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Stay by the River Shannon in Co.Offaly in Centre of Ireland
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1 bedroom 2 bathrooms Sleeps 2
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Banagher, Offaly
- Place, River Shannon Brewery5 min drive
- Place, Banagher Town Centre6 min drive
- Place, Birr Castle18 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stay by the River Shannon in Co.Offaly in Centre of Ireland
John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old farm homestead Chestnut Cottage which is situated on the McDonald farm at Lusmagh, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1 Km from the River Shannon. It was the original home of the McDonald family for generations. The Chestnut Cottage has been lovingly restored, keeping as much as possible of the Old World character of the cottage while adding all the modern comforts. It is located close to the main farmhouse, in a nice farm garden with an orchard.
The Chestnut Cottage is in the Galway/Offaly area, three miles from the popular riverside town of Banagher in Co. Offaly. The wide bridge which crosses the River Shannon to County Galway opens the way to tour the west of Ireland. Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, its river cruises, Bog and River walks, Great Fishing, (Pike fishing is particularly rewarding), Excellent super markets and shops, Restaurants, and Hotels. Most of the pubs serve really good food also.
The Chestnut Cottage is in the Galway/Offaly area, three miles from the popular riverside town of Banagher in Co. Offaly. The wide bridge which crosses the River Shannon to County Galway opens the way to tour the west of Ireland. Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, its river cruises, Bog and River walks, Great Fishing, (Pike fishing is particularly rewarding), Excellent super markets and shops, Restaurants, and Hotels. Most of the pubs serve really good food also.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Birr
Located in Birr, this cottage is in a rural area. Fort Eliza and Birr Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at River Shannon Brewery and Banagher Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Banagher, Offaly
What's nearby
- River Shannon Brewery - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- Banagher Town Centre - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Birr Castle - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
- Woodland Cottage Garden - 18 min drive - 16.2 km
- Clonmacnoise - 33 min drive - 32.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Angelo's Takeaway - 5 min drive
- Flynns Bar - 5 min drive
- Hough's Pub - 5 min drive
- Angelos - 5 min drive
- The Railway Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Marian McDonald

John and Marian well known in our small village of Lusmagh. John's family have been farming here for generations. We have mostly cattle on the farm fed on grass in summer and silage in the winter time. Marian loves to keep a nice garden with perennial flowers and roses.
We enjoy meeting many nice visitors to our cottages in this way we have made lots of friends from far away places.
We enjoy meeting many nice visitors to our cottages in this way we have made lots of friends from far away places.
Why they chose this property
John and Marian invite you to rent this 300 year old family farm 'Chestnut Cottage' which is located on the Lusmagh McDonald Farm, Banagher, Co. Offaly only 1km from the Shannon River in central Ireland. . He has been home to the McDonald family for generations. The Chestnut Cottage has been lovingly restored, retaining as much as possible the "old world" character of the house while adding all the modern comforts. It is located near the main farm, in a beautiful farm garden with an orchard.
What makes this property unique
Banagher is famous for its Irish music pubs, river cruises, Bog walks and tours, great fishing, fishing (rude - pike fishing is particularly rewarding). Its proximity to several golf courses, excellent super markets and shops, restaurants and hotels make it a perfect holiday destination. Most pubs serve really good food and creamy Guinness.
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