit Millstreet Country Park. Local St. John's Well is reputed to have healing waters.

There are numerous stone circles, henges & tombs in area with a "fairy fort" only 30 meters to the rear of the house. This area of Ireland has evidence of human inhabitation going back 3,500 years.

The local Lee Valley offer a variety of water sports & activities including WATER SKIING! There are 2 powerboat/waterskiing clubs within 15 minutes drive of the house - wwwwaterskiireland.com - wwwcarrigwaterski.com

It also offers fantastic year round fishing. The River Lee, The Lee Resevoir & The Gearagh provide plentiful coarse fishing with Pike, Perch, Bream, Eel, Rudd, Carp & Trout. The National Pike Angling Championship was held locally with daily catches of 250kgs recorded.

A visit to historical Carriganimma is worthwhile, and of course the Mallow Races (Horse Racing) is a regular meeting should you wish. There is is horse riding available in Blarney (20 mins) 00353 21 4385354 & off road trekking in Ballincollig (20 mins) ph. 00353 21 4873654

World famous Blarney Castle is only 20 mins drive away with the popular Blarney Woollen mills shop & why not kiss the Blarney Stone!

The Prince August toy soldier factory is located only 15 minutes away in Kilnamartyra & is a fantastic visit for model soldier fans with period & historical model sets along with a Lord of the Rings collection. You can buy your own DIY sets or purchase already completed figurines. Check out www.princeaugust.ie

Siamsa Tire in Tralee, a local traditional Arts organisation, regularly offers quality performances along with the regular Fleadh Ceoil (Music Festival) in nearby Listowel (about 1 hour 20 minutes by car) usually held in July.

The world famous Rose of Tralee is held every August, with street entertainment, shows, parades & generally something for everybody young & old.

Killarney town which has Muckross House, Kate Kearneys Cottage, The Gap of Dunloe & the famed National Park and Kennedy's Pet Farm is only 20 mins drive south of Tralee town.

The Millstreet Green Glens arena is only 15 mins away by car. This venue regularly hosts international music stars, Disney Ice Shows & is world renowned for equestrian events. Millstreet also is the local train station with direct access to Dublin and the east coast.

For non-Irish why not try & catch a game of national Irish Sports of Gaelic Football Hurling.
Kerry is the undisputed master of Gaelic Football with scores of games played every weekend.
Cork is the home of Hurling in this Ireland & many competitive games are played at weekends. This sport is not for the faint of heart!

How to get there

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Aer Arann fly direct to Kerry Airport from U.K. Approx 50 mins from House

Ryanair/Aer Lingus/BMI/Easy Jet all fly direct to Cork Airport. Approx 40 mins from house.

Rosslare ferrys operate for spring, summer & early autumn season. Approx 3.5 hours from house
All major car hire companies are available.

Activities near Macroom

Reviews

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25 Sep 2012

“Memorable Irish Farmhouse Charm” We desired a remote Irish farmhouse for part of our 2 week trip to Ireland. It was a highly memorable part of our trip and rounded our experience since we had stayed in hotels and a B&B. Getting to the home was an adventure (in a good way), so take Liam's directions literally. The satellite TV did not offer much and went out quite a lot, but we expected that due to the remote location. We were a bit inconvenienced by the internet. Do not expect WiFi. Direct connection only. This is not a bad thing! Teenagers find other things to do! My only advice to improve the experience is that the owner post some "user guidelines" inside the home for the shower water, stove, washer and TV. Although the location is remote, it is still centrally located and was great as a base-point for daily trips to Blarney, Jameson, Dingle, Cobh, etc. We saved money by grocery shopping in Macroom and cooking dinners in the home. We enjoyed our walks around the property and all the beauty of the surrounding area. It's a darling place and Liam is very responsive and thoughtful. Response: Hi There, Many thanks for taking the time to respond & I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I note your comments on "user guidelines" & i will ensure that clear & easy to understand instructions are on hand for future guests. Unfortunately WiFi is not yet available in our location yet, though we have upgraded to a 3G mobile dongle & reception has improved but we are still restricted to 3.6Mb per second (Stone Age still!!) Thank you again for your feedback & I hope to see you again in the future.

12 Aug 2012

“Unsuitable holiday property with a landlord interested on in money” Very average property with little hot water for showers. No input from landlord at any stage when requested. Little or no available internet. Response: Hi There, many thanks for taking time to respond. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay but I am more than baffled by your review as the family you stayed with left us a glowing review. While the booking was cancelled by your own family at very short notice,Luckily you were able to travel with family friends to hopefully enjoy the booked and paid for holiday.I am sorry I was unable to greet you at the house as I manage to do with most guests, but as I explained I was attending my daughters christening. The hot water scenario is strange as there is an electric shower upstairs offering immediate & unlimited hot water. Down stairs a pumped shower draws from a 500 litre reservoir and my only explanation is that maybe the setting was put to "sink" rather than "bath". Internet connection can be a problem given our very rural location and for that I apologise but it is out of my control. Outside of main urban centres in Ireland, sourcing a regular broadband connection can be tricky. Every review is useful and we continually strive to improve our service and again, thanks you for taking the time and effort to respond.

07 Aug 2012

“Coolacoosane quietness assured” From the moment we stepped into the door it was plain to see its rustic features - full of character and huge in design, warm and inviting at all times - teen girls got lost in the upstairs part as a den for them, parents welcomed a sedate downstairs with en suite facilities.The Kitchen catered for all needs except an oven - teens love chips! that aside with a creative menu it was acceptable. the grounds were fantastic - the drive into the property was great but thankfully with the provided co ordinates and satnav - easy to find - the surrounding area is beautiful and walks were favoured by all. reading at night was also welcomed despite an abundance of dvd and video games on hand - communication with Liam was welcomed and a range of tourist pamphlets on offer. In summary if you want quietness, this is for you. It is central for visits to every where, daily our visits took us no further than an hour away the highlight being FOTA National Animal Park - This was my first visit to Ireland but as I explained to Liam - certainly not my last and Coolacoosane as a base is ideal Response: Hi Gary, Thanks for taking the time to respond. I'm delighted that you all enjoyed your stay & with our kitchen revamp this autumn a full size oven is being installed to ensure a plentiful supply of chips!! Best regards & hope to see you again soon. Liam.

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21 Jul 2012

“Comfortable and secluded” Liam met us at the house which is up a long long track. You need a SatNav with the coordinates to find it easily. Liam had sorted all this for us. There was bread, beer, tea, milk in the kitchen when... more Response: Hi Tony, Many thanks for taking the time to respond. I hope the rowing went well & you are now one of the privileged few to have supped a pint at Jeromes!!

18 Apr 2012

“beautiful place to stay and relax in the peace and quiet” property was lovely and the 2 woodburners a cosy bonus. We even were able to sit out on the decking and enjoy some sunshine with a cup of coffee. Beds and linen were the best we've had! comfy and clean. Very peaceful. No public footpaths to walk along straight from house which we would have liked but nice paths a short drive away in town along river. Cooking without an oven took some thought but not much! Response: Hi Jillian, Many thanks for taking the effort to respond & I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again in the future. Liam.

16 May 2011

“Nice cosy place, very quiet” This is a huge house very quietly situated in the countryside where the cows say hello to you in the morning. We arrived late in the evening and to our surprise breakfast was provided for, so very nice service. Perfect place to stay for fishing in the surrounding waters. Just great! Response: Hi Karen, many thanks for the kind words & again many thanks for taking the time to respond. We hope to see you again. Best Regards, Liam

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	29 Oct 11	5 Nov 11	500€ 500	-	-	1 Week
	5 Nov 11	24 Dec 11	350€ 350	-	-	1 Week
	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	500€ 500	-	-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	175€ 175	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	31 Aug 12	500€ 500	125€ 125	175€ 175	1 Week
	24 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	120€ 120	3 Nights
	22 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
	7 Jan 13	16 Mar 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	120€ 120	3 Nights
	16 Mar 13	25 Mar 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
	25 Mar 13	1 Jun 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
Summer	1 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	500€ 500	125€ 125	175€ 175	3 Nights

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	29 Oct 11	5 Nov 11	500€ 500	-	-	1 Week
	5 Nov 11	24 Dec 11	350€ 350	-	-	1 Week
	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	500€ 500	-	-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	Flexible
	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	175€ 175	Flexible
	2 Jun 12	31 Aug 12	500€ 500	125€ 125	175€ 175	Flexible
	24 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	500€ 500	100€ 100	120€ 120	3 Nights
	22 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
	7 Jan 13	16 Mar 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	120€ 120	3 Nights
	16 Mar 13	25 Mar 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
	25 Mar 13	1 Jun 13	500€ 500	100€ 100	150€ 150	3 Nights
Summer	1 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	650€ 650	150€ 150	200€ 200	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

€250 deposit on booking. Balance payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.

Minimum booking fee of €250 regardless of length of stay.

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€200 refundable security deposit required with booking deposit.

This is returned within 5 working days of departure.

Payment accepted by international bank transfer, cheque, or Paypal.

Please note that PAYPAL costs an extra 4% due to charges.

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