About us
It all began with a lifelong dream of days spent creating, cooking, gardening, and repurposing. This dream came to life in rural North Tipperary, when Cottage Garden Craftworks was created with a small garden and workshop. The arrival of our first granddaughter sparked the creation of our fairy line, which grew into The World of Fairies.
Now, after 20 years, we've moved to a hilltop farm in County Mayo to fully realize our vision. Here we will be reclaiming the land to grow a large flower, fruit and vegetable garden. When the renovation of the old barn is completed, we will be using our fresh, home grown, chemical free produce to make delicious biscuits, cakes and jams etc in our fully HSE registered kitchen.
All crafts, gifts and eventually produce are also available from our farm stand located on the farm.
The original Cottage Garden Craftworks in Co.Tipperary
Our ethos
Cottage Garden Craftworks & The World of Fairies is a small business located just outside the village of Kilkelly, Co.Mayo, Ireland.
We specialize in creating 100% handcrafted gifts inspired by the beauty of nature and the world of fairies, whilst being heavily focused on recycling and repurposing.
Our products are made with love and attention to detail, using traditional crafting techniques.
Being neurodivergent means we are able to embrace a unique creative process without boundaries. This allows us to create true one-of-a-kind, handmade and handcrafted pieces.
OPENING HOURS
Sun 21st Dec 10am - 6pm
Mon 22nd Dec 10am - 6pm
Tues 23rd Dec 10am - 6pm
Christmas Eve 24th Dec 10am - 4pm
Other times by arrangement.
Our location.
By entering our Eircode F35 H738 into Google Maps it will bring you straight to us.
Cottage Garden Craftworks & The World of Fairies is located at ZEEDS Farm, Derrycashel, Kilkelly just a 3 minute drive (3.1km) from Kilkelly village, the N17 and just a 12 minute drive from Ireland West Airport Knock.
In fact, we are the very last place you can pick up your handcrafted Irish souvenirs before arriving at Knock Airport.... just in case you're looking for a last minute momento ;-D
When travelling to Cottage Garden Craftworks by car :
As you turn off the River View road onto the 260m track up to ZEEDS Farm PLEASE NOTE this is a single vehicle track with NO passing places. Before travelling down the track always check for any oncoming vehicles.
At the top of the track the road forks left and right, please keep to the LEFT signposted ZEEDS Farm. Head towards the bright green, pink and white farm stand at the end of the drive. You will find ample parking just to the right of the farm stand, in front of the barn.
** PLEASE DO NOT enter the driveway to the bungalow! This is a PRIVATE RESIDENCE with no connection to Cottage Garden Craftworks.
Fancy a lovely walk/cycle?...
It is an approx 41 minute scenic walk or 9 minute cycle from Kilkelly village center. Past the children's playground and the pretty riverside picnic spot, down the quiet river view road.
The New Cottage Garden Craftworks at Derrycashel, Kilkelly, Co. Mayo.