I'm a stay-at-home mom to four kids—three boys and one girl—and I'm married to Derek, who's a self-employed builder. I’m originally from Malahide, Dublin, but we’ve been living in Monasterboice for over 18 years now and absolutely love the peaceful countryside life. I used to work in Accounts, but recently decided to try something new and get into hosting. I really enjoy making people feel welcome and hope to offer a lovely spot where you can relax, recharge, and enjoy the slower pace of country living.In my free time, I love heading to the beach for a walk—it’s my favourite way to unwind. Looking forward to hopefully hosting you soon!
We purchased Redgap Cottage six years ago when it was in a derelict state. The roof was leaking, there was no central heating—just fireplaces in each room—and there were no toilets or wash areas.Last year, we decided to take the plunge and renovate the cottage ourselves. In doing so, we made a conscious effort to preserve as much of the original character as possible, particularly the stonework. Much of it had been covered up with lime render, concealing the stone both inside and outside the house. With a lot of hard work, we managed to restore it to what it looks like today.The cottage is over 200 years old and was one of 12 homes built in the area. Most of the families living here were farmers, and while some of the barns still stand, sadly, Redgap is the only house left.The name "Redgap" itself comes from a local legend about a battle so bloody that the area became known for the bloodshed, which gave the place its name.
How Redgap Cottage looked before we undertook our restoration project.
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" This cottage was an absolute dream! Orlagh has thought about everything from beautiful decor, delicious snacks, local soaps, cozy blankets by the fire, and morning espresso. Every single detail was perfection. It has everything you could ever want in a countryside cottage and more. We stayed here on the last night of our 3 week trip and it was by far the most beautiful place we rented. I would even say this cottage was my favourite Airbnb I have ever rented. I highly recommend staying here! Thank you so much, Orlagh! "
" What a gem! Our favourite Airbnb yet. I stayed with my husband and parents. The cottage was perfect for 2 couples, although would also work great if travelling with our 2 adult children due to the single beds in one room. Everyone kept echoing how well done the place was. What a brilliant restoration; the juxtaposition of the new with the old - just the right amount of stone retained as accent on the inside. The cottage is sooooo cozy yet very functional. The design and decorating are exceptional. The exterior is equally immaculate and welcoming. The detailed guide book and welcome treats were appreciated, as was the real coffee maker (no more instant). We were thrilled to finally have a place where counter space, a hair dryer plug and mirror coexisted. We had an enjoyable walk to the monastery and a quick drive into town for dinner. This was the perfect place to stay prior to our Dublin flight home. Thanks Orlagh! You have done an exceptional job with this beautiful cottage."
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