Tipperary B&B accommodation

Our B&B is a restored Irish farmhouse set in 28 acres of lush green rolling hills and woodlands, with access to several hundred acres of hill walking and pony trekking routes. The peaceful and informal atmosphere at is perfect for a relaxing stay in the countryside.

In the 18th century, this was a settlement of 26 families. Stricken by famine, the area was de-populated and now only ruins remain in place of thriving homesteads. Only the wild fuchsias and lilac trees remind us that an acre was once a carefully and lovingly tended garden. Our house is one of the few farms that survived the famine and subsequent Diaspora. Built in pre-Georgian times, with exterior walls over 3’ thick in places, the house has always provided a friendly welcome from hardship for generations of children.

There were thirteen children of the family in the 1950s, and thirteen children in the neighbouring farm. Fantastic games of football were played between the two sides in the fields above the house, while the three mile walk over the hills to the local school is still visible, although the school itself closed down some years back.

The house was occupied by more than ten generations of the Young family until it was sold in the late 1990s. It was sympathetically and tastefully restored and refurbished by the present owners, who have added a guest floor comprising three luxury bedrooms and a massive guest bathroom, complete with double Jacuzzi. Our accommodation and riding facilities are inspected and approved by Equestrian Holidays Ireland and by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments

Kids and grown up big kids of all ages can expend some energy on the large trampoline in the barn, or go horse-riding on site. After an exhilarating day you can while away an evening in our luxurious sitting room watching satellite TV, or entertain yourselves with board games, a library of books, and a grand piano. Good, wholesome, home-cooked meals can be ordered or there are excellent restaurants in the area. None of our meals contain meat, although fish is available on request. Wherever possible we buy local and organic produce. If you prefer to do your own thing, you can book a holiday in our mobile home, which has its own catering and toilet facilities and can sleep up to six people.
We provide horse-riding opportunities for our guests and the local community and encourage school tours so that children can learn about their local environment. If you need pampering after your ride, we can arrange for you to have a Bowen massage or healing on-site.

Local attractions include the fabulous medieval cities and castles at Cashel, Cahir, Kilkenny, Limerick and Fethard. In addition there is an open farm and adventure playground practically on our doorstep. We can arrange for you to attend a basketmaking workshop with Greenmantle, local organic sculptors who work in willow.

Three bedrooms – one double, one twin, one family. None en-suite but guests share a luxurious bathroom with power shower and double Jacuzzi. Guest are also welcome in our family sitting room with extensive library of books and a grand piano!
Pet friendly: We have six horses and six ponies on the farm as well as retired animals and youngsters. We can provide stabling for horses and dogs. However, because of the numbers of cattle and sheep in the fields, dogs must be kept on a leash.

Family friendly: We welcome families with children. Apart from riding lessons and treks we can provide a baby-sitting service. We also take unaccompanied children over the age of 12 on our residential summer camps.

Organic holidays:We are as organic as we possibly can be! No herbicides or pesticides used on the land (which is why wild orchids grow here as well as masses of cornflowers), and we buy locally produced organic food whenever we can. We are listed in the Green and Organic Guide to Ireland (2005).By road: The nearest coach stop is in Roscrea
By train: The nearest train stations are in Thurles and Templemore
We are equidistant from Dublin, Cork, Shannon airports. We can collect you from these locations if required.