Mary-Kate's Farmhouse
Birth place to Lester Lonergan (1869-1931) who was an early twentieth century actor in America, this single storey traditional style long farmhouse is nestled at the foot of the Galtee Mountains.
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About Boolakennedy Cottages
Ideally located near Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland, these two Faílte Ireland Approved farm cottages are the perfect retreat. Boolakennedy Cottages (Buaile Uí Chínneíde in Irish) are located in Tipperary at the foot of the Galtee mountains bordering Limerick, Cork, Waterford & Clare, in the province of Munster. The cottages are also within driving distance of County Kerry offering you a world of possibilities for your stay with us.
Mary Kate’s farmhouse and John’s Dairy share two centuries of Lonergan family history and rest together allowing them to be booked individually or simultaneously providing warm,comfortable and relaxing accommodation whilst still keeping its traditional surroundings.
Self Catering
Beautiful Location
Top Rated
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Co.Tipperary
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Our Rental Cottages
Lesters Room
Looking for a night or two break in the heart of the Munster Vales then this is the ideal cottage stay. This tastefully decorated boutique room is accessed by it’s own entrance door and sleeps two people in comfortable private surroundings
Johns Dairy Self Catering Cottage
Originally a dairy with an overhead loft for herdsmen it was used entirely as living quarters from the early 1900’s. It has been refurbished to a very high standard giving this storey & half unit a feeling of comfort, warmth and relaxation.
What is there to do in the locality?
The farm cottages are positioned in the historic countryside of County Tipperary, bordering Cork and Limerick, which offers quick access to national hiking trails, fantastic fishing waters, top golf courses and national monuments such as Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage.
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We pride ourselves on the quality of our self catering farm cottages.
Read what our customers have to say about our work.
Highly Recommended
"We have just spent 5 nights in John's Dairy. We honestly cannot fault it,everything you need for a fantastic & relaxing stay. The cottage itself is beautifully presented & completed to a very high standard. We found it immaculately clean & everything you could need is provided. The location is great for exploring Ireland and the views from the cottage are stunning. The hosts are fabulous & make you feel very welcome. We would 100% recommend & would absolutely stay again."
Cally Ahlfors-Hunt
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Irish Cottage Experience
"If you were looking for a true Irish cottage farm experience look no further. The view every morning of the Galtee mountains was breathtaking!!! Paul was such an extremely available host and helped us with researching our families lineage of villages close by.The property is immaculate and you have anything you could possibly need. If we could give him 10 stars we would!!! we will definitely be back again."
Veronica
via Airbnb
Stunning Views
"We stayed at Paul’s house for three express nights in the South of Ireland! We couldn’t have wished for a more scenic, comfortable, and fabulous place to stay…stunning grounds."
Peter
via Airbnb
Fantastic
"Our stay was absolutely fantastic. I would rate the accommodations as good as a five star hotel with so much more room. The views were amazing the surroundings were very peaceful. Paul was a terrific host. The place was super clean. I highly recommend this airbnb. Everything was perfect. If we return to Ireland I would stay here again."
Marian
via Airbnb
Charming
"What a place! Fantastic, high quality house in beautiful soundings and extremely helpful and friendly host. The house is better, more charming and larger than pictures can show. Everything in the house is spotless and highest quality. Outside the house peaceful countryside with amazing views."
Marta
via Airbnb
Responsive
"Paul’s home is a true Irish Paradise. The house itself was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. You are surrounded by the beautiful countryside along with his own cows, sheep, donkeys and horses. Paul is extremely responsive and very nice. I highly recommend this home and hope to come back again soon."
Stacey
Airbnb
Local Activities
Walking and Hiking
The locality is well served for scenic cycling and walking routes. Walking clubs such as Galtee Walking Club & Peaks Mountain Club cover the local climbs, but please bear in mind these clubs may require you to be a member.
Motorcycle and Car Touring in Tipperary
South Tipperary often acts as a suitable base for many of these tours as they travel the length and breadth of the country taking in it’s many sites.
Golfing in Tipperary
Boolakennedy’s location rests in close proximity to Cahir Golf Course. This stunning parkland course is split in two by the River Suir and offers views of The Comeragh, Galty and Knockmealdown Mountains.
Fishing in Tipperary
Tipperary is well known for its quality fishing waters and there’s an abundance of these waters in close proximity to Boolakennedy.
Your Perfect Holiday Home
Plan your visit to Ireland by booking directly with us and getting the best rates. Contact us via out booking form to check for availability for your family break in Tipperary.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Self-Catering Cottages in Ireland
You can book directly through our website, via a third-party booking platform, or by calling us. It's always cheaper to book direct so get in touch with us to check availability.
The cottages are located in Tipperary on the border with neighboring counties, Cork and Limerick. All the counties of Munster are withing driving distance and the main M8 motorway to Dublin and Cork is only 5 minute drive from the cottages.
Our cottages typically include a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, heating, bed linen, towels, and parking. Some may also offer a fireplace, outdoor space and BBQ.
Self catering offers more flexibility, cost savings, and a more authentic experience when visiting Ireland.
Should you for any reason wish to cancel your holiday rental reservation with us the following charges will apply: All booking deposits withheld, booking deposit plus minimum 50% balance of rental cost up to six week period prior to arrival, thereafter 100% total cost of holiday rental. We recommend that clients take out travel insurance to cover any costs incurred and associated with, in the event of having to cancel a holiday.
Self Catering Holiday Homes Ireland Location
As we value privacy the gates may be closed on arrival so just ring us at +353 86 8388848 and we will give you access.
Once booked in you will receive your own key & gate fob. Have a safe and pleasant journey and should you need further assistance do not hesitate to ring us.
Boolakennedy
Cahir
Co.Tipperary