About a mile south of Cahir town, on the bank of the River Suir, is a charming house known as The Swiss Cottage. This is a superb example of an early 19th century “cottage orne” or fantasy house popular with the gentry in the nineteenth century, where they could play at being peasants and entertain their guests.
Built around 1810, the house is inspired by nature and this is evident in such things as the curving thached roof, the external woodwork resembling branched trees. It is picturesquely situated on an elevated site with access by stone steps.
It is well worth a visit, in order to fully appreciate its history, enchanting beauty and location being bounded by extensive woodland and riverside walks.
Visit www.visitcahir.ie for more information on the area when visiting Cahir.
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