Charming cottage with a hot tub and deck overlooking a stream. Amazing kitchen!

Castleisland, County Kerry
$330 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay



Cottage Mary Rose is Celebrating it's 22nd year of hosting guests! Cottage Mary Rose is a beautiful 18th century, white-washed, thatched roof cottage. One of Ireland's few remaining, it is what you dream of when thinking of Ireland. And with 21st Century amenities including increased water pressure, central heating, Jacuzzi tub and even a hot tub on our expansive rear deck overlooking a rushing stream below. Nestled in the pastoral valley of Mount Eagle. Hughes Bar (Pub)is just a 5 minute walk from the cottage. We boast an all natural garden. It is surrounded by its original dry stone walls and fuchsia. County Kerry is considered to be one of the most breathtaking places on this earth! There is so much close by to explore here. If you need a place to escape and get away from it all...…...you have found it. The peaceful country setting with amazing spa features, a rushing stream and a private cottage garden of your own! And it offers complete privacy.

You are welcomed by the bright red double door. As you enter, you get the feeling that you have stepped back in time. With its stone fireplace and high lofted ceilings in the sitting room it is a great room for conversation and games. Antiques fill the cottage with traditional and comfortable furniture as well. It is amazing to think of what this cottage has survived. It has truly come a long way from traditional Irish life to having the luxuries we dream of. There is a Jacuzzi tub and dishwasher as well as a bright red Aga stove so you can actually enjoy cooking. Truly an ideal place to call home while exploring the many treasures of CountyKerry. We do have WiFi and cable TV with many channels.
We welcome our guests with Irish treats.
The church and Kearney's small grocer are both next to Hughe's. Cottage Mary Rose is located in north Kerry. This makes Tralee and Killarney reachable in about 25 minutes. Also, County Cork is close to reaching the famed Blarney Castle is about an hour's drive.
We all need to escape and refresh our minds and souls. Being in nature and treating ourselves is the best medicine there is. Come, relax and enjoy the spa features and enjoy the beauty of the country, waiting to embrace you. We look forward to having you as our guest's. We are a proud member of Failte Ireland.

Keywords: Thatched Cottage, Irish vacation rental, Irish holiday rental, Irish cottage rental, Irish holiday accommodation, County Kerry vacation rentals, Kerry holiday rentals, County Kerry, self catering cottage rental, Irish vacation rental

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1200 Sq Ft (111 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: Smoking Is Allowed Outside Only. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Addy F.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2026

    Stayed Feb 9, 2026

    Replacement mattresses on double bedsMore room to move in large bedroom Comfortable chairs around fireReplace Belfast sinks which are unsuitable for indoors

  • Michelle L.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    A beautifully snug little cottage in Castleisland Had everything we needed and didnt want for anything. Quite literally down the road from Hughes Bar for a pint by the fire. It was a good location for day tripping to Dingle and Killarney with a host of other villages to visit like NewCastle West and Adare.

  • Virginia M.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Difficult to find, don’t trust the GPS, go to Hughes Bar, it’s just a bit down the road from there. Once there it is the most beautiful, magical place I have ever been. The grounds are wonderful, with a babbling brook in the back, behind the deck. Caroline and Timmy were most helpful getting us to the cottage and settled in. I can’t say enough good things, it is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

  • randy c.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Great communication. Quaint cottage in a nice rural village. Exactly what we were looking for.

  • Todd B.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    We had a wonderful time at Cottage Mary Rose. The area was beautiful, Hughes’s bar was awesome! Caretaker Timmy went above and beyond. Caroline answered all our questions. Highly recommend!!

  • Jozien V.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    The cottage is lovely, and modern equipped. The jacuzzi is really great. The garden is beautiful. And from there we made day trips to the Kerry way and Limerick. Nearby is a church and a pub. We have had a good stay and the housekeepers were very helpful.

  • Carrie L.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    I did leave a few comments on a letter in the cottage. There was landscaping done the morning after our first nights stay. Unfortunately I was sick in bed that day so the noise was a bit distracting. We were unable to get water in the guest bathroom shower so we all took a shower in the master bathroom. The water pressure was amazing in the master shower. There were a lot of gnats flying around, smell of propane/gas, musty - but otherwise a very unique home. The management was very quick to respond when we were not able to find the place.

  • Julia T.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    The cottage is lovely and everything we hoped for when booking a thatched roof cottage. We enjoyed listening to the stream that runs through the backyard and how cozy and homey the cottage felt. The only negative about our stay was that it was too short.

  • Diana M.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Quaint old fashioned rustic irish cottage just 30 min drive from killarney. Beautiful grounds, deck, hot tub. Area is scenic and quiet. Cottage had all necessary amenities. Easy communication with owner as well.

  • Katie R.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay and how original this home was. The hot tub and creek out back was so relaxing after a day of traveling. We didn’t cook while there so I can’t remark on cooking supplies and etc. I think some shelving in the large wardrobes in bedrooms would help a lot. We used the extra small table in the utility area to lay out our clothes so we didn’t have to get into luggage everyday. They had plenty of extra covers/pillows in 2nd bedroom. They also had toilet paper and paper towel for arrival which was nice. The parking issue mentioned in another review is no problem at all it’s literally 10 feet from the gate of the house. We would definitely stay again! It’s a beautiful area and the owner at Hughes bar told us to go to Brownes bar for live music on a Friday night and it was the highlight of our trip. Beautiful place with the friendliest people.

  • jennifer f.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 2, 2025

    It was a wonderful cottage and a great location to get to places in the Kerry area.

  • janiece m.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    This cottage has been restored to bring a vintage Irish home alive, and updated with modern day conveniences. It is beautifully decorated, and supplied with everything a weary traveler could need. We found it neat and tidy, and very well maintained. It is located far enough away from the noise and traffic of the city, yet an easy drive to get you there.

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Cannot say enough good things about this little cottage. It’s excellently located to all the best attractions in Kerry, and it’s perfectly situated in the country but close enough to Castleisland to make getting groceries and going to the local pub easy. The caretaker, Timmy, built a fire for us twice and a local man gave my Dad an autographed book of his own poetry. Absolutely perfect accommodation for a family trip.

  • Naomi M.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    Great cottage for a long weekend, perfect for visiting Killarney and the surrounding area and hiking. The cottage has everything we needed and the host was very helpful and welcoming.

  • gary b.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    The cottage was very rustic. Other than where it’s situated it’s a very charming little cottage. The problem is what the listing doesn’t not convey. There is no parking on site. Parking is across a relatively busy street. Inside the amenities had their charm but were old. Inside things felt cramped. Nice deck by a stream.

  • Kathryn M.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    This cottage was the perfect introduction to Ireland and such a unique stay. There aren’t many thatch roof cottages anymore and especially rare to be along side a river with a hot tub and beautiful garden. It was a dream to stay at and the contacts were really easy to work with given our flight changes. Would absolutely recommend.

  • Trevor W.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    The Cottage Mary Rose has been updated but still holds onto the charm and history of Ireland we were looking for.

  • Daniel C.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    We spent our entire 2 week vacation at Cottage Mary Rose as our home base from which to explore the southwest part of Ireland. It was perfect! Genuine Ireland at its best. The cottage itself is beautiful, cozy, a sanctuary to retreat to after a full day of touring. The manager and caretaker are amazing and so welcoming. The gardens surrounding the cottage and the creek beside it add even more beauty and serenity to this very special haven. We’ve left a part of our hearts here in this lovely place and hope to return soon!

  • Alan O.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 28, 2024

    Fantastic stay So much room,everything spotless Lovely stay for families Jacuzzi was lovely

  • Susan M.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    If you want a traditional Irish cottage, this is perfect. Not new and modern, but charming and cozy. Country setting, but near town.

  • Paige K.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 11, 2024

    Our stay here was wonderful. This cottage has been around for a long time and we appreciated staying in a little piece of history. The cottage felt like our home away from home. We loved the huge deck in the back as well as the hot tub! Great communication with property managers & hosts.

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