You get to choose a special name for your cottage and the exact location. This information is inscribed on your Certificate of Residence which is issued at the end of your lease. During the lease, you use the cottage as your own and come and go as you please for a full 6 months. At the end of the lease, if you decide you no longer want to use the cottage, all you have to do is to transfer the cottage back to us (mail would be appropriate!). And we return your Security Deposit promptly.

Now it's well known that the countryside in Ireland is lush and green. It gets that way because it rains a lot. I mean A LOT! This is summed up well by an old Irish saying that in Ireland it only rains twice a week: once for 3 days and once for 4! Anyway, you get the idea. Damp is another polite word for it. Whatever you choose to call it, it is wet! Indeed, a typical greeting when you meet friends isn't 'howdy', or 'good morning' so much as 'isn't it a wonderful soft day?' to which the reply is invariably 'Tis that to be sure'! Of course it's soft! Everything is soft! How could it be any other way with all that rain? And the damp not only gets into your bones, but gets into the very structure of houses and cottages as well. That's where a warm turf fire solves the problem: the perfect combination of warmth, an inviting glow, turf aroma..... Sure it's grand!

So to make sure your cottage doesn't suffer from damp that might result in all sorts of structural problems and expensive repairs, we ask that you light a fire every now and again to keep things dry. So included as part of the rental package is a Load of Turf (Item T040).

For this you end up with 6 months exclusive use of one of our unique cottages and, at the end of your lease, you get $8.00 back! Plus you have the memories! And you have your official (fun) lease which is yours to keep. Part of our promise to you is we guarantee to hand over the cottage to you sparkling clean and ready for occupation, and including a load of turf that has escaped the worst of the Irish rain. During your lease, we will have some of the locals come as necessary and make sure your grass is cut, the bushes at the side are pruned and the trees don't get out of hand.

These locals are full of stories to tell. You may decide to share a pint with them around your turf fire, or you may wander down to the local pub. Of course you could keep mostly to yourself, but we encourage you to get to know your neighbors as a way of getting a feel for the country. In other words we take care of all the outside work. All we ask of you is to keep the inside of your cottage half reasonable. To help out, we supply you with an Owner's Manual which will help you get the most out of your cottage stay.

We also give you a little book we had specially commissioned that gives a wonderful short introduction to Ireland, the countryside, thatched cottages and turf fires. It even goes further: it explains the emigration from Ireland in years past and how it is that so many people around the world can lay claim to an Irish heritage.

At the end of your lease, if you decide you have had enough of cottage life for the moment, you can transfer it back to us. Regular mail works like a charm! All we ask is that you return the cottage to us in good condition. We will then immediately mail you your Security Deposit. You don't have to do a fantastic spring cleaning. That's our job! We have our own cleaners that come in and get it sparkling again for the next guest. However, there mustn't be any structural damage such as cracks or chips. So be sure to have a good time, but don't let the parties become too wild!

At the end of your lease, you are entitled, at no charge to a copy of your own Certificate of Residence signed and sealed by a Director of the Irish Absolutely Cottager's Club. This comes on heavy stock ready for framing and will for ever be a reminder for you of your wonderful time in your cottage.

While we can't make any promises, we expect that such temporary living in an Irish cottage, fully accredited by our official Certificate of Residence, would be viewed very favorably by the Irish Immigration authorities in the event that you decided you wanted to take up permanent residence!

So, while it is fresh in your mind, go at once and set up your own 6-month rental and start living the Irish dream!

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