More Pics Accomodations: Self Catering homes and Bed & Breakfast Accommodations Cost: Self Catering - EURO 320 to 450 per week; Bed & Breakfast EURO 29.50 to 33.00 per night per person, sharing Dates: Year round Duration: Full week to single night Location: Ireland Not Included: Electricity in self catering homes Phone Number: 353-56-7724125 Provided: Linen & towels in self catering; Breakfast in B&B Species: Brown trout Website: www.knockanorefarm.com

Knockanore Farm, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland

Mary O'Connell and her family would like you to experience real Irish hospitality whilst staying at their country home and self catering holiday homes. Knockanore Farm and self catering holiday homes enjoy an enviable setting on a working dairy farm in the Valley of the River Nore.

At Knockanore you can walk along the road and see nature at its best; perhaps a fox or pheasant from your bedroom window running through the field and in the evening wonder at all the crows as they return to their rookery in nearby Mount Juliet. Knockanore should prove to be an ideal base for touring the South East of Ireland. We are located 1 hour from Rosslare harbour.

The Fishing:

Take a stroll down the country lane, cross through our pasture land, and down to the River Nore, which passes through our property. Here you will have a quarter mile stretch of the river to yourself.

Try your luck and skill at the native brown trout who reside in these waters.

The Accommodations:

Self Catering Accommodation

Two newly constructed adjoining holiday homes just a few yards from the main house. No expense has been spared in the constructions, fixtures and decoration of these homes. The two storey-house has two bedrooms, 1 double, ensuite, and 1 twin room, ensuite, living/kitchen combined. The single storey also has two bedrooms, 1 double, ensuite and 1 twin. This home is wheelchair friendly and has been designed throughout with this in mind.

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Bed and Breakfast Guest Accommodation is provided in three bedrooms; one is a family room with ensuite bathroom, one is a double room with twin beds and ensuite bathroom and there is also one other double bedroom. Guests may relax in their own private lounge with TV, which is available for use at all times and where they can enjoy a refreshing cup of tea or coffee ... or perhaps a drop of Irish Whiskey after the day's activities!

Additional activities:

JERPOINT ABBEY An outstanding Cistercian abbey, a mile to the south-west of Thomastown, founded in the latter half of the 12th century by Donal MacGillapatrick, King of Ossory.

KILKENNY CITY Kilkenny's rich medieval heritage is evident in the city's treasure trove of historical buildings and landmarks, exemplified by the magnificent Kilkenny Castle.

MOUNT JULIET GOLF COURSE & EQUESTRIAN CENTRE The Mount Juliet estate, south of the medieval city of Kilkenny near the picturesque village of Thomastown, is an old hunting estate that spreads over 1,500 acres and contains the mighty River Nore and the smaller Kings River. Close to Mount Juliet House, the Iris Kellett Equestrian Centre, stables horses and ponies which are available for basic and advanced tuition, show jumping, trail riding through the grounds and cross-country jumping on the estate's own challenging course.

Rates:

Self Catering Holiday Homes: EURO 320 to 450 per week (Saturday – Saturday rental). Electricity extra, linen & towels provided. Weekends, midweek, and nightly rates negotiable.

Bed & Breakfast Accommodations: EURO 29.50 to 33.00 per night per person, sharing, inclusive of Full Irish breakfast. Reduction for 3 night stays.