Lakeside Luxury Vacation Rental Home within an 18th Century Irish Cottage

Garrykennedy Cottage has a unique old world ambience and yet has every modern comfort and convenience. Experience the real Ireland and connect with the best of Irish Heritage.

This 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom cottage is very special. It was featured on the FINE LIVING TV channel in the US showcasing the best vacation rental properties around the world. The village featured in the National Geographic Magazine highlighting the natural beauty of the River Shannon and Lough Derg region of Ireland.

The waterfront location of this cottage (directly in front of Lough Derg) in the middle of the quaint Irish lakeside village of Garrykennedy, Co. Tipperary makes this property absolutely unique.

This much loved vacation home is a great central base for touring. You can visit all the top tourist attractions while based here. The Cottage is located in an area of great natural beauty, surrounded by lakes and mountains. Rich in history and tradition. Renowned for its culture, music and food.

Many of Irelands major tourist attractions are within a short drive of the cottage including, the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, the Rock of Cashel, the Burren, Cahir Castle, Kylemore Abbey, the Ring of Kerry, the Guinness Brewery in Dublin. Not to mention some amazing golf courses.

The wonderful location of this Cottage facilitates a short 100 yard stroll to 2 local pubs with traditional irish music, family style restaurant, lake front marina and castle, walking trails, jogging paths, children’s playground, pony treks, fishing and boating.

Watch the sailboats and fishing boats come and go as you relax in the front garden. Or enjoy a BBQ on the private patio in the back garden.

Take a trip on a 50-seater tour boat. Or rent a small sailboat or fishing boat and go exploring on your own. There are plenty of large pike and trout to be caught. Local experienced fishing guides are available to provide instruction and local knowledge.

Experience the peaceful village life. Walk the lakeshore paths and forest trails. Hear the bird song. Inhale the fresh pine-scented air. Enjoy the land of rhododendrons and foxgloves, of fuschia and heather. Hike the mountains and silent valleys. Explore the castles and culture, the history and heritage. Discover the music and merriment, the character and charm. Or, stay home by a big turf fire and relax. Cook a great family meal in our wonderful kitchen. It's your vacation. It's your cottage. You can do as you please.

Shannon airport is 35 miles from the Cottage. Dublin airport is 100 miles from the cottage. All easy motorway driving. The cottage is 25 miles from County Limerick, 25 miles from County Galway, 50 miles to County Cork and 60 miles from County Kerry.

Ireland is the land of lakes and mountains - music and song. It's a mystical land filled with history and legends, mythology and folk-tales. The countryside and the people of Ireland will capture your heart.

We look forward to welcoming you to Garrykennedy Cottage on Lough Derg - where vacation memories to last a lifetime are created with every stay.