Garrykennedy Cottage is a modern luxury lakeside vacation home within an 18th century Irish Cottage. It has a unique old world ambiance and yet has every modern comfort and convenience. The cottage featured on the FINE LIVING television channel in the US showcasing the best vacation rental properties around the world. Free Superfast WiFi (500mbs) at the Cottage.
Our waterfront location makes our cottage absolutely unique. Only a short stroll to friendly musical pubs, restaurants, the harbor and marina.
The Cottage is in an area of great natural beauty, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Rich in history and tradition. Renowned for its culture, music and food.
Our central location makes Garrykennedy an ideal base for Day Trips. Many of the top tourist attractions in Ireland are only a short drive away.
Please do a google search for 'Garrykennnedy Lakeside Charm' to learn about the village and the area where our cottage is located.
What’s Nearby? Only a short stroll to award winning family style restaurant, two welcoming pubs, traditional music sessions, fishing, boating, sailing, walking, jogging paths, children's playground (swings and slides),
Within 1 mile of Cottage : Grocery store and gas station.
Within 6 miles of Cottage : two large towns: Nenagh and Killaloe with all shopping and services you could need. Also Golf, Tennis, Gym, Swimming Pool, Horse and Pony riding.
Within Easy Daytrip Driving Range: Bunratty Castle (25 miles) ; Cliffs of Moher (45 miles) ; Cahir Castle (40 miles) ; Rock of Cashel (30 miles) ; Burren (45 miles) ; Kilkenny Castle (45 miles) ; Ring of Kerry (65 miles) ; Kylemore Abbey / Connemara (100 miles) ; Co Galway (50 miles) ; Co Cork (50 miles) ; Shannon Airport (35 miles) ; Dublin Airport (100 miles).
Cottage Overview: The Cottage is s short stroll from the lake, 2 local pubs, traditional music, family style restaurant, lake front marina, forest walks, jogging paths, children's playground. Garrykennedy is a tiny village – approx 10 properties in total.
Watch the sailboats and fishing boats come and go. Or enjoy a BBQ on the private patio in the back garden.
Take a trip on the lake on a 50-seater tour boat.
Alternatively, rent a small sailboat or fishing boat and go exploring on your own.
The fishing in the area is great, especially for pike and trout.
The Cottage dates back to the 1780’s and has been completely refurbished. Some of the walls are 3 feet thick. Many of the original architectural features have been retained and blended with the modern. Fully equipped modern kitchen with all the appliances you might need including coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and Nespresso Coffee Machine. 2 Large comfortable living rooms with HD TVs.
Free super fast Wifi (500 mbs) powered with fiber optic cable direct to the house.
