Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 20 Dec 2009 to 26 Dec 2009. £795 per week.
Home description
Scar Bridge Cottage is an impressively stylish restored and extended 200 year cottage on private 3 acres. It is convenient to many sandy beaches , scenic Hook Head and plentiful award winning restaurants in and around the thatched fishing village Kilmore Quay together with the cosmopolitan town of Wexford. The property boasts 4 poster beds , open fires and landscaped gardens with terraces , orchard and lawned areas overlooking its own river. As a bonus the pretty stone stables have been converted to house a games room with pool table and table football. 20 minutes rosslare car ferry port , 10 minutes wexford town , 2 hours drive from dublin airport, 45 minutes Waterford airport. ideal as peaceful retreat , family beach holiday base , walking , fishing,golfing and bird watching. Pony riding school for children just 400 metres away from the cottage.
Exterior view from across country lane
bedroom with 4 poster
cottage snug room
orchard grass and riverside house
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18131
The South East Ireland / County Wexford region
Stunning coastal area with long sandy blue flag beaches ideal for swimming or fishing,beach angling and picnicing and exploring rock pools. Choose from sandy dune backed strands or stunning cliff surrounded sandy coves.Excellent golf courses, Johnstown Castle, the Hook Lighthouse( the oldest working lighthouse in the world) , Wexford town ( a bustling cosmopolitan Norman town , home of many fashion designers and the world renowned wexford opera festivals). Only 2 hours drive from Dublin airport , 45 minute drive from Waterford airport, and 20 mins from Rosslare ferry port. An ideal base for a family beach holiday or a peaceful retreat for couples and friends. Wexford is known as the SUNNY SOUTH EASTenjoys the SUNNIEST weather and DRYEST summers , on this sheltered corner of Ireland.
Kilmore Quay area
Many festivals including the Wexford Opera Festival ,Duncannon fort reinactments and sand sculpting festivals, fishing competitions , story telling fireside tale venues, boat day trips to the beautiful Saltee Islands off Kilmore Quay, bird sanctuary at Tachumshane Lake , the National Heritage Centre , Dunbrody Famine ship,Johnstown Castle ,and Gardens, Scenic Hook Head and Hook Lighthouse , John F Kennedy Park and Arboretum, Tintern Abbey.Many Golf courses and equestrian centres. Forest and cliff walks. Many beaches both cliffed and duned. Pony riding school for children just 400 yards from Scar Bridge Cottage. Swimming pools and crazy golf available nearby. EXCELLENT PROPERTY FOR CHILDREN. New Pirate themed playground overlooking the sea at Kilmore Quay village. SANDBOX, SWING AND LITTLES TIKES PLAYFRAME IN YOUR own GARDEN, TABLE FOOTBALL AND POOL TABLE IN YOUR OWN GAMES ROOM
How to get there
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Waterford: 65 km
Railway:
Bridgetown: 5 km
Ferry:
Rosslare: 20 km
Activities near Kilmore Quay
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Games room
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, Private fishing lake / river, Childrens pool, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: A truly stylish property. The country kitchen with aga promotes leisurely breakfasts and entertaining dinners. Relax in the snug at the original stone fireplace or in the sunroom which boasts a vaulted ceiling and french doors to a sunny terrace. The utility room is handy to store fishing rods, beach paraphenalia and walking boots. downstairs wc. Upstairs the 3 bedrooms exude elegant cottage charm with 4 poster beds and wrought ion bedsteads. The rooms are lovely with deep window sills overlooking the river and country lane. The owners provide egyptian cotton bedlinen with down duvets. A pretty bathroom with vaulted ceiling has bath and power shower.Outside features restored stone stables housing a games room , a wooden riverside summerhouse and plentiful terraced and lawned areas. Plenty of space for quiet privacy , lawn games with family, messing about in the river or sleeping in the hammock!
Further details outdoors: The cottage sits on private 3 acres on a quiet country lane. Accessed over a stone bridge the cottage grounds are enhanced by the pretty river scar which runs through the grounds. The small river has been fenced off with gated access to a river walkway and steps to a wooden platform at the waters edge ideal for fishing , or relaxing . A wooden summer house sits on the river bank. The pretty stone stables have been converted to house a games room with pool table and table football. Stylish wooden garden furniture , seating 8 , is provided. The property provides ample secure parking for 4 cars. Ideal as a family holiday base or peaceful retreat. The young orchard in the upper lawn has apples , pears, and plums and the herb/ rhubarb garden is also availble for guests' use. Adirondack chairs encourage peaceful afternoons in the dappled shade of the plentiful mature trees. A large hammock with frame may be positioned anywhere you like but we recommend under a tree within earshot of the river! The sittingroom opens onto south facing terrace and with wooden relaxers. Read , sleep or enjoy a glass of wine! You can even watch wimbledon thru the open french doors !
Further details
English speaking caretaker will meet guests with keys and show the property. She is available if needed during your stay.Security deposit of a minimum of euro 200 in cash required at arrival and refunded upon sactisfactory inspection at departure
Conditions
Non refundable booking deposit of 25% to secure booking, refundable security deposit against breakagesof euro 200 due on collection of keys returnable within 2 weeks of departure upon satisfactory inspection. 2 pets allowed.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
w'end lo season from euro 285
w'end hi season please enquire
All utilities included in your quoted rate.Midweek specials please enquire.
Method of payment by cheque, draft or postal order. Initial booking deposit required with balance due before arrival.
Refundable security deposit of euro 200 cash required upon arrival,refunded before departureL
late offers may be available please enquire.
Guestbook for Scar Bridge Cottage
" for once we felt we could enjoy being in a holiday cottage rather than spend each day on excursions....truly a special place! We'll be back.The kids loved the games room - great place for any weather" John and Ann Summerville , London " the perfect cottage to relax in , great recommendations in the owners guidebook for authentic pubs and beautiful beaches" Sophia and Alexis Martinez , Antibes " a real fairytale magical cottage. We explored a different beach everyday and returned to great evenings at the cottage" Kim , USA. " divine, spotlessly clean and so cosy" Diane Stack , south africa " what a way to unwind , horseriding on the beach followed by fine wines in front of the roaring fire. We love it and will be back" Jack and Stacey Middelton " What a find! We had great fun fishing the river and having boat races with the boys." The James family , Islington.
Availability
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Arrival/Departure dates
Late deal: 20 Dec 2009 to 26 Dec 2009. £795 per week.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 18131
Name:
Kate Tormey
Tel:
+353 1 2882545
Mobile:
+353 87 8749581
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