Darragh Cottages

Darragh Cottages are a group of four beautifully restored stone cottages on the Cork-Limerick border in the heart of southern Ireland.

Situated in their own Victorian stone walled garden, the cottages are an ideal escape from everyday life.

Built of stone some two hundred years ago they have recently been carefully restored to a very high standard. These four cottages are located in a large walled garden, in the grounds of the owner's Georgian house. Interiors are beautifully furnished and have exposed timber beams and floors, treated with organically friendly waxes. This has enhanced the old world character of the cottages.

The cottages are self-catering and are rented per week, each cottage sleeping four adults.

Each cottage has two bedrooms upstairs, one double room (King size ) and one twin room. The double room has a wash basin, vanity unit and wardrobes. The twin room contains a dressing table. There is also a cot available to accommodate an additional baby. The ground floor has a lounge/dining area with TV, a three piece suite, table and four chairs, pine dresser, fridge, electric cooker and all necessary utensils; micro wave , toaster, coffee pot, kettle, crockery, etc.

The bathroom contains both bath and shower with a shaving point, toilet and wash basin. The entrance hall has an automatic washing machine located under the stairs.Bed linen and towels are included; metered electricity paid for (charged at cost ) ,on departure.

The thermal insulation of the cottages is to modern standards with double glazed windows and draft protection. The electric heating and hot water systems are thermostatically controlled for economy. All rooms have heaters, two of which are storage heaters. All this makes for a very comfortable cottage.
Outside there is plenty of secure parking, a large lawn with barbecue, garden furniture
and an area for drying clothes

The cottages are ideally located for day trips to the Lakes of Killarney, Cliffs of Moher, Waterford Crystal, Bunratty Folk Park, Blarney Castle and the Rock of Cashel.

Locally the scenic countryside provides many interesting towns and activities such as golf , rambling, fishing and horse riding.

The City of Cork is actually just 50 minutes away .

Directions

Directions from Shannon:
Take the N20 south to Charleville, Co. Cork and go left on the R515 to Kilmallock. At Kilmallock turn right on to the R512 and continue for 2 miles from the junction until you see a left turn for Kilfinane. Take this left turn and continue for a further 3½ miles until you reach Kilfinane. At Kilfinane turn right (near a Pharmacy shop) on R517 signed for Mitchelstown. After 4½ miles you will see a sign for Darragh Cottages immediately after passing over a bridge. Follow signs for Darragh Cottages which lead you 150m up the hill to large entrance gates on your left.

Directions from Cork:
Take the N8 road north signed for Dublin. After passing through the town of Mitchelstown, immediately take a left turn signed Limerick, R513. Travel west for 1 mile and turn left after a river bridge and golf course. This is the R517 road to Kilfinane. Follow this road for 6½ miles until 'Darragh' sign appears on the left. Then 100m after the Darragh sign you will see a sign for Darragh Cottages. This leads you 150m up the hill to large entrance gates on your left.

Directions from Dublin:
On arrival at Dublin Airport, join the N1 (M1) southbound for approximately 1 mile until you join the M50 ring road. This is a toll road (80 pence) which circles the west and south of Dublin city. Leave the M50 at signs for N7 (M7), Cork and Limerick. Follow this road for about 50 miles. When approaching Portlaise, join the N8 (M8) for Cork. Half a mile before the town of Mitchelstown, turn right on to the R513 signed for Limerick. Travel west for 1 mile in the Limerick direction. Immediately after a river bridge and golf course turn left on a small road R517 to Kilfinane. Follow this road for 6½ miles until 'Darragh' sign appears on left. Then 100m after the 'Darragh' sign, you will see a sign for Darragh Cottages on your left. This leads you 150m up the hill to large entrance gates on your left.

Facilities

Children Friendly, Non Smoking