Located in Ashford and only 8 km from Wicklow Gaol, Lynam Cottage provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated villa is located 18 km from National Garden Exhibition Centre and 20 km from Glendalough Monastery. The property is soundproof and is situated 25 km from Brayhead. The villa with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the villa can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall is 28 km from Lynam Cottage, while National Sealife Aquarium is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 67 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Hiking

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Ashford
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  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an excellent stay in a lovely cottage in a great location
  • Flood
    Ireland Ireland
    The cottage is absolutely wonderful. It's very comfortable and has everything you need for a lovely stay. The views are amazing, and the location is great. Only about 30 minutes from most major sites in Wicklow. We'll hopefully be back to stay...
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location. Very pretty house well situated. Hosts Bob and Laura were fantastic.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

9.9
9.9
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Lynam Cottage dates back to the 1840's and was originally one of the staff cottages on the Cronroe Estate (now Bel Air). The cottage was the home of Shevawn Lynam, author and broadcaster, who lived there for over thirty years. The cottage has been named after her. The cottage has been recently fully restored and modernised while retaining many of it's original period features. The cottage is on an elevated site with virtually 360 degree views of the Irish Sea, Wicklow Mountains and surrounding valleys. The gardens are a particular feature of the property and have numerous seating areas, including a roof terrace and sunken patio. As the cottage is South West facing the sheltered gardens enjoy day long sun with magnificent sunrises and sunsets. While the cottage and it's gardens enjoys privacy, it is not isolated, with Ashford Village being approximately 4km away and Wicklow Town 8km.
Things to do and local amenities Mount Usher Gardens Ashford, named by Monty Don as one of his favourite gardens in the world National Botanic Gardens at Kilmacurragh Historic Glendalough, also known for it's extensive hill walking trails and access to the Wicklow Way Magnificent Blue Flag beaches including Brittas Bay and Magheramore Beautiful coastal walks, Ashford Village has two gastro pubs, cafes, two small supermarkets, a chemist, butchers, petrol stations and childrens playground. Ashford is the perfect starting point for hill walking and cycling in the surrounding countryside, Canoeing, fishing trips, yachting, and a sailing school are available from Wicklow Harbour, Wicklow Town, where you'll find numerous restaurants and bars Numerous Golf courses including Wicklow Golf Club, The European and Druids Glen Dublin is within easy reach, by car, or frequent bus service from Ashford Village. A local train (Dart Service) from nearby Greystones is also convenient for day trips to Dublin.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lynam Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Fruits
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Lynam Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 18:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    No cots or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Lynam Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Lynam Cottage

    • Lynam Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Lynam Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Lynam Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Lynam Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lynam Cottage on this page.

    • Lynam Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Yes, Lynam Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Lynam Cottage is 1.1 miles from the centre of Ashford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.