Tír na Fiúise Cottages, Co Tipperary, Ireland
Five self-catering cottages on an organic farm that provide an authentic rural experience and homely base in the heart of Ireland. Children love the play areas and there's lots to explore in the wonderful Tipperary countryside by foot or bike.
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One bedroom cottage in high season for a couple is 350 euro, Two bedroom cottage for a family in high season is 500 euro.
Tír na Fiúise, meaning the land of fuschia, was set up in 1999 by the Heenan family on their farm near Terryglass village in rural Tipperary.For many generations the family has lived and worked the land.
With several years of experience operating an award-winning farmhouse B&B, they aim to offer a homely base to visitors seeking an authentic rural experience; different from what is found in traditional tourist areas.
Just 2 hours from Dublin and located in the heart of Ireland, Niall & Inez Heenan have converted the barns just down the lane from their farmhouse to self-catering accommodation available by the week.
Tír na Fiúise now boasts five fully equipped self-catering cottages, carefully constructed in a fresh, clean traditional style but each with their own unique personality.
There is a sauna for guests to use as well as a children's play area with basketball hoop, tennis racquets and sand area. Bicycles are provided free of charge.
Why not dabble in a bit of farming, saunter through the adjacent bog or explore exquisite Tipperary countryside by foot or bike. The area has some fantastic delicious restaurants and pubs in Terryglass village and the nearby Lough Derg area offers fishing, walking, cycling and much more.
Reviewed by Catherine Mack:
A journalist once asked Niall, “Why do people come to Terryglass? There is nothing here.” Niall’s answer was that it is for people who are in search of nothing. For them, the place is enough. Walk the bog at sunrise, and you will understand what he means.
Read Catherine's full review of Tír na Fiúise.
Why is this a greener holiday?
To truly minimise the environmental impact, guests are encouraged to arrive by public transport: the train station is Nenagh. From there, it’s a 30 minute train ride from the accommodation. Nenagh is easily reachable by train from Dublin and from the UK, Dublin is just a ferry ride away. Onsite the owners have taken a number of green measures to reduce the environmental impact of their tourism business and contribute positively to their surroundings.
Top Eco Features at Tír na Fiúise
Electricity supplier is Airtricity which creates 66% of its energy from renewables
Guest can compost vegetable and food waste & other waste is segregated for recycling
Hosts supply bikes free of charge
Hosts can arrange pick up from the nearest bus or train station
Hosts can supply local organic produce to your cottage
Guests can avail of a local farmers market in Borrisokane on Saturdays (4 miles away)
Location
Directions from station:
30 mins away by taxi- Premier Cabs - 0868109247
