Marks place is just awesome! It would be quite a trek to town without a car, but we never had to worry about that because Mark always offered to take us into town and pick us up when he was able. He’s an extremely kind host and always goes above and beyond to make his guests happy and comfortable. The house is so beautiful and a little piece of history itself. The room we stayed in was spacious and there was even heating blankets to keep off the cold. The kitchen was cosy and had everything we could need - Mark even keeps a cupboard of food that’s free for the guests to use. Nosey, Charlie, and Willow (the doggies) are very well behaved and sweet. Overall I loved staying here and would gladly do so again!
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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Anna, Ireland, November 2024
The house was very warm and cozy. Lovely historical house. Felt at home. Lovely owner with an even nicer dog !
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Nicolette, September 2024
Our stay at Mark's place was fantastic. Mark is very friendly, helpful and interested. It's a very special place to stay. Really an experience. Thanks Mark for hospitality
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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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Finbar, October 2024
Cant wait to go back! A Memorable Stay with an Exceptional Host! We had a wonderful time staying at Mark’s place while attending a wedding in Limerick. From the moment we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the beauty of the building. Mark welcomed us...
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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.