Luxury Blackwater River View is spectacularly situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river Blackwater in County Waterford. This period property has been lovingly maintained by its owners whose family have lived on this location for 800 years. The 600-acre privately owned estate boasts extensive woodland and garden walks, complete with boathouse and slipway to the unspoilt Blackwater river.
Guests can enjoy several interesting historic follies throughout the grounds including an ancient outer fortification.
Accommodation Dromana House offers a choice of self catering apartments with the perfect combination of old world charm and modern comfort: East Wing Self catering holiday accommodation for up to eight people, includes dining room, kitchen, sitting room, four bedrooms, (one ensuite), and a main bathroom. Four double/twin bedrooms all have spectacular views of the river. 3 Bathrooms. River Duplex The River Duplex has outstanding views across the River Blackwater and sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. Bedroom one has twin beds. Bedroom two has double bed and en-suite shower room with french door opening out onto patio.
The 2 units can be rented separately or both together.
Location & Activities Located near the historic town of Lismore County Waterford, the property is less than 25 km from the sandy beaches of the South East coast of Ireland, from Tramore to – Ardmore, incorporating the renowned scenic drive along the Copper coast.
For the garden enthusiast, the property is a member of the Waterford garden trail which is one of seven historical gardens all within a 10 km radius. Other activities such as river cruising, canoeing or salmon/trout fishing are available directly from the house.
Golfing, cycling, horse riding, deep sea fishing and numerous water sports are all within easy reach. The area offers an abundant choice of award winning fine dining.
Very clean, comfortable accommodation in the beautiful surroundings of Dromana house and gardens on the banks of the Blackwater. Barbara was very helpful. The house was bigger than we expected and was very well equipped with lots of books, Netflix and even binoculars to watch the swans and heron on the river! We had a lovely stay and would readily recommend it.
Fiona
July 2020
If you are looking for a piece of heaven on earth, it’s here. You may want to photograph the views, fish the leaping salmon, watch for the local otter, row the tidal river, sit in the gardens, walk the woodlands, or just be.You get the idea. The accommodation is wonderful, history all around you, croquet on lawn, sunset over the Comeragh mountains. What more could you possibly want?
James
August 2019
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Jane
August 2019
Probably the most beautifully located house in the country. A wonderful peaceful place to stay. Adults, kids and dogs all love this house.
Shayne
June 2019
This place is incredible. The setting is quite impressive, up high on the banks of the Blackwater River. By the way, the river experiences tidal flows. There are swans, egrets and herons to delight you as you gaze across the water. We stayed in the “ larder” which is behind the main house. It was quite roomy with a living room, dining area, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a magnificent claw foot tub for soothing soaking. Barbara and Nicolas are lovely people who work very hard at keeping this national treasure in good shape. The gardens are quite beautiful. We walked down to the river and enjoyed wine, cheese and stunning sunsets. Their two black labs are precious and followed us as we explored the property. Before we checked out, Barbara treated us to a tour of the main house. She regaled us with stories of her ancestors. Fascinating! The entrance looks like a miniature Taj Mahal. Incidentally, the King of England was denied entrance onto the Dromana estate due to lack of an entrance “ticket”! The town of Cappoquin is close by, and not too difficult to get to. Treat yourself to authentic Ireland and stay at Dromana House.
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