Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Carrick-On-Shannon

If you want to see the countryside and meet the real people, the locals of Ireland and be surrounded by beauty, plants, gardens, cows, sheep, and friendly people. This is a place to stay. It’s in a beautiful area. I had the most peaceful relaxing week and Shannon’s home was beautiful.

Overall, a really nice and well presented cottage and grounds, which we thoroughly enjoyed and easy contact with Peter, but Airbnb were terrible (!) with its heavily computerised communication system, e.g. (1) Difficulty in booking, so used my technical consultant; he has used Airbnb, but still took ¾ hour to book (€26) (2) Earlier, I contacted Airbnb by phone, they then e-mailed me to which I replied, but the reply never arrived because, I then learned, one has to use the app - beyond me and (3) A vast number of e-mails before and after the holiday; usually had to be read in case anything new, but largely repetitive and a waste of time - not your time I would say as sending seemed to be computer-generated. (4) All of which would make me hesitate using Airbnb again. I often stay in B & Bs arranged by a simple phone call (with no security checks on host or me!).

Excellent hosts therefore we had a wonderful stay at Driney House and hope to return. 😀 All the kids were so happy they could all bunk in together in the room with all the beds, like a proper sleepover, telling ghost stories with a torch. 👻 We stayed for three days and happily never left the grounds. It was so relaxing to take in the view while the kids had plenty of activities to keep them entertained, out in the fresh air getting plenty of exercise. They would have even slept on the trampoline!😀 The pool was a great hit, there is no deep end as such so it was great for the kids, and great to play volleyball. There were life vests available for use in a range of sizes for those that couldn’t swim. From the first contact the hosts were amazing, they were so helpful with a great generosity of spirit. A lovely family with a very special guest house. It’s like an activity centre with the most amazing views on the lake…..but the bonus is you have it all to yourself! 😀

The place was very clean and john gave us a tour of the house when we reached even at 10 pm. Very responsive hosts.

Just back from a lovely few days at Caroilin"s place. Great location, lovely restaurants within a short distance. very peaceful surroundings. The house is lovely and it was fantastic for us to have the dog with us. Would highly recommend.

Gracious hosts+Beautiful property+Great weather+Ireland = Fantastic Stay! Our brief holiday in County Roscommon was a base for visiting newly found family in the region. The "Nurseries" was a wonderful home to meet relatives, and a peaceful respite for weary souls. Plenty of sitting areas (inside and outside), comfortable beds, great areas for meal prep and dining, and enough toilets for visitors. Mary and Brian were lovely hosts, extending themselves beyond what would be expected; communication was timely and very responsive. Sitting between Carrick-on-the Shannon and the town of Boyle, there was plenty to do whether it be eating, shopping, sight seeing, or taking in a pint of Guinness! Our hosts were obviously very insightful to the history of this home and have the right to be extremely proud of the modern amenities they have lovingly updated to their property. This is a holiday home that will be a definite "repeat" when we are in the area again!

Lovely house in a very quiet neighbour with a big green out front. IWould be great with kids, I brought my dog and it was perfect for pets too! Really well appointed home gym (tv in gym has been removed), and gorgeous sauna. Had such a lovely, relaxing week in Brian's with no issues, a home away from home.

Lovely stay. Linda and her mum were very nice and easy to communicate with. We had a late checkin and that was no problem. House is very nice, matches photos and a high standard all round. It’s on the estate of the castle which is lovely, very open and friendly, we are at the bar which was fab. Overall highly recommend.

Would highly recommend, the views from the place are stunning and it was fantastic to be able to wake up to views of the River Shannon. Lanesborough is a nice little town, would recommend the Italian restaurant that has just recently opened there and the supermarket is very good. A very peaceful and relaxing experience.

We had such a relaxing and peaceful time here — the perfect getaway! The place was spotless, beautifully cosy, and felt like a true home away from home. And the bed... wow. Genuinely one of the best night’s sleep I’ve ever had — it was like sleeping on a cloud! The complimentary kayaks were such a lovely surprise. I’d never tried kayaking before, and it was such a fun and memorable experience. We spent most of our day out on the water, then came back to unwind in the hot tub — absolute bliss. I was also really impressed by how well-stocked the apartment was. So many thoughtful touches and essentials provided, which made everything so easy and stress-free. We’ll definitely be coming back. Thank you for such a lovely stay! 💫

Geraldine and Paul were very welcoming and friendly. Accomodation excellent, more spacious than the photos suggested. Cosy, woodburner lit when we arrived. A selection of basic supplies including breakfast with Geraldine's home made bread. Paul was very helpful with advice about local fishing. Large comfortable bed , and excellent bathroom. Lovely countryside, lots to explore.

Great, quiet place to stay. Kathleen was a nice, responsive host. Welcome basket a great touch. Would definitely stay again.

Ita's place is in a perfect, quiet location, the place was spotless when we arrived, and she always responded quickly whenever we had a question. The pictures don't do it justice 100%, it's far more spacious than it looks. Easy to access with vehicle, road up to the house is properly taken care of. Many beautiful sunsets we're seen on our stay as well - great views from the living room. Internet is fast. Not much else to say, our stay was perfect. Thanks again Ita!

Super cute 1 bedroom stay. The apartment was very clean and spacious, and Caroline was super quick to answer any questions!

Lovely peaceful location. Asked sheila beforehand if basics would b there on arrival and sure enough there was tea, coffee, pint of milk and packet of biscuits We arrived half hour early and sheila had just arrived to clean house after the previous tenant so we went for walk on thebeautiful beach and house was ready when we arrived back. Super comfy bed. So peaceful day and night. Tenants in main house were very quiet. Beach bar less than 10 mins walk was very good value - should book ahead if dining there. We didn't use cooking facilities in house so cannot comment in that regard. Overall loved our stay and would be very happy to re book. Sheila was quick to respond to any queries before we arrived. We put bed linen on to wash before we left but as there was only one washing pod we didn't put on the 2 towels as didn't want to overload washing machine. Would recommend

Loved our stay! Amazing location in Strandhill. Easy check in and out with clear instructions. Fab stay 😊