Guests say
Steepe's Place is a traditional Irish cottage appreciated for its authenticity, quiet countryside charm, and friendly caretaker, Betty. Guests enjoy the peaceful environment, comfortable beds, and the cosy feel of the property. While some find the cottage and its amenities a bit dated, the overall experience is seen as good value for money.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be beautifully clean, with only a few mentioning dust and cobwebs. The cleanliness is generally praised, indicating a high standard maintained by the caretaker.
The location is described as quiet, safe, and ideal for sightseeing, with many attractions within a short drive. The peaceful countryside setting is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the house cosy, although some mention the mattresses could benefit from a topper. The presence of heated blankets is appreciated, but there are concerns about the coldness of the house and the adequacy of heating.
Facilities are seen as adequate and well-equipped for self-catering, but some guests report issues with outdated equipment and additional costs for electricity and heating. The need for euro coins for the electricity meter is noted, and some minor maintenance issues are mentioned.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the host, Betty, and mention her helpfulness, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided to guests. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
A delightful, detached cottage, at the foot of the Ballyhoura Mountains in Glenosheen, 2 miles from Ardpatrick. Over 400 years old, and steeped in history, this original farm cottage has traditional thick stone walls, a stunning open fireplace, and a cosy, inviting atmosphere, that evokes a real sense of having stepped back in time. The bedrooms boast original iron bedframes and the cottage provides stunning views of Castle Oliver and the rolling countryside. Time can be spent enjoying the traditional Irish music of the Ardpatrick village pub or the many local outdoor pursuits including horse riding, fishing, and mountain walking. An ideal base for any holiday and just a 90-minute drive from Shannon Airport.
Originally built by a colony of Palatine settlers, the village of Glenosheen is located below the Ballyhoura Mountains and is just two miles from the village of Ardpatrick - named after Ireland's patron saint. St. Patrick himself is reputed to have built a church on the hill that overlooks the village - the remnants of which still exist today. The market town of Kilfannane is also close by and boasts the title of the highest town in County Limerick as well as an excellent outdoor education centre for school, youth and adult groups, offering a wide range of adventure sports and courses. These include canoeing, rock climbing, hill walking, horse riding and abseiling, giving visitors a wide range to choose from. County Limerick is rich in history and is packed with castles, museums and medieval churches.
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms.
Dressing room.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and sitting area with open fire.
Additional sitting room with sofa bed.
Utility room.
Oil central heating with open fire in kitchen sitting area.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer (in outside shed), washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, CD player, WiFi.
Oil and electricity charged from meter reading.
Starter pack of fuel for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Cot available on request.
Ample off road parking.
Small yard with garden furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Welcome pack on arrival.
Reviews (25)
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Helena
I can only say that the cottage is amazing. Itâs authentic, comfortable, spotlessly clean and has an excellent kitchen with everything needed. It is animal friendly, could not tell any dogs had been in. Enjoyed the local cats greeting me as came and left. Putting on the heated blanket before bed and sleeping in the cool bedroom made for amazing sleep. I was able to travel different directions to see Cashel, Limerick, some of County Cork and even a calf auction in the next town. I also had a few quiet days in. The fire place is a central part of living area and had it going each day which provided lots of hot water with the boiler system. Betty pops over to ensure everything is as needed. I absolutely adored the cottage, and canât wait to come back, love to bring friends to enjoy it with me.
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Viacheslav
Also very functional house and so acceptable price in this crazy accommodation Ireland world :) Dog friendly! Thank you Betty!
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Beckham
It is a traditional cottage in the countryside and is managed by Betty, who is very sweet. We had several feline visitors (outside of the house) so if you enjoy cats then youâll have some furry friends here! The cottage itself is fairly bare bones but had everything we needed. The electricity is pay as you go, we made sure to have 1 and 2 euro coins handy and it was never really an issue. The beds are firm and are equipped with heated blankets which were great on the chilly nights. We were able to do a load of laundry (you will have to line dry) and never had issues with the WiFi. I would definitely stay here again. Good for those on a budget who donât mind a little driving.