Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Restored stone cottage on a working farm in scenic rural Ireland. It is an ideal base for angling, golfing and touring. This cottage is rated as a **** star from Bord Failte.
Charming cottage covered with pine ceilings and wooden floors. On those chilly evenings, curl up and relax in the warmth of the turf fire set in an old style fire place in the living room. In the Kitchen/Living area there is a traditional lofted room which is a lovely space for children to sleep and play.
Follow the wooden floor hallway to the parlour bedroom with it's high ceiling and a large double bed. Continue to the Lean-2 en suite double bedroom where you will not hear a sound. After a long day of travelling relax and unwind in the bath.
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The Limerick / Tipperary / County Tipperary region
Situated at the mouth of the river Shannon, Limerick stands as a dynamic educational, economic, social and recreational base serving the mid western region and the surrounding areas. Limerick's central location and vast range of travel and accommodation facilities provide an ideal base for both the prospective tourist and eager entrepreneur contributing greatly to the regions economic success.
With breath-taking views of the river Shannon and Lough Gur, coupled with Limerick's many historical landmarks, e.g. John's Castle, the Treaty Stone and Glenstal Abbey, Limerick boasts a strong and varied past. County Tipperary is the largest inland county in Ireland. The name Tipperary is taken from the Irish 'Tiobraid Arann', which means 'the well of Era', referring to the River Ara.
Because of its size, in 1838, the county was divided into two administrative areas - the North Riding and South Riding which are still managed as separate entities. The principal town in the North is Nenagh while the South riding is administered from Clonmel
The centre of County Tipperary is known as 'the Golden Vale', a fertile stretch of land in the basin of the River Suir, which crosses the county from north to south. Tipperary is bound by mountains to the south and west with a border on Lough Derg in the north thus offering a superb range of outdoor activities for visitors and locals alike.
County Tipperary has a strong sporting history and is home to the Gaelic Games of Hurling, Gaelic Football, Camogie and Handball.
Terryglass / Ballinderry area
This cottage is only 3km from the Award winning village Terryglass. There are many attractions in the village of Terryglass including two outstanding pubs, the award winning Paddy's Bar and The Derg Inn which is renowned for its gourmet cuisine. People come from far and wide to visit The Old Church Craft Shop which is approached through a beautiful cottage garden.
The marina, a short stroll away was extended in the early 1990's and is used by cruisers, sailors, barge owners, local fishermen and water skiers. In the summer boat trips can be taken from Terryglass harbour around Lough Derg on a passenger ferry.
Terryglass is a village with a long and distinguished history, the monastry was founded by St Columba in 549 A.D. It became a centre of learning and produced, about 1150, the Book of Leinster now in Trinity College Dublin, an important collection of history, tales and poems in Middle Irish. The Vikings frequently raided the abbey, and in 1264 the abbey was burnt. A remaining wall from this abbey can be seen at the back of Paddy’s pub in the village.
There is a fine Roman Catholic church in the village opened in 1886 and designed by Daniel O Cornell, a grandson of the famous "Liberator" of the same name. The graveyard next to the church was donated on condition that the gravestones would be uniform in size so that rich or poor, all would be equal.
There are two spring wells. One, St Augh's, known locally as the Eyewell, is located at the quay. Named after the saint who live there in the ninth century, local folklore maintains that the water from this well has curative powers. The second spring, known as the Headache well is located further up the village. The water here is reputed to cure migraine.
On the quay you will find a bronze sculpture of John Weaving. Every river has its legendary characters and the Shannon's was John Weaving, who died in 1987. For many years he was a familiar sight, travelling up and down the river on his barge the Peter Farrell, accompanied always by his two faithful dogs. Nobody knew the river like John Weaving and Terryglass was his favourite port of call.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Shannon Airport. You can fly to Shannon on the budget airline by visiting www.ryanair.com for cheap flights and car hires.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Shannon Airport: 72 km
Railway:
Nenagh Railway Station: 18 km
Ferry:
Roslare Harbour, Wexford: 224 km
Activities near Terryglass
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
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