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The calendar serves only one of the cottages. Please message me for the availability on the second cottage and also for discounts which will apply for a stay of over 3 nights TA!
Silvermines is an award winning rural village, set at the foot of the Silvermines mountains. Ideal for larger parties who like their own space, the accommodation comprises of a cottage and an apartment which has a balcony with amazing views .
Both offer the same comforts. In both the cottage and apartment, there are two spacious double bedrooms, super king size beds that can be separated to form single 3ft beds, both with en suite shower rooms and underfloor heating. The living rooms have very comfy sofas, a 42' smart TV, docking station, a log burner and dining area for 6 . The kitchen has all the appl... The calendar serves only one of the cottages. Please message me for the availability on the second cottage and also for discounts which will apply for a stay of over 3 nights TA!
Silvermines is an award winning rural village, set at the foot of the Silvermines mountains. Ideal for larger parties who like their own space, the accommodation comprises of a cottage and an apartment which has a balcony with amazing views .
Both offer the same comforts. In both the cottage and apartment, there are two spacious double bedrooms, super king size beds that can be separated to form single 3ft beds, both with en suite shower rooms and underfloor heating. The living rooms have very comfy sofas, a 42' smart TV, docking station, a log burner and dining area for 6 . The kitchen has all the appliances you need and granite worktops. There is full central heating throughout and all service water is supplied via a rainwater harvesting system. There is a courtyard and landscaped garden, with beautiful flora to attract wildlife, also there are fruit trees and an organic vegetable patch, from which you can pick your vegetables and fruit for a complimentary meal.
For laundry, there is a boot room containing washing machines, tumble dryers, heated drying racks, a sink, a hosing down area, and a long bench for changing out of your gear after a days adventure. Please note that no Electric is included in the price, it is charged by using meter readings .
The accommodation has been awarded 4 stars by Failte Ireland, and is luxurious. It offers all that is required for active holiday. Close by there are many loop walks, biking trails, horse riding ,golf, swimming baths with a skate park, and a play area. Lough Derg, which is a 20 minute drive away, has some of the best fishing in Ireland, sailing, water skiing and all other water sports. Silvermines is a quiet and sleepy village, wrapped in a mountain back drop, and is also perfect for getting away from it all. You can relax in front of the log burner, read, paint or stroll along the river. There is a village pub and shop for groceries on your door step, yet Nenagh market town is only a 10 minute drive for all the pubs, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and boutiques. There is a farmers market. and country market for all your home made preserves and artisan breads , a Norman castle,genealogy and heritage center.
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Hemos pasado unos dÃas fantasticos en Silvermines, a pesar de estar lejos de otros lugares impresionantes, el coger el coche cada dÃa y tener rutas diferentes nos ha permitido observar este fantastico pais que es Irlanda y la amabilidad de sus gentes, me ha dejado impactado.
Enamorado de sus paisajes, sus casas, y sus gentes¡¡¡¡
SILVERMINES FOR EVER.
SEE YOU SOON¡
Visited August 2017
Written 28 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pat k
Wadsworth, IL2 contributions
what a wonderful pace to stay!
We stayed at the Old Forge Cottages for a week and what a great time we had! Paul and Karin couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. The place was very clean, very nice and in a great village. The community has a friendly local pub called Hickeys where you can learn about anything by just asking Tommy the owner. And if you're a walker ther are many trails nearby. Beautiful area, wonderful people and great accomodations!
Visited May 2017
Written 19 May 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Experience528040
Thank you Pat for the great review. Im delighted you enjoyed your stay.
Yes Tommy the owner of Hickeys bar
Is a mind of information.
Written 23 May 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Dwadepsych
1 contribution
Wonderful
The cottage was exceptionally well-designed, furnished and comfortable. Surrounding countryside beautiful. Paul the owner is very helpful and responsive. Great bar across the road with owner who is great raconteur. Nearby lovely walk through hills and heather with wild horses roaming. Cannot recommend more highly!
Visited August 2016
Written 12 August 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Experience528040
Thank you for a great review!
It was a pleasure to meet you all and have you stay. Hope to see you again some day
Written 13 August 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Vicente S
2 contributions
Excellent cottage for a few relaxing days
The place is even nicer in real life than it is on the pictures. Very comfortable and equipped with everything you may need for your stay. It was our first time in Ireland and we wanted to visit many places all over the country, and the location of this cottage is just perfect for that. And our hosts were always very friendly and helpful. In summary, it was a lovely experience.
Visited March 2016 Travelled with family
Written 31 March 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Experience528040
Hi Vicente,
Thank you for your nice review, I'm delighted you all enjoyed yourselves.
It was pleasure to have you all stay .
Best wishes
Paul
Written 1 April 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Written 28 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Luci S
Ottawa, Canada14 contributions
Lovely and comfortable cottage with all the mod cons
Three members of my extended family and I spent a lovely 5 days in this cottage situated fairly centrally the Ireland in the small village of Silvermines. The owner was great with correspondence, replying within less than 24 hours to my messages, and was always readily available whenever we needed him after we arrived. The cottage was comfortable, modern but constructred to look like an older building, it was really nice. The lounge furniture and beds were all really comfortable. Wifi was good. The bathrooms and appliances were modern and efficient and the kitchen was well equipped. We wished the weather was warmer so that we could enjoy the beautiful terrace, but September in Ireland is mostly wet and we knew it.
We were welcomed on our arrival with a freshly baked raisin bread which was awesome because we were starving and there are no restaurants in Silvermines. The pub across the road only opens at 6 pm and doesn't serve meals. Silvermines is a very small community so this was understandable and Nenaugh with plenty of food stores and restaurants is only 10 minutes away. The owner also had milk and butter for us as well as coffee and tea.
There are laundry facilities but not in the cottage itself and there was enough laundry soap to do a few loads which was plenty for our needs. We were not used to European washers and had trouble getting it to work and it took way to long to wash a load of clothes (because we didn't set it up right?). A comprehensive set of instructions on how to use the washer and dryer should be provided in the information booklet. Besides the laundry, the only con was how difficult it was to find the location even with a GPS, which may have been a deficiency of the product, but detailed directions would have helped.
All in all, we were very happy with this rental and we unanimously recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the area.
Visited September 2015 Travelled with family
Written 25 September 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Experience528040
Glad you had an enjoyable stay. With regards to the laundry I have to say that there has never been a problem with other guests using the machines. They are very easy to use . Finding Silvermines village is not that difficult, it is only 15 minutes drive from the M7 motorway J24. it is easy to find. I will however take onboard your comments.
Written 26 September 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
19Caro50
Cairns, Australia6 contributions
Perfect cottage to share with another couple
Beautiful cottage set in a lovely garden, and delightful small village. Spacious very comfortable accommodation, each bedroom has its own ensuite so perfect for two couples. Paul was a wonderful host, picked us up from the station in Nenagh as we arrived before our friends with their car, and arranged for a local taxi to take us back at the end of the stay.
We had several meals out, and especially liked The Pepper Mill in Nenagh.
Would love to come back one day.
Visited June 2015 Travelled with friends
Written 23 July 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
BroncoFanStuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany33 contributions
Very nice Host, rooms just as lovely in person as in the pictures
The rooms are just as nice, if not BETTER, in person. Paul was a great Host, Dickeys Pub across the street and small grocery store sure make it convenient for supplies or a pint. Tom at the the Pub is just as friendly and the locals love to tell TALL Tales. Made for a wonderful time.
The location was not the best for us and our Itinerary, but that was offset by having such a great place to come back to each day. You can't go wrong staying there with Paul at the Silvermines.
Visited June 2015 Travelled with family
Written 21 June 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Karolin K
4 contributions
What a wonderful place to spend your holidays
The cottage was very nice and beautifully furnished. The lovely garden with all the blooming lavender was an amazing place to spend a quiet evening. There was a fireplace inside, so we could enjoy films in a cozy atmosphere. Another big plus were the two bathrooms, so there was no queue in the mornings. Silvermines is a nice quiet place which is located in the middle of Ireland, so one can reach everything in at most two hours by car. Therefore it was a perfect basis for day trips. We loved the hospitality and warm atmosphere and would love to return some time to this amazing cottage.
Visited September 2014 Travelled with friends
Written 22 October 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
colin t
Larne, United Kingdom21 contributions
Full of charachter and beutifully appointed
Having never heard of Silvermines was slightly dubious,boy was I wrong.
Paul the owner was very welcoming and it was obvious immediately he has
worked very hard to present his property to appeal, and it works .Fit and finish
are perfect ,garden very neat and you can pick produce from it .All those things
and a pub across the street not much more you could ask for,thanks Paul.
Visited July 2014 Travelled with friends
Written 24 September 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
The Award winning village of the Silvermines is a central location for touring ,Dublin, Galway, Cork and Killkee beach are 90 minutes drive, Limerick is 30 mins drive. In the village is a pub and grocery shop and the people are very welcoming and friendly.
Access
Car required
How to get there
From Shannon airport follow the M7 to Dublin and exit at the turn off for Nenagh.
From Dublin follow the M7 to Limerick exit at the turn off for Nenagh.
It is a straight drive, no turn offs, just follow the motorway!
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