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Luxury renovated old Irish cottage

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Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Clonbur, Cong, Galway
  • Place, Cong Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Quiet Man Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashford Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cong

In Cong .Your stay at this Cong cottage places you within a 10-minute walk of Cong Abbey and Quiet Man Museum. Also, Cong Mini Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Ashford Castle Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cong Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Quiet Man Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cong Mini Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashford Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ashford Castle Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Claremorris Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪the valkenburg - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Quay Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪John'O - ‬11 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury renovated old Irish cottage

This 200 year-old cottage is stepped in history - John Flynn, who lost his life in the HMS Titanic tragedy in 1912, was born and reared here. Indeed, it was from here he set off to Cobh, Co. Cork, just a few days before boarding the ill-fated ship.
The cottage fell into disrepair after John' sister Bridget passed away in 1925. The roof caved in and it looked as if the house would be lost forever. However, owner Michael Walsh has lovingly renovated and extended it in recent years, and, indeed, in 2012, a Titanic commemoration took place at the property.
We have renovated and modernised the cottage while retaining all the key original features. . All mod cons have been installed but the home still boasts many of the essential characteristics of the traditional Irish cottage in a beautiful north Connemara location. - it is rural, it is one floor in height and the open plan kitchen/living/sitting room area is the heart of the property.
Adjacent to world-renowned Ashford Castle and the surrounding lake district.,
In this cottage, the old meets the new.
John's story is lovingly recalled in the property. His memory will never die.
Emigration claimed many Irish people throughout successive generations. This part of the world suffered more than most. These days, it is our pleasure to welcome back ancestors of those who had to leave.
Live the Titanic story in this historic cottage.

More about John Flynn: In the late 1800s, he emigrated to Pittsburgh, USA, like so many of his friends and relations. He found work in the steel mills and married a neighbour from home, Mary Cassidy from Dooras, Corr na Mona, on August 26th,1891. They reared six children.
In 1912, John was holidaying at home here in this home when he got a sudden letter urging him to return to the USA. It has never been established if that letter related to work or family matters, but John went to the local shipping agent in Clonbur, bought his ticket, walked the ten miles to Ballinrobe Railway Station and made his way down country to Cohh to get on board the Titanic.
His body was never found. It later emerged that his sister-in-law had wanted to return to America with him to join her sister, but her family forbade her from doing so - an intervention that almost certainly saved her life.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Luxury Renovated Old Irish
Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cong
Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cottage
Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cottage Cong

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury renovated old Irish cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Luxury renovated old Irish cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury renovated old Irish cottage ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

Is there free parking at Luxury renovated old Irish cottage ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Luxury renovated old Irish cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Luxury renovated old Irish cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Luxury renovated old Irish cottage to downtown Cong?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Cong.