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Swiss Cottage
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About this place
The Swiss Cottage is an early 19th-century cottage orné (ornamental cottage) located at Kilcommon near the town of Cahir, County Tipperary in Ireland. It is managed by the Office of Public Works and open to the public as a tourist attraction.
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Visitor Information
- Heritage status
- Protected Heritage Site
Getting There & Parking
Swiss Cottage is located in County Tipperary, roughly 75 km (1h 05m drive) from Limerick and 201 km (2h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 164 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Great War Memorial (1.9 km away).
Limerick75 km
~1h 05m driveCork81 km
~1h 10m driveDublin201 km
~2h 55m drive
Nearest car park
Free
164 m from landmark
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