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| The Sunny South East
Carlow, Kilkenny |
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| Sherwood Park House | Step House | Kilgraney House |
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| Abbey House | Ballaghtobin House | Ballyogan House | Ballyduff House |
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| Blanchville House | Cullintra House | Garranavabby House | |
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BALLYDERRIN HOUSE
SHILLELAGH ROAD, TULLOW, CO. CARLOW. |
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| Family run country home in 2 acres of gardens surrounded by beautiful countryside and fertile farmland set against the backdrop of the picturesque Wicklow Mountains. Accommodation is of a particularly high standard with en suite facilities. The house is full of character with well proportioned rooms and super king sized beds. Many of the public rooms contain selected pieces of antique furniture which lends to its overall charm and simple elegance. Wholesome food is prepared by Ballymaloe trained chef Pamela and you are guaranteed a warm, hospitable welcome form the Holligan family. Spacious gardens are available for guest use. Within a short walk of Tullow town and close to ideal fishing locations along the River Slaney and championship golf facilities at Mount Wolseley. 6 en-suite rooms | |
SHERWOOD
PARK HOUSE, Patrick
& Maureen Owens
KILBRIDE, BALLON, CO. CARLOW. |
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| Timeless elegance & warm welcome await you. Georgian farmhouse nestled amid rolling parklands & tranquil countryside. Just off N80 midway Dublin/Rosslare, an accessible country retreat for anyone who enjoys log fires, candlelit dinners, romantic bedrooms with brass & canopy beds. Excellent home cooking. Fishing, riding, pet farm & golfing at Mount Wolseley. Beside Altamont Gardens. Bring your own wine. Small parties catered for. AA 4 diamond selected. Credit cards accepted. Open all year. Dinner 8.15pm, book by 3pm. All major credit cards. Children Welcome. Dogs allowed outside. 4 en-suite rooms and 1 luxury suite for that special occasion. |
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STEP HOUSE, James & Cait Coady
MAIN STREET, BORRIS, CO CARLOW. |
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| A memorable Georgian House, originally part of Borris Estate, ancestral home of the Kings of Leinster, in this picture book village. Nine hole Golf Course in village, great area for walkers with mountains & rivers nearby. Kilkenny & Mount Juliet 20 mins. House decorated with antiques, which lend to the great atmosphere. Garden with private car park. Next door is the Coady's bar, a most convivial village inn. 90% of our guests return again and again. Open 15/3 - 20/12. Wine Licence. Unsuitable for children. Credit Cards. 5 ensuite rooms (one with Four Poster Bed) |
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| KILGRANEY COUNTRY HOUSE, Martin
Marley / Bryan Leech
BAGENALSTOWN, CO. CARLOW. B&B from around €65 - €120 Pretty little rectory with memorable decoration set in secluded gardens overlooking the Barrow Valley. Renowned for country house cooking, allied with influences from abroad, using our own home grown produce. Fishing, golf, riding, mountain and river side walks all nearby. Open March to November. Dinner 8 pm - book by 12 noon. Wine licence. Access, Visa, MC accepted. Children over 12 years. No dogs please. 4 double en-suite bedrooms, 1 single room. |
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| BARROWVILLE TOWN HOUSE,
KILKENNY ROAD (N9), CARLOW, CO. CARLOW. B&B from €37.50 - €60.00 18th Century town house, in own grounds, located on Dublin/Kilkenny/Waterford road. 3 minutes from town centre with a good selection of restaurants to choose from. Carlow has an 18 hole championship golf course and is an excellent centre for touring the Barrow valley, Kilkenny, Glendalough and Wicklow. Open all year. German and some French spoken. 7 bedrooms, all en-suite, centrally heated, with cable TV, radio, phone, tea making facilities. Private carpark. AA QQQQ. RAC Highly Acclaimed. Egon Ronay 1995. |
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| The Lord Bagenal, Leighlinbridge James
& Mary Kehoe
Tel: (059) 972 1288 B&B around €76.50 Great wine list, good food, on the River Barrow in picturesque village 12 en suite rooms |
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| Lennon's Café Bar, Carlow, Sinéad Byrne 121 Tullow Street, Carlow Tel: (059) 913 1575 Attractive pub / restaurant with really good simple fare. |
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| M O’Shea, Borris Tel: (059) 97 73106 Old world pub/grocery/hardware store. |
ABBEY
HOUSE, Helen Blanchfield
JERPOINT ABBEY, |
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| Relax in the surroundings of old world elegance in the shadow of Jerpoint Abbey. An ideal location for fishing, hunting, golfing and many scenic routes. AAQQQQ recommended. 1 mile from the Mount Juliet Estate. Open 31/12 to 23/12. Dinner 7 pm, book by 2pm. Children welcome. Wine licence. Dogs allowed. Major credit cards accepted. 7 en suite rooms. | |
BALLAGHTOBIN,
Mickey
& Catherine Gabbett
BALLAGHTOBIN, CALLAN, CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Elegant ancestral family home set in parkland on 500 acre working farm. Traces its origins from the 12th century - thankfully plumbing & heating are 21st century. With spacious and beautiful rooms and a serene atmosphere, this is a very special and memorable place to stay, the highlight of many an Irish holiday. Tennis, croquet, walks. Within 12 miles from Medieval Kilkenny, craft trail, Kells, golf (Mount Juliet, Callan). Dinner served 7.30 p.m. Book 24 hours in advance. Open 1/2-1/12; Credit Cards. 3 ensuite rooms. |
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BALLYDUFF HOUSE, Breda
Thomas
THOMASTOWN, CO KILKENNY. |
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| 18th C. manor house set in its own grounds, with rolling wooded parkland overlooking the River Nore. This charming location is very private, period surroundings, salmon & trout fishing. Mount Juliet Golf Course & Leisure Centre 5 miles drive, riding, hunting & other activities can be arranged. Film location for 'Circle of Friends' & 'Where the Sun is Rising'. Many beautiful walks on the estate. Children welcome. Open Mar - Oct, 3 en suite rooms. |
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BALLYOGAN HOUSE,
Robert
& Fran Durie
NEW ROSS ROAD, GRAIGUENAMANAGH, CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Traditional period farmhouse in a timeless corner of Ireland. Beautifully
restored, with large gardens & 50 acres bordering the River Barrow for
walking & fishing. Excellent bedrooms, with ensuite showers, &
stunning views of the Blackstairs mountains. Cosy sitting room with tv, games
& books. Large conservatory for relaxation. Excellent breakfasts with home
made yogurts, breads & preserves. Pubs & Restaurants 2ml. Book dinner
day before. Children welcome. Pets by arrangement. Open 1/04-31/10, 4 ensuite
rooms
"We spent the most beautiful weekend at Ballyogan House, where we were treated and looked after so well by the lovely hosts who were very welcoming. The pictureque view from every room in the house and the wonderful strolls around their land and down to the river was such a retreat. The breakfasts were the nicest I've tasted in any B&B I've stayed in." tripadvisor.com |
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BLANCHVILLE
HOUSE, Tim
& Monica Phelan
DUNBELL, MADDOXTOWN, CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Elegant Georgian house 10 mins(8km) from Kilkenny city. Built in 1800
& lovingly restored to give a combination of the atmosphere of a grand
era with the comforts of today. Be as active or as relaxed as you wish
with golf, fishing, riding & all the main sporting activities available
& a wealth of archaeological & leisure sites to explore. Open 1/03
- 1/11. Dinner by arrangement for groups. Most credit cards. Dogs by arrangement,
children over 10 welcome. 6 en suite rooms.
Recommended by Sawday's Special Places & most other guide books. "We stayed only one night at the Blanchville House but wish we could have stayed longer. This is a beautiful old home in the country with the most welcoming hostess. It's located about 10 minutes from Kilkenny City Centre so not a bad drive. It was certainly worth staying a little out of town to eat the best breakfast we had in Ireland at her grand table. We slept well in a beautiful canopy bed and woke to the peaceful country sounds." tripadvisor.com |
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CULLINTRA HOUSE,
Patricia
Cantlon
THE ROWER, INISTIOGE, CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Internationally famous and much loved lodgings in this charming farmhouse
in 230 acres of woodland at the foot of Mount Brandon with a private path
leading to Brandon Hill. It has something of a reputation for eccentricity. 6m from New Ross on Kilkenny road. Cat lovers paradise. Renowned
for excellent cuisine, leisurely late night candlelight dinners (bring your own wine) & breakfasts till mid-day. All bookings with Dinner (9.00-9.30pm).
Open log fires. Please do not arrive before 5.00 in the afternoon on your fist
night, as your hostess will probably been farming or painting in some distant
part of the lands. Bridgestone Award. Art studio conservatory for guest &
conference use. 6 rooms, 3 en-suite.
"We were part of a hen weekend - dinner was very, very late so by the time we got to sit down, we were pretty merry. Merry or not, I can still remember how good the dinner was. The dessert was satan on a plate and we loved it. Conversation was constant. Breakfast, after a sound sleep, was held at a leisurely 11.30-1.30 which is fantastic when you don't want to be shoved out of your beds at ridiculoulsy early hours- so common these days. I really felt at home. I also love cats so it's a bonus having them around. Patricia is an interesting and hospitable host while at the same time "no-nonsense" kind of lady. I would definitely recommend to those looking for an atypical night away." tripadvisor.com Cullintra is an Irish institurion, like Bewleys, or The Shelbourne. The setting is beautiful and peaceful, the food is excellent and Patricia is memorable. Once you find Cullintra you will return again and again! |
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GARRANAVABBY HOUSE, Johanna Prendergast
THE ROWER, INISTIOGE CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Lovely old farmhouse-part late 17th C. on outskirts of the Rower village. Scenic setting overlooking a sweep of countryside between Rivers Nore & Barrow. Convenient to Kilkenny Craft Trail & Wexford beaches & golf courses. Animals & poultry always on this working farm. Excellent restaurants nearby. Rosslare 37 miles. Open Easter -30/10. 3 rooms room, 1 family room. | |
WANDERSFORDE HOUSE, Anna McDonald
CASTLECOMER, CO. KILKENNY. |
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| Built in 1824 by the Duchess of Ormonde as a school, now a charming guest house, twenty minutes from Kilkenny. All the bedrooms are en-suite, with original high beds and furniture. The magnificent dining room features antique furniture and a baby grand piano. Guests are welcomed with tea, coffee and home baking. "From polished wood floors and homey fireplace burning nightly to lovely gardens and her homemade granola, everything is just a delight. This hidden jewel should not be missed if you are visiting the area." tripadvisor.com | |
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| Lawcus Farm Guesthouse, Stoneyford
Tel (056) 7728949 B&B from about €50.00 Situated in the Valley of the Kings River on the outskirts of Kilkenny, between the medieval village of Kells and Stoneyford, Lawcus a superbly renovated stone farm house offers its guest’s luxury and tranquillity. Less than a stones throw away the cut grass paths bring you down to the Kings River where you may encounter some of her myriad of wildlife. Wild flowers also survive here on this ancient site. If you stay during the winter month’s salmon can often be seen in the pool below the house or just along the banks. You can watch the salmon and trout jump the weir on there travel up stream to spawn. The village pubs are friendly offering traditional music or a barbecue in a cosy atmosphere. A working water mill, motte and bailey and the famous Kells Priory are all within walking distance. No neighbours, just animals and pasture. |
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| Westend, Old Grange, Graiguenamanagh Tel: (059) 9724868 Secluded country house in a 2 acre garden with outstanding views across Barrow Valley. Designed to be fully wheelchair accessable throughout. |
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| The Rising Sun Mullinavat,
Tel (056) 898173 Old world family run inn, 16km from Waterford on the Dublin Road. good bar food B&B from around €30.00 |
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| Langtons
60 John Street, Kilkenny Tel: (056)-65133 A cosy bar leads you into a maze of huge dining rooms. Very smart bedrooms. B&B from about €70.00 |
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| Kyteler's Inn
Kieran Street, Kilkenny Tel: (056)-21064 Booze with a witch in this medieval bar. |
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| Tynan's Bridge House Bar
St John's Bridge, Kilkenny (056) 21291 Superbly preserved Victorian bar - friendly service & a great view of the castle. One of the half dozen or so original unaltered Victorian interiors left in Ireland |
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| The Cave Bar
Corbettstown, Ballyfoyle, Kilkenny Tel: (056)-7767649 Traditional thatched pub, est 1803 in a country setting. Tea / coffee, soup, sandwiches available all day |
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| Marble City Bar 66 High Street, Kilkenny, Ireland Tel: 056 776 1143 The food is lovely and the surroundings are stylishly modern. |
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| Nichloas Mosse Irish Country Shop Bennettsbridge Tel (056) 27505 Fax (056) 27491 Working pottery with a wide selection of other quality crafts | |
| Kilkenny Design Castle Yard, Kilkenny Tel (056) 22118 Fax (056) 65905 A wide range of the best of Irish craft design. Wedding list and mail order available. |
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| Kilfane Glen and Waterfall, Thomastown Tel (056) 24558 Dramatic scenery and walkways, Open May - Sept, Tues - Sun. 14.00-18.00 |
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