Surrounded by extensive lawns and is bordered by ancient woodlands with enormous trees, many hundreds of years old. There are patio areas to the front and side of the house.
The BIG RED BARN is an events venue plus a gathering space for families when the weather does not cooperate for full outdoor entertainment. THE BARN is equipped with its own AV System plus Projector and Large Screen for Family Movie Night. There is a large Fireplace and BBQ plus a comfortable seating area overlooking the Blackwater Valley.
There are two Firepits one close to the house for a more intimate evening and another 100 meters from the house at the base of some cliffs surrounded by Forest vegetation. creating a wonderfully atmospheric gathering area. Accommodation
The ground floor has a large entrance hall, dining room, living room and bathroom. To the back is the well-equipped gourmet kitchen with a massive open fire, large kitchen table, a utility room with a US washer and dryer. There are two tower rooms, one devoted to Dining Room service and the other a Children's gaming room stocked with an extensive selection of games and movies. The Living room has a large screen Smart TV with Sky Movies and WIFI.
If there is a necessity to work, there is a private office with a PC and printer.
Upstairs there are six large bedrooms - four bedrooms and four bathrooms on the second floor and two further bedrooms on the third floor with shared bathroom facilities. The bathrooms all have modern fixtures and plumbing.
You and your party will have exclusive use of the property during your stay.
The house was an amazing experience!! There were 10 adults in our group and five of us were artists painting Plein air. We were awe struck when we discovered that we didn’t even have to go anywhere to find inspiration. The grounds and buildings were beautiful and historic! In addition, the house was comfortable, grand, well equipped and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the large eat in kitchen with a Irish Aga and huge fireplace! All the bedrooms were comfortable and I personally, liked the bed warming pads. One should note that the bedrooms require stairs especially the ones on the third floor. We were ok with it but some may not be. Our week here is a very special memory
SabrinaUK
February - 2018
This is an absolutely stunning home! It's perfect for a family reunion and close to some beautiful sights. However, be warned, because the property is so welcoming and warm that you may decide never to go out and instead spend your days lounging by the open fires or strolling through the grounds of the house. There are 6 bedrooms, all good sized and private. The kitchen is well equipped and has the best fireplace in the house. It's easy to get to the house from Cork airport, it took us less than an hour. Once we got there we found that the host had left us with a fridge fully staffed for breakfast for the next morning and with treats for the children - things just got better and better from that point on. We had asked the host to help us organise an itinerary and we found his suggestions excellent. A chef and staff are available for dinner, all organised again by the host. All worked perfectly and we had a memorable family holiday. We'll definitely be back.
JoeB
December - 2017
A New Year to Remember!
My family (including extended family, made up of 2 couples in their 40's, 2 your couples in their early 20's, 2 teenagers and 2 kids - 12 in the group) stayed at this property in order to bring in the new year of 2018 together. - It was perfect!... The Manor house is everything you would expect and more!... The property was clean and had a wonderful peacefulness about it (which can be unusual for a property of such history and age). The owners were excellent in giving us all the necessary details and went above and beyond in assisting us in our arrangements, including providing/arranging a chef and waiter service for the three days (which were absolutely excellent and we would highly recommend!). The house was perfect for our family gathering and we never actually left the house/grounds over the 3 days – there was enough (more than enough) to entertain all the ages (from 5 years of age to 40+ !!) within the house and perfect settings for leisurely walks around the grounds. We would highly recommend this property for anyone wishing for something a little different in Ireland and to experience the life (if just for a few days) of the gentry of previous ages! - We would recommend this property and would hope to return to it some day!
Thomas E.
July - 2017
Just an unbelievable stay. Our family of seven stayed here five nights during our two weeks in Ireland. While we stayed in castles along the way, this property was by far and away our favorite. The owners are beyond accommodating with suggestions. Each one of the suggestions made our trip more memorable. The property itself is breathtaking. Our girls watched the horses across the fence for hours and played endlessly on the trampoline. The house is set up perfectly for large families like ours. We headed into Lismore a few times for drinks and meals but actually preferred to cook at the home and eat in the spacious dining room. There is a butcher in town with exceptional meats. We highly recommend it. We closed our stay with service at the abbey down the road (another one of Gerard's brilliant suggestions). If you have time, it's worth the visit. We cannot say enough about the memories we were able to make at this estate. Everything is top of the line. We cannot wait to get back.
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