ELEGANT IRELAND - OPENING THE DOOR TO A TRULY UNIQUE IRISH EXPERIENCE

Castles and Manor Houses pre 1900

Shannon Lakelands

T603 Private Castle

County Tipperary

12-16

12 + 4 in seven bedrooms.

This lovely old country house, built in 1760, is set in 40 acres of private grounds and gardens and backed by Co Tipperary’s beautiful Galtee Mountains. Shannon and Cork airports are a little over an hour’s drive and Dublin Airport a little over two hours away. The comfortable, relaxed decor in traditional colours, with marble fireplaces and polished floors make this a perfect venue for family vacations and reunions. The owners occupy a separate apartment in the house and are available to assist guests. Superb meals, using local produce, can be provided at additional cost. A perfect location from which to explore the diverse landscapes and historic sites of County Tipperary.

Dublin: 105 miles (168 km)
Shannon Airport: 45 miles (72 km)
Nearest Village: Bansha 1 mile (1.6 km)

7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms

Ground floor: Attractive tiled entrance hall. Large comfortable drawing room with marble fireplace. Dining room with marble fireplace and seating for 10-16. Snooker/billiard table. Fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room. Bathroom and utility room.

First floor: Six double bedrooms - three with a double and a single bed and
three with double beds only. Then there is one bedroom with a double bed and
two single beds. Five bathrooms, three en suite.

Historic sites within easy reach include the Rock of Cashel and its interpretative centre, Cahir Castle, Swiss Cottage, Holy Cross Abbey and Kilkenny Castle. Bansha village is at the centre of a heritage trail. Fishing, golf, horse-riding, hill walking, swimming, tennis and bicycle hire can be arranged locally.

One week from €3,500 (for 6 bedrooms), daily rates on request.