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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

CORK, CO

Blarney Castle
18 min drive
Blarney Stone
18 min drive
Mallow Station
9 min drive
Cork (ORK)
34 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Parking available

Microwave

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring

This property is surrounded by panoramic countryside views. The house combines traditional features with modern conveniences. Located in the cross roads of Munster, Ivy Bridge is ideal for touring the South of Ireland. Why not visit Blarney Castle where you can kiss the stone, or Killarney with its lakes and Ladies View made famous when Queen Victoria and her ladies stopped to overlook the world famous lakes. Bunratty Castle and folk park, County Clare is within easy driving distance as is Kinsale. This historic town is renowned for its restaurants and marina. Fota wild life park and House is a 45 min drive as is Cobh, with its heritage centre and Cathedral. This town was the last port of call for the ill fated Titanic.

Wifi credit extra
£9
Cleaning
£54
Refundable damage deposit
£134

Booking Notes:
Please note the SERVICE FEE charged by the billing company is a fee to cover website costs by HomeAway. Wifi is charged extra 10 euro per week.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to The Farm Grenagh. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
WiFi for a fee
8 minutes by car from Ballinamona Golf Course and 9 minutes from Mallow The Rebel Trail

This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Eilis O'Sullivan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Shower
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room
Wood stove

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Golf on site
Golf nearby
Swimming nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Retreat Ideal For Touring Cork

Country Retreat Ideal for Touring

Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring CORK

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Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring Cottage CORK

Country Retreat - Ideal for Touring Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Country Experience

We loved this home for the moments we saw it online. Then when we met David, he was very helpful with everything in the home, but also had maps out for Ireland. My family did get sick during our visit and David was on it! I followed him i to town to get medicine for my son and husband. David checked in several times to make sure we were ok, and if we needed a doctor. Thankfully we didnt but having the owners close by meant that we could reach out if we needed anything. When we return for another family visit, we will be staying here again.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous cottage for a family holiday

What an amazing holiday we had in David's cottage. Surrounded by fields of cows and horses, the children were in their element. They especially enjoyed feeding the horses carrots. The cottage was extremely clean and well maintained, with a traditional Irish feel about it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Irish Getaway

The thatched cottage near Cork was an idyllic setting for our week long Irish getaway. We enjoyed feeding the horses and cockerel. The setting in the middle of the equestrian center was a fantastic place to relax after a day of exploring. Thank you to our host David who made sure we had everything we needed during our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to experience Ireland!

Nice location to spoke out and enjoy nearby sites! David the host gave us great instructions on the house and stay and also allowed the kids to feed and hang out with his horses. Overall a great experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaithin A.

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic house with amazing hosts

Our stay was wonderful from start to finish. The house is so beautiful and David kept us entertained and was so helpful and welcoming. A magical stay that will remain with us forever.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora L., United States

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

Amazing place to stay. It was everything we were looking for. Authentic thatched roof, warm cozy fireplace and beautifully done. Thanks so much for your kindness. When back in Ireland we will stop for a stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eder S.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

This lovely cottage was truly amazing, David and Eilis are amazing hosts and full of knowledge and recommendations to make your visit the most pleasant one. The location is very convenient, lots of space in the house which was clean and the fire every night was perfect to end the day.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A super quaint cottage centrally situated for exploring

Very comfortable yet old feeling home, traditional cottage yet modern. Comfortable beds and plenty of living spaces, beautiful property!! Piano was a plus, and horses although with our outings and rain we didn’t make it to see them. Not a walkable property but a 10 min drive into town. Very easy to get around throughout Cork from here. David is very friendly and helpful!! Very much enjoyed chatting with him! Note: GPS took us crazy way to get there… if you use equestrian center it’s easier to navigate to using Apple maps.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W., Beaumont

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet setting

Lots of room inside the property. David is a lovely host. All amenities in a country setting.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

We had a great time. The location is very convenient and the family room was a perfect place to gather after a long day. Puppies was a bonus for us dog lovers. David was very helpful and made wonderful suggestions as to where to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

This was exactly what we were looking for on our Ireland trip. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia q., Southport, NC, USA

13 Jun 2023

Unbelievable stay at this delightful thatched cottage

Had my heart set on staying at this cottage when I decided on it in the US about a year ago and saw it on Vrbo. Kitchen worked out well with microwave dishwasher, full-size fridge and gas oven, we made dinners four nights that week we stayed. Location was convenient to Cork, COMBS and Mallow had excellent grocery stores for supplies since we stayed an entire week. We had lots of breathing space at this former equine training center and that is hard to find in Ireland. David was great host and got a fire started in the woodstove for one romantic evening for us, it was fascinating to us, that he used peat for the firewood. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

V. E. R.

3 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Ireland Treasure☘️

My family and I will treasure our stay in David & Eilis’s wonderful cottage. It is furnished and decorated beautifully to allow you to feel instantly at home. David’s greeting, local guidance & care throughout our stay was truly top notch! We so enjoyed the tranquil and idyllic surroundings. There was such a sense of calm when we returned after a busy day of sightseeing. Loved seeing the horses & the Puppies visits too!Thank you for allowing us to experience your beautiful space. We look forward to returning.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

This house is a delightful surprise. Loved the ambiance and the personality of every room. David is a kick to talk with and the quiet setting was wonderful, but it was close to many sights and activities- so convenient and peaceful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Winnipeg Canada

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of heaven

We LOVED staying at Ivy Bridge Cottage. Eilis and David are fabulous hosts. We loved David’s stories and cannot thank him enough for setting up the fire for us. We highly recommend this property. We were sad that our 4 night stay was over so soon.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S., Decatur

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cottage

Ellis was there to greet us with a big smile and friendly conversation. The cottage was more than awesome. If I come back I will for sure stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

27 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cottage

Beautiful spot conveniently located for touring Cork, Cobh, and Blarney Castle/gardens. David was a wonderful host, always making sure the fireplace was set up for a warm fire when we returned from our day of exploring.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Alexandria VA

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay near Cork

Beautiful house in Irish country side. Close to Blarney, Cork and other major attractions. House was perfect and our host David was great. He met us and helped get settled in. He gave us great recommendations and researched activities for us. A wonderful host and an excellent visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay and this beautiful home. The host David was very helpful and gave us lots of suggestions for our trip. We loved our nights by the fireplace and the beautiful landscape.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful thatched cottage

A lovely thatched cottage close to Cork city but far enough away to be peaceful and feel well in the countryside. We had a very comfortable stay with every need catered for. Would have no hesitation in recommending as a base to see the sights of beautiful county Cork. David and Eilis were fantastic hosts who ensured everything was perfect for our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

1 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

We throughly enjoyed our stay and host!

This charming cottage was a delight and David was a wonderful host! The cottage had everything we needed and more. Lovely views and beautiful horses in the field, what more do you need?!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nurses trip

David was very informative and a great wealth of information. Lots of local attractions to see. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heaven with us. Kim,Janet and Mary Beth

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse

Excellent property. Enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Irish Dream

This Irish Cottage fulfilled all our Irish dreams! Eilis and David were magnificent hosts who wanted our stay to be the best we ever experienced, and they did not fail. The cottage and its surroundings were even more beautiful than the photos on VRBO. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a taste of true Ireland. Thank you Eilis and Dave.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

12 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Country cottage

A lovely home near Cork, Ireland. The hosts were friendly and gave lots of advice about local attractions. It would have been helpful to have more specific information on how to locate the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022