March 2, 2010

224 – Barneys Cottage Self Catering Ireland Labasheeda Clare

Self Catering Ireland. Barney’s Cottage is situated in a peaceful and scenic location looking over the river Shannon, with a view of the Tarbert Ferry. The cottage has plenty of parking. The cottage has electric heating and a solid fuel stove, with fuel provided. The living room has a TV. The Kitchen includes a microwave, electric cooker, washing machine & dryer, iron and ironing board. Towels and linen provided. Cot available on request. Pets allowed.

Tarbert Ferry is 10km from the cottage. Why not take the ferry into Tarbert, and tour Kerry.

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223 – Gleann Na Ri Self Catering Ireland Galway City

Self Catering Ireland. Gleann na Ri is a modern self catering holiday complex offering accommodation in Galway City, Ireland, and is situated approx. 3 miles from the city centre. The apartment comes equipped with all cooking utensils, cable tv, direct dial telephone & bed linen and sleeps up to 4 people in two rooms. Rate also includes light & heat, free internet & ample car parking. Cots & highchairs are available by prior request (extra charge applies).

Galway City, nestling the Corrib and flanked by the Atlantic Ocean is a City full of character and history. Galway plays host to several electrifying and lively festivals including the Galway Arts Festival, Galway Races, International Oyster Festival, & the Film Festival to name but a few.

At Gleann Na Ri you will find that our apartments and penthouses are fitted to the highest standard. Each unit comes fully equipped with fitted kitchen, cooker, microwave, crockery, cooking utensils & a fridge with freezer. Living & dining areas are fully furnished to ensure a home from home ambience is achieved. A selection of our apartments & penthouses have excellent, uninterrupted views of Galway Bay.

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222 – Corrib Village Self Catering Ireland Galway City

Self Catering Ireland. Corrib Village is a no frills, basic and clean budget accommodation at exceptionally low prices in an unbeatable location. It is the perfect affordable self-catering holiday complex offering cheap and clean budget accommodation in the vibrant heart of Galway City. It is situated in a fantastic area only 2 miles from the lively city centre and located on the historic grounds of Galway University. For guest’s convenience, we provide a FREE shuttle bus between Corrib Village and Galway city centre. WiFi access is available in all rooms!

Everything required for a great holiday is provided in Corrib Village, you will find that our apartments are fitted to the highest standard. The apartments are perfect for families and groups looking for fun, simple and clean accommodation. Each self-catering apartment contains a shared living room and kitchen and comes fully equipped with all you could possibly need including, cooker, microwave, crockery, cooking utensils, a fridge with freezer and an all-channel television with couch area. We supply clean freshly laundered linen and duvets and plenty of storage space. All rooms have telephones with free room to room calls and an incoming call facility with free voicemail.

For that extra touch of comfort, try our ensuite apartments that offer ensuite bedrooms with colour televisions and a spacious separate living room and kitchen. These apartments also offer the added convenience of a chest freezer and dishwasher, for when you don’t feel like doing the dishes! Living & dining areas are fully furnished and spacious to ensure a clean, comfortable and relaxing environment.

One of the biggest draws for guests to Corrib Village, Galway city, are the broad range of onsite facilities. These outdoor facilities are ideal for kids and older guests alike with a public barbeque area, tennis courts and a fantastic playground! The mini-market located opposite the reception in Corrib Village provides convenience for guests looking for all the essentials and extra treats! It is open daily offering dairy products, fresh fruit and vegetables, various grocery items and tea & coffee.

Corrib Village, Galway city, is a great destination for families with children. A supervised kid’s club with organised daily activities is available from 10am-12:30pm and 2pm- 4:30pm, costing just €5 per child! A large playground is also available and bigger kids can enjoy the games room!

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February 16, 2010

221 – The Bothy Self Catering Ireland Birr Offaly

Self Catering in Ireland. The Bothy is a garden cottage in its own secluded area within Birr Castle Demesne. A gate in the wall opens on to the famous Millennium gardens (open to the public) set in a large park laid out around a lake and on the banks of two rivers, offering miles and hours of beauty and tranquility. This is a must for nature lovers, gardeners, artists, and all yours to enjoy privately each evening. The Demesne is equally celebrated for its giant telescope, the largest in the world for 75 years and now fully restored. Boating trips on the River Shannon, cycling, fishing and golf are all nearby.

The Bothy comprises an entrance into a living room with dining area, kitchenette, bathroom and 3 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single. The Bothy is heated by oil central heating and an open fire (all fuel and power, bed linen and towels included in rent) and includes a colour TV, washing machine. Garden furniture allows you to enjoy the lawned gardens and there is parking space for 2 cars. Pets are welcome. Shops, pub and restaurant are all within 300 meters.

There has been a Norman castle on this site since 1170. From the 14th to the 17th century the O’ Carroll family ruled from here and the territory was known as Ely O’ Carroll The castle was granted to Sir Lawrence Parsons in 1620 and it is still the private family home of the Parsons family.

The Grounds and the Gardens – The grounds evolved from the parkland of oak and beech trees of the 17th century; of the same period are the Box Hedges which form part of the formal gardens. The 18th century is characterised by the creation of the lake and planting around this area.The 19th century saw the building of the Suspension Bridge and the development of the Fernery and the Fountain, the Waterfall and the Winter Garden. The 20th century saw the creation of the Arboretum, the River Garden, the terraces and herbaceous borders around the castle, the seed and plant expeditions abroad and the development of glass houses for propagation. Of the same period is the development of the formal gardens based on 17th century Bavarian design.The wildflower meadows are left uncut until July to ensure that the wild flowers seed and naturally regenerate.

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220 – Cronkeerin Cottage Self Catering Ireland Ardara Donegal

Self Catering in Ireland. We are delighted to present a traditional thatched cottage, self catering accommodation that has been in the Breslin family for over 300 years. Although the cottage is old, the thatch has recently been renewed and the inside of the cottage has been completely renovated to offer all the modern amenities to the holiday visitor. Modern Holiday Accommodation in a Traditional Thatched Cottage.

Fully modern conveniences are at hand in our cottage with: Central heating, Power shower All new flooring throughout, 2 x spacious Bedrooms – a double & single in one bedroom and a double in the other bedroom. The parlor still has its traditional charm.

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