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Lough Derg 18th Century Cottage

The cottage sits on a 3 acre elevated site overlooking Ireland's 3rd largest lake Lough Derg. It has a private harbour for small and medium boats. It was built around 1750 and still includes many original features including 4 open fireplaces, wood floors and 4-foot thick walls.

The entire cottage was recently restored to the highest standards and is tastefully furnished throughout with a mixture of antique and modern furniture. There are 12 rooms in total including 3 spacious bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 sitting rooms, a formal dining room and a large well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room.

The 3 acre site consists of landscaped gardens, woodlands and mature orchards - pear, apple, cherry and plum. There is also a small private harbour where you can fish, read or have a quiet moment to yourself while enjoying stunning views of the lake. The surrounding area consists of green fields and mature woodlands. The lively and picturesque village of Garrykennedy is a beautiful 20-minute walk away.

The cottage is located in a very central and scenic part of Ireland. It is situated on a beautiful landscaped and wooded site overlooking the river Shannons largest lake - Lough Derg. The lake is world famous for the quality of its fishing. The area includes several mountain ranges which rise from the banks of Lough Derg and provide a panaramic and dramatic backdrop to the lake.

It also includes numerous historical sites including Holy Island, Clonmacnoise, Birr castle, Nenagh castle and The Rock of Cashel. Numerous picturesque villages are to be found all along the lake shore and the local village of Garrykennedy is famous for its traditional Irish pubs and folk music.

The cottages central location also makes it a superb base from which to see the remainder of Ireland and is within easy driving distance (1 to 2hrs) of the Cliffs or Moher, Burren, Galway city, Limerick City, The Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Cork, Dublin, Wicklow and Connemara.