Banagher 4.7 miles. Resting within the countryside setting of the county of Offaly and within striking distance of the town of Banagher, where you will find the picturesque River Shannon, is the detached property, Woodview Cottage. This delightful accommodation has been designed to bring together a group of couples, friends or families to this rural location, ideal for a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The interior of the property enjoys a seamless blend of character and charm, with a refreshing and contemporary colour palette complementing the traditional and carefully selected furnishings to ensure a wonderful stay for the whole family. Be welcomed into a spacious kitchen, where you will be delighted to find all the essentials required to cater your own delicious meals, including a choice of two coffee machines and washing machine and a dishwasher for your convenience. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at the dining table whilst the woodburning stove gently fills the room with warmth during those chilly winter months. After an action-packed afternoon, you and your loved one can look forward to curling up within the sitting room, where you can select a DVD from the collection that awaits you and relax into your evening with the second woodburning stove adding a sense of tranquillity to the space. Here you will be spoilt for choice by the sleeping accommodation that awaits you, with four well-presented bedrooms to choose from, each boasting a well-presented double bed, quality linens and ample storage to house your personal belongings. Spend a moment or two outdoors, where you can soak up the sunshine on the rear patio area whilst enjoying a refreshing beverage, with the BBQ sizzling in the background and the younger guests make the most of the swing set. Venture into the centre of the nearby town of Banagher, where you will be delighted to find a superb selection pubs and takeaways to suit all tastes, as well as a shop and Post Office for picking up the essentials. Whilst here, head to the marina where you can hop onto one of the cruises to explore the River Shannon from a different angle or find a selection of opportunities for fishing. For those feeling active, head to the Slieve Bloom Mountains, where you can look forward to exploring a magnitude of walks to discover the local heritage and soak up the unspoilt and uncongested scenery of this part of Ireland. Woodview Cottage is a quaint base for exploring this countryside location with all of your loved ones.

Situated within the centre of Ireland on the Western edge of the county of Offaly, is the bustling town of Banagher. Resting on the banks of the River Shannon this town offers a vast array of restaurants and pubs, where visitors can enjoy some Irish traditional music whilst sampling delicious food and a pint of Guinness. As well as a number of shops for picking up the essentials, the town comes with a host of activities on the river including cruising, fishing and angling. Cruises are based by the pretty marina, where you can hire boasts for day trips to soak up the views on the River Shannon. Attractions within the surrounding area includes the Norman castle of Redwood and the Clonfert Cathedral which was previously the cathedral of the Diocese of Clonfert. Further afield attractions include the harbour city of Galway, where you can spend an afternoon exploring the traditional pubs and art galleries with Irish folk music playing in the background as you soak up the surroundings. Banagher is a superb base for exploring all that the centre of Ireland has to offer.

Accommodation