Title: Luxury renovated old Irish cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury renovated old Irish cottage Cottage with kitchen, near Ashford Castle ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48877100/48877003/2a81325e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48877100/48877003/aaf78281.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48877100/48877003/f46a8584.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48877100/48877003/11cb5e85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48880000/48877100/48877003/f6a8c3e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the charming, 200-year-old cottage where John Flynn was born and raised before his ill-fated journey on the Titanic. This historic home has been lovingly renovated to retain its original features, blending old with new in a beautiful north Connemara location near Ashford Castle and the lake district. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury renovated old Irish cottage This 200 year-old cottage is stepped in history - John Flynn, who lost his life in the HMS Titanic tragedy in 1912, was born and reared here. Indeed, it was from here he set off to Cobh, Co. Cork, just a few days before boarding the ill-fated ship. The cottage fell into disrepair after John' sister Bridget passed away in 1925. The roof caved in and it looked as if the house would be lost forever. However, owner Michael Walsh has lovingly renovated and extended it in recent years, and, indeed, in 2012, a Titanic commemoration took place at the property. We have renovated and modernised the cottage while retaining all the key original features. . All mod cons have been installed but the home still boasts many of the essential characteristics of the traditional Irish cottage in a beautiful north Connemara location. - it is rural, it is one floor in height and the open plan kitchen/living/sitting room area is the heart of the property. Adjacent to world-renowned Ashford Castle and the surrounding lake district., In this cottage, the old meets the new. John's story is lovingly recalled in the property. His memory will never die. Emigration claimed many Irish people throughout successive generations. This part of the world suffered more than most. These days, it is our pleasure to welcome back ancestors of those who had to leave. Live the Titanic story in this historic cottage. More about John Flynn: In the late 1800s, he emigrated to Pittsburgh, USA, like so many of his friends and relations. He found work in the steel mills and married a neighbour from home, Mary Cassidy from Dooras, Corr na Mona, on August 26th,1891. They reared six children. In 1912, John was holidaying at home here in this home when he got a sudden letter urging him to return to the USA. It has never been established if that letter related to work or family matters, but John went to the local shipping agent in Clonbur, bought his ticket, walked the ten miles to Ballinrobe Railway Station and made his way down country to Cohh to get on board the Titanic. His body was never found. It later emerged that his sister-in-law had wanted to return to America with him to join her sister, but her family forbade her from doing so - an intervention that almost certainly saved her life. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117910000/117906100/117906030/4ae281de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House on the Lane, in the tranquil Village of Cong, Ireland. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Luxury Renovated Old Irish Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cong Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cottage Luxury Renovated old Irish Cottage Cottage Cong ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.542362,-9.286874&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7BjyeI%7Cytw%40%3FY%3FY%40Y%3FY%40%5B%40Y%40Y%40Y%40Y%40Y%40YBYBYBYBWBYBYBWDYDWBYDWDWDWDWFWDWFWFUFWFUFWFUFUHUFSHUFSHUHSJSHSHSHQJSHQJQJQJQJOJQJOJOJOLMJOLMLMJMLMLKLMLKLKLILKLINILILILGNGNGLGLENGNELENCNENCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFNFLFNFLHLHLHNHLJLHLJLJLLLJJLLLLLJLLNJLJNLNJNJPJNJPJPHPJPHRJPHRHRHRHRHTHRFTHTHRFTFVFTFTFVFTDVFVDVFVDVDVBVDXDVBXDVBXBXBVBXBX%40X%40XBX%40X%40X%40X%40X%3FZ%40X%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FZ%3FXAX%3FXAXAZAXAXCXAXAXCVCXCXCXCVEXCXEVEVCXEVEVGVEVGVETGVGVGTGTGTGTITITGTIRIRITIRIPIRKRIPKRIPKNKPKPKNKNMNKNKNMLKNMLMLKJMLMJMJMJMJMHOJMHMHMFOHMFOFMFODMDODODMDOBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOCMAOEOCOEMEOEOEMEMGOGOGMIMGMIOIMKMIMKMKMKMKMKMMKMMMMMKOMOKOKOKOKOKQKOKQKQISKQISIQISKSIUISGSIUGUIUGUGUGUGUGWGWGUEWGWEWEWEWEYCWEWEYCYCWCYCYCWCYCYAYAYAYAYA%5BAYAY%3FYAY%3F%5B%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DVqrr3lmjYzw4DEV6-vZhIEJRyU=) Clonbur, Cong, Galway #### What's nearby - Cong Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Quiet Man Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Cong Mini Golf Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ashford Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ashford Castle Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles #### Getting around - Claremorris Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mrs Tea's Boutique & Bakery - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cullen's at the Cottage - ‬13 min walk - ‪Quay Bar - ‬19 min walk - ‪Pat Cohans Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Puddleducks Café - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury renovated old Irish cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Luxury renovated old Irish cottage located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cong Abbey and Ashford Castle. Quiet Man Museum and Cong Mini Golf Club are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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