4-star self-catering accommodation in beautiful surroundings

Apr 14, 2009 Vacation Rentals

Location : Graiguenamanagh / Kilkenny / Ireland
Mount Brandon is one of the southeast’s most attractive self-catering properties. These two cottages are located just outside of Graiguenamanagh only 5 minutes’ walk from the river Barrow - a haven for game and coarse anglers alike. Mount Brandon is an excellent starting point for those wanting to explore the "Medieval capital of Ireland“, Kilkenny, as well as Carlow, Enniscorthy, Wexford or Waterford, where superb shopping awaits you and where you can visit the world-famous Waterford glass factory. In very attractive and comfortable surroundings Mount Brandon Cottages offer the freedom to relax and wander through a magnificent natural environment of mountain, meadow and river with spectacular views of the Barrow Valley landscape, the Blackstairs mountain range and Brandon Hill. All of our cottages are built in traditional style featuring pine throughout. Each unit is superbly equipped to Bord Fáilte’s 4 star approval offering the following: · 3 bedrooms (1 single downstairs, 2 doubles upstairs) · pine bedroom furniture with hotel quality mattresses · downstairs shower room, upstairs bathroom · oil-fired central heating in house No. 2 · electric storage heating in cottage No. 1 · open fireplace / wood-burning stove · fully fitted kitchen with Whirlpool appliances, dishwasher and microwave · washing machine, dryer · free towels and bed linen · colour TV · cd player · DVD player · safe · private parking for one car · bicycle hire by arrangement Mount Brandon Cottages are tucked snugly into the River Barrow Valley, with Brandon Hill towering over one side, while in the distance the Blackstairs Mountain Range and Leinster Mountains create a breathtaking backdrop. It is an area of fine upland scenery, panoramic views, lush deep valleys, and a maze of narrow winding country lanes. We are ideally located for rambles over river trails and mountain walks and routes like the 'South Leinster Way', which passes by our door step. The River Barrow offers plenty of related activities, such as pike, salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. There are even diving boards in front of the boathouse. Graiguenamanagh is at the centre of the south east sunshine circuit, with many courses nearby, such as: Mount Juliet, home of the American Express Championship in 2002, won by Tiger Woods Mount Wolseley, designed by Irish Ryder Cup golfer Christy O'Connor Jr. Carrigleade par 3 18 hole course, scenically situated in nearby St. Mullins Borris Golf Club, a top quality 9 hole course, set against the backdrop of the Blackstairs Mountains For horse enthusiasts, there is horse riding at nearby Carrigbeg Riding Stables, and horse racing at nearby Gowran Park. For our more adventurous guests, Country Quads offer quad biking at Moloney's farm, Borris. The skill of Kilkenny hurlers is legendary, and a trip to Nowlan Park gaelic games stadium is an unforgettable experience.
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