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Lough Derg · Tipperary · Ireland

Lakelands Houseboat

Wake to water. Sleep under the stars. A floating escape on Ireland's greatest lake.

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A houseboat unlike any other.

6 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
★ 4.94 Guest Rating

Tucked into the woods above Lough Derg, Lakelands Houseboat is a rare kind of escape - isolated enough to feel like your own private retreat, yet close enough to Garrykennedy's pubs and Larkin's Restaurant for an evening out.

"Woke to the sound of water and didn't leave the roof deck all morning. Pure peace."

The houseboat itself is meticulously fitted out with everything you need. Two double bedrooms, a proper kitchen, a living and dining room that feels larger than it has any right to. Step outside and the water is yours - kayaks are waiting, a fishing boat can be hired if the mood takes you, and the hot tub sits ready (add that separately for €120 per two nights, including heat and firewood).

This is where you come to disconnect. Not to pretend you're disconnected while checking emails. Actually, fully, properly disconnect. The lake does the rest.

Everything for complete escape.

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Harbor View
Moored at the heart of Lough Derg
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Lake View
Water in every direction
Marina View
Watch boats from the deck
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Mountain View
Tipperary hills in the distance
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River View
Connected to Ireland's heartland
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Hot Tub & Fire Pit
Add-on option - heated with firewood
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Kayaks & Fishing Boat
Available for hire
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WiFi & Amenities
Hair dryer, organic soaps, towels included

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Lough Derg & beyond, all within reach.

Restaurant
Larkin's Restaurant
Just 4 minutes away - fine dining with lake views. Book ahead in summer, but worth the short drive anytime.
📍 4 min drive
Village
Garrykennedy
Picturesque waterside village with several pubs, local character, and the kind of slow pace you came to find.
📍 2 km away
Village
Portroe
Local shop and petrol station for essentials. Everything you need without leaving the quiet side of the lake.
📍 4 km away
Town
Nenagh
Full-scale shopping, dining, and services. Worth the 12km trip if you need anything bigger than a local village has.
📍 12 km away
Water
Lough Derg
Ireland's third-largest lake. Swim, kayak, fish, or simply sit and watch the light change across the water all day.
📍 Your doorstep
Transport
Shannon Airport
Roughly 75km away - about 1 hour 15 minutes. Good for international arrivals and connections.
📍 75 km away

Lough Derg,
your arrival.

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From Cork or Limerick, take the N7 to Nenagh, then follow signs for Garrykennedy and Portroe. The houseboat is moored in the woods above the lake - full directions and parking details sent at booking.
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Shannon Airport is the nearest major hub (75km, about 1 hr 15 min). Cork and Kerry airports are also convenient if you're coming from elsewhere in Ireland or Europe.
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The houseboat sits tucked into woodland, set back from the water. A genuine retreat from the road, yet Garrykennedy's pubs are just 2km away when you want company.

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House Rules

🕓 Check-in from 3pm - Check-out by 11am. We'll do our best to accommodate early arrivals and late departures.
🚭 No smoking anywhere on the houseboat. Respect the peace that others come here to find.
🐕 Dogs are not permitted. This keeps the space safe for all guests and respects the waterside setting.
💧 Water access is shared - we ask that guests respect the mooring and be mindful of the environment.
🚣 Kayaks and boats should be used responsibly. Basic training provided. Report any damage immediately.
🔥 Fire pit and hot tub require careful use. Instructions provided. Never leave them unattended.
Host Assistant · Available for Questions

Questions? Reach Colm.

Email questions directly to stevoster+hohohohoh@gmail.com and Colm will get back to you within hours. Whether it's about the houseboat, what to bring, local recommendations, or how to operate the hot tub - ask away. That's what he's here for.

Colm
Houseboat Host · Ready to help
Hey there! Questions about booking, the boat, or the area? I'm here to help. How can I make your stay perfect?
Can you tell me about the hot tub setup?
Absolutely. It's a private heated tub on the deck with views of the lake. Costs €120 for 2 nights - includes heating and firewood. I'll have it ready when you arrive. Stunning at night.

Email stevoster+hohohohoh@gmail.com with any questions

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