Christmas Cottages in Ireland

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ruth - Verified booking

  This beautiful bungalow ticks all the boxes!

  It is absolutely fabulous! So spacious and extremely well equipped. Spotless when we arrived. Situated in a very private location with its own driveway, lots of parking space and fabulous views. There are 5 bedrooms, each bedroom is beautifully decorated with fresh bedlinen and towels provided. Four of the bedrooms have double beds, one of the bedrooms has two single beds. Two of the bedrooms have their own toilet, sink and shower. One bedroom (twin bedroom) is linked by a door to the main bathroom. The main bathroom is large and has a toilet, sink, bath and shower. Each ensuite/bathroom has toilet roll and soap provided as well as a towel. The kitchen is so big and spacious. Lots of cupboards with plenty of plates, bowls, cups, glasses and cutlery etc. Very well kitted out. The kitchen has a large fridge and freezer. You can access ice and cold water via the freezer. There is a dishwasher and a microwave, kettle and toaster. Chopping boards and knife block are also available. Washing up liquid and soap were provided too. There is a breakfast bar with 3 chairs and a large dining table with 6 chairs. The breakfast bar chairs can be used around the table if need be or there are stools provided in the utility room. The sun room just off the kitchen has a corner sofa. There is also a living room just off the kitchen through glass double doors. The living area has a TV. The utility room is a great size and has a separate toilet and sink just off it. It also has a washing machine and sink. There is a large cupboard in the utility room which has a drying rack, ironing board, hoover, brushes, iron, cleaning equipment etc. There is also a handsanitiser dispenser in the utility room. The entrance hall is extremely spacious with a lovely tiled floor. WiFi is provided. The house is situated in the countryside approximately 20 minutes drive from Killarney. It has a great location for all the tourist attractions. We can highly recommend doing the Ring of Kerry, travelling around the Dingle Pininsula, visiting Muckross, Ross Castle and the Gap of Dunloe. There were 7 adults in our group and we stayed for one week. We wish we had stayed longer. We all loved the house very much. Very impressed with it as soon as we set foot in it. The owner of the house is so lovely and extremely helpful. I can't recommend this house enough, you will not be disappointed.

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• Andrea - Verified booking

  The Glen is a real holiday for any family.

  The property is secluded yet within easy reach of Carndonagh Town with every type of shop or service needed. The house itself, wow! We were blown away! The best quality appliances, full built in furniture throughout. Everything one would need is included in the package right down to the electric multi cooker. The rooms are all very spacious. 3 showers and a jacuzzi bath. The beds were very comfortable and had extra blankets and pillows. 7 beds in total, king-size, double and 3 single beds, one with a pullout mattress for an extra guest. The owner, Ryan, is obviously understanding of each individuals needs and has provided a luxury spacious, warm home to suit everyone and anyone. I had a severely learning disabled adult, two elderly and infirm parents and an adult with a serious medical condition. Everyone felt at home and everyone's needs were met. The ramp at the back door was a godsend. Ryan has maintained this home to the highest standard. He has an eye for detail and provides fixtures, fittings and accessories of very high quality. No expense spared. As a host, he was brilliant. Rowing up in the area, he is knowledgable and can guide you to the best places to visit, to dine at or to go for a lively morning walk. Responding immediately to any messages I sent, even on Christmas day. He is attentive and kind, taken care of every detail, honestly, this home definitely made Christmas break away one to remember; it was truly the best Christmas break our family has had for many years. I don't get many breaks away but I will be booking a break away to the Glen in 2025.

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• Paula - Verified booking

  Artigallivan is a wonderful place to stay, with absolutely everything you could need for the perfect holiday.

  The property itself is tucked away in the beautiful countryside. It is impeccably clean throughout. The kitchen is very well equipped and I enjoyed cooking family meals there most evenings - this being our preferred choice. With the peaceful location, dining area or the patio area (with seating) and the spectacular views of some of the highest mountains in Ireland - who really wants to be stuck inside a restaurant? Saying that on our first night we did visit a lovely pub / restaurant called the Kerry way. It's located approx 5 minutes from the house by car - we had a lovely meal there and a proper pint of Guinness... has to be done! Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are located near Killarney Town centre - approx 4.5 / 5.5 miles away, for all your shopping needs. There are so many things to do whilst here. We went to Ross Castle - out on the lakes (incredibly interesting), kissed the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle - beautiful gardens & alot of history there and Dingle is another beautiful place we visited, amongst many others. Thank you to Joan the owner of Artigallivan for the lovely welcome and for being so helpful and accommodating during our stay. This is without question the cleanest and most comfortable property we have stayed in and over many years. Thank you for making our holiday even better than we anticipated!

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• Yolanda - Verified booking

  Location is good The property looks good on the outside nice garden plenty of ...

  Location is good The property looks good on the outside nice garden plenty of outside parking Layout inside spacious , but is in need of a deep clean especially in the kitchen , fridge freezer was ok but needs replaced Dishes were filthy I had to bleach the cups and wash plates before use , the inside of cupboards were filthy Hob oven and tiles were disgusting, the sink was bad and I had to bleach it , blinds falling to bits in some of the rooms , kitchen cupboards are in need of attention , around bottoms of shower trays , inside of windows a frames need a good cleaning Had to buy a duvet cover for the upstairs en-suite room as the under side was all rough with the material balling I payed over £1000 for 7 days expected better , I don’t live with dirt at home so don’t want to live in conditions like Sallywood for a holiday There needs to be a governing body to inspect these properties as the level of hygiene is bad , Skye’s need to investigate the properties before they advertise as pictures are deceiving I have found the condition of properties I rent which is twice in the year have started to slip where cleanliness and overall maintenance is concerned Prices are ridiculously high for what you get

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• James - Verified booking

  The house is comfortable, clean, beautiful and well kept.

  The furniture is comfortable and the property is well maintained. Having the books and magazines with local and county destination ideas was very helpful with filling down time and finding things we already had in mind. Joan shared some destination ideas that we visited that were very enjoyable too. Joan is a friendly, helpful, generous and gracious host. The house is only about 5 minutes away from Killarney, which makes provisioning, eating out, shopping and pub hopping conveniently close by. That also means it is only 5 minutes away from Killarney National Park and the Ring Of Kerry. From this house we were also able to go to Blarney Castle and Dingle peninsula, so its location provides access to many fun destinations around the south and south west of Ireland. Atop a hill at the edge of the mountains, inspiration and exploration beckon everywhere you look from the yard and through the windows. Motivation awakens with the first light that greets when you rise to meet the day. I couldn't have wanted a better house or landscape call home for a week.

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