Germaines Cottage - self catering

A former steward's house, Germaines and Courtyard Cottage is built from local cut granite. The building dates from 1846 and the cottage consists of a large double bedroom en suite with bath, shower and WC. The view from the windows is of Slievnama where the sun rises in the morning.

The fitted kitchen has every modern convenience and leads off a comfortable sitting room with open log fire and french windows opening onto a secluded courtyard where visitors may sit and relax or eat outside if the weather permits. There is also a door on the other side which leads onto a large lawn and more seats to enjoy the evening sun.

The cottage has fitted wool carpets throughout and all basic provisions (including eggs from the chickens if they are laying), towels, linen, oil, logs and electricity are provided free of charge. Diesel, the black labrador, is also there to give visitors a big welcome.

If needed, there is a double bedroom and bathroom in the main house which may also be used if visitors have friends as the cottage has all equipment for 4 people.

The accommodation is fully approved by Bord Failte, and has a four star rating.

The cottage is surrounded by six acres of gardens, and many more acres of fields and woodland.

Rate per week:

Season Dates / Rate (per week)

High 1st April to 30th September € 490.00
Low 1st October to 30th March € 390.00

Bookings are normally Saturday (pm) to Saturday (am)

Days Rate (per day)

1 nights stay € 89.00
2 nights stay € 79.00
3 nights stay € 75.00

A "starter pack" of basic provisions, electricity, bed linen and firewood are all provided FREE of charge.

Originally the wing of a Victorian country house, the cottage was luxuriously restored recently to provide a high quality holiday cottage, and offers you a comprehensive range of facilities, including central heating, a microwave, dishwasher, clothes washer/drier, TV & telephone.

You will be surrounded by antique furnishings and rich carpets which lend a unique charm to this property.

We also provide you with some basic provisions (free of charge!) on your arrival, such as coffee, milk...
What's nearby?

7 Golf courses within 25 minutes.
Angling, riding, hill walking, historic sites and gardens nearby.
Dublin and Rosslare - 1 hour.

A guest of 5 years remarks, "... I can guarantee that there is a wonderfully wide range of activities in the neighbourhood, from exploring the ancient oak forest at Coolatin, attempting to climb Leinster's tallest mountain, visiting the Temple of Isis at Huntington, catching a movie in Carlow, or water-skiing at Brittas".

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