Merle, Germany, October 2024

Thank you Mark for this wonderful stay. exceptional house with lots of charm. Mark had many good tips for the area and made everything possible so we had a wonderful time.

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

  • 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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  • Peter, Ireland, November 2024

    Mark was a great host, lovely location, great company, it is an old house, so it needs some work, but very enjoyable stay, the 2 dogs were the highlight for my daughter.

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  • Alexandra, October 2024

    Gorgeous house, amazing host, beautiful view The house and the surounding area is absolutely beautiful, full of history. The host is the absolute best, he gave us itineraries for day trips and was at our service whenever we needed, just an absolute...

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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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  • Don, August 2024

    Mark is a gracious host and goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure his guests feel right at home. This is an idyllic location —unique and steeped in history. The location is just perfect—a rustic feel within close proximity to Limerick....

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