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House
Primary residence
sleeps 9
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
236 m²
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Description

Thomas has described his/her home in English.

What you will love about this home

Sitting on an acre of land, St. Wolstans is a wonderful, energy efficient home. There is a forested area at the very back of the garden and a football pitch in the front garden. And an automower to keep it all tidy. There is a barbeque and, after dusk, a projector, to organise a giant outdoor cinema, with a wide, blank wall on the side of the house, to watch films against. There is a playground, a basketball court and, in summer, a 13 foot swimming pool (see pictures).
The house is very spacious, with 236 m2. The kitchen is the heart of house and backs onto steps to a modest patio. There is a utility room off the kitchen – with a washing machine and dryer. There is a dishwasher, a fridge and 2 freezers. There are 2 livingrooms downstairs.
The upstairs landing opens up into a balcony arrangement in summer. The house has 4 bedrooms. There are 2 two large showers, a jacuzzi bath and the main bedroom is ensuite. Two rooms have double beds – one is King-sized. Linen and towels will be provided for the duration of a stay. There is also a large garage. Which is also home to our cat 'Waffles'. Lots of bikes and an e-scooter for a child.

What you will love about this neighborhood

Gowran is less than an hour and a half from Dublin city centre. There is a bus that runs directly from Dublin Airport to the village. Gowran is in east Kilkenny, in a region fondly refered to as the Sunny Southeast (the sunny-ish Southeast would be more apt!) Kilkenny is also the heart of Ireland's Ancient East. Steeped in history, the surrounding area is famous for its vibrant towns, rural idylls, hiking trails and water pursuits. Kilkenny is a major tourist destination, with castles, natural wonders, sports, Arts and a gourmet food scene to explore.
Gowran village was an ancient seat of the Kings of Ossory. After the Anglo-Norman invasion, Gowran was given to the aristocratic Butler family. Their Castle, at the heart of the village, is still in residence. Sometime in the 1160's the King of Ossory granted land to the Cistercian Order of monks for an Abbey. The Abbey was patronised by the Butler family. The impressive ruins are decorated by a Gowran Master, whose stone carvings were immortalised in the poetry of Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney. Gowran Abbey is open to visitors during the summer (see pictures).
Gowran Park is a horse and golf course located in the former Butler Estate near the village. Gowran Park hosts 16 race days throughout the year. The Park also hosts concerts. The village has a shop, a gourmet foodstore, 2 public houses, a petrol station, a post office, a golf club rooftop restaurant and two fast food outlets.

Additional information

Ireland - a country of a hundred, thousand welcomes is great place to practice speaking English. Irish people love talking! Kilkenny has a wide variety of English language courses available during the summer, some specifically for adults and others cater to children. The exclusion of accommodation fees would be reflected in their rates. Whether you’re looking for an intensive course to pick up the language as quickly as possible, or one-on-one lessons with a tutor, Kilkenny caters to all requirements. There are 15% discounts for the enrolment of more than 2 children. Also, there are multi-activity sports camps available for children, which are significantly less expensive, but are also a medium to practice English more informally via.

Home ID

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Location

Countryside
Lake

Amenities

Our basics

WiFi
TV
Bathtub
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Heating system
Microwave oven
Freezer
Oven
Fridge
Computer
Internet
In-home movie theater
Satellite / cable
Video game console

Unique Facilities

Pool
Private garden
Balcony / terrace
Fireplace
Private parking space
Car
Bicycle
BBQ
Jacuzzi

Kids Friendly

Kids toys
Kids playground
Baby gear

Remote Friendly

High speed connection
Dedicated work space

Eco-Friendly Amenities

Renewable energy provider
Low consumption machines
Selective waste sorting
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Allergies

This home has pets that can cause allergy symptoms!

Cat

House rules

Children welcome
Cat to be cared for
Plants to water

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Yes, this accommodation has a garden. You will find more details about the garden and other facilities on this page.
Yes, this apartment has a swimming pool. You will find more details about the swimming pool and other facilities on this page.
Yes, this accommodation has a wifi connection. We recommend that you discuss this with the host to ensure that the connection speed is sufficient for your needs.
Yes, this accommodation has one or more parking spaces.
This accommodation has 4 bedrooms.
The surface of this accommodation is 236m2.
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