Dirreen House

As we were rather late in booking we did not have a lot of choice.

The property was a bit ‘far away’ from everything really and especially with a young child. That is the reason for 4 stars However everything was clean and tidy and the wildlife around was lovely. The welcome pack was good to see after a long drive. Swallows were in abundance and were a delight. Listowel was the nearest town and had many facilities as well as good places to eat, a lovely playground, a castle and beautiful walks. People were extremely friendly and we enjoyed our holiday.

Third time at Direen,great place,the addition of WiFi is a great improvement

We had a fantastic stay in Dirreen House.

Everything that we needed was provided. The breakfast pack was a lovely touch. We've stayed in a few Sykes cottages and this one has been the best. Thank you!

The property was very comfortable and well maintained and well equipped in a nice peaceful location.

There was a comprehensive set of instructions for how to use everything and carry out recycling etc. Our only problem was the absence of non-slip shower mat(s) or grab handles as shower floors can be extremely slippery when wet and earlier this year one of us slipped and fell and bruised himself in a similar situation. This is the only reason why we have not given this review 5 stars. Sorry.

thank you for all the amenities, the availability of towels, the food stores, the well written instructions for finding the cottage and using appliances inside the cottage

The property was excellent, arrived to home made soda bread and scones.

Only downside if you can call it that is the fact there was loads of food there and we had done a big shop before we got there , after reading make sure nothing is left..a bit misleading . Overall great..

A delightful comfortable cottage in the countryside!

We made the possible mistake of stocking up at the Tesco store in Abbeyfeale before arriving but the cottage was well stocked with fresh bread and milk and all the ingredients for a full Irish breakfast. A bit lacking on instructions - how does the recycling work, what goes in what bin etc. - and some local info such as doctors' and taxi phone contact, local shops, restaurants (eg Gapo's in Listowel) etc could be useful. We would be very happy to return!

Een hele mooie woning.

Keurig verzorgd, met alles erop en eraan. Heel schoon en op een heel rustige plaats gelegen. Heel fijn was het toen we op zaterdag aankwamen dat men al diverse etenswaren in de koelkast had klaar gelegd.

This is a lovely, comfortable, spacious home.

We were able to drive to the Cliffs of Moher one day, and Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry the next. The only small inconvenience was that the fridge was just a mini fridge, which made it hard to stock up on food for a family of four.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage and were really impressed and delighted with the huge amount of food and beautiful fresh homemade bread left waiting for us.

Like other people have said I did miss having a dishwasher and Wi-Fi and an en-suite in the main bedroom would also have been a bonus in the mornings! There were plenty of towels and toiletries though couldn’t find spare bed linen but with a washer and dryer that wasn’t really a problem. Would we stay here again? Absolutely.

We are seconding the positive remarks in the other reviews.

Any deductions are to do with relatively minor matters. If people can manage without house Wi-Fi and a dishwasher (which we wouldn't have used anyway) then it's a well maintained comfortable bungalow in a quiet and convenient location to access West Limerick and North Kerry.

Fantastic place to stay, really enjoyed ourselves.

Nice and quiet location, bungalow has excellent facilities and the food left as a welcome was an unexpected delight. Highly recommended. Just the two of us so one bathroom no problem but useful to have an en-suite, or good planning, for large groups. We took a bit of time to work out how the hot water was provided to sinks so a note about that in a welcome pack might be an idea. We were surprised how we missed having WiFi for planning trips even though we knew it was not available so worth consideration in future. All that said we would be back in a flash of we could.

What a beautiful cottage, so spacious and secluded!

So so peaceful and perfect for 5 - 6 people! Everything was provided in the cottage, cutlery and extras in the kitchen area and toiletries and cleaning products in the bathroom which was so handy! Everything from an iron to a vacuum cleaner was provided! Handy with so many of us to maintain the cleanliness. Even left fresh bread, scones, eggs and many more items on our arrival. The only feedback I would leave is that items of food left in the fridge were not halal, so an option for vegetarians would have been nice but that’s a very minor opinion I’d say, not something that would make me not want to book again! Already looking for dates for the next time I visit. Thank you once again!

Another great stay in a real home from home.

Todo perfecto, hasta había un bizcocho y unos scones esperando en la cocina.

.y algo para comer en la nevera.. El lugar recóndito y adorable pero muy bien comunicado. Pudimos ver paisajes increibles. Recomiendo acercarse a Ballybunion, un entorno con acantilados y playa no muy lejos.

The house was wonderful.

We were so excited when we arrived. The house smelled so fresh and clean. The baked goodies waiting for us were amazing. We enjoyed how peaceful it was. It was off the beaten path but made a good place for us to explore Ireland in that area. We brought our moms so I felt a home would be best for them rather than a hotel. WE loved sitting outside on the back porch in the mornings and evenings. Thank you so much!!

Absolutely perfect, the house was spotless and comfortable and the scones, bread and everything else left for us was most welcome.

The location is great, nice and peaceful. We can't wait to visit again.

The cottage accommodation is every bit as good as the previous reviews, worth all 5*'s and a real home from home.

If like me you have a long drive, be assured that you will arrive to a clean warm comfortable home with a more than adequate welcome pack, way beyond what we expected. The patio is a real sun trap for your morning cuppa. I was visiting Ireland to catch up with family. My travels took me to Cork, Limerick and Kerry, and I even fitted in some sightseeing. Trying to find just the right location was difficult, but this proved to be just perfect. We managed fine without Wifi - as the phone signal was very good, but it would have been a nice to have if it had been available. I hope to come back again one day!

Great property great location for where we wanted to be, near to Athea, which has good amenities.

Welcome pack in the cottage was very generous, and we were grateful for the starter fuel pack for the wood/peat burner. The property has everything that you could possibly need for a homely stay, and we were blessed with fabulous warm weather, although if you have normal March Irish weather, you'd be grateful for the the warm and cosy home. A perfect home from home, and one we shall use again at some future date

After a long journey, it was a wonderful surprise to find freshly baked Irish bread and scones, together with a well stocked fridge with all necessary items for a full Irish breakfast; tea, coffee, chocolate, even a bottle of wine.

Thank you so much for your kindness and thoughtfulness. The cottage was spotless and well appointed with everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable family break. The cottage is in a rural area but connected via a well maintained, surfaced road to the main road. This meant that we were able to take advantage of the location right on the border between Limerick and Kerry and enjoy sight-seeing within this beautiful area. Adare, The Dingle Peninsula, Ring of Kerry, Limerick and Cashel are all within easy reach. We were also able to cast some films from our tablet onto the t.v and make use of the strong telephone signal meaning that for us (2 adults: 2 children) lack of Wi-Fi was no issue on some of the rainier February days. In summary: rural peace but well connected. Even a small convenience shop and very good Chinese in the local village! Perfect. Thank you.

We had a lovely Christmas break.

Very clean house, very good beds - we slept fantastic during the week we stayed there. A very generous welcome package including fuels, some homemade bread and wine - wow! Very relaxing!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dirren House, it was a cosy comfortable cottage, very modern but delightful.

We also enjoyed the cake, scones, wine, milk, bread and loads of food items left for us so thoughtful. I highly recommend staying here. It is right in the country away from towns and cities, but only a couple of hours from Limerick and the beautiful coast. I would also like to say the housekeeper was so kind in forwarding a birthday card that arrived after we had gone home.

We had a great stay in Doreen House.

I have never stayed in a house so clean. Every room was beautifully decorated, beds very comfortable. Living was fab. We came home wanting to re-decorate our own house. The garden was also very tidy - patio was lovely and caught the evening sun. It is a property I would highly recommend for anyone to stay. Most activities or towns were within 15km of the house. We missed having a dishwasher and really missed wifi. This is why I havent given it 5 stars.

Direen Cottage is a very well appointed cottage which was so clean and fresh.

Sleeps 6 comfortably with super comfy beds. Outdoors there is seating with a bbq and lots of space in the private garden. On arrival we found the fridge and kitchen stocked with all the makings of an Irish breakfast, along with fresh baked wheaten bread, scones and fresh fruit. We have never had the likes of this at any other self catering property we've stayed at. There was also a supply of turf for the stove! The house is equipped with all you could need, however the absence of WiFi was felt -especially by our kids! Thankfully there was very good 4G signal at the location from our network providers. The location itself is a little removed - 20 min drive to Listowel. Athea itself is a very small village with little amenities. But we used Direen Cottage as a base for exploring North Kerry as far down as Dingle, along with West Limerick and Co. Claire (a car ferry is located 20 mins away in Tarbert for trips to Kilrush & Kilkee) All in all, a great little base for travelling around this area, which is stunning in itself!

If I could give this place a higher rating I would.

It's simply the cleanest most amazing holiday home I've ever stayed in.

The house was amazing, we loved our stay for a week, such a generous welcome pack beds so comfy, can't wait to rebook for next summer

The house was super clean and tidy, beautiful to side garden, kids enjoyed playing outside with their games.

We had fantastic BBQ, highly recommended to have few day out of the world.

The lady who looked after the house, Denise, was fantastic.

She left out fresh scones and food for us and went out of her way to help in any way she could.

The House was perfect for us.

It was so clean and comfortable. The hostess was very friendly and helpful. The house was stocked with lots of food and goodies when we arrived. Would certainly consider going back.

We are just back from a week in this lovely home in Athea in Co.

Limerick . The house was extremely comfortable and clean. And with three young kids there was a safe garden for the kids to play in. Upon arrival there was a welcome pack of fresh scones , bread, milk and rashers etc , this was a brilliant idea. Every thing from the booking , to the accommodation to correspondence from Hogan Cottages has been 100%. Would definitely recommend and I can see is rebooking in the future.

This was a fantastic holiday home which our family of 2 adults and three children stayed at for a week in July 2020.

It is set in a lovely quiet country area near the beautiful village of Athea. The house was so quiet and we all got great nights sleep as the beds were very comfortable. The house has loads of safe outdoor space for children to play. The house was spotlessly clean and we must give special thanks to our host who couldn't have done more for us. There was a fantastic welcoming pack of bread, milk, butter, wine, cereals, rashers, sausages etc. which was greatly appreciated. We would have no hesitation in staying here again.

A lovely house in a beautiful rural location.

Perfect as a base for visiting the local Limerick and Kerry areas. The host was helpful and easy to contact. The house was spotless and we had a lovely welcome pack of homemade breads and all the necessities for a lovely Irish breakfast. I would happily recommend this house, it is great for families.

Fabulous bungalow, had a lovely welcome hamper too.

Only negative is tv would benefit from a sat dish to get more channels. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again though!