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Looking to recapture the romance of the past without
sacrificing the modern amenities your lifestyle requires? Pat's Cottage is magic. It keeps
its historic appearance and its traditional ambiance while providing all the comforts and
conveniences 21st century travelers need.
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PAT'S
COTTAGE: A TRADITIONAL THATCHED
COTTAGE IN A TRADITIONAL IRISH SETTING.
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At First
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THE COZY CHARM OF THE
LIVING ROOM
IN PAT’S COTTAGE INSURES THAT THERE
IS A WARM, COMFORTABLE REFUGE
TO RETURN TO AFTER A LONG DAY
TOURING
THROUGHOUT IRELAND. |
THE ACCOMMODATION: Pat’s Thatched Cottage is a comfortable
accommodation for 2-4 persons, part new and part ancient. The historic part of the cottage
is an authentic thatched one-story house in the center of charming Puckane village, in
rural County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland. The new addition on the back of the cottage
contains two bedrooms (each with twin beds), and the full bathroom (with sunken shower and
bathtub).
The thick-walled original stone cottage was completely renovated in 2000, and now contains
the living space — lounge with fireplace, TV, and
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comfortable
upholstered furnishings, and a fully equipped,
practical kitchen with dining area.
The thick-walled original stone
cottage was completely renovated in 2000, and now contains the living
space lounge with
fireplace, TV, and comfortable upholstered furnishing, and a fully
equipped, practical kitchen with dining area.
The decorous antiques found in Pat’s Cottage are authentic furnishings from its
former owner. The well-equipped cottage includes a washer-dryer, microwave, wood stove and
color TV. Each room has separately controlled electric heat.
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THE
CHEERY KITCHEN AND DINING
ROOM OF
PAT’S COTTAGE IS FULLY
EQUIPPED AND
SPACIOUS. WITH
MANY GOOD RESTAURANTS
NEARBY
YOU MAY ONLY USE THE KITCHEN
FOR MORNING COFFEE AND MIDNIGHT
SNACKS, BUT YOU COULD PREPARE
AND ENJOY ALL YOUR
MEALS HERE. |
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THE SETTING: Pat’s
Cottage is set on a small piece of land on main street of quiet Pukane. Thanks to
insulated windows and the cottage’s thick walls, what minimum traffic travels the
road is not heard inside. Private, off-street parking is immediately behind the cottage.
a
STONE WALLS 3-FEET
DEEP, A THATCHED ROOF, RED LACQUER PAINT TRIM, IRISH LACE CURTAINS, FRAGRANT TURF BURNING IN THE FIRE. PAT'S IS A CLASSIC IRISH COTTAGE. |
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LOCATION: Pukane is a typical rural Tipperary town in the
scenic center of Ireland. Services in Pukane include 2 pubs (which also serve lunches) and
a small grocery. A wide selection of shops and services is a ten-minute drive from Puckane
at the market town of Nenagh on the
Dublin-Limerick road. Puckane’s central location makes it a superb
base from which to explore Ireland from the border with Northern Ireland to the south
coast and across the breadth of the island. |
KENNEDY'S
PUB AND
VILLAGE STORE, PUCKANE
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THE MARKET TOWN OF
NENAGH
IS 10 MINUTES AWAY.
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Day trips throughout Ireland are easily accomplished from Tipperary. But close by you will
find excellent
walking, superb fishing on central
Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Derg, and great golf. The friendly owners of the
apartment, Ned and Lelia, reside across the street in their own home and serve as
welcoming, informative hosts eager to help visitors appreciate the charms of Tipperary and
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ACTIVITIES: Pukane offers a wide variety of activities, especially
touring, walking, fishing, golf, and history. Nearby is central Ireland's biggest lake,
Lough Derg, which offers fishing, boating, swimming, and
walking
around its perimeter. There are many
castles and castle ruins
in the region, like the
Rock of Cashel and Birr Castle Demesne,
as well as important ecclesiastic sites, like Clonfert and
Clonmacnoise.
Delightful local pubs
and restaurants provide sustenance from the hearty to the sublime during
active days in Ireland. The region offers excellent dining, and many
restaurants, cafιs,
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LOUGH
DERG, CENTRAL IRELAND'S
LARGEST LAKE, IS 10 MINUTES AWAY. |
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pubs are
within a short drive of Pat's Cottage. There is always
traditional
Irish music
playing somewhere nearby —
in a pub, in a theater, in a town square, or
in a festival. There are local open-air markets in most neighboring towns, and Irish
wooden crafts, woolen goods, and crystal glass are well-known local products.
Golf
is played throughout the region, on unknown, lush, local
courses that will delight all golfers, and on internationally known courses (like
Ballybunion
and
Lahinch) which will
challenge even excellent players. And, if you tire of the scenic beauty and genuine
hospitality of rural Ireland, a two-hour drive brings you to Dublin, cultural center of
the nation and Irish round the world.
AVAILABILITY: For current availability information, call
HOME AT FIRST at
(800) 523-5842
or contact us by e-mail at:
info@homeatfirst.com.
Note: This quality property receives an A+ rating from
HOME AT FIRST guests.
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"Pat's Cottage in Puckane was an
excellent choice. We traveled every day, putting about 3,000
miles on our Renault, stopping along the way to enjoy places
of interest and views. The Irish drivers were polite with
friendly waves as we passed."
—J. & G. Vaughan, Maryland
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