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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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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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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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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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...
