About this property
Shillelagh 2.3 miles. Resting within the countryside setting of County Wicklow (known as “The Garden of Ireland”), and a few miles from the quiet villages of Shillelagh, Clonegal and Carnew, is the idyllic, Old White Cottage. The bustling and well-services towns of Gorey, Tullow and Bunclody are all within a half-hour drive. This heart-warming retreat is ideal for a family of four seeking an action-packed holiday, with a magnitude of walks and bike trails awaiting you within the surrounding area. Approached via an endearing country track, surrounded by a woodland setting, is where you will find this charming base, promising to be a relaxing getaway at any time of the year. Be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen, where you will be delighted by the country-style design boasting everything you could possibly need to cater your own delicious evening meals. From here, step into the sitting room where a woodburning stove greets you and offers a gentle warmth during the winter evenings. Look forward to relaxing on the sofa with your loved ones around and tuning into the TV to truly unwind, before heading to bed. The interior is completed by two brightly-decorated bedrooms, comprising of a double and a twin, each complete with a refreshing colour palette, as well as ample storage and the feature fire place within the double bedroom, which adds charm. During a balmy afternoon, look forward to spending time within the large garden, where the bench seating offers opportunities for a spot of alfresco dining or enjoying a glass of wine as the evening draws to a close. If you can tear yourself away from the wonderful base, head to the village of Shillelagh, where you will find all the amenities you will require, including a bar, shops, and even a walking stick makers! For those feeling adventurous, The Wicklow Way is nearby and offers an opportunity to explore the rolling countryside, endearing forests and upland lakes, and the nearby Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood offers more gentle strolls. Further afield attractions include the majestic Wicklow Mountains and the cities of Dublin, Kilkenny and Waterford. The Old White Cottage is a quaint base for exploring with your loved ones.
Carnew is a market town resting within South County Wicklow. Within the town you will find a superb selection of amenities, including a selection of eateries and pubs, a shop and a Post Office. Within the surrounding area you will find Wicklow Way and the Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood offering superb walking opportunities. Further afield attractions including Wicklow Mountains, city of Dublin, and 'Ballykissangel' village of Avoca.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be made into a double on request).
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, books, games, DVDs and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden with lawn area and gravelled area with bench seating.
Sorry, no smoking.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Pub within 1.3 miles: shop within 2 miles.
Please Note - Owner does not accept short breaks from April - September.
Reviews (37)
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Donna
We were very grateful for the welcome gifts and extra little provisions that made the stay more convenient, such as washing up liquid, bin bags, cleaning cloths, hand wash etc really useful when travelling light and we were especially grateful for the cookies, they were delish! The cottage has everything you might need (apart from washing machine), it was comfortable and really so peaceful. The cottage is surrounded by trees but if they weren't there you can see fields and hills for miles all around you. We used the cottage as a base and planned to have day trips out but after a couple of late nights we couldn't be bothered to travel too far (giants causeway took us about 5 1/2 hours one way with stops - it was a long driving day round trip). We took a trip to Aardmore and saw basking sharks and on the last day stayed around Shillelagh, had a drink at The Dying Cow and a short walk in a nearby forest. It was a beautiful trip. We will return, I would recommend the Old White Cottage as a relaxing break if you don't want to explore too far or don't mind driving. For our next visit we will probably travel on each day to see as much as possible. I wanted to see the west coast but we just couldn't face another 8+ hours in the car round trip. We had beautiful weather while there (and had packed for all types of rain but not sun), it was a proper sun trap sat on the bench out the back. I've seen other comments about making more of the outside and yes more could be done, there are lots of well manicured gardens in Ireland as you travel round but it was also beautiful just to sit in a natural environment.
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Kate
We know the area very well and found it an ideal base for our holiday. In addition it was very well appointed, comfortable beds and bedding, very warm and cosy with central heating and a log burner. There was even a welcome basket with wine, cheese and crackers and a visit from the caretaking couple to check that there were no problems. I would have no problem recommending a stay here.
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Petra
We enjoyed our stay thanks