Murphys Thatched Cottage

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9
  • The entire place is yours
  • 323 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
    In all areas • 379 Mbps
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Parking on site

About this property

Historic Charm: Murphys Thatched Cottage in Mitchelstown offers a unique holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a peaceful inner courtyard setting. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, a cozy fireplace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a dining area, work desk, and free toiletries. Outdoor Spaces: An outdoor dining area provides a pleasant setting for relaxation. The ground-floor unit offers easy access to the garden and outdoor furniture. Convenient Location: Located 41 mi from Cork Airport, the cottage offers free on-site private parking and is located in a quiet area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Heidi
United States United States
“Beautiful and cozy. Stepping back into history. Thoughtfulness of the host with a huge collection of books on Ireland, sugar packets with Irish facts on them, variety of snacks. It was perfect.”
Laurie
Canada Canada
“Everything! Super cute, amazing host and wonderful history. Beautiful restoration of a historical thatch cottage. Property and surroundings just perfect.”
Stephen
United States United States
“The cottage was an amazing gem to make our home for 5 nights. It is centrally located to make day trips to a lot of Ireland’s must see attractions. It was stocked well with anything you make need or had forgotten to pack.”
Tom
Germany Germany
“We felt how special the place is right away when the owner Jim gave us a tour around the cottage. There are so many stories within the place that we got to explore in the cottage itself and the blog about its history, that Jim left us with. With...”
Aoife
Chile Chile
“It was so cost and comfortable and the hosts have thought of absolutely everything to make your stay a memorable experience.”
Mary
United States United States
“I loved the history and charm of this beautiful cottage. The owners were great about communicating with us before and during our stay. They could also teach a master class in hospitality — there were fresh flowers, and a well-stocked pantry and...”
David
United States United States
“Charming - and in the family for over 300 years. Super clean, quiet, comfortable for this couple. Great provisions and detailed history of the property and community. A fantastic stay!”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We have stayed in many different places over the years from Hotels to Caravans. Murphy's Thatched Cottage is one of the best stays we have had. We have never been made to feel so welcome at a property. Jim and Ann Marie were there to greet us. ...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An exceptionally well renovated and well- kitted out small cottage. The cottage has much of its history on display and the warm, friendly and welcoming hosts are obviously and rightly proud of the transformation they have achieved.”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely quaint cottage. There was everything you could need”

Hosted by JIM MURPHY

9.9
Host Review Score
JIM MURPHY
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. This beautiful traditional Irish Thatched Cottage is the home of the Murphys for over 260 years. It stands the test of time with all its original features lovingly restored, including stone work, lime render and thatched roof. The Cottage is west of Mitchelstown which is a five minute drive away. Mitchelstown is a great Heritage town with a fascinating history to explore. The cottage is centrally located within a hours drive from Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford The Cottage dates from the 1700's, it has old world charm in abundance. we do not have a TV in order to preserve the ambience. Guest have use of cottage, yard and garden , but entry to outer buildings or family residence near by.
Having worked at the highest level in the hospitality and tourism sector in Ireland and the UK for the last 35 years, Gives me an eye for detail to offer our guests the best in Irish Hospitality and Heritage
SIGHTSEEING Galtee Mountains, Saint Fanahans Well, Knockmealdown Mountains, Mitchelstown Caves, Chair Castle, Glen of Aherlow, Swiss Cottage, Glengarra Wood, Doneraile House and Park, Lismore Castle, Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails, Fermoy Town, and more are within a 30 minute drive from our cottage.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Murphys Thatched Cottage

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Murphys Thatched Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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