Beautiful Lismore
Situated in the beautiful town of Lismore, Voted Irelands Tidy Town Overall winner in 2004 and 2005. You have to visit to believe. A beautiful Heritage Town with the magnificent Lismore Castle and Gardens. The town sits alongside the stately Blackwater River. Relax and enjoy tranquil Lismore, stroll along any of the sign posted walks both in and around the town. Take in the charm of its fine collection of 18th and 19th Century buildings.
Mere minutes away you can enjoy the natural beauty of the Knockmealdown Mountains, the Vee Gap or the Nire Valley. Less than 20 minutes away are the blue flag Beahes of Clonea and Ardmore. There are many other historic places such as Mount Mellary Abbey, Dromona Gate and the Towers at Ballysaggartmore.
Dining & Entertainment
When it comes to dining you are spoilt for choice, the exquisite Barca restaurant (Spanish & International cuisine)is seconds away, the award winning Café Molese (Italian offerings), Eamon’s Place(renowned for the best steak in town), Lismore Hotel (a wide selection), China Moon (Chinese) and the ever friendly Castle Lodge Restaurant (serving a wide variety of dishes) and the recently opened Foleys on the Mall. If you prefer to stay in there are 2 take aways. If you would like to savour up the local atmosphere you have a choice of 8 pubs, many of which also serve lunches and light snacks. If you like live entertainment or traditional Irish music you are never far away.
You are only 15mins from both Dungarvan and Youghal both of which offer an eclectic selection of shops, food and evening entertainment. Slightly further afield the larger towns of Waterford and Cork beckon (both within 1 hours drive).You are never far from the action.
Accomodation
Delginis Cottage over 150 years old, is a wonderful mixture of old and new. While retaining many of its original features, the cottage has been lovingly restored and upgraded to meet the demands of modern living.
Deilginis has a choice of bedrooms, there are two double bedrooms and two single bedrooms. It has a cosy sitting room with the original open fire and a seperate reading room. It has a large fully equipped kitchen and dining area. There is a bathroom with toilet and a separate shower room with toilet and a large garden to the rear. All rooms and facilities are at ground level with easy access. All your mod cons are included, microwave, washer/drier, dishwasher, oven, fridge/freezer and with central heating it will feel like home from home! There is ample free parking space outside the property.
If you like a quiet holiday or an action packed adventure….the choice is yours.