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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Foulksmills in South East Ireland

from £27 / night

£188–£512 / weekBookable online

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1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

9 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Four Star - Tourism Ireland Approved Cottages, The cottage is one of three holiday homes on the family farm which lie in the shadow of the lovely old watermill, built in 1851 by Austin's Great Grand Uncle. With rustic, lovely stone walled exterior (originally built in the 1800's) the cottages were restored and refurbished to Four Star accommodation standard in 2002. There is lots of outdoor space and outdoor seating around the grounds, games of football and basketball to be played in the back garden while younger children have the safety and fun in their own special play area, complete with fun house and sand pit. Guests can walk to the village shop (Foulkesmill village) for their fresh bread, milk, or the newspaper if they choose to. Having two pubs in the village, Murphys and the Oak Tree, allows everyone the choice of enjoying the pint of Guinness without any worries of designating a driver for a night out.

Mill Farm is an ideal base for touring and visiting County Wexford's magnificent attractions: Our No 1 attraction: The Hook Lighthouse said to be the "oldest intact operational lighthouse in the world and voted by Lonely Plant Guide as the no.1 Flashiest Lighthouse in the World" There is John F Kennedy Park, The John F Kennedy Homstead and Duncannon Fort - which annually hosts Military Re-enactments during the summer. Sand sculpting festivals take place throughout the summer months on Duncannon beach also. Golfers can choose from 6 championship golf courses as well as 3 magnificent 3 par courses.
Horse riders can attend Shelmalier riding stables; Day trippers could take a 5km boating trip across to the Saltee islands.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fern Cottage: Sleeps up to maximum of six people. It is a two storey cottage and does not have any steps leading to it. Downstairs has entrance hall, open plan living room and kitchen area (TV, dvd, radio supplied); Downstairs single bedroom with adjacent wash room; The upstairs has family bathroom, with power shower over bath); There are two bedrooms: one with double bed and one bedroom with double and single bed; Cot and highchair available if needed - no additonal charge.

There are plenty of games and books available for our guests use. A selection of dvds provided also.

Further details outdoors:
Located in the yard of an 18c watermill and to the relaxing sound of the flow of the mill race the cottage is one of three cottages in a cluster like setting; Group bookings are also an option. During the school holidays the children are within eyeshot but can run around, play games and have lots of fun with their new friends while the parents can sit and relax with that glass of red wine and a good barbecued steak.

Austin does a great job maintaining the lawns and the flower beds. He keeps a close on the outside toys to make sure they are in perfect working order for our very busy smaller guests. There is lots of room for the adults to take a stroll over a beautiful country lane away from all traffic. Children can run around and play games and enjoy the open spaces. There is room too for a 'friendly' football game just to keep Dad trim while on holiday! We have little ride on tractors, diggers, cars and a sandpit just waiting to be played with. Also a wonderful play house decorated with characters from the film SHREK and of course SHREK himself features on the outside.

The children love to feed the rabbits and of couse our very own 'Shrek' and 'Bertie' (the resident donkeys) are a huge attraction. They call around each evening to say hello and hope to get an apple or carrot along the way. They love being scratched and talked to and really are a huge hit with everyone. Adjoining the play area the sheep and calves graze in full view of the guests.

There are patio sets and garden furniture for picnics, barbecues or just to relax with a great book.

Further details

Austin or Catherine will meet all guests on arrival; Welcome pack includes Tea/Milk/Sugar/Dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, toilet rolls etc.

Each cottage has own outdoor seating area;

There is an enclosed garden and play area, which has basketball, football and table tennis on site. There is a separate area including play house, outside toys and sand pit for the smaller children.

Barbecue;

Private parking available for two cars.

An information pack is provided with information on places to visit, things to do, restaurants, beaches and local news/events as they occur.

We live nearby and are available for our guests at all times if needed.

Conditions

Smoking not allowed inside the cottages - lots of outdoor seating with plenty of birds singing if you wish to smoke outside.
A booking deposit of one third is required to secure the booking; Balance due six weeks prior to arrival date
If booking made within six weeks prior to arrival - full payment when making the reservation.

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1851 watermill at Mill Farm, grinding corn for farmers up to 1998, lovingly preserved by the owners

 

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Shrek and Bertie our pet donkeys, looking for attention and maybe some food from our visitors

 

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FERN COTTAGE - enclosed garden and play area for smaller children adjacent to Fern Cottage

 

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Sitting room with open fire - a warm fire welcomes our guests on the cooler evenings.

The South East Ireland / County Wexford region

Beautiful scenery with a mild climate - County Wexford known as the sunny south east of Ireland. Hugging the coastline of the Irish Sea on one side and the Atlantic on the other. Many beaches to explore, cliff tops to walk on and magnificent views to be enjoyed visitors can take a trip across to the bird sanctuary - the Saltee Islands - from the old fishing village of beautiful Kilmore Quay.

Regular horse race meetings are held in Wexford racecourse and weekly greyhound racing in Enniscorthy town. Top class golf courses all short drive.

Wexford Town is an excellent shopping town with the Marble City of Kilkenny within an hour's drive. A guided tour of Kilkenny Castle is highly recommended. There are many top class restaurants in the locality - Dunbrody House under the guidance of owner and famous chef Kevin Dundon is twenty minutes drive. Horetown House is 1.5km from Fern Cottage - work up an appetite and keep fit by walking to Horetown House and avail of the courtesy car for the return journey - best of both worlds! Excellent food is served in the Horse & Hound Bar/Restaurant too which is just a ten minute drive from Fern Cottage - children are most welcome too.

With its large number of rivers and lakes Wexford is an angler's delight. Fishing licences can be purchased in Wexford town.

Proud of its heritage visits to Hook Lighthouse, Duncannon Fort, Wexford Heritage Park are not to be missed.

The Foulksmills area

Wellingtonbridge (R733) village is five minutes drive from the village of Foulksmills; A thriving business centre comprising of supermarket, drapery, fuel station and Costcutters, hairdressing salons (4), hardware/garden centre, also beautician, optician and local chemist are available.

From Wellingtonbridge the following routes are signposted

1) The main route to Wexford Town -
2) the historic Bannow Bay - Normans landed here in 1169
3) Duncannon Beach/Fort - tours given
4) Ballyhack Car Ferry - trip to Dunmore East & Waterford
5) FOULKSMILLS & Clongeen .

Foulksmills is a first prize winner in the County Wexford Environmental awards which are held annually. The Corach river flows gently through the pretty village park and used to turn the wheel of the old watermill when in operation.

Foulksmills is set amidst a historic setting of the 1798 battlefield; The old RUC Barracks, now a private dwelling house, retains almost of its original exterior features and is now a beautiful cottage located in the centre of the village.

There is an active Tidy Towns Committee and their hard work ensures that the village performs well each year in the National Tidy Towns Competition.

Fern Cottage, one of three cottages, located directly behind and in the yard of the 'Mill' . The cottages are idealy located for touring the south east.

Co Wexford has lots to offer for both the young and the not so young and most activities are only twenty minutes drive in any direction. Lovely country roads to walk on, overshadowed on each side by mature trees.

Children are well entertained too - they are welcome to play in the village park which is a short stroll from Fern Cottage; At the back of Fern Cottage is an enclosed garden and play area - many important soccer matches played here!

A short drive brings them to lots of water activities in nearby Duncannon or Tramore beaches; A selection include -pony riding, quadding, visit to animal farms, JFK Park, and of course the public playground (in Wellingtonbridge)for the good weather days;

Wexford is proud to host Ireland's first All Digital Cinema recently opened and a treat for the odd rainy day. Also there is an up to-date bowling alley and play zone area all in Wexford town district.

Afternoon tea is served in historic Horetown House and from the beautifully restored Drawing Rooms guests overlook the lawns where battles were fought in front of the 'big' house.

International Polocross events take place annually in Horetown Equestrian Centre from May to September organised by the Young Family.

Fern Cottage & Mill Farm were very proud to provide accommodation for the 2007 American Polocross Team, though the Irish Team was successful on this occasion, the visiting team had a fabulous time competing at the event.

We are always delighted to accommodate the visiting teams for these Polocross events.

Foulksmills village has a post office, a local grocery shop and two pubs for nightly entertainment all of which are a short stroll from Fern Cottage.

The watermill, built in the 1800's by an ancestor of the present owner was in full operation until about fifteen years ago. However with modern technology and more efficient methods of grinding corn - the demand for stone ground wheat meal produced in this way regrettably declined.

The wheel and its inner workings are still in the mill and Austin (present owner) is willing to give a tour of the mill when asked to do so.

Gaelic games play a huge part in the local activities with games being played throughout the summer in the local G.A.A. park - generally admission is free - visitors are most welcome to come along and experience the 'clash of the ash' as the players play for the pride of their parish - sometimes, it could be said, with more passion than skill - the old saying - "the best hurler is on the ditch" could well apply to the many excited supporters who surround the pitch for the games.

There is lots to do - quadding, fishing, cycling (Bikes available for hire in Wexford Town); Wind surfing - lessons are provided on Tramore Beach in Co Waterford. Courtown Harbour and Tramore provide lots of seaside activities - Aqua parks, carnivals etc.

Beaches are a great place to spend the day with little cost -pack a picnic and enjoy. Buckets and spades are available at the Cottage.

Foulksmills is a wonderful base for families or couples to stay. The holiday can be relaxed or active whatever the visitor desires. Try out : -

Hook Lighthouse;
Dunbrody Ship;
John F Kennedy Arboretum in New Ross;
Wexford Heritage Park;
Kilmore Quay;
Courtown Amusement Park;
Tramore Splashworld;
Quadding in Clonroche;
'Walks';
Fishing;
Wexford Strawberries
One of the many golf links

Shopping in Wexford Town, Waterford, and Kilkenny with its many beautiful boutiques and restaurants is highly recommended.

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Mill Farm Cottages FOULKSMILLS, just 40 minutes drive from the ferry port of ROSSLARE HARBOUR. Waterford Airport, the nearest airport, serviced by AER ARAINN is within an hour's drive. The main airports of Cork & Dublin are two and half hours drive. Dubli and Cork serviced by Ryanair, Air Lingus and other airlines.

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28 Apr 2013

“Our perfect family holiday” We read the positive reviews here before our visit to Mill Farm and it is a privilege to add ours to the list. We have recently returned from a wonderful holiday at Mill Farm. The cottage was well presented and welcoming on our arrival. The open fire was lit ready for us, we had milk and a lovely cake waiting for us and Catherine and Austin greeted us and our children having remembered all of our names from our booking. There were games, DVD's and magazines in the cottage for us to use as well as an array of leaflets and information so we could plan our days out. Nothing was too much trouble for Catherine and Austin. At the mention of us heading to find a swimming pool, we found an envelope through the door with printouts of directions, opening times etc which was just one of several kind gestures we received from the lovely Redmonds. Mill Farm is such a pretty setting for a relaxing break. So quiet and peaceful. The donkeys were the reason we chose this holiday and they were a delight, especially when we woke one morning to see Shrek had had her foal! The highlight of our holiday!! We will treasure the memories of our special Mill Farm holiday and it would be a joy to return somewhen. If you are looking for a comfortable and peaceful family holiday to get away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life, we can recommend Mill Farm. The cottage is a home from home and Catherine and Austin are incredibly kind and welcoming. Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write up the review on your stay at Mill Farm. It means a lot to Austin and I that you and your family enjoyed your holiday and we hope that you brought home many happy memories. Herbert, is doing really well and getting bigger each day. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and we would be delighted to have you all visit again in the future. Best wishes always. Catherine & Austin.

08 Apr 2013

“Couldn't be Better” From the moment we were welcomed by Bertie, Shrek and Rosie, the donkeys, we were hooked. Authentic cottages with all the modern conveniences, fire lighting in the hearth, books and jigsaws for the... more Response: Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. Austin is delighted that his tractor was a big hit with the children. The hens have only started laying again after the winter so it was... more

30 Nov 2012

“peaceful setting” Just back from a week staying at Mill Farm. We were met on arrival by Austin who had a lovely fire lit in the wood stove in our cottage. Lovely accommodation. Good quality furnishings and very... more Response: We are really happy that you enjoyed staying with us and that you had a relaxing week at Mill Farm. Austin is delighted that you enjoyed the "lit stove" and that it added to the comfort of... more

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15 Sep 2012

“Perfect for relaxation, peaceful surroundings and lovely views of the river.” Just what we needed. The cottage (brook cottage) was more beautiful than the pictures we had seen. Our daughter was over the moon about her bedroom where her bed had been thoughtfully made with hello kitty covers and a huge teddy bear placed in there too. Very helpful and friendly owners. Loved the donkeys and the play area. Would definitely return for another visit! Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review of your stay with us at Mill Farm, Foulkesmill; We are really glad that you found the cottage welcoming and comfortable to stay in and especially that 'Hello Kitty' helped your little girl settle in for a fun holiday. Best wishes always Austin & Catherine

01 Jun 2012

“At at the end of the rainbow” This was our second stay at Mill Farm, and we were not disappointed! We spent last ST Patricks weekend in Brook Cottage. We arrived in the cold rain to find Austin had the wood stove lighting and... more Response: We were absolutely delighted to have you back to stay at Mill Farm for a second time and it is our genuine pleasure to have you back for a third time again in the summer; Loving the very kind and... more

04 May 2012

“Home from home - with extras!” If you want to get away from it all but still have everything you need, this is the place. Gorgeous surroundings, warm and friendly owners, and plenty to entertain the kids. We loved the log fire and... more Response: Great to hear that - thanks so much, it was a real pleaseure to have you stay with us and we look forward to meeting you all again.

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28 Apr 2012

“Perfect family accommodation.” We were traveling to Ireland to visit familythese New Ross. From my first communication with the proprietors I knew we would be well looked after at this accomodation. When we arrived with our four children we were welcomed by Austin, who had the fire burning for us in the spacious lounge/kitchen. The children soon discovered their large bedrooms, each furnished with a double and a single bed. We had a double room downstairs with an ensuite wet room. Outside, there was a large walled garden with swings, basketball hoop and football net. There was also a patio area with a playhouse and a large selection of toys for the kids to enjoy. But the main attraction for our children were the rabbits and the three donkeys. Foulksmill is a beautiful setting, just over half an hour from Rosslare.we enjoyed some lovely days out at the Irish heritage centre in Wexford (it is well worth taking the guided tour- the guide was humourous and knowledgable and really interacted with the kids). JFK arboretum is a beautiful peaceful place with a brilliant kids play area and cafe. We had a fantastic stress free week at this spacious cottage. The cottage was well equipped and the little extras were provided (washing up liquid, tea bags, coffee, salt and pepper, hand soap, tea towels etc). The setting was picture perfect and the children were well catered for. I have no doubt that we will be returning to Mill Farm Cottages in the future. Response: Sincere thank you from both Austin any myself for taking the time to give such a generous review. We are really delighted to know that you and your children had a wonderful holiday and that the cottage and play areas added to the fun. We will let our other guests know of the places you enjoyed to visit and it goes without saying that we would be complimented and love to have you all back again for another stay at Mill Farm Cottage.

01 Oct 2011

“Dream of exploring Ireland” On arrival, we were we fell in love with the area and nice quite Town. The enclosed court yard was wonderful, and the cottages were nicley done, with facilities to the elderly and disable a like.( ramps for wheelchairs/handles in bathroom downstairs) The Owners were really great, prepared us all the necessary daily items,milk,toiletries, wine and a cake for our arrival. They even clearly marked the Cottage from the inside window,clearly indicating it and a welcome note. We have a wonderful week,roaming around in the soth part of Ireland,and when we were at the Cottage,enjoyed the pets in the fields ( Donkeys,chickens etc) and the harmony of the singing birds in the early morning hours. Response: We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you liked the cottage and the surroundings. The animals are missing all the attention now that the summer season is over. Shrek (the white donkey) and her little foal are doing really well. Hope that you brought home wonderful memories of your visit to Ireland. Thank you so much for your kind words, they are much appreciated - Austin & Catherine

12 Aug 2011

“You'll want to stay longer than planned” We spent a glourious week at Mill Farm Cottages and loved every minute of it!!! As a first holiday with our then 7 month old girl, it was the perfect setting. A real home away from home, we... more Response: We are really delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us at Mill Farm Cottages. It was a genuine pleasure for us to have you and your family stay. Austin and I really appreciate you taking the... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	23 Mar 13	1 Jun 13	300€ 300	100€ 100	100€ 100	1 Night
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	300€ 300	100€ 100	220€ 220	1 Night
	29 Jun 13	13 Jul 13	400€ 400	120€ 120	350€ 350	1 Night
	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	600€ 600	300€ 300	400€ 400	1 Night
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	300€ 300	120€ 120	250€ 250	1 Night
	28 Sep 13	2 Nov 13	250€ 250	100€ 100	220€ 220	1 Night
	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	220€ 220	100€ 100	220€ 220	1 Night
	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	300€ 300	120€ 120	300€ 300	1 Night
	4 Jan 14	29 Mar 14	220€ 220	100€ 100	220€ 220	1 Night

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	11 May 13	29 Jun 13	300€ 300	100€ 100	100€ 100	1 Night
	29 Jun 13	13 Jul 13	450€ 450	100€ 100	300€ 300	1 Night
	13 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	600€ 600	250€ 250	400€ 400	1 Night
	31 Aug 13	2 Nov 13	300€ 300	100€ 100	200€ 200	1 Night
	2 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	300€ 300	100€ 100	150€ 150	1 Night
	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	400€ 400	250€ 250	300€ 300	1 Night
	4 Jan 14	29 Mar 14	300€ 300	250€ 250	300€ 300	1 Night

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Mill Farm Cottages, home away from home. Austin and/or Catherine personally meet and greet all of their guests on arrival at the cottages. A real coal fire will be waiting for our visitors during the colder months and we will provide this facility each day of your stay if requested, ensuring a warm welcome from a day's outing. Electricity charges & coal are not included in the rental price, guests pay only for the amount they actually use during their stay. Payments can be made in either Euro or Stg - bank draft/euro cheque/postal/money orders all accepted. A third of full price is required as a booking deposit. Be sure to check us out for special offers - telephone or email enquiries welcome.

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