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 and, per the listing, mid-renovation — perfect if you want a unique stay in a unique setting. If you don't want to stay in a large, international hotel chain, Parteen-a-lax is a wonderful alternative. If you're after "all mod cons", I'm sure there are plenty of other options in Limerick. We on the other hand, look forward to a return visit and to see how Mark's house and lands develop over the coming months and years.
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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Milena, Poland October 2024
Great charming place and lovely helpful host. All as described. We enjoyed our stay a lot.
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Marcela, October 2024
Great quiet sleep, beautiful wilderness Quiet, warm, period home with great history. Mark was an excellent host, very kind and knowledgeable of the home’s history. Beautiful all around!!
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Oceanne, France, October 2024
Fabulous! The house is in a beautiful environment. The room was very comfortable. Marc is an exceptional host, very responsive, and gave us many recommendations for the evening, but also for our trip. Thank you very much Marc! ☺️
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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.
