Absolutely magnificent atmosphere, gorgeous scenery and a more than gracious host (Mark is an angel of a man) that really made the whole experience one that couldn’t be matched. The charming character of the property is evident in every corner, and became a welcome friend during our stay. Second to, of course, Mark’s wonderful dogs who gave us so many laughs everyday. We will miss Charlie, Nosy, and Willow making our days brighter!
The Old River House at Parteen
The Old River House at Parteen, County Clare is a private family house, with a number of annexes, either offering guests rooms in a home share or the option to book exclusive use of the entire house. Currently, the estate offers accomodation in the main house, known locally by its Old Irish / Viking name of Parteen-a-Lax, but is preparing the annex cottages and buildings for booking, starting in the Spring of 2025.
The grounds, comprising of eight acres of gardens, woodland and river bank are being reclaimed from nature after a 25 year lapse in management.
Recent Reviews
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Fabienne, FRance, October 2024
Beautiful, historical yet very comfortable and calming place. Mark is a great host. We enjoyed our stay a lot.
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Thomas, August 2024
Parteen-a-Lax is an utterly charming country home that feels like its own slice of the world but is within a 10-minute drive of Limerick city centre. Mark is a fantastic host and raconteur who made sure we had a pleasant stay. The house is storied...
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Lucille, November 2024
This was a very memorable visit that I can't wait to repeat This place is a real treasure that I stumbled on by accident. It is close to Limerick City but you'd never know it, the place is so serene and you can watch the swans on the River Shannon just...
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Melie, Germany, October 2024
We loved Mark's place, it's steeped in history and charm. Set in a beautiful peaceful location with loads to explore, sadly we didn't have time. Mark is incredibly hospitable, offering us food, wine, amenities and lifts into Limerick. He is really...
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Anna, Ireland, November 2024
The house was very warm and cozy. Lovely historical house. Felt at home. Lovely owner with an even nicer dog !
