SEASONS AT KNOCKTOPHER ABBEY
Kilkenny
Co. Kilkenny
Ireland
0/1/2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2/4/6 people
Pets NOT accepted
- NO disabled access
PROPERTY DETAILS
The timeless peace and beauty of Knocktopher Abbey is sure to work its magic on even the most stressed visitor. Set in the green and pleasant countryside between the historic towns of Kilkenny and Waterford, the Abbey makes an ideal touring centre for the picturesque south east of Ireland, surrounded as it is by all the wild, unspoilt beauty of mountain ranges, rugged coast and rolling countryside.The history of Knocktopher Abbey is fascinating. Set in 17 acres of mature gardens and parkland, it was the site of a Norman castle, and the keep can still be seen today. Later, in the 13th century, the Abbey was home to the first Carmelite order in Ireland, and remained so until Cromwell occupied the building in 1647. The house itself was home for three centuries to the Langrishe family, the Lords of Ballyhale. The present Abbey was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1850, following a disastrous fire.
THE ABBEY SUITES. Knocktopher remained the family seat until 1981, when it was painstakingly restored to provide seven spacious self-catering suites, each with its own unique character, leather Chesterfields, antique desks and a double sofa bed in the lounge area. Four of the suites have a four posted bed. Please note, only one of the suites has privacy for four guests with a separate bedroom, six suites have privacy for two guests.
THE MEWS COTTAGES. The adjacent coach house and stables have been tastefully converted into seven two-bedroomed cottages. The cottages comprise of five 2x2bedroom/2bathroom units and two 1xbedroom1/bathroom unit.
Both the Abbey Suites and the Mews Cottages are furnished with every requirement for self-catering, including: A fully fitted kitchen with appliances. Television, with video library, all bed linen, towels, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware. Double glazing and heating.
Thanks to Seasons corporate membership of the Ormonde Hotel Leisure Centre in Kilkenny, guests have free access to facilities including swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, state of the art gymnasium, sunbeds, children’s creche and beauty treatments.
Waterford 25 miles or Dublin 90 miles.
Easily accessible via Wales, there are several ferries daily from both Fishguard and Pembroke to Rosslare, 56 miles from Knocktopher. Or there are frequent flights from around the UK to Dublin airport (78 miles away) and to Waterford airport, just 25 miles from Knocktopher.
The village is in the Knocktopher Abbey on the main N10 Kilkenny to Waterford Road. The entrance is opposite Knocktopher.
Fully Equipped Kitchen, Heating, Towels included, Linens included, TV, VCR, DVD, Central Heating.
Car Essential, Laundry, Video Library, Gardens.
Bar, Fishing, Horse Riding, Restaurant, Shops, Seashore, Indoor heated swimming pool, Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Gymnasium, Creche, Beauty Salon, Walking, Cycling.
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