Fethard (I434), Fethard, Co. Tipperary

This colourful and characterful detached cottage is set in attractive grounds, 1.5 miles from the historic town of Fethard. The family-friendly cottage features a cosy lounge, an airy kitchen/diner and a large lawned garden. It is the perfect base for groups with dogs and horses who are keen to explore Ireland's Ancient East. The two-storey cottage stands within a walled garden of a 19th-century country house close to the River Clashawley. The cottage has separate access and its cheerful exterior beautifully sets up a stylish interior. The deceptively spacious lounge features comfortable furnishings that are arranged across from a wood burner and between an exposed wooden ceiling and wooden floors. The neighbouring kitchen/diner is equally airy, with sunlight feeding in through dual-aspect windows and doors during the day. Stairs in the kitchen/diner lead up onto a carpeted landing, off which are a spacious king-size and an equally large double bedroom. A family-sized bathroom is only a few paw prints away. A handy utility room is outside ready to deal with reminders of the day's adventurers, while the lawns are surrounded by attractive shrubbery. The estate offers a peaceful, private place to walk the dogs and offers facilities for stabling horses. The banks of the River Clashawley (within 0.5 miles) are popular with runners, cyclists and water sports lovers. Aside from the usual shops and pubs, Fethard (1.5 miles) is a small town boasting a large number of mediaeval sites that are discoverable along a heritage walking trail. Need to know 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size (can be made up as a twin), 1 double 1 bathroom with shower over bath, and WC, 1 separate WC Rangemaster 5-ring double oven, microwave, dishwasher Utility room with washing machine Wood burner Gas heating and electric charged according to usage on meter Smart TV Towels at an additional cost of €20 Walled garden Private parking Shop and pub 2 miles Sleeps 4 + 2 - additional pull-out sofa bed charged at €50, single camp bed available on request, additional single bed linen charged at €50 Stables available to rent, please enquire Cleaning €60 All extras/deposits are payable directly to the owner RENT from €463 per week. For current availability see www.shamrockcottages.co.uk under cottage no I434.