The Lodge at Raheengraney House
ID: S185744
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
A former cow shed resting within the grounds of the impressive Raheengraney House, on the outskirts of the bustling village of Clonegal in Ireland's County Wicklow. This all-ground-floor accommodation offers a wonderful base for exploring this region surrounded by majestic mountains and dramatic valleys, promising to be a tranquil retreat for families, friends and couples. Look forward to relaxing into your evening within the open-plan living room where you will find everything you could possibly need to enjoy a week-long break with your loved ones. This space boasts high vaulted ceilings, a refreshing colour palette and the patio doors flood natural light into the space. The well-equipped kitchen is certain to entice any budding chefs to cater a delicious evening meal for the whole family before you settle down to enjoy a sociable evening at the dining table as you tuck into your meal. After dinner, sink into the sofa and tune into the TV, whilst the woodburning stove fills the room with warmth during a winter’s evening. If you are visiting during the summer months however, look forward to throwing open the patio doors to spend time enjoying a spot of alfresco dining or a glass of wine as the evening draws to a close. Alternatively, relax in the sauna, after a long day’s walk on the Wicklow Way, or cycling the Nine Stones Cycle Route. The interior is completed by three well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a king-size double with an en-suite shower and a king-size double bedroom which shares a Jack-and-Jill en-suite shower with a twin bedroom, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group. For a day out in the local area, the villages of Clonegal, Shillelagh and Carnew are lovely places all withing 15 minutes drive and surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, oak forests and fantastic vistas. Alternatively, you can venture further afield to the majestic Wicklow Mountains or the cities of Dublin, Kilkenny or Waterford. The Lodge is a superb base for exploring this picturesque location.
Carnew is a market town situated in the extreme south of County Wicklow, almost on the County Wexford border. Carnew Castle, dating back to Norman times, enables you to take a step back into Irish history. For walkers, the Wicklow Way is only minutes away and the nearby Tomnafinnoge Oak Wood, one of the largest remaining oak woods in Ireland, makes a lovely spot for an autumn stroll. Carnew is 5 minutes from Coolattin’s magnificent 18-hole golf course and woodland horse riding while slightly further afield, the Wicklow Mountains, city of Dublin, and 'Ballykissangel' village of Avoca make superb destinations for an enjoyable day trip. Carnew is ideally located as a touring base for a range of interesting outings in an area steeped in history, natural beauty and culture. A scenic and peaceful choice for your Ireland adventures.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with Jack-and-Jill en-suite with shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with Jack-and-Jill en-suite with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Sauna.
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, books, games and DVDs, TV, WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Ample off-road parking.
Unenclosed patio area with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Pub 0.8 miles, shop 3.3 miles.
Reviews (29)
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Jordana
John was a lovely host, very welcoming and the house has so much to recommend itself. The open plan living space is wonderful and we loved having a fire. On the down side, it is a shame the hedge is so tall on the patio we were denied any of the stunning view of the surrounding countryside. There is a really good selection of top quality kitchen utensils (excellent knives) serving dishes, good pans and a lovely dining service so meals were always lovely to have on the large table. The bedrooms are all a generous size and the quality of the beds and bedding is top notch (The best night's sleep I've had in ages). However, the floor "click clack" laminate flooring that has shrunk or been poorly fitted with gaps everywhere. The Velux windows in the master bedroom were also filthy. I would also say the bathrooms need a bit of attention - some form of heat in them would be good...It is clear there are some red flags that the house itself might not be so regularly maintained. The info pack was useful with lots of tips which we followed and there are a tonne of DVDs and some games for wet days. I would suggest a couple of maps of the area would have been so helpful for local walks - an idea for future stays. Really good to note there is a great washing machine and dryer which was much needed after a couple of very wet walks! [ IMPORTANT - Can this part just be shared with the owner and not posted publicly ] Alas upon our stay there was no underfloor heating working in the bedrooms or bathrooms so we had a couple of cold December nights although John did rescue us with portable oil heaters on day 2. The bathrooms were freezing (no heating at all) and we had only tepid warm water throughout, so this was the least enjoyable part of the stay - especially after long winter walks (Thank goodness for the Sauna which we used 3 times!) John stayed in touch to see how the heating was behaving which was appreciated - and he did what he could to solve the issues, however, had we been a family with children I think it would have been a real issue. I hope this honest review really helps him identify any snags so he can make the necessary improvements to make it as delightful a holiday cottage as it has the potential to be.
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Sharon
Close enough to offer help and ideas of where to go if needed, but far enough away to allow us privacy and solitude. His hospitality was very much appreciated, a welcome gift upon arrival, an apple pie on a rainy, although perfect day, and a tour of his home. Having said that, there are a couple of things that I must point out. The property NEEDS a deep clean, but I expect that will be done when it is a little quieter. I cannot fault the cleanliness of the kitchen, the bathrooms in general (the shower doors for example need a good scrub) or the general living area. The towels are extra fluffy and I loved the duvet. The laminate in the bedrooms needs a little work, but that's a small price to pay for the fabulous underfloor heating. We didn't get to sample the sauna, we were so busy, but we know it's there because John showed my husband how to use it. If you asked me, would we stay here again? 100% yes. Would I recommend it to family and friends? 100% yes.
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Martin
Lovely Relaxing area even with our children, 1vof whom has Special Needs and her assist dog. Everyone enjoyed the relaxing break and John was extremely knowledgeable kind and courteous at all files, pure gent. We will be returning hopefully sooner than later