Irish Open 2022 Accommodation
Irish Open Accommodation located in the rolling hills of the Barrow Valley, this is a beautiful 4 bedroom house (2 en-suite / 2 bathrooms) set in the quiet rural surrounds of Graiguenamanagh. This location showcases spectacular views of the valley and the dominating Blackstairs Mountains.
The property is located 25 minutes to Mount Juliet Estate and 15 minutes to the motorways that links directly to Dublin Airport (85 mins). Rosslare port is also easily accessible and convenient to this location (60 mins).
Local Golf Clubs;
Borris Golf Club 5 minutes
Gowran Golf Club 10 minutes
New Ross 15 Golf Club 15 minutes
The property itself (in addition to the bedrooms) comprises of 1 large living room which opens up the great views mentioned above with floor to ceiling sliding doors, 1 large kitchen and a separate conservatory/dining room. It sits on 1 acre of private gardens with several outside seating areas set up to enjoy the summer evenings in our bee conservation area or to even partake in a BBQ.
The home is serviced with all modern conveniences (such as satellite TV with Sky Sports Golf, Streaming Providers (i.e. Netflix, Prime, Disney)) and has excellent broadband coverage to stay in touch with those back home or to connect with your social media. The property is fully fenced in (Granite Walls, Natural Hedging and Rail Fencing) and can only be accessed via the gate to the property front. It is also serviced with 24/7 CCTV and 24/7 monitored alarms for your security.
Local amenities include the following:
Graiguenamanagh – Historic village (c~1200 AD) that developed around the abbey (Graigue-na-managh translates into ‘Village of the Monks’) and in modern times is a bustling village with lively pubs, cafes, restaurants and river side activity available (boat trips, kayaking (property owners Kayaks available to use if required), swimming)
Borris – History village, home to the Kavanaghs (Borris House) that can trace their lineage back to the kings of Leinster in ~1100 AD. This town is quite picturesque with White mountain forming a beautiful backdrop as you venture down the village, perhaps stopping in the Step House hotel for some fine food, or even in O’Sheas or Joyces pubs for a pint, both traditional pubs that hold their heritage as general stores presenting quite the photo opportunity!
Kilkenny City – Enjoy the historic medieval city for a day trip to see the sites, take a pleasant meal or to have a night out – the city is 25 minutes and local taxi services in Graiguenamanagh / Borris / Goresbridge can provide drop offs and pre-arranged pickups if required.
Local Attractions / Museums
Duiske Abbey – founded 1204 - is a 13th-century Cistercian monastery
Cushendale Woollen Mills, 6 generations of ownership, 13th century working mill
Pure Adventure – Guided Kayaking Experience on the River Barrow
The Devils Menu – Boutique Restaurant Experience, also cookery classes offered
St. Mullins – A 7th century ecclesiastical village founded by St. Molling
Borris house is open to the public for tours & picnics in their gardens
The Goodly Barrow, Goresbridge – café / museum (River Barrow)
Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience – New Ross
Creacon Lodge Wellness Retreat – New Ross, if you want to get away from it all
Woodstock Gardens – Inistioge
Location: Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Bedrooms: 4
Price: €12,500
