The church of Saint Patrick, 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.
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...
Thank you Mark for this wonderful stay. exceptional house with lots of charm. Mark had many good tips for the area and made everything possible so we had a wonderful time.
We had a wonderful stay at Mark's charming historical property of Parteen a Lax . The place exudes character and history, with Mark's restoration efforts clearly visible, preserving its unique charm while ensuring modern comfort. All facilities...
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....
Great charming place and lovely helpful host. All as described. We enjoyed our stay a lot.