Smarmore Cottage vs Similar Hotels

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Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

Ardee, IE

★ 4-star10/1010 reviews

5.9 km (3.7 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

10.0

Pros describe the property as 'extremely well maintained and furnished'.

Cleanliness

10.0

Pros mention 'Very clean', indicating excellent cleanliness.

Location

10.0

Pros highlight 'convenient location', indicating a great location.

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Hotels (2 selected)

Original hotel

Smarmore Cottage

Ardee, IE

★ 3-star9.5/1043 reviews

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Our pick

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

Ardee, IE

★ 4-star10/1010 reviews

5.9 km (3.7 mi) from original

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Key differences

Cleanliness

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town10.0

Smarmore Cottage7.3

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town amenity advantages

Babysitting/child services

Detailed comparison

Category	Smarmore Cottage	Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town
Guest score	9.5/10	10/10
Rooms	9.8 Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities and decorations for Christmas.	10.0 Pros describe the property as 'extremely well maintained and furnished'.
Cleanliness	7.3 Issues with shower cleanliness and bathroom carpets noted.	10.0 Pros mention 'Very clean', indicating excellent cleanliness.
Location	9.8 Peaceful location but still within a short distance of shops and transport links.	10.0 Pros highlight 'convenient location', indicating a great location.
Service	10.0 Hosts handled questions quickly and provided a warm atmosphere.	10.0 No cons mentioned, indicating satisfactory service.
Sleep & Noise	—	—
Food & Breakfast	10.0 Not explicitly mentioned; considered standard for this hotel tier.	10.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.8 Well-equipped kitchen and additional facilities like washing machine and air fryer.	10.0 Pros mention a 'well equipped kitchen', suggesting great amenities.
Value	9.8 Generally a very enjoyable stay with good touches.	10.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	5.9 km (3.7 mi)
Landmarks	Dunmore	Sir Frederick Foster Memorial
Best suited for	Quiet leisure travelers	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Smarmore Cottage

9.5/10

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10/10

Rooms

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities and decorations for Christmas.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros describe the property as 'extremely well maintained and furnished'.

Cleanliness

Smarmore Cottage

7.3

Issues with shower cleanliness and bathroom carpets noted.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros mention 'Very clean', indicating excellent cleanliness.

Location

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Peaceful location but still within a short distance of shops and transport links.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros highlight 'convenient location', indicating a great location.

Service

Smarmore Cottage

10.0

Hosts handled questions quickly and provided a warm atmosphere.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

No cons mentioned, indicating satisfactory service.

Sleep & Noise

Smarmore Cottage

—

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

—

Food & Breakfast

Smarmore Cottage

10.0

Not explicitly mentioned; considered standard for this hotel tier.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Well-equipped kitchen and additional facilities like washing machine and air fryer.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros mention a 'well equipped kitchen', suggesting great amenities.

Value

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Generally a very enjoyable stay with good touches.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Smarmore Cottage

Dunmore

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

Sir Frederick Foster Memorial

Detailed comparison

Category	Smarmore Cottage	Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town
Guest score	9.5/10	10/10
Rooms	9.8 Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities and decorations for Christmas.	10.0 Pros describe the property as 'extremely well maintained and furnished'.
Cleanliness	7.3 Issues with shower cleanliness and bathroom carpets noted.	10.0 Pros mention 'Very clean', indicating excellent cleanliness.
Location	9.8 Peaceful location but still within a short distance of shops and transport links.	10.0 Pros highlight 'convenient location', indicating a great location.
Service	10.0 Hosts handled questions quickly and provided a warm atmosphere.	10.0 No cons mentioned, indicating satisfactory service.
Sleep & Noise	—	—
Food & Breakfast	10.0 Not explicitly mentioned; considered standard for this hotel tier.	10.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities & Facilities	9.8 Well-equipped kitchen and additional facilities like washing machine and air fryer.	10.0 Pros mention a 'well equipped kitchen', suggesting great amenities.
Value	9.8 Generally a very enjoyable stay with good touches.	10.0 Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Distance from original	Original hotel	5.9 km (3.7 mi)
Landmarks	Dunmore	Sir Frederick Foster Memorial
Best suited for	Quiet leisure travelers	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Smarmore Cottage

9.5/10

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10/10

Rooms

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Cozy cottage with all necessary amenities and decorations for Christmas.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros describe the property as 'extremely well maintained and furnished'.

Cleanliness

Smarmore Cottage

7.3

Issues with shower cleanliness and bathroom carpets noted.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros mention 'Very clean', indicating excellent cleanliness.

Location

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Peaceful location but still within a short distance of shops and transport links.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros highlight 'convenient location', indicating a great location.

Service

Smarmore Cottage

10.0

Hosts handled questions quickly and provided a warm atmosphere.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

No cons mentioned, indicating satisfactory service.

Sleep & Noise

Smarmore Cottage

—

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

—

Food & Breakfast

Smarmore Cottage

10.0

Not explicitly mentioned; considered standard for this hotel tier.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Amenities & Facilities

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Well-equipped kitchen and additional facilities like washing machine and air fryer.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Pros mention a 'well equipped kitchen', suggesting great amenities.

Value

Smarmore Cottage

9.8

Generally a very enjoyable stay with good touches.

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

10.0

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Landmarks

Smarmore Cottage

Dunmore

Ardee Retreat - Sleeps 6, Group Stays, Garden, Walk to Town

Sir Frederick Foster Memorial