Accessibility
This ground floor country house has wide wheel chair accessible doors throughout.
Pet Policy
Guests booking the entire property are welcome to bring pets. Guests booking individual rooms should check the pet policy.
CAR PARKING
Car parking for guests is available outside the house.
LAUNDRY and House Keeping
Please ask the host for details of these services.
Fibre Broadband
The house offers a fibre broadband wifi service, and a portable solution outdoors.
Honesty Bar
Wine, beers and spirits are available to guests.
6
Bedrooms
16
Normal Sleeping capacity
(22 Max)16
(22 Max)
800
The River House
An 8 acres retreat by the city
A beautiful country house by the city
This is a beautiful single storey period house on the banks of the River Shannon. It has strong links to the O'Brien chieftains, built by the son of the Young Ireland Leader, William Smith O'Brien, a direct descendant of Brian Boru, the High King of Ireland and passed on down through his direct family since.
Apart from the significant history associated with this house, it is a unique architectural gem, built by the eccentric Donough O'Brien and has inspired famous artists from the O'Brien family, such as Dermot O'Brien whose art dominates the National Gallery, Cicely O'Brien and Geraldine O'Brien who painted from her studio in the house.
The house and gardens were neglected for a while and work is underway to restore the estate to its former splendour.
Geraldine O'Brien
Upriver from Parteen-aLax
The Same view upriver today
Immersed in culture
This property played host to generations of Irish artists from both the O'Brien family and other reknowned artists.
The stunning gardens, serene river setting, ancient constructions, gothic church and tranquility have attracted and inspired artists for many centuries. The house has hosted many domestic and international artists and runs art courses during the summer months.
Stepped in History
In addition to the artistic heritage of the house, the property is owned by a family directly descended from Brian Boru and Young Ireland rebel, William Smith O'Brien.
The property is surrounded by the remains of many ancient irish settlements. It has been used as a base to repel Viking raiders, English armies and more recently (thanks to the proximity of Thomond Park stadium) Leinster, Connaught, Ulster and New Zealand's rugby fans.
RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY
Making our home - your home.
Whether you have booked the entire house, a room or are holding a function or event here, our team work tirelessly to perfect your visit.
This house has hosted many generations of our family, and we hope that happiness echoes throughout the property. Whether your visit is work related or for pleasure, we thank you for becoming a part of this house's rich heritage.
FACILITIES
- – Electric Blankets
- – Central Heating
- – Coffee Maker
- – Real Fires
- – Fibre Broadband
- – Aga Range in Kitchen
SERVICES
- – Housekeeping & Laundry
- – Honesty Bar
- – Party catering
- – Airport shuttle
- – Basic kitchen neccessities
- – Emotional support dogs available!
Rated 4.9 / 5
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