Reviews of Aherlow Valley Hideaway
Gortavoher West Newtown glen of aherlow tipperary E34Y761, Tipperary, Ireland
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery beautiful gardens and views. Spacious and very good location for traveling to sights. Private parking area. Very quiet and peaceful location
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed your stay here
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe house is in a lovely location, equipped with all the facilities you wish to have. The owner- Gerry, gave us a warm welcome with a lot of useful information. The house was nice and warm. Lots of TV channels available plus a good wifi signal. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. My family enjoyed evening walks in the nearby forest. Lots of amazing views.Great place for a holiday. Highly recommend , thank you !
Delighted you enjoyed your stay in Aherlow
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWell equipped and comfortable
Maybe a clothes dryer.
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHidden gem in a beautiful location, the property itself was clean and comfortable. Perfect for a family or small group who enjoy exploring places of natural beauty! Very close to Aherlow House hotel (we were at a wedding during our stay and this was a 5 minute drive). Beds were all comfortable and there was plenty of space to play and chill out. Great large dining table for those enjoying a big meal at home. The garden if fabulous! Shared with the main house, but we had it to ourselves and met the very friendly and helpful gardener who gave great advice on local spots to visit. The owner was in touch on day 1 and was easy to contact with any questions we had (with quick and helpful responses)
Not entirely private (no issues for us at all, but the property is very close to main house which I can imagine being strange when the owners are at home).
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewJust about everything. The only issue was the bedding being too hard for our liking. Otherwise a great home, location and very peaceful. Local walks were lovely, and close proximity to areas of interest.
Reviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGerry was a wonderful host and was readily available to help with whatever we needed! Loved the cozy and relaxing feel of the house, and the surrounding around in the Glen of Aherlow was so gorgeous!
It wasn’t made clear in the listing that the owners live in the house on the property. It wasn’t a problem but I would encourage you to list that in the booking page. Additionally the lack of a dryer or easy drying of clothes was a bit difficult for us. I would encourage you to provide an indoor drying rack. Thanks!
Had u read the listing it says there is no electric clothes dryer It also says I live in the property next door I suggest you read the listings more carefully in future Glad you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 4 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThere was everything we needed.
There was nothing we didn’t like.
Reviewed: 25 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewcosy house with a beautiful garden, host was very friendly, great location, quiet and beautiful.
Hi Barbara, Thanks so much for your kind words, really appreciated. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and I hope you enjoyed yourselves. I would love to have you back any time! Kind Regards, Gerry
Reviewed: 10 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery spacious, beautifully decorated, well equipped. Delightful grounds, Gerry was welcoming and full of information.
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It was a pleasure hosting you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again in the future! All the best, Gerry.
Reviewed: 27 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewPerfect
Reviewed: 17 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGerry was a thoughtful and attentive host and shared lots of helpful information about the area. The home was beautifully decorated, the kitchen was nicely furnished with cooking tools, and everything was very clean. Truly all the main comforts of being at home in a gorgeous setting!
Reviewed: 11 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewLoved the accommodation. Everything you need and more. The gardens and scenery around was superb. Gerry was a very welcoming host. Would definitely stay again.
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Reviewed: 6 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewThe garden setting is delightful with gorgeous views. The cottage itself is charming and well equipped. To us, this area is the prettiest in Ireland.
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Thanks so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure hosting you and it would be lovely to have you again in the future. Take care, Gerry.
Reviewed: 21 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThis is a great place to stay for anyone interested in hiking or bicycling in the area. It was really comfortable, peaceful and quiet. The word "cosy" often means "small", but this house is spacious and well-appointed.
The plumbing and electrical fixtures are very European, which seem a little complicated to Americans.
Reviewed: 17 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe location was so beautiful. Amazing views, right in what they call the Glen. Great location to see all the different places in Ireland.
Reviewed: 16 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewLocated in the beautiful Glen oh Aherlow, this property was a haven in the busy travel itinerary. Homely with well stocked kitchen of utensils and some essentials like tea coffee and washing detergent.
Not a negative for us but anyone booking should realise this accommodation is country living eg water pressure may be less than in the cities.
Reviewed: 31 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe house itself is very cosy and private. Gerry helped with the local taxi numbers and even called one of them to get an idea of fare from train station to his house, since we didnt have a car. You will need a car if you really want to explore the area. The house is in a beautiful valley and you can explore nature at best if you have your own transport.
Flush in both the bathrooms didn't work properly. Needed time to refill the flush tank which could take 10-15 minutes and flushing of at least 3-4 times. There was no dishwasher, so we spent some time washing dishes by hand. The fireplace in the pictures looked great...but was not functional (notice said under maintenance). There was no water in the shower of common bathroom (we didn't bother the host in the morning since it was early, not sure if there is any other way to make it function, but the water heater was similar to the one in Ensuite bathroom) There is no convenience store nearby (which the host had informed on booking) so you have to go to town which is 8-9 kms from house to get groceries if you are staying longer than 1 day. There is a restaurant 2kms away (Aherlow hotel), we didnt explore that.
Good morning, Had you read the informational info on the site it did not say there was a dishwasher, therefore there was none. The fire was available on request, I rang you and met you in a few occasions and you said nothing about these problems. I actually asked the lady who booked and she said everything was ok. Had you read the informational info and checked on google maps, you would have seen the convenience store was 2km distance. Prior to your arrival I informed you it was a remote area and the lady said it was ok -I recommended you hire a car but she also said none of the 4 of you had a license, that was pointed out to you and the need for transportation was definitely stressed. Sorry your stay was not the one you expected GMM
Good morning, Had you read the informational info on the site it did not say there was a dishwasher, therefore there was none. The fire was available on request, I rang you and met you in a few occasions and you said nothing about these pro… Show more
Reviewed: 22 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewVery bright and spacious. Well equipped kitchen Lovely outdoor space.
Everything was satisfactory.
Reviewed: 14 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewEverything! Beautiful location, friendly/helpful host. Lovely views and great garden for kids. Accommodation perfect for families
Reviewed: 12 September 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
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