Inn Details
Glenculloo Cottage offers guests a unique ‘home-stay’ experience during their visit to the Emerald Isle. Historically renovated as our personal holiday home, it provides an atmosphere that many sterile self-catering accommodations and high-volume B&B’s lack.
Though set in the peaceful Irish countryside, the central location of Glenculloo Cottage, makes many “must-see” tourist destinations easily accessible via day-trips. Our guest have the exclusive opportunity to take advantage of our Personalized Tour Service during their stay.
County Tipperary is one of the best-kept secrets in Ireland. Away from mass tourist crowds, it is a place where you can experience the ‘real’ Ireland. Our hope is that your stay at Glenculloo Cottage will be an unforgettable experience, rejuvenate your spirit, and surpass your expectations.
Glenculloo Cottage only accommodates 1 group of guests at any given time, even if you are traveling solo. In Ireland and Britain, this type of accommodation is referred to as self-catering.
Glenculloo Cottage features the following amenities:
Bedroom 1 - Queen-sized bed with shared bathroom
Bedroom 2 - Two twin beds with shared bath
Bedroom 3 - Two twin beds with shared bath
Bedroom 4 - Queen-sized bed with en-suite bathroom (Self-catering only)
Refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, satellite TV, CD player, laundry facilities, telephone, 2 fireplaces.
Additional Services include: *Breakfast in bed *Carte Blanche (all inclusive) cocktails - we provide all the liquor to your hearts content. *Afternoon High Tea - Irish Tea served with an assortment of scones, sweets and fresh preserves. *Special Occasion Meals - anniversary dinners or other special occasions. *Picnic Lunch Note: Additional offerings listed are suggestions, but unique requests are welcomed. Check-out our Personalized Tour Services for your unique vacation to Ireland!
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Glenculloo
- Ireland countryside
- Kiliscully
- Newport
- Tipperary
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Village
- Nearest major city: Nenagh (20 miles)
- Directions to property:
Bus or train (rail) service is also available to Nenagh, County Tipperary, where we can facilitate pick-up and drop-off by prior arrangement.
Directions from Shannon Airport
Take the N19 to the N18 (toward Limerick). Take N7 (Dublin Road) toward Nenagh. Exit right at R499 toward Silvermines. Right at Shallee Cross (just before the R500 exit leading towards Nenagh). Drive approximately 3 miles and take Left at Glown Cross (sign pointing to Keeper Hill Scenic Drive). Continue for approximately 10 minutes. You will cross a small bridge with the Old Glenculloo School on your right. Continue for 0.5 mile and the valley will open-up in front of you. You will look to your left and see Glenculloo Cottage, across another small bridge. Cross bridge and Glenculloo Cottage is directly ahead.
Directions from Dublin Airport
Take M1 toward Dublin. Take M50. Take M7 toward Portlaoise. Once in Portlaoise, take N7 (Dublin Road) toward Roscrea and continuing to Nenagh. Once in Nenagh take R497 toward Silvermine Watch for the R500 on your right and take that exit. Once at R499, take quick right and immediate left at Shallee Cross. Drive approximately 3 miles and take Left at Glown Cross (sign pointing to Keeper Hill Scenic Drive). Continue for approximately 10 minutes. You will cross a small bridge with the Old Glenculloo School on your right. Continue for 0.5 mile and the valley will open-up in front of you. You will look to your left and see Glenculloo Cottage, across another small bridge. Cross bridge and Glenculloo Cottage is directly ahead. - Directions from airport:
Airport pick-up service is included for guests who have chosen a Personalized Tour Package. We will collect your rental car from the dealer, greet you in the airport terminal, and whisk you off into the Irish countryside. A complimentary fireside beverage will welcome you to Glenculloo Cottage.
We recommend that guests staying at Glenculloo Cottage fly into Shannon Airport on the West Coast of Ireland. Transit time from Shannon to Glenculloo Cottage is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The trip from Shannon, compared to Dublin, is more picturesque and less prone to traffic congestion. You may opt to fly into Dublin, however you will have to arrange your own transport to Glenculloo Cottage, as we do not provide airport pick-up or drop-off service to the Dublin Terminal. All major airline carriers service both airports. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 115.00
- Double occupancy rate is $ 230.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 115.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
3 Bedrooms are available during the B&B Experience stay.
1 additional bedroom with en-suite bathroom is available during the Self-Catering Experience.
Amenities | In Room | | | Bath robes | Turndown Service |  | | On Site | | | CD player | Ceiling fans | | DVD Player | Desk | | Fireplace | Internet Service | | Library | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone | | Washer/dryer | Wet bar |
Meals - A Irish Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: TBA
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast in Bed Option, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon High Tea, Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
- Special meals available: Countryside Picnic, Traditional Dinner, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies - Minimum stay required (6 night minimum stay is required)
- Smoking is not allowed
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (See our webpage for details)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Carte Blanche option for all inclusive food & drinks.)
- Deposit amount required (A deposit of $1000.00 is required at the time of booking to reserve your stay at Glenculloo Cottage. This entire deposit becomes non-refundable once you are within 6 months of the first day of stay.)
- Cancellations:
Guests arriving after or departing before their reserved dates, or those who fail to show for any reason, are responsible for the cost of their entire reserved stay.
Cancellations must be made by speaking with us in person, via telephone, or an acknowledged email. Voice mail (answering machine) messages do not constitute cancellation confirmation. We will be happy to return your deposit when applicable, less a $25 administrative fee.
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Tony Keegan & Dana Strohm
Your hosts are Tony and Dana.
Tony has been coming to Ireland for over 15 years and established Glenculloo Cottage in order to share his passion for the “real Ireland”. As a physician, he also enjoys a part-time medical practice in the United States. Since the age of 3, Tony has embraced his gift as a talented violinist…and you might catch him fiddlin’ during your stay at Glenculloo Cottage.
Dana brings a wealth of experience from years in the hospitality and tourism industries. - The innkeepers speak: Swahili, English, French, Spanish
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Cahir Castle & the Swiss Cottage, Kilkenny Castle & Design Centre, Athassel Priory, The Cliffs of Moher, Glenstal Abbey, The Rock of Cashel, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins Glenculloo Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Glenculloo, Ireland.
Contact Information
 
Glenculloo CottageLackabrack Glenculloo Killoscully Newport County Tipperary Glenculloo Ireland
Innkeeper(s)
Tony Keegan & Dana Strohm
Rates:
$115 - $230
Features
Property Noted For:
- Real Ireland Experience
- Antiques/decor
- Gay / Lesbian Travel
- Honeymoons
- Peaceful getaway
- Romantic escape
- Bed and Breakfast
- Guest Cottage
- Homestay Bed and Breakfast
- Private Home Bed and Breakfast
- Architectural style is Irish Country Cottage
- Built in 1782
- Opened for business in 2007
- Restored / Remodeled in 2007
- Parking available
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