Clarisses Cottage

The history and the location

A bit cluttered and untidy outside

A unique accommodation filled with lots of history and antiques. A lot of work and love have been put into this cozy home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a washing machine and dryer in a shed just outside. Everything was in good working order. At the back there is a beautiful pond where our kids found joy paddling in the small floating canoe. We love the sounds of the waterfalls and streams. The fresh mountain air is very inviting. Well located, not too far from Laragh town, restaurants, convenience stores, Wicklow town and the scenic drive through the mountains and views of the waterfalls. Hopefully we will be able to come back here soon. :)

The shower is a bit small and dark for my liking so I used the bath instead. Other adults had no issue with it, just me and my phobia. 😅

The location was amazing with lots to explore. The house was charming — we liked the fireplace/tv sitting room, very cosy! The owners were very responsive to our needs. When we arrived to find there was no coffeemaker, they purchased a new one for us right away!

This is a charming cottage with much greater potential, but there is one unfixable negative thing. Everyone in our party is over six feet tall, and each of us kept hitting our heads on the very low doorways. While we understand this house is very old, this was a negative factor fo us, and unfortunately, not every house is right for every guest. We all had to uncomfortably walk hunched over most of the time :( The kitchen and breakfast nook seemed too cluttered with a lot of dusty items — it would be nicer and provide a more restful and relaxing atmosphere with fewer items and less bric-a-brac. Lastly, there was some construction going on in the backyard with wood, junk, and materials left lying around. It will be a nice area when it’s completed but it’s not something one likes to see while on vacation.

We were travelling with kids and they loved the pond with the little boat. Area great for hiking and sightseeing.

As soon as we arrived through the main gates we were amazed by every little detail that the owners have put into it.. Was by far the coolest place any of us have ever stepped foot in.. Beautiful scenery all around us, peaceful, cozy and just great vibes.. the inside of the house is jam packed with history and character. Will definitely be back again!! It's also central to all the most popular hikes that Wicklow has to offer and would 100% recommend this place.

The cottage is very close to Glenda Lough in the beautiful Wicklow mountains. It is a cross between a beautiful stone converted barn/cottage, a hunting lodge and a Tardis as it's so much more spacious inside than it first appears. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well eqipped. The patio and gardens are great outdoor spaces and the parking space was very generous.

We had one 6ft 3ins person who had to remember to duck through all the doorways!

Well equipped with everything you could imagine, spacious and even had a large pool for early morning dips

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Fantastic decor and the cottage is stocked with everything you may need. Great contact with the host and a lot to see around.