THE AREA
The timeless peace and beauty of Knocktopher Abbey is sure to work its magic on even the most stressed visitor. Set in the green and pleasant countryside between the historic towns of Kilkenny and Waterford, the Abbey makes an ideal touring centre for the picturesque south east of Ireland, surrounded as it is by all the wild, unspoilt beauty of mountain ranges, rugged coast and rolling countryside. The history of Knocktopher Abbey is fascinating. Set in 17 acres of mature gardens and parkland, it was the site of a Norman castle, and the keep can still be seen today. Later, in the 13th century, the Abbey was home to the first Carmelite order in Ireland, and remained so until Cromwell occupied the building in 1647. The house itself was home for three centuries to the Langrishe family, the Lords of Ballyhale. The present Abbey was rebuilt in Gothic style in 1850, following a disastrous fire
THE APARTMENTS
THE ABBEY SUITES Knocktopher remained the family seat until 1981, when it was painstakingly restored to provide eight spacious self-catering suites, each with its own unique character, and complete with four poster beds, leather Chesterfields and antique desks. THE MEWS COTTAGES The adjacent coach house and stables have been tastefully converted into seven two-bedroomed cottagesBoth the Abbey Suites and the Mews Cottages are furnished with every requirement for self-catering, including: A fully fitted kitchen and appliances. Television, with video library. all bed linen, towels, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware. Double glazing and heating.
UNIT FACILITIES
Heating
Kitchen - Fully Equipped
Linen
AIRPORT
Waterford 25 miles or Dublin 81 miles
CHECK IN / OUT
Check In: Saturday after 16. 00 hours
Check Out: Saturday before 10. 00 hours
ONSITE FACILITIES
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FACILITIES NEAR-BY
Bar
Fishing
Horse Riding
Restaurant
Shops
DIRECTIONS
Easily accessible via Wales, there are several ferries daily from both Fishguard and Pembroke to Rosslare, 56 miles from Knocktopher. Or there are frequent flights from around the UK to Dublin airport (78 miles away) and to Waterford airport, just 25 miles from Knocktopher.
