Small cottages- sometimes the kind that is dug up from storybooks- are made up of pieces of magic. The Crow’s Hermitage is an enchanting kind of place. This little stonewalled cottage is dreamy for a quick timeout, being as rustic as it is in the middle of beautiful gardens; one can feel the romance seeping through its walls and floor.
First View of Crow’s Hermitage
Probably a better-placed focal item here is that beautiful use of stonework. As you drive up to it, you realize this isn’t your everyday modern home; instead, it stands as a beautifully restored piece of history.Large pots of plants frame the pathway of blue stones leading to the front door, creating a simple yet brilliant view.
Step Inside for Utter Magic
As beautiful as the outside, it’s the inside that actually breathes life into you. The stones continue on the interior, which makes it feel warm and natural. Not a single inch hasn’t been touched with a story-to-tell, it seems, with stones plausibly centuries old.
Via more than a hundred years, the cottage has all the comfort of a modern-day home. Cozy seating, carefully placed artwork, and little nooks filled with personal touches make it homey.
A Cozy Place to Relax
It is cozy but spacious. Relaxing with a book and a cup of tea is perfect with a soft reading chair right by the fireplace. And for movie night, there’s a TV tucked into a corner for chilling.
Looking to the front of the house, you will see more attractive features, like tall curtains from floor to ceiling-a lot of privacy when you need it. Old-fashioned chandeliers glow softly, and in the stone walls, small built-in shelves offer character and added storage.
The Adorable Cabin: Its Design Approach Encompasses Tradition and Innovation
Though the outside of the buildings might remind one of the time they skipped school, the kitchen stands as nothing but modern. Wooden cupboards fit the design of the house, while the room itself features a mini fridge, cooktop, and microwave to cater to snacking or preparing a proper meal. And whether one wants to have a calm morning of tea and cookies or a home cooked dinner, everything necessary is at their disposal.
A Quirky Loft space
To the chagrin of those who cannot live without excitement, the loft bedroom is available upstairs and is not quite large. Still, this room contains a bed and materials that make it easy to get ready for bed comfortably.There are curtains on the wall near all the paintings in addition to a small cupboard. It reminds me of college, where each of the boxes in the room belonged to different roommates, and everyone would retreat to their individual spaces at the end of the day.
Presumably this tiny bed is to be shared and one cannot fail to imagine how lovely it is to be cuddled after a day measuring new places.
A Humble and Pleasant Bathroom
Behind the kitchen you would also find the bath which is quite small yet there is nothing inside that you might need, and more. There won’t be a room to move around but there is just enough room for the components such as the sink, toilet and shower, and not more. At the end of the day, it is still beautiful, functional bathroom which is rudimentary like most of the structure.
It Is the Little Things That Make It Feel As If It’s Yours And Yours Only
In the entire house, there are many things that would certainly make you burst with delightful laughter, for example plates shaped as a crow which is very appropriate. One of the favorite corners, featured in various appeals, has a fireplace, and slightly away from the edge sits a stone shelf filled with books and open secrets. It’s the one that makes bibliophiles wish their own private quarters would be accompanied with such a facility where they read books.
Enjoy the great outdoors with just a little bit of intrigue.
Step out and find what might be, for, a setting so idyllic for a picnic or just lying with the setting sun with a steaming cup of tea. The whole area is studded with stone cottages and gardens, perfect for sitting and going out with some stillness in place.
Of all these, this one is something unique: a sipper fountain integrated into the stony wall. The feature design contributes to the humor of the garden, which might serve as a perfect chatting point. And then, at the back of the cottage, a few old worn stone steps-wonder what they were built for at one time. Maybe they led to an entrance at the higher altitude or offered some cool shortcut over the wall. We may always wonder about them, but they add to the idea that homes, old history, and mystery have mingled here.
There’s also a close by old chapel and burial ground that adds one more dimension to the story of the house. Even though the church is on its way to ruin, it serves as a monument to the errant community settled here some decades ago.
The Secret of a Perfect Country Retreat
The Crow’s Hermitage is more than just a rental—it’s an experience. Explore the land or kick back by the fire; all the same, soak up the unique charm of the stone walls of this tiny cottage and fall under its spell.
Its description on a listing:
Romantic Retreat-Tastefully restored stone barn with views of the ruins of a 13th-century abbey & mature gardens. Great for road tripping along the east coast and Dublin (Airport 30 min); Mezzanine bedroom views over the open-plan living area and wood-burning stove.
If you wish your getaways to be magical, check out their Airbnb listing. A piece of land and heaven, away from the hustle and bustle of life till now: The Crow’s Hermitage underscores that the small living of homes is worth the tin bills worth.
