Reviews For County Kildare Holiday cottage - Property 57571

Holiday Rental Location: World, Europe, Ireland, County Kildare
The Pump House - farm cottage with fishing/horse riding/golf
The Pump House - farm cottage with fishing/horse riding/golf
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living area. Sleeps 4.
The Pump House is a traditional style cottage, which overlooks a beautiful Victorian lawn with native and exotic trees to the front, and a cobblestone yard to the back. The cottage is tastefully deco...
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 5/5

Missing you already!!!!!!!!!!!
dodgertierney   Berkshire UK.
Date Submitted: October 13, 2009   Date of Stay: October 2009
Just got back from a wonderful stay at "The Pump House" A Big Thank You to Claudia, James and their family and pets for providing us with a warm welcome, a most comfortable base in an idyllic setting. <br/>This cottage is quaint but with every modern convenience that you could ask for and more. <br/>We especially loved the wood burning stove which gave our evenings that warm fuzzy feeling. <br/>Thank you also for the delicious home made scones and jam you provided for us on our arrival ( must get the recipe ) <br/>We will be back soon, <br/>Jacquie & Mike Berkshire

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Pet-friendly, Families with Young Children, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 4/5

A peaceful getaway
Val and Colin   Kent, UK.
Date Submitted: April 13, 2009   Date of Stay: March 2009
A very nice cosy and comfortable little cottage. We managed an all-day visit to Galway and its surrounding areas. There is a very convenient train service to Dublin to avoid the hassle of parking. Athy is a good centre for touring. For racing enthusiasts, The Curragh is only a short drive away. Thanks to Claudia and James for making us so welcome.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Age 55+

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 4/5

Pump house review
anonymouns   Dublin.
Date Submitted: January 14, 2009   Date of Stay: December 2008
My boyfriend and I stayed at the pump house in December 2008. It was a wonderful stay. The house was very warm and welcoming and Claudia made us feel very at home straight away. The fire made it so cosy and perfect in the cold and rainy december weather and having shops nearby made it so easy to cook in the evening. I only wish we could'v stayed longer.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway

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 5/5

Great get-away
Tara_and_Joe   Oxford, England.
Date Submitted: January 08, 2009   Date of Stay: December 2008
We have been to the Pumphouse twice with every intention of going again. It's such a wonderful hideaway. Everything in the house is of high standards -the bed is the most comfortable I've ever slept in, the bathroom is luxurious and the living room is so cosy. Everything is perfectly decorated and inkeeping with its surrounds. The extra touches such as the bottle of wine and fresh flowers make it extra special. <br/>The location of the cottage is ideal for getting way from it all and we love the farm animals around the place. It's also close to the lovely town of Naas, with good restaurants, pubs and wee farmer's market. <br/>All in all it's a great place to stay and we'll definitely be back.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Pet-friendly, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing

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 5/5

An Irish Gem
Dick and Mary Jo   Grundy Center, IA.
Date Submitted: November 11, 2008   Date of Stay: November 2007
We couldn't have asked for a better place to use as a home base in our stay in Ireland. We stayed at the lovely pump house for 3 weeks to celebrate our 40th anniversary. I think you get a real feel for life in Ireland staying in Athy. We visited family that we found in Ireland which was a highlight of our trip. <br/> <br/>The pump house was very clean with a comfortable king sized bed. We really felt pampered with the heated tile in the bathroom. <br/> <br/>Claudia and James were the perfect hosts; helpful if you have questions yet letting you have all the privacy you want. They have a delightful family and we would very much like to return to meet their new little son. <br/> <br/>We would highly recommend the pump house to anyone.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Adventure Seekers, Age 55+

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 5/5

The perfect getaway
Anne & Nick   Dun Laoghaire.
Date Submitted: November 08, 2008   Date of Stay: October 2008
We had a fabulous weekend in the Pump House, the decor is beautifully done and the wood burning stove a real treat, the cottage is extremely cosy in a late October chill. A fantastic hideaway set in beautiful surroundings, with the donkey coming to visit in the mornings. The surprise bottle of wine, the flowers in the room and the excellent amenities really added to our already surpassed expectations. Thank you so much to Claudia and James for making us so welcome, we would love to come back and enjoy more of the river and the local golf when the weather is more amenable. We enjoyed learning about Shackleton in Athy town museum and a trip to the farmers market provided us with an excellent dinner. The bed was a pure joy... I want one. Congratulations on getting it all right!

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 5/5

A great place
karen a s   spain.
Date Submitted: November 05, 2008   Date of Stay: October 2008
Thank-you Claudia and James for a lovely stay in your beautiful cottage. We found it a perfect place to stay and explore your beautiful country. We hope to be back soon! <br/>karen and family

Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 5/5

Great riverside country cottage
Glen Colquhoun   Dublin.
Date Submitted: October 29, 2008   Date of Stay: February 2008
The Pump House is ideally situated along the river in Athy, with easy access to the town as well as the real feeling of being out in the country side. The high light of our stay was the great fishing along the river and the grand canal with the complementary bout provided. The boat trips up and down the river provide beautiful views of the town and old riverside manor homes, that one would not get ordinarily, providing the guest with a unique perspective and a true feel for the history of this lovely town. <br/>The cottage was clean and very well maintained, and our hosts were extremely accommodating and friendly. there is a large array of farm animals, and great walks. I would definitely recommend the Pump House to any one, and its a great adventure for the children.
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 5/5

Idyllic cottage
Joanna1   London.
Date Submitted: October 28, 2008   Date of Stay: May 2008
A simply perfect week in your beautiful little cottage. It met and exceeded my expectations, and the extra touches (duck eggs, wine, flowers) were very much appreciated. The surrounding countryside is so beautiful and the cottage is set in gorgeous parkland. Highly recommended.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Pet-friendly, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 5/5

USA Guests at The Pump House
Dave and Lucy   Huntington Beach, CA Walla Walla,WA.
Date Submitted: October 20, 2008   Date of Stay: October 2008
We thoroughly enjoyed our weeklong stay at The Pump House. The property met our "high" stanadars for cleanliness. It is bright, cheery, nicely appointed. Modern yet authentic. Although it was cool and chilly outside, we were cozy and comfortable inside. The bed with duvet was devine! The welcome breakfast pack was nice and bottle of wine a treat. The owners were friendly and helpful, providing us with information on nearby activities. It was so quiet at night, we knew we were in the country. We could see stars through the skylight. We visited the Farmer's Market on Sunday at the Athy Square. Since we had a rental car, we drove to Tallaght and took the Luas, light rail train, into Dublin for shopping and sightseeing. That was fun and relaxing. We took a day trip to Waterford and had dinner in Tomastown at Mt. Juliet. We visited Citiwest and The Outlet Shops. I would highly recommend The Pump House for a stay in the Irish countryside.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 5/5

We felt like VIPs!
KateMike   Dubai.
Date Submitted: September 23, 2008   Date of Stay: August 2008
From the warm welcome, to the discovery of treats left for us, to the exclamations of excitement from children upon seeing a loft, and adults on seeing a large bedroom with huge bed.... we were more than happy with the Pump House! <br/>The cottage is just perfect - the fittings,furniture,setting all as lovely as the photos show. The owners were extremely welcoming and more than willing to help with trip ideas,suggestions for places to go with children and letting us know what the immediate town/area had to offer. There was so much to do, we're already talking about a return. <br/>Re-visiting the site in order to write this review I find myself missing Pump House.

Recommended for: Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, People with Disabilities, Age 55+

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 5/5

Lovely and central
Ellis   town.
Date Submitted: July 30, 2008   Date of Stay: July 2008
The house was as descripted, a lovely place to relax, und very central situated to make trips around. This property is to recommend.
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 5/5

Comments from Owner Guestbook
We have had a great week here at your cottage - the fishing has great potential for all year round anglers from 1/2 lb jack to 15lb pike - Robbie Hopkinson, UK <br/> <br/>Thank you for a lovely two weeks. The cottage was perfect, the food delicious, and the pair of you were perfect hosts - Maggie and Derek Grocott, UK <br/> <br/>Votre literie est parfaite, et votre couette tres douillette. On resterait dessous toute la journee... Nous avons pu beaucoup visiter les atentours, et meme plus loin - Virginie et Michel Debeire, France <br/> <br/>We have really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful/comfortable cottage. The local golf course provided an enjoyable afternoon, where we were made to feel welcome, despite not really knowing what we were doing. Kate and Neil Gregory, UK <br/> <br/>Un cottage magnifique, tres bien decore - merci beaucoup pour les fleurs dans la chambre! Nous avons aprecie la musique irlandaise jouee dans un pub a Athy... tres chaleureuse ambiance! - Michele, Jean Marc, Lucile, Marion Savoie, France
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Reviews In Other Languages
 5/5

Un excellent sejour
Voyageurs en side car   France.
Date Submitted: September 27, 2009   Date of Stay: August 2009
Nous avons passe un excellent sejour du 08/08/2009 au 15/08/2009 un super acceuil de Claudia et James,gite impeccable bien equipé,que de bonnes choses,une tres bonne soirée dans un pub a Athy,de belle balade et gite au calme Michel et Cecile,Mathilde,Virginie voyageurs en side car.

Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing

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 5/5

Schönes Cottage, perfekte Ferien
Tristana   Hofheim, Germany.
Date Submitted: October 11, 2008   Date of Stay: September 2008
Das Cottage ist sehr schön auf einem Farmgelände gelegen und wundervoll ausgestattet. Das Willkommen durch die Vermieter war sehr herzlich und ließ nichts zu wünschen übrig; wir fanden Brot, Butter, Milch und frische Blumen vor und wurden mit selbstgebackenen Scones verwöhnt. Bei Fragen und Problemen konnten wir uns stets an die Vermieter wenden, die immer sehr hilfsbereit waren (auf Englisch und Deutsch!). <br/>Die zentrale Lage ist ein perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Touren in die nähere (und weitere) Umgebung – Dublin und die Wicklow Mountains, Süd- und Ostküste. <br/>Wir würden das Cottage jederzeit weiterempfehlen.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing

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 5/5

Perfekte Flitterwochen
Hawai123   Drolshagen, Kreis Olpe, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland.
Date Submitted: October 05, 2008   Date of Stay: September 2008
Wir haben unsere Flitterwochen im September in dem gemütlichen und liebevoll eingerichteten Pumphouse verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und es fehlt an nichts. Die Beschreibung des Hauses stimmt mit dem Istzustand überein! Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und helfen jederzeit, wenn man es möchte, mit Insider-Tipps aus! Ansonsten kann man absolute Ruhe beim Angeln, Boot fahren oder im Cottage genießen. <br/>Es war alles perfekt, wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und haben das Haus schon an Freunde weiterempfohlen!

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing

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 5/5

Schöner Urlaub
Balak   Berlin, D.
Date Submitted: June 25, 2008   Date of Stay: June 2008
Wir waren eine Woche im Juni Gast der Familie. Das Bauernhaus hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Es ist gut eingerichtet und entspricht den Erwartungen in vollster weise. Vom Vermieter haben wir, neben dem Info material das im Haus bereit lag, Anregungen für Ausflüge bekommen. <br/>Wir können dieses Ferienhaus nur weiterempfehlen.

Recommended for: Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing

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