Since kicking off a series bringing you the most unique accommodation in Ireland, we’ve come across some incredible places to stay.
But few are as reasonable (and as cosy!) price wise as the stunning Nanny Murphy’s Cottage in Longford.
If you’re looking for somewhere quirky that’ll make a great base for a winter getaway with a few friends, this’ll be right up your street.
Below, you’ll find everything from photos and what to expect if you visit from how much a night will set you back. Dive on in!
Welcome to Nanny Murphy’s Cottage
Featured in the Irish Times, Independent and many sustainable building websites, Nanny Murphy’s is a truly unique cottage that celebrates everything that’s great about traditional Irish culture, heritage and passionate craftsmanship.
This quiet and cosy cottage boasts many authentic features, like cob walls, a beautiful open fireplace and exposed beams, all of which transport you back to an Ireland that time has all but forgotten.
What it’s like inside
While the exterior and interior look like something from 70 years previous, the cottage includes many modern conveniences for comfort.
Balls to the modern stuff. Image sitting in that rocking chair next to the fire with a book and a glass of whiskey on a cold winters evening. A little bit of magic.
The cottage has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to six guests, making it perfect for a group looking for a unique Airbnb in Ireland to spend some time. They also look insanely comfy.
How the host describes it
‘Authentically furnished with pretty patterns and traditional textures, the cottage has three bedrooms and can accommodate up to five people. The kitchen is well equipped and the bathroom cosy with a large shower.
The main living area is true to traditional form: stove fireplace, drop-leaf sliding dining table (to create space for Irish dancing and singing), timber mezzanine walkway, Irish trinkets on shelves, exposed beams, curved cob ceilings, cute sash windows and the famous Bodhrán (Irish musical drum).
All this, with the sensitive introduction of modern conveniences to ensure a comfortable, safe, enjoyable stay. With links to the Irish Department for Culture and Heritage, it’s the only rentable thatched cottage in the whole of County Longford!’
How much a night will set you back
A weekend in Nanny Murphy’s Cottage is RIDICULOUSLY reasonable. I popped in a weekend in November for 6 people sharing. Here’s what it works out at (prices accurate at time of typing):
- Total: €346
- Total per person: €57.66
- Find out more on their Instagram
Discover more unique places to stay in Ireland
Photos via Fernwood
We’ve featured a clatter of unique places to stay in Ireland over the last few months, from castles and Airbnbs with hot tubs to pods and more.
While some will cost you an arm and a leg, others work out pretty reasonably if you stay with a few friends. Discover some funky places to stay below.
1. Unique Airbnbs
Photos via Airbnb
In our unique Airbnb section, you’ll find everything from treehouses by the sea to beach-side campsites and more. See them all here.
2. Luxury accommodation
Photos via the Killaloe luxury pods
There’s an endless number of luxurious places to stay in Ireland, as you’ll discover here. From pods like the very fancy one above to swanky chalets, there’s plenty to choose from.
3. Castles to rent
Photo via Airbnb
Ireland’s home to heaps of castle accommodation. You’ll find the very best of it in this section (some is craaaaazy expensive while others work out cheap enough with a group).