Hillside Cottage in Shantraud

Welcome to Hillside Cottage. This detached bungalow near Killaloe sleeps five people in three bedrooms.

Accommodation

All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x single. Basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room (seats 4) with open fire. Oil central heating with open fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample off road parking. Enclosed decked area with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile.

Location

Hillside Cottage is a detached bungalow located one mile from the town of Killaloe in County Clare. This cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of one double with en-suite bathroom, another double with en-suite shower room and a single, as well as an additional basin and WC. The cottage also has a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with open fire. Outside there is ample off road parking and an enclosed decked area with furniture. Hillside Cottage is an ideal Irish retreat for a family with a number of watersport activities and historic sites nearby.

The town of Killaloe in County Clare offers a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions. The nearby town of Ballina has a marina and watersports. The city of Limerick and the coast are within driving distance.

County Clare has so much on offer; boat trips, quirky pubs, seaside resorts and a great tradition for Irish music, all set amidst spectacular scenery such as the towering Cliffs of Moher and the fascinating landscape of The Burren.

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Reviews of Hillside Cottage

"Nice homely cottage set one mile from killaloe/ballina. Everything you needed was there including a welcome pack of tea coffee milk & pastries. Also enough coal kindling & fire lighters for a couple of nights open fires. Electric & gas heating All included in the price, makes a nice change. One small thing though, The tiny TV."

Reviewed by A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer on 27/01/2019

"It is a surprisingly spacious and extremely clean cottage with perfect furniture and layout for a family with small kids, and the beds were very comfy. Felt at home there immediately. We spent Christmas week there and had all the utensils, pots and pans to make a Christmas dinner."

Reviewed by Ms McCabe on 30/12/2014

"This cottage is beautiful and is situated in an excellent location. It is very well kept and has all amenities. We spent two weeks here and would do it again. Highly recommended for a relaxed holiday. It is very peaceful and cozy. We would suggest a car to be able to visit other parts of Ireland. The owner was very helpful and caring."

Reviewed by 919marmar on 13/09/2014

"This was the perfect base to explore the west coast of Ireland. The cottage was extremely comfortable and, being just a mile outside Killaloe and Ballina, meant we could walk in whenever we did not want to use our car. Mr. Barry was the perfect host, on call if needed but happy to leave us to enjoy the peace and quiet the area provided; he typified the friendliness of everyone we met on this wonderful holiday. The coastline and countryside of this area are glorious and compare favourably with the more tourist filled counties of Cork and Kerry."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 17/08/2014

"Cottage was in a lovely peaceful location. It was very spacious and so clean and tidy. Killaloe and Ballina were an excellent holiday base."

Reviewed by Mrs Elders on 28/07/2014

"The cottage is perfect for couples or families. The whole area is beautiful. Killaloe has a varied selection of good restaurants, bars and shops. A great base to explore the counties of Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. Galway City is worth the slightly longer drive too. "

Reviewed by Mr Booth on 03/07/2014

"The owner was the perfect host; there when needed but otherwise left us to enjoy our holiday. The west coast counties of Ireland are stunningly beautiful and the town of Killaloe itself is no exception. Within easy walking distance of the cottage are excellent restaurants, bars and shops. Good roads make Killaloe the ideal base to explore several counties."

Reviewed by Mr Booth on 30/06/2014

"We loved the cottage and its comfort. The location was great for visiting family. We will be back next year. Worked perfectly for entertaining our family who live in the area."

Reviewed by Mrs Arzt on 17/06/2014

"I rented the cottage for our Girl's Trip - my mom, my sister, myself, and my mom's best friend. The cottage was perfect for our needs. The location is perfect for people who are visiting the western side of Ireland. We did everything from as far north as Kylemore Abbey to as far south as Cork. The middle location of the cottage was very convenient. We had a bit of trouble finding it the first night because it was dark and there was no lighted sign over the name of the place. Also, the emailed directions I got from the booking agent indicated 30 MTS after turn and as an American I didn't realize at first that this meant METERS. So we drove 10 MINUTES down the trail looking for the place instead of realizing it was 10 meters. Would have been easier to say first house on left after the turn. Towels are provided for but there are no face cloths (which is the norm in Europe so take your own). Be careful stepping out of the bathtub because the tub seems to be on a bit of a ledge. There are basic kitchen items provided like ketchup and sugar and tea/coffee. We got a little confused by the washer/dryer because we needed to dry some clothes that had gotten wet in a downpour but we didn't know how to turn on just the dryer without running a full wash cycle first. There is a lot of parking space available. We had an SUV but we could have parked maybe 5 more easily. The view out of the front facing rooms are stunning. The absolute ONLY 'complaint' is that there is no internet or Wi-Fi available. This would have made it easier to plan our day trips but I just ordered a data plan for my phone and used that along with a paper map. Otherwise, it was great. There are even a few movies and books provided for entertainment."

Reviewed by Yeslek2 on 21/05/2014

"Very quiet, clean, well appointed, with a good layout, the cottage is located in a strategic point giving access to key area tours: Limerick, Bunratty castle, The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin etc.. The owner is very attentive nearby and is always available, concerned about your comfort. I highly recommend this property which corresponds perfectly to the expectations we have when we go to Ireland. We will return without hesitation and with great pleasure. "

Reviewed by Ms Pitou on 15/04/2014

"Would do it again!!! The property was immaculate and a pleasure to stay in."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 24/09/2013

"The position was lovely, and very peaceful, and we would stay there again."

Reviewed by Mr Davies on 31/07/2013

"A house that made you feel like you were staying in a 5 star hotel. Absolute beautiful house. We looked forward to returning home to it each evening. Top marks to the owner. Hope to come back."

Reviewed by Mr Mitchell on 28/05/2013

"The house was lovely and clean.It was very child friendly and had a great garden for the kids to play in. We hope to return again in the future."

Reviewed by Mr Dooley on 09/05/2013