Foulksmills holiday home rental with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Mill Farm Cottage (house)

Home description

Family friendly, the interior of the cottage is modernised and well equipped. The cottage has a rustic exterior character with the original stone walls. Perfect for families of all ages, small children can enjoy the safety of the enclosed garden and play area. Guests enjoy the relaxing sound of the flow of the Mill Race. Located in the village of Foulksmills, shop and pubs are on the doorstep. Hook Lighthouse, John F Kennedy Park, Duncannon Fort are just some of the wonderful sights waiting to be explored. Walkers can take advantage of walks on 'Carrigbyrne Hill' (on N25) or Curracloe Forest Walk.

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Kitchen Garden - Mill House	Double Bedroom

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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.

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.

How to get there

Mill Farm Cottages are 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.

Activities near Foulksmills

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fern Cottage has three bedrooms - Upstaris consists of 2 x double rooms and bathroom; Downstairs - entrance hall, 1 x single bedroom en suite; Shared kitchen/living area. Kitchen is well equipped and very comfortable - a home from home.

Plenty of games and books for all reading ages and interests are provided. A selection of dvds and videos are available if required or just take advantage of the lovely scenery, listen to the sound of the children playing outside.

An outside sitting area is provided and guests are welcome to have their own barbecue.

Further details outdoors:
Located in the yard of an 18c watermill the cottage is one of three cottages in a cluster like setting. Children make new friendships which leave Mum and Dad time to relax and have time to chat and catch up or read that book.

The grounds are well maintained and outside toys are provided for the children - Goal post and football area to keep Dad trim! Little ride on tractors, diggers and cars are provided for the younger guest also a sandpit for building too.

The children love to feed and fill the water bottle Mill Farm's pet rabbits, Starsky and Hutch; Shrek and Donkey joined the farm this year and are proving to be very popular with all ages. They love being scratched and talked to and have become very important and valued residents at Mill Farm.

Garden furniture is provided in the garden for sun bathing and sitting out.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, toilet rolls etc.
Garden is shared with the other holiday makers.
Private parking available for two cars.
Outside toys provided

Conditions

Strictly no smoking except outside.
A booking deposit of 25% is required to secure the booking;
Balance due six weeks prior to arrival date
If booking made within six weeks to arrival - full payment is required on booking.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	180£ 162	10090	180162	Flexible
	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	370£ 333	0-	0-	Flexible
	9 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	250£ 225	10090	200180	Flexible
	27 Mar 10	10 Apr 10	350£ 315	10090	200180	Flexible
	10 Apr 10	1 May 10	300£ 270	10090	200180	Flexible
	1 May 10	29 May 10	350£ 315	10090	200180	Flexible
	29 May 10	3 Jul 10	350£ 315	10090	300270	Flexible
	3 Jul 10	10 Jul 10	500£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jul 10	31 Jul 10	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	600£ 541	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Aug 10	4 Sep 10	400£ 360	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	300£ 270	10090	200180	Flexible
	2 Oct 10	23 Oct 10	250£ 225	10090	200180	Flexible
	23 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	350£ 315	10090	300270	Flexible
	30 Oct 10	25 Dec 10	200£ 180	10090	200180	Flexible
	25 Dec 10	8 Jan 11	350£ 315	10090	300270	Flexible
	8 Jan 11	26 Mar 11	250£ 225	0-	0-	Flexible

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 offers guests the opportunity to experience a real coal fire - coal and wood can be supplied on request charged by usage only. Electric charges calculated by meter reading at beginning and end of holiday. Payable at the end of stay.

Payments acceptable in Euro - bank draft/euro cheque accepted also.

One third of total rental required for booking deposit.

Guestbook for Mill Farm Cottage

"Many thanks for a lovely stay - fine cottages in a fine area" - Pete & Sue.
"Thank you for a lovely sweet cottage. We really enjoyed the stay but I didn't want to go home" - Stephanie Age 8.
"We had a lovely time, Oliver enjoyed a fab 3rd birthday, thank you again. We will recommend you to others" Morris Clan, South Wales.
"Great time and a great place, you're both welcome in Yorkshire any time. Mandy & Rob.
"Had a lovely time - nice people in the pub! Thanks for brilliant time. Stay in touch. Love Jane"

Availability

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