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 yards away. We explored the grounds and took a memorable wade through the river to reach the ancient Castle of the Weir, which was a prominent fortification during the 1690 siege of Limerick. The place reeks of historical interest, the house is connected with the Young Ireland Leader - William Smith O'Brien and there are fascinating glimpses everywhere into his descendants' lives. The house is beautifully equipped although it needs a certain amount of refurbishment and possibly some fresh paint in places, but a very cosy large house. I can't wait to come again and spend more time with the wonderful team that keep the house so well.

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

  • 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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  • Helene, October 2024

    The property was in the middle of nature, a great base for walks or an adventure across the river. The host is very helpful and could make our stay very special :) Unfortunately, we only discovered this beautiful accommodation at the end of our...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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