Location: Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Location: Woodstock, Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe (Dublin Airport 96 Miles; Waterford Airport 26 Miles.) "There are few villages in Ireland as beautiful as Inistioge and it is not surprising that this village has appeared in a number of Hollywood movies including 'Widow's Peak' and 'Circle Of Friends'".
Accommodations: House, 3 Double Bedrooms en Suite + Convertible sofa bed (Sleeps 7) 3 showers and one bath.
Enter through the majestic gates of Woodstock Desmesne and hopefully collect some organic eggs on sale, then pass the ramparts of the ruined house, enjoy the stunning gardens and see the Irish version of the Lost Gardens of Heligan except the trees are better. Pass the entrance to Bassetts Restaurant and you are only about 1000 metres from the magical “Teddington” known locally as “Tidedington” on the banks of the tidal River Nore.
This is seriously secluded retreat in a unique setting with a splendid stand of beech, oak, ash, laurel and pine on the far side of the river. Fish the famous salmon pool, where the largest salmon caught in the last 20years, a stunning 32 pounder, swam past this Summer to be caught further up the Nore. Sit on the river side bench and have your sundowners watching wild life such as otters, hares, pine martens and if you are fast, the flashing kingfisher. Wave to the boats or the passing New Ross Galley
The Hansel and Gretel cottage was built as part of the Desmesne in the late 1790’s but redesigned modernized and extended in 2001 by a former Chairman of the Crafts Council of Ireland.
Every morning open the doors of the master bedroom and go onto your balcony and listen to the dawn chorus, then have your breakfast at the Kilkenny limestone table on the patio as you bask in the morning sun, then at night light your BBQ and spend the night watching the stars.
The three spacious bedrooms with different characters are en suite have, with king sized double beds all three with showers but the blue room also has a bath.
There is a cozy sitting room with lots of books as you cuddle up to the log fire, play Scrabble or bridge, or if needs be you can switch on the TV with all the normal channels and a DVD player. The sofa can drop down to a small single bed.
However we suspect that you will spend most of your time in the main living area which is 30 feet long and 20 foot wide beneath the wooden beams and 20 foot ceiling, with wrap around panoramic treble glazed windows opening on to the patio. The commissioned oak dining table sits comfortably beneath the 19th century wrought iron candelabra in a warm room with under floor heating, a wood burning stove and Oil fired Stanley cooker, which is better than an AGA as you can have both a bath and crispy roast potatoes at the same time.
Kilkenny Limestone fossil worktops give ample space in the kitchen area, fitted with dishwasher, macerator, microwave/grill and fridge freezer.
In the utility room is a clothes washer and an additional sink.
Whether you decide to stay in or eat out you will do well as you have your own private restaurant is Bassetts which is our favorite, or in the village of Inistioge a mile walk down the scenic river where you can enjoy home cooked food in numerous restaurants but do try some of Theresa O’Hanlon’s pastry in the School House Café. The local pubs are where you will find craic and hear tall stories of fish that got away over long pints.
If you decide to leave your idyll, which we doubt, Golf is available in Mount Juliet, New Ross or Gowran, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and numerous walks both within and outside Woodstock are also on offer.
You are 30 minutes from both Kilkenny (where there is a farmers' market on Thursdays) and Waterford, both of which have much to offer. Follow the craft trail to Thomastown and Bennetsbridge which are about 15 minutes away. Visit New Ross and the famous Dunbrody famine ship, or the Kennedy family home in Dunganstown.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
High Season .. Jul-Aug, Christmas & New Year ......................... €1100/week
Mid Season ... May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Easter ............................ € 950/week
Low Season ... Nov-Apr, excluding Easter .. €500/weekend (3 nights) .. € 800/week
**We Will Negotiate.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1983
Property Photos
- Teddington Cottage - Inistioge, Ireland Water Front House, near Restaurants and Front Fishing
- - Inistioge, Ireland Water Front House, near Restaurants and Front Fishing
- Picture taken from the gallery - Inistioge, Ireland Water Front House, near Restaurants and Front Fishing
- The Sitting Room
- The Blue Room
- The Blue Room Bathroom
- The Master Bedroom with Balcony View
- The Pink Room
- From the River View
- Beautiful walk to the river.....
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We greatly appreciate your kind comments, and would add that it was a pleasure to rent to you, our regret was that your stay was so short, we hope you will return.