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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Limerick, Limerick
  • Place, Killeline Leisure Centre
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Newcastle West Library
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪87 min drive‬

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About this property

Relax in traditional farmhouse cottage perfect for touring South & West Ireland.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION.
Monica and Seán welcome you to Glenview Lodge. Browse images above and DISCOVER OUR VIDEO to see what we have to offer., We have been 4 star approved by Fáilte Ireland (Ireland's Tourism Development Authority) since we tastefully restored the cottage.
Glenview Lodge is a Self Catering Farmhouse accommodation ideal for touring the South and West of Ireland. Free WIFI is available. The Limerick Greenway and Kingdom of Kerry Greenway are only 20 mins. from Glenview Lodge and carve a 56km path through the local countryside for cyclists, runners and walkers. Explore in one visit or in shorter stages. Suitable for all ages.
Situated in its own private grounds in the heart of rural Limerick.
The house is approached via a long driveway offering spectacular views of the countryside. Enjoy the local walking trails.
The house in its tranquil setting among mature gardens including some ancient beech trees combines the charm of an old farmhouse with high quality living. The highest standard of accommodation is provided including Wi-Fi while retaining the building’s old traditional character.
A deposit of €15.00 per night is included in your rental charge for electricity and heating oil. This is metered and the actual cost of electricity and heating oil is calculated at the time of departure with additional amount paid or refunded depending on actual usage. We endeavour to minimize our impact on the environment by economic use of electricity and heating oil. A food essentials starter pack of tea, coffee, milk, fruit and bread (or biscuits) is provided together logs for stove which have been cut from fallen trees and branches. Further provisions can be purchased in Broadford village 2kms away.

Broadford Village winner of Pride of Place 2016, which is a 32 county community competition is within 2 km. The village includes, children’s playground, Church, food store, post office, pubs and arboretum.

Relax and unwind in this beautifully restored 19th Century three bedroom farmhouse in rural Limerick 2km from Cork border and Broadford village. Glenview Lodge is recorded on the ordnance survey maps printed in the 1840s. The ideal place for you to experience the real Ireland. You will be within the route of the local walking trails. Ideal for golfing, angling, equestrian activities and touring Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
Accommodation is available for up to five people. The area of the house is 1020sq.ft. The integrity of the house and gardens have been respected in the restoration work. On the ground floor you will find living room which includes traditional features including bellows and crane in the fireplace and a bookcase with books by Irish authors. The kitchen/dining room in addition to modern equipment includes traditional features such as an Irish kitchen dresser. A porch, toilet and utility room are also on the ground floor. The first floor includes 1 double bedroom with ensuite facilities, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom and a separate bathroom. For outdoor entertaining there is a terraced seating area in the large garden. Enjoy the wonderful views from the farm of the local countryside. The gardens also include an orchard.

The local Broadford Ashford Walking Trails which consist of 7 sign-posted walks will introduce the visitor to the many natural springs, bird life, wild life, bogs and historical sites. Walks range from 1.3km to 20km over a variety of terrain from open farmland and forest paths to quiet country roads. Maps and extensive local information are available to guests and also information on other walking and garden trails in Cork and Limerick.
Visit Ballybunion the famous beach and Golf Links 1hr drive, Charleville golf course 25 min. and Adare 35 mins. from the Lodge.(location of Adare Manor, the venue for golf's Ryder Cup in 2027. Adare has many fine restaurants including The Oak Room at Adare Manor(Michelin Star) and 1826 Adare (Michelin Bib Gourmand.)

Discovering the South and west of Ireland
Some suggested day trips: Limerick City, King John's Castle, The Hunt Museum, St.Mary's Catherdral ) Cork City (The English Market, Cork Butter Museum, Crawford Art Gallery), Blarney Castle, Fota Island Wild Life Park, Spike Island, Killarney Lakes and the Ring of Kerry, Ballybunion Beach and Golf Links, The Rock of Cashel, Bunratty Castle Folk Park and Banquets, The Cliffs of Moher, Lough Gur Stone Age Visitor Centre, Ballyhoura Bicycle Trails Dingle Peninsula and Skellig Islands (world heritage site.)

Festivals in Munster.
A random list of some of the festivals/days of commemoration.
March 17th March St. Patrick’s Day.
April Easter Ceremonies and holidays.
May Riverfest Limerick City.
Ballyhoura Walking Festival.
Writers’ Week in Listowel
June Lough Gur Summer Solstice Fest
Charleville Agricultural Show
Mid Summer Concert Broadford
July Foynes International Flying Boat Festival

August Holiday Weekend.
Rose of Tralee Festival.
Puck Fair Killorglin Co.Kerry
September Listowel Racehorse meeting
November Halloween Storytelling Festival
December/January Christmas/New Year Ceremonies/Holidays
You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room at this farm stay.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Donkey Sanctuary and 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Ballyhass Lakes
This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Broadford farm stay is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

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  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Maximum night stay 21 nights.

WIFI free of charge in Lodge. Logs for stove provided free of charge.

Heating oil and electricity charged extra. See 'About property' above. Fuel deposit included in rent.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darcy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very enjoyable stay! The home was very cozy & the hosts provided us everything we needed for a lovely breakfast before our days of touring the countryside of Ireland. Monica & Sean were gracious hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

jerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home in country setting. Good location for touring. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House for Family Trip.

From the very beginning this was a wonderful stay! The house had everything we needed for a family get away. You cannot pick a more beautiful location as a home base while traveling around. Our son loved the game room and outside adventures. We can’t thank our hosts enough, especially for the little gifts for our boys, and would come back and stay in an instant.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and good location

Monica and Sean are gracious and lovely hosts. They made our stay so comfortable. Glenview Lodge was the perfect location for our stay. Traditional Irish countryside with ease of access to great day trips (we went to Dingle, Killarney, Cork, the Cliffs of Moher, Limerick/Bunratty Castle, and one overnight in Galway, just to name a few stops). Close to our family as well. A wonderful stay with truly wonderful hosts. We can't wait to come back!!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property and hosts

We enjoyed our 3 night stay at Glenview Lodge very much. The house was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed. It is in a calm and quiet area, with an amazing view. Just what we needed to come back to after each busy day exploring this beautiful area. During our stay we visited Cork, Kinsale and Killarney National Park. There are a few shops in Broadford and even a take away open late, which we took advantage of on one of the days we returned quite late. The hosts Monica and Sean were so nice and made us feel very welcome. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and we will definitely stay here again if we are lucky enough to find ourselves in the area in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D., Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

The house was perfect for our family of 5. We enjoyed day trips to all over the southwest of Ireland and had a lovely place to rest and relax in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful and history-filled home. We won’t soon forget the landscape, the home’s unique background, or the Irish Coffee :) Thank you for the great experience and your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronny D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deleeuw Family

The youngest 27 and oldest 68, four of us all together thoroughly enjoy the accommodation. 30 acres worth of peaceful, relaxing walks. A wood burning fireplace heats up the early morning dew. House location suited our needs for visiting any south west town easily. You will want for more time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sept visit to Broadford

It was so very peaceful and was a welcoming place after a long day of sightseeing. We had a fire every night and ate wonderful meals in the large, modern kitchen. We each had our own bathroom as well as one downstairs. We used the washer and dryer. Appreciated the coffee maker as well as the electric tea kettle and French press. The lproperty was so beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace Profound

Glenview Lodge is a lovely property -and what a setting! Surrounded by trees and nothing but green fields beyond, the sense of tranquility was wonderful. Great for families with small children and adults (like us)escaping the city noise. The Lodge also offers good access to local attractions and some of the 'Big Sights' like Killarney and Dingle are all within reach for a grand day out. Our hosts were always contactable but there were absolutely no issues on out trip. Thank you Sean and Monica.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely heaven

Monica and Sean were delightful,nothing too much trouble, they even supplied a welcome pack, most grateful, they checked on us midweek to see if everything was OK and if we needed anything, house was large, well equipped and surrounded by grass and woodland, so peaceful, would fully recommend this property and owners to people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

Property was just as described. This property is ideal for families. Peaceful location and ideal as a base for touring South West Ireland
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Charming

We were so excited to stay here, and it was even better than the pictures or description. It was a wonderful home base, but we also spent a day there, and it was one of our favorite days of our entire trip. The home is warm and charming, filled with history and little touches, like freshly picked flowers from the property and books on all things Irish, plus a detailed folder with info on the use of the property, etc. The property was so lovely....picturesque really. We took numerous photos of the property and our family on the property. The photos came out as if they were professionally taken. It's easy to take good photos when the landscape is so beautiful. My daughter said she felt like she couldn't take it all in because of how awesome it was. Sean spent time talking with us and telling us the most interesting stories, including Irish history. We loved hearing him talk, not just for his wonderful accent, but the knowledge and passion with which he spoke, made his stories captivating. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Location is remote, but we knew that and it didn't bother us at all. The house is in the middle of farmland, but while you're in the garden, you wouldn't really notice. The house has gardens around it that are well attended to. We found a fairy trail and our toddler loved saying hello to the fairies every day and saying goodbye on check out. There are numerous binders with local information are available for those interested. There is a leisure centre less than 15min away WLSC which we used every day of our stay. We generally book homestays as we have 2 small children. I always bring kitchenware from home because the knives are usually blunt, or there's no chopping boards, but there was no need here. Anything you could have wanted was available right down to washing powder. Lack of wifi wasn't much of an issue for us. It is stronger upstairs than downstairs. There are some DVDs and board games available and a games room in the other building. Overall we had a really lovely family break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely relaxing holiday

Fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glenview Lodge was LOVELY!

Everything about our stay here was picture perfect. Monica and Sean were delightful hosts! Monica had left freshly baked soda bread for us and butter curls, milk and yogurt in the fridge and brought us a freshly made apple tart one evening - a true delight after a long day. The cottage itself was ideal. Glenview is a great name as it has a picture perfect setting and even a sweet Fairy Path outside. The grounds are lovely and large with plenty of space for kids to run around and even some playground equipment. It is also a wonderful place for adults to set outside and enjoy the view and the air. The cottage itself has a great layout with an updated kitchen and all the dishes, glasses and cooking utensils you could need along with a coffee maker and a press. The upstairs has, 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and there is a half bath downstairs. There is even a washer in the pantry area and a dryer in one of the outside buildings that also houses a ping pong table and foosball table! The property has a rich history but all the modern touches you could want. It had all the things that make Ireland such a special place - great setting and hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luanne S.

Nice place to stay

We had a very nice time staying at The Glenview Lodge. Everything we needed was provided. Sean & Monica were very nice & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel P.

lovely quiet escape

We stayed at Glenview Lodge for almost 2 weeks. We found the property to be perfect for a quiet getaway. It's up a secluded drive so we felt safe letting our kids run around the huge enclosed yard. They really enjoyed the swing set. The bedroom set up was comfortable for our family of five and the beds were comfy with nice bedding. The kitchen and living areas were good, though we missed having some basics available in the kitchen--salt/pepper, some olive oil. But we loved that Monica was kind enough to welcome us with a fresh baked loaf of bread. The living room has a nice fireplace to help warm up the downstairs when it's cold. Would have been nice to have a bigger rug in there to keep it a bit warmer--but there were blankets for us to cuddle up with at night. The place is about an hour's drive from many sights. Cork & Blarney Castle, an hour from Limerick and a bit over an hour to ring of kerry and wild atlantic way. The surrounding countryside is gorgeous and there are several local walks to do. We also loved the Saturday breakfast at Smithfield castle, just down the road. It sounds fancy but it was actually really accessible and great to take our kids to. We did most of our grocery shopping in New Castle west a slight larger town about 15 min drive. There's a wonderful health food store there called Sonas, plus some larger chain stores. And a great playground for the kids. It's definitely a more secluded area so if you want to be closer to a larger town, look elsewhere. We were okay doing 12 nites there, but we spent 2 of those nights closer to the ring of kerry and that felt about right for us. We also did Monica's homemade Irish stew which was fabulous. She baked more fresh bread for us to go with it along with a nice basket of scones for dessert. The only downside for me with that there is some mold growing in the master shower, probably nothing a bit of bleach or recaulking couldn't fix right up. Overall this was a lovely home in beautiful Ireland and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Best Part of our stay in Ireland!

It was so wonderful staying at Glenview Lodge. It was REAL IRELAND. The nearby local town, Foley's Pub and discussions with Sean, food from Monica and staying in her childhood farm house all set in the most beautiful country side I've ever seen was the most authentic part of our journey through Ireland ( 10 days we spent 5 at Glenview). It was a little off the beaten path but well worth it! The house was clean, with modern amenities and filled with warmest energy. I highly recommend you take advantage of the extras that Sean and Monica provide. My husband and I and daughters age 18 and 20 y give it 10 stars!!!! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Fantastic farmhouse with modern amenities in a great location - plus responsive, friendly hosts

Our family of five spent a wonderful four nights at Glenview Lodge. It was our first visit to Ireland, and Seán and Monica made it memorable and superb. The property dates back all the way to the 1680’s but the farmhouse (built in 1865, I believe) is modernized and comfortable inside. It was perfect for our family: a double bedroom for my husband and me, two twin beds in a second bedroom for our adult sons, and a single twin bedroom for our teenaged daughter. Plus, the two and a half baths and full kitchen – and the ping pong table and guitar – were fantastic amenities that we enjoyed as well. The location is excellent. We took day trips to Cork, Limerick, and the Cliffs of Moher. Seán and Monica have not only decorated the farmhouse warmly, but they provide TONS of information about Irish history and local trips available to take. They were very welcoming and made themselves available to answer our questions. The best part of our trip was spending an evening with Monica and Seán as we opted for the “Irish Experience” package. I highly recommend any time that you can enjoy their company and stories, as they are lovely people who know the history and the surrounding area so well! Monica actually grew up at the Glenview Lodge as her childhood home... That evening will be a happy memory for our family for many, many years to come. They are a beautiful couple who compliment one another so well: Seán is the history and details person (he also makes an amazing Irish Coffee!) and Monica is also warm and friendly, and a superb cook. I don’t think I will ever find an Irish Stew in the States that comes close to hers. We’ve been spoiled forever… :) We highly recommend Glenview Lodge and truly hope that our family can return there one day. Monica and Seán – we wish you all the best and thank you for your hospitality, and sharing your lovely home with “strangers” who leave as friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Beautiful farmhouse with stunning views and gracious hosts.

We loved our stay at Glenview Lodge! The property was perfect and we enjoyed exploring the farm. Monica and Sean were welcoming and provided lots of information on the history of the house and suggested day trips and local activities. Sean even found a local children’s event for our son! We hiked one of the trails recommended by Sean which turned out to be one of the best parts of our trip. The views were amazing and everyone in our group from 5 to 67 years old enjoyed it. We opted for the Irish Experience breakfast and traditional Irish stew prepared by Monica. Both were delicious! I will be recommending Glenview Lodge to friends traveling to Ireland next spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

A true Ireland experience

Our family of 5 adults thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Glenview Lodge. Sean & Monica are wonderful hosts! The views and the area are spectacular! Perfect place to relax & go on long or short hikes. We especially liked discovering various fairy villages hidden along the trail. Limerick, Adare, cork, Ring of Kerry (to name a few) are all within driving distance. This is the place to be to really "see" & experience Ireland!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Julia Z., Chevy Chase, MD

Beautiful country location, great Irish experience

My friend Sue and I really enjoyed staying in this old lodge with lots of family memories and filled with books about Irish history. I recommend this stay especially for people with an interest in history. Monica and Sean were very welcoming hosts. We accepted the additional package which provided a lovely breakfast basket with Monica's delicious bread and a talk about history and an Irish coffee making demonstration by Sean. We were really impressed by his balanced discussion of the hardest times in Irish history. And the Irish coffee was the best! The countryside is wonderful and within striking distance of many points of interest. Thank you, Monica & Sean - from Susan and Julia
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike S.

We had a really nice stay at this lovely farmhousein a amazing landscape.

Monica and Sean are very kind and helpfull hosts - thank you very much. We enjoyed our our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018