Killahara Castle - Thurles - Tipperary - Self catering Tipperary

Killahara Castle - Thurles, Tipperary

Property Description

Castle
Beds: 6+ bedrooms
Sleeps: 11+
Bathrooms: 4+

Area Description

Near a River
Near Mountains
Rural

Rates
€1800 - €1800 per week

Pets Allowed

Wheelchair Accessible

Sea View

Contact Owner

Paula Leyden

Photos and Description of this holiday home in County Tipperary

Killahara Castle is a unique 500 year old Irish Castle set among the beautiful hills in Tipperary.

This charming Castle, first built by Chief Donagh O'Fogartie around1550, has undergone extensive renovation to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible while retaining its ancient charm. The castle is fully heated and has all the necessary appliances of modern living. There is a luxury penthouse suite on the top with 360 degree views of the mountainous countryside.

There are 7 bedrooms to sleep 12 people comfortably (and an additional 2 on camp beds if required). The ancient spiral stairs, unchanged for hundreds of years take you up through the five floors of the castle with hand rails allowing easy movement between levels.

The "secret" stone tunnels lead to toilets and showers. The ground floor contains a large dining room and kitchen with a refectory dining table. The first floor is a bright living room where the old Chief would have entertained guests in front of the great open hearth fireplace.

Killahara Castle is in Dovea Village, 3 miles from Thurles, nestled in the beautiful Suir Valley. It is an ideal base for fishing, horse-riding, cycling, golf and hill-walking. Thurles is surrounded by the Silvermine Mountains to the northwest and the Slieveardagh Hills to the southeast.

Thurles is famous as being the place where GAA was founded in 1884, Irelands biggest Sport. There are many places of interest to visit including the Famine Museum, the Romanesque Cathedral of the Assumption, the Lár na Páirce - The Story of Gaelic Games, a Genealogical Centre and St Mary's Famine Church. There are plenty of fine restaurants and Irish pubs nearby to enhance your Irish experience.

Killahara Castle is a wonderful location for family reunions, birthday celebrations with a difference. For those who want to shut the world out for a few days it is a perfect exclusive retreat.

Killahara Castle	View from Castle
Penthouse Suite	Penthouse Bedroom
Chief O Fogarties Suite	Lounge
Grand Dining Room	Tree Lined Avenue to Castle
Killahara Castle Grounds

Location: Thurles, County Tipperary

Nearest Airport: Dublin Airport at 158 Km

Nearest Ferry: Dublin Port at 147 Km

Nearest Train: Thurles at 5 Km

Nearest Beach: Beach at 100 Km

Car Required: Yes

Thurles is just off the main Dublin - Cork National Road. It takes 2 hours from Dublin by train or car and 1.5 hours from Cork. Killahara Castle is just outside Dovea village, which is only a 5 minute drive from Thurles. Follow the N8 - the main Dublin - Cork road. Take a Thurles exit, off the N8 - (at Two Mile Borris coming from Dublin or at Horse and Jockey coming from Cork) 7 km onwards, you enter Thurles. Proceed into Thurles town Turn right at the end of the town square: Proceed 1.5km to roundabout Take second exit: Follow this road 5km to Dovea village (look out for blue signs if confused about side roads) Immediately after the church, on the left, is the entrance to Killahara Castle (avenue through the woods).

Availability

Changeover Day: Negotiable

Green Box - Available
- Unavailable

2010

Rental Rates

Rental Rates for this Property in Thurles, County Tipperary
	Dates		Rates
Season	Begins	Ends	Weekly	Per Weekend
All Year Rate	01 October 2009	31 December 2010	€1800	€1200

Additional Information About Rental Rates

Electricity and Heating included in rates.

Booking Conditions

Accommodation and Facilities for this Holiday Home in Thurles, County Tipperary

Property Type:

Castle

Location Type:

Near a River
Near Mountains

Rural

Bedrooms:

6+ bedrooms sleeps a maximum of 11+ people
Bedroom 1, Extra Large Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon
Bedroom 2, Extra Large Double Bed
Bedroom 3, Large Double Bed
Bedroom 4, Large Double Bed
Bedroom 5, Twin Beds
Bedroom 6, Single Bed
Bedroom 7, 1 Single Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon

Bathrooms:

4+ bathrooms
Bathroom 1, Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Bathroom 2, Toilet, Bath (no shower)
Bathroom 3, Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Bathroom 4, Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Bathroom 5, Toilet

Kitchen:

Large fully equipped kitchen.

Living Room:

Lounge with a huge fireplace.

Dining Room:

Large castle dining table to seat 10 people. Additional round dining table to seat 4 in lounge.

Towels/Linen:

Bed Linen and towels provided.

Maid Service:

Facilities: