Swiss cottage, Cahir
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The Swiss cottage is located at Kilcommon near the town of Cahir, South Tipperary in Ireland. It was built around 1810 and is a fine example of cottage ornée, or ornamental cottage. It was originally part of the estate of Lord and Lady Cahir, and used for entertaining guests. The cottage was probably designed by the architect John Nash, famous for designing many Regency buildings.
Cahir, alternately spelt: Cahier, Caher, Cathair Dún Iascaigh, may have been built by Richard Butler, 10th Baron Cahir, 1st Earl of Glengall (1775–1819), who married 1793, Emily Jeffereys from Blarney Castle. Milady Cahir is referred to by Napoleon's Josephine in connection with the Château de Malmaison.
After some years of neglect, restoration of the cottage started in 1985. The Swiss cottage opened to the public in 1989.
Similar buildings exist at Burrenwood; Derrymore, Bessbrook, Newry, Co. Armagh (National Trust); and the Petit hameau de la Reine at Versailles.
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