Secluded Fishing and Hunting Lodge and Separate Castle Nest Thomastown, County Kilkenny Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 76343

Dysart Fishing Lodge on the left and Lovers Nest on the right

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Location: Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe (Kilkenny, 2hr drive Dublin Thomastown)

Accommodations:  Fishing lodge, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)

This beautiful fishing lodge is located on one hundred acres facing down on to the River Nore with two and a half miles of fishing rights.
The original lodge house has four bedrooms, two en-suite, a living room, dining room and a great farmhouse kitchen. Both the dining room and living room have wood burning stoves. There is unlimited outdoor space with barbeque and outdoor dining area.

Adjacant to the Fishing Lodge is the Castle Nest which is a delightful house for one or two people. There is a beautiful, fully equipped kitchen with a wood burning stove, a conservatory living room and a double bedroom and bathroom. There is a mezzanine outside the bedroom with a small single bed.
Underfloor heating and a great bed with a Siberian goose down duvet add to your comfort.

The house is in the grounds of Dysart Castle which is the birthplace of the philosopher George Berkeley, after whom Berkeley University is called. It is one mile from the picturesque village of Thomastown which has fabulous pubs and a good restaurant. It is four miles from the world famous Mount Juliet Golf Course and Spa. There are ten golf clubs within a twenty mile radious and the house is five miles from Gowran Race Course.

Thomastown is the home of The Kilkenny Hunt, one of the oldest established hunts in Ireland. There is local hunting on Friday, Sunday and Monday. By special allowance guests can join the hunt on advance request paying visitor's cap. Excellent horses can be hired. Dysart is the home of the Kilkenny hunter trials.

Dysart has two miles of the best game fishing in the south east of Ireland. The season is from the 17th of March to the 30th of September. We have special permission with local clubs to fish on other stretches of the river. Advance notice is required. A gillie with local knowledge can be arranged. All equipment can be purchased in Thomastown.
Course fishing is ten miles away on the River Barrow. Deep Sea fishing is available from Duncannon which is twenty five miles.
Dysart is three miles off the Leinster Way which is the major walking route of the South East of Ireland.
Kilkenny City is the medieval and cultural capital of Ireland. It is the seat of the Butler Family who once had the entitlement to tax all of the wine that entered Ireland and more recently produce the best chocolates.

Kilkenny Castle and the Cathedral of Saint Canice are two of Ireland's finest medieval buildings established in the 13th century. Both the castle and the cathedral feature as a major centre for events in the Kilkenny Arts week in mid August This festival was founded by the international artist Ramie Leahy. Kilkenny is ten miles from Thomastown and is a must to visit with it's excellent pubs and restaurants. It is a fun place.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • There is private fishing on the land, The land is surrounded by woods, Hunting can be arranged and rental of horses, Golf in Mount Juliet andsurrounding clubs with payment of green fees, Good bird watching, Kilkenny is the medieval capital of Ireland, It is a half an hours drive from Thomastown, There is much to see in the surrounding areas & many craft shops to visit, There is a craft school in Thomastown, Mount Juliet has a spa where treatments can be booked

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Low Season, Fishing Lodge .. €900/week.
High Season ................ €1250/week.
Low Season, Castle Nest .... € 400/week.
High Season ................ € 600/week.
Christmas/New Year/....€1250/week
High Season is the Fishing Season, March to the end of September.
security deposit on main house 600 euros and on castle nest 300 euros

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 01/16/07
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  Hayne Beattie-Gray , Charleston, SC
  • Having lived in Ireland in a previous chapter in my life, I can fairly attest that this is an incredibly idyllic enclave in the lush Irish countryside. We spent a beautiful (and hot!) July week at Dysart with 6 adults, a six year old and a toddler and wish that we could have stayed much longer. The property is magnificent affording long walks through horse pastures to the river Nor below for fly-fishing. LouLou the pig was an especially big hit with our young daughter who still talks about the biggest pot-bellied pig we have ever laid eyes on! One could not find a more gracious and entertaining host than Ramy, the artist-in-residence. From arranging transport to and from the airport to stocking the house with fantastic wines and food, to cooking the most delectable dinner upon our arrival, he made sure we wanted for nothing whilst in his home. We are sorry that we were unable to meet Ms. Butler during our stay as she was out of the country. Barry, the barkeep at the local watering hole, made sure our thirsts were slaked on many late night occasions in Thomastown. The activities within a short distance from Dysart are abundant - golf, day spas, shopping in Kilkenny, canoeing, horse races... Our memories from Dysart will always be treasured by our family as it was our last real vacation together before my father passed away from cancer this winter. We would love to come back and visit and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a truly amazing getaway. Many, many thanks!
• 12/11/06
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  Susanna , Rye, New York
  • A great way to experience the real Ireland. It's almost mystical -- 100 acres on a river with a castle in your backyard and about 20 horses to look at from the comfort of your living room. The tranquility of the surroundings made us relax immediately and the local town is quaint but buzzing. A real find.
• 11/26/06
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  Enda , London
  • What an utterly stunning place. The house is beautiful, really modern and cosy but still traditional and rustic, and the views...wow. The castle, the river and the forest all within a few hundred metres of the house, a country wonderland for the kids. I'll be back.

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