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Cots, cribs and baby chairs are available on request. Responsible baby sitters are available by arrangement. Towels available at extra charge Electricity is metered and paid at the end of your stay. Electricity charges will, of course, vary. They average 16 euros per week. Weekend Rate For 2 to 3 Nights 220 euros 250 euros

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How to Find Coole Country Cottages From Waterford Follow the N25 to Dungarvan. Approximately 1 mile before you reach Dungarvan, you will come to a junction with a petrol station called Paul Foley's and you will see a big road sign for Lismore - N72. There is also a small brown sign for the Coole Holiday Homes. Turn right onto the N72 for 2.7 miles and you will reach another brown and white sign for the Coole Holiday Homes. Turn right at the sign and continue along this road until you reach a T junction. Follow the next sign for the Coole Holiday Homes and turn left. About two thirds of a mile down this little country lane you will come to 2 gate pillars with The Coole written on them. From Cork Follow the Ring Road around Dungarvan toward Waterford. At the fourth and final roundabout, just before crossing the bridge over the Colligan River you will see the Park Hotel. Turn left and pass in front of the Park Hotel with the river on your right East. Continue along the river and cross the bridge about 1 mile past the Park Hotel. At the stop sign, turn left. Go about three quarters of a mile until you see the brown and white sign for the Coole Holiday Homes. Turn right at the sign and continue along this road until you reach a T junction. Follow the next sign for the Coole Holiday Homes and turn left. About two thirds of a mile down this little country lane you will come to 2 gate pillars with The Coole written on them. Dungarvan Town is usually a favourite with visitors. it's not one of these tourist places geared to providing an Oirish experience. Instead, it's a real place bustling, busy with locals and visitors going about their normal business. Craft shops? There aren't any. But, great gift shops, clothes shops, knicky-knack places that local people really use all abound. Yet, without the staged look of a tourist town, the place has real charm. Take a 3 block walk and you get a river walk, ocean vistas, medieval lanes, a thriving square, an art museum, medieval castle, local history museum, Dungarvan Bay, a marina, outstanding restaurants, pubs, butchers and bakers. The works! During your visit to Dungarvan you can watch handmade stained glass being designed and made, buy objects created from historic Irish slate, play paintball, drive a rally car for a day, buy paintings from Dungarvan artists Jim Lawn or Eveleen Power and maybe even listen to the music of Donal Power, a local singer songwriter.. Along the Waterford Coast Ardmore The patron saint of Waterford County is Declan, the missionary who converted the area to Christianity a decade before Patrick arrived in the north. Legend has it that Declan forgot his bell on the way to Ireland, but his prayers were answered when the bell appeared atop a large stone floating on the sea. When the stone landed in Ardmore, Declan knew just where he had to set up his monastery.Visitors can enjoy Ardmore's sweeping beach and the famous Round Tower and medieval scultpures. Ardmore is a recent national winner of Ireland's Tidy Towns award. Ring Gaeltacht Ring, or An Rinn, is Ireland's most isolated Gaeltacht, or Gaelic speaking area. Several hundred families conduct their daily business in the Irish of their ancestors. Ring College is probably the most famous Irish school in the nation. They have a year round boarding school, but the place really jumps in the summer when hundreds of students from all round Ireland come to learn and practice Ireland's second official language. Pubs like Mooney's and the Marine Bar, are gathering spots for local musicians. Several restaurants specialise in seafood which the local fishing boats supply in abundance. Sea Cliffs, Beaches and Tramore The Waterford Coast is a maze of spectacular sea cliffs, publicly accessible little beaches, coves, streams feeding into ocean, sea stacks and tide pools. The tacky, but fun seaside resort of Tramore is a 40 minutes drive away. There are rides for the kids, good restaurants and junk food bonanzas, a vast beach and a Swim World with pools, slides and artificial waves. Hook Hook is the oldest continually occupied lighthouse in the world. Or, at least it was until automation caught up with this continually refurbished early medieval structure in the 1990's. it's still a fine spot to visit as it juts out on the long, long Hook peninsula. A scramble round the rocks of Hook turns up blowholes, tide pools and marine creatures of all types. The Peninsula features ancient castles and, on a clear day, huge views. Mountains of Waterford Ireland Within a fifteen minute drive you will find the Comeragh mountains, famed for hiking, mountain lakes, and pony treks. The Comeraghs are one of the most scenic ranges in Ireland with vast glacier sculpted valleys and towering cliffs covered in unusual wild flowers and inhabited by flocks of mountain sheep and goats, fallow deer, and peregrine falcons. Dromana Bridge was just a pokey place to cross the Finish River until Lord Villiers Stuart married a high society bride in the mid 1800's. His tenants erected a fantastic Moorish castle made of paper mache over the bridge to greet the young bride. She was so delighted that Villiers-Stuart decided to make the bridge a permanent fixture, and this incredible vision still graces Declan's Way. The Knockmealdown mountains are a cooler delight, and the crisp hill air favours some of the most remarkable rhododendron blooms to be found anywhere. A spectacular view can be had from the heights. Mount Melleray Monastery and its nearby grotto to the Virgin Mary attracts pilgrims from throughout Ireland. Nearby Towns Lismore has been declared a National Heritage Town because of its outstanding cultural heritage. Lismore Castle, perhaps the most impressive castle in all Ireland, dominates the town. The ancient Cathedral, Heritage show, lovely river walks and the nearby Towers at Ballysaggartmore are part of the town's attraction. The castle itself is still occupied by the Duke of Devonshire so the castle itself is not open to visitors unless you're the likes of Bing Crosby and Brad Pitt, both of whom stayed here. However, the lovely Castle gardens and grounds are open to the rest of us. The town of Cahir is the home of two remarkable buildings that are part of the National Park system. The first is the Swiss Cottage, a style of building that was all the rage around the time of Marie Antoinette. Queen Marie, before she lost her head to the guillotine, loved to play at being a peasant, and the richest families in Europe followed suit. The Swiss Cottage is the best remaining example of these ornate Peasant palaces, an incredible example of the simple pleasures millions can buy. Also in Cahir is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in Ireland. Freely explore its winding passages, hidden servants alcoves, and high battlements. A great experience! There is an exceedingly pleasant path along the river that winds between the Swiss Cottage and the Castle. The Rock of Cashel was the seat of the Kings of Munster for more than a thousand years, and the ecclesiastical center of southern Ireland for nearly as long. The Rock is a stupendous place. The whole is eye filling and a quite splendid climax to St. Declan's Path. Transportation to night time entertainment is included. After you have a chance to freshen up at your accommodations, transportation to an Irish music pub or other evening venue is included. Waterford Crystal A visit to the Waterford Crystal Visitor's Centre, home of the worlds most famous crystal, is a fine experience. They make crystal here the way it was done one hundred year ago. Stand in front of a glass furnace while a team of glass blowers choreographs their well timed dance and watch as molten slag becomes a vase. Amazing stuff. The luxurious visitor's centre is the starting point. In addition to the tour itself you'll find movies and a gallery featuring the finest Waterford pieces guaranteed to quicken the pulse of even the most seasoned collector. Even if you don't care about collecting, the place is a wonderful museum of glass. Waterford Crystal Tours don't have to be booked in advance. The Waterford Crystal plant is a 35 minute drive from Coole Cottages on the recently upgraded National Primary Road. Equestrian Centres in West Waterford Kilgobnet Equestrian Centre 1 km from Coole Cottages. Local forest rides and outdoor arena. Beginners through Advanced Finnisk Valley Riding Centre Therese White Kilmolash Bridge Cappoquin 10 kms from Coole Cottages. Open all year round except Christmas. Outdoor arena. Beginners catered for. Trekking through West Waterford Woods. Lively, hire of Arena etc. Four Hunting packs locally. Fishing in the Colligan River The Colligan River is one of the fastest flowing rivers in Europe. A one mile walk on forest paths through the neighbouring forest leads to the river, the falls at Salmon Leap and the rapids and deep river pools of this lovely stream. There is a rich salmon and trout fishing in the Colligan river. The river holds both salmon and sea trout. A sea trout can weight from 1lb to 12lb, salmon 8lb to 25lb. The river gets a run of grilse young salmon in July, larger salmon in September. In June, July and August fly fishing is the best method. Flies used are Jock Scott, Peter Ross, teal blue and silver. Spinning is allowed in high or flood waters. Fishing sites are being currently developed along the banks of the Colligan river. At least 6 suitable sites will be developed by late 2000. Fishing is controlled by the local Angling Club and permission must be sought. Enquiries on fishing and permits can be obtained from Coole Country Cottages or Bouman's Jewellers, Main Street, Dungarvan. Swimming And Activities Near Our Cottages Recreational activities available at the Coole include a pool table, table tennis ping pong, sandbox, toddler's playroom, and a volleyball field. Ye Olde Swimmin' Hole Within three hundred metres of the Coole Country Cottages is the rich salmon and trout fishing Colligan River. Permits are available at Coole Country Cottages. A 4 minute walk brings you via a secluded path to the river. A one mile walk on forest paths through the neighboring forest leads to Colligan Falls and the rapids and deep river pools of Salmon Leap. Popular for splashing around and for taking wedding photos is the small sandy beach below the Wooden Bridge. On a warm summer day, a more relaxing spot is not to be found anywhere! Clonea Beach A ten minute drive brings you to what is universally acclaimed as the finest beach for 50 miles in either direction. Clonea Beach is wide, more than a mile long, slopes gently and high tide washes the whole place crystal clean. It is a popular place, so there are hamburger stands and kayak rentals and suchlike diversions for the kids. But, by popular we mean several dozens of families on a hot summer weekend not thousands! Some Special Restaurants in West Waterford Tannery Restaurant 10 Quay Street Dungarvan County Waterford Classification: Excellent Paul and Marie Flynn have brought a welcome dash of modernity to the West Waterford dining scene with this striking new restaurant. The old Leather Tannery has been imaginatively converted to create a thoroughly stylish contemporary restaurant, with Paul's kitchen open to view as guests go up to the first-floor dining area. The Tannery theme has been used with commendable subtlety throughout, resulting in a clean lined interior which is light and bright, yet with a sense of history that, along with personal touches such as the dramatic choice of paintings and thoughtful use of fresh flowers, adds greatly to the enjoyment of a visit. Paul's cooking is very much in step with this essentially minimalist atmosphere: his modish dishes are at home on elegant white plates set against unadorned lightwood tables. Roast Red Pepper Soup with Basil Aoili will perfectly complement a delicious and freshly baked Bread selection; local Seafood features in crispy Cod Cakes, Nicoise and grilled Sirloin Steak comes with seared Vegetables, Basil and Chilli Cream, while desserts enjoyed by the assessors included a darkly delicious steamed individual Chocolate Pudding with Candied Orange. Lunch: 12.30pm to 2.30pm Dinner: 6.30pm to 10.00pm 10.30 Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday No smoking on request Richmond House Cappoquin County Waterford Classification: World Class. Superb! Set well back in large grounds graced by mature trees, this fine 18th Century Country House and Restaurant is very much a family affair, offering a delightful combination of warm hospitality, a high standard of comfort, excellent service under the watchful eye of Claire Deevy and very good food. Herbs, fruit and vegetables are grown on the premises for use in the kitchen and Paul is an ardent supporter of local produce, buying Seafood from Dunmore East and Dungarvan, Beef, Lamb, Bacon and Sausages from the local butchers and extra organic produce from a local grower. A wide range of local Cheeses also features, including Knockalara Sheep's Cheese and Knockanore Smoked, which won an Irish Food Writers Guild Award. Menus offer plenty of choice, always including imaginative vegetarian choices, with a balanced selection of traditional country house cooking and more adventurous occasionally somewhat experimental dishes influenced by global cuisines. Warm and friendly service begins at the front door, then menus are presented over aperatifs in front of the Drawing Room fire or in a Conservatory overlooking the garden and discreet care continues throughout. 7.00pm to 9.30pm daily Sunday and Monday Resident's Only Closed 23 December to 14 February Hanora's Cottage Nire Valley via Clonmel County Waterford Classification: Excellent Already well known as a base for walking holidays, Seamus and Mary Wall opened Hanora's restaurant when their son Eoin, a keen chef, returned to the family business in 1994. Many changes have taken place since then, growth and improvements continue. Meanwhile dinner visitors will continue to enjoy choosing from Eoin's imaginative, well balanced menus, before moving through to the well appointed dining room overlooking their lovely back garden. An enthusiastic supporter of small suppliers, Eoin uses local produce whenever possible fresh Fish from Dunmore East, free range Chickens from Stradbally and local Cheeses, for example, all find their way into his menus. The breakfast buffet at Hanora's is legendary too, featuring Crinnaughton Apple Juice from Cappoquin, homemade Preserves and delicious freshly baked Breads, made early each morning by Seamus. Dinner Monday to Saturday Reservations required Sunday Dinner Residents Only Open all year except Christmas Week No Smoking Restaurant

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