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The Gardener's Cottage

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Exterior
Bedroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
The sitting room with FREE WiFi, Saorview and Freeview television. Wood burning stove too.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ballymote, Sligo
  • Place, Eagles Flying
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Achonry Monastery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballymote Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knock (NOC-Ireland West)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 02

1 King Bed

Bedroom 03

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 04

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Gardener's Cottage

A charming 4 bedroom house (8) set amidst the idyllic surroundings of Temple House Estate. A bright, cheerful, full fitted kitchen looks on to a private garden with farmland beyond. The house is warm and cosy, boosted by a lovely wood burning stove. Free WiFi. Free boating on the lake and miles of walks to enjoy across the lush sheep pasture, native woodland and bog.
Fully fitted kitchen,
Wood stove
TV, DVD, CD
* WiFi, linen, heat and power included
Enclosed garden, BBQ.
A charming self catering detached house set on a 1,000-acre estate surrounded by beautiful farm land, just 10 minutes off the Wild Atlantic Way.

The cottage is extremely comfortable, offering a traditional wood burning stove in the sitting room. The large bright fitted kitchen with dining area provides everything you need to enjoy home cooking and the four bedrooms allow for flexible accommodation. FREE WiFi

During your stay you will be able to enjoy the estate, which offers on-site boating on the lake, coarse fishing, bird watching, a ruined Knights Templar castle and miles of walking opportunities. The poet W B Yeats was inspired by this beautiful county. - you will see why.

Explore the surrounding area, where you will find beautiful beaches, archaeological sites, horse riding, trout fishing and four championship golf courses. This cosy cottage is perfect for exploring County Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim and south Donegal. #WildAtlanticWay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 19:00

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kilvarnet

Kilvarnet is home to this cottage. Achonry Monastery and Ballymote Friary are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eagles Flying and Achonry Boulder Burial. Travelling with kids? Consider Gillighans World and Funnybones. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Ballymote, Sligo

What's nearby

  • Eagles Flying - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Achonry Monastery - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Achonry Boulder Burial - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ballymote Friary - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Ballymote Castle - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Ballymote Station - 9 min drive
  • Knock (NOC-Ireland West) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eagles Pizzeria & Takeaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bella & Brava - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nook. - Café & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪B1 Pizza House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Super Bites - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gardener's Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gardener's Cottage?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gardener's Cottage on 12 May 2026 start from AU$318, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Gardener's Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gardener's Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gardener's Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Gardener's Cottage located?

Located in Kilvarnet, this family-friendly cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Eagles Flying, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ballymote Friary and Achonry Boulder Burial. Gillighans World and Keshcorran are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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4.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jamie

Lovely stay in peaceful and beautiful surroundings

House was clean and tidy in quiet and peaceful surroundings
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Margarita

Charming cottage in superb rural location

Peace and quiet and lovely surroundings
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PAtricia

Tranquil and relaxing in a great location

We used the house as a base for a spending time with family locally, and relaxed in front of the fire in the evenings.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bridget

Relaxing in a beautiful environment

We have stayed several times. Thr cottage is comfortable, the surroundings are magnificent. You are welcome and every aspect us first class
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John and Audrey

It was excellent and exceptional,we will be back.

Temple house exceeded all our expectations.The gardeners cottage is everything you would want as a staylocation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Perfect

Lovely place and really tranquil in a beautiful setting in a lovely part of Ireland..
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Perfect comfort and serenity in beautiful surroundings

We have stayed here before and highly recommend staying on this beautiful estate in a tranquil cottage which has everything you need. Our host Roderick is so helpful and nothing is a bother. Hope to visit again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Eric

Peace and tranquility

Spent 3 nights at the cottage. Great facilities in a beautiful setting. You coukd easily spend a couple of days here without leaving although there is so much to see within a short drive of the cottage. We had a lovely time and would definitely return again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Amazing rural getaway

This cottage is in the middle of a forest which is surrounded by a sheep pasture. You can also take the opportunity to walk around outside of Templehouse and the ruined knights templar castle that is on the property there. It was a unique and wonderful experience that I would highly recommend!
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The gardeners cottage review

We enjoyed our time at the gardeners cottage. It was roomy, inviting and had plenty of hot water and a quiet setting. The owners were amazing and gave us a tour of their castle and access to walk their grounds and see two other old ruins on their property. The only thing we would suggest is to have fans in the bedrooms as the week we stayed was one of Ireland’s hottest. You’ll enjoy it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Host

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We will greet you at the big house , which we run as a historic Country House B&B, and explain how you can enjoy the estate grounds. We will then personally take you down to the cottage which is situated 500m in the centre of our beautiful farmland to show you the ropes.

We are always available to offer guidance on the best things to do in the area.

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