10/10 Excellent
Justin D.
16 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Justin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Entire home
Traditional 19th century farmhouse cottage.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sligo, Sligo
- Caves of Kesh Corran9 min drive
- Lough Key Forest Park24 min drive
- Knock Shrine37 min drive
- Lissadell Airport (LLL)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Main bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Traditional 19th century farmhouse cottage.
James Tymon cottage is a late 19th-century two-storey farmhouse nestling on thirty acres of farmland by the banks of the Owenmore river. The cottage has old barns and a hayshed surrounded by drystone walls. Enjoy walks by the river and tree-studded farm on prepared paths and you may be surprised by wildlife like birds foxes rabbits and hares that share this idyllic setting.
Property manager
Kieran Ruane
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Gurteen
Located in Gurteen, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Tubbercurry Golf Club and Ballaghderreen Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Coleman Irish Music Centre and Ballymote Friary. Travelling with kids? Consider Achonry Boulder Burial and Eagles Flying. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
Sligo, Sligo
What's nearby
- Caves of Kesh Corran - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
- Lough Arrow - 19 min drive - 21.1 km
- Lough Key Forest Park - 24 min drive - 20.9 km
- Sligo Abbey - 31 min drive - 36.8 km
- Knock Shrine - 37 min drive - 47.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Crossbar - 15 min walk
- Travellers Rest - 10 min drive
- Gormleys Bar - 12 min drive
- Roisin Dubh - 16 min walk
- Doddy's Bar - 13 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Kieran Ruane
James Tymon cottage is part of my mothers family history for over a century. The cottage is named for my great uncle who died in the great war. To maintain this traditional house and grounds I let it to guests to enjoy a wonderful week or two in a splendid setting of stone walled fields and old trees.
Why they chose this property
Apart from a warm and cosy cottage with everything you will need for an enjoyable stay the grounds have numerous prepared paths that will take you along by the river or up by the stone walled fields peppered by old trees. You may be lucky enough to glimpse some of the wild life like foxes, hares, wild ducks etc that share the farms 30 acres of land.
What makes this property unique
According to our regular guests it is a wonderful haven of peace and tranquility. A place to relax,reflect and unwind in this hectic world. It is alsoa great base to strike out fromtodiscover this part of Ireland with its numerous lakes and mountains with some of the best beaches in Ireland. Come and experience it for yourself.
Languages:
English
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