Description
Belline Country House is a large luxury 8 bedroom residence which can comfortably accommodate up to 16 people. It is set on the historic Belline Estate in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. The Estate was recently purchased by its new owners who have been busy lovingly renovating it piece by piece. Belline Country House offers all the modern conveniences you might wish for during your stay in a traditional setting.
While staying at Belline House you are welcome to enjoy all the animals living on the Estate including the donkeys in our Donkey Sanctuary. This is the perfect place to get together in the vast rolling countryside and to savour all the delights of this unique setting.
This property sleeps: 16 with 6 Doubles, 2 Twins room(s) -
Please note that subject to availability, this house is available to rent as two separate properties with four bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people. For more information go to Coach House or Hunters Lodge
THE SETTING
Set amidst more that 100 acres of rolling parkland on the grounds of the historic Belline House, just outside the village of Piltown, Co. Kilkenny and on the borders of counties Waterford and Kilkenny. The historic cities of Waterford and Kilkenny are within easy driving distance as are the beautiful, historic pretty villages of the region.
Belline House dates from around 1770 and the grounds contain some interesting architectural follies. The house is flanked by twin detached circular pavilions with conical roofs – once used as pigeon houses.
There is 40 acres of mature woodland, perfect for walks without ever leaving the estate and dogs are welcome - but must be kennelled in comfortable stabling adjacent to the properties.
The owners have a donkey sanctuary on the grounds, with no less than 20 donkeys in residence! And if you would like to enjoy a ride-out on the land, you can bring your own horse on holiday, with livery available for an extra charge.
THE LOCATION
For horse racing enthusiasts Gowran Park Race Course is just a 10 minute drive away.
If you have a special occasion gathering of friends and family,the fact that the properties are adjoining and interlinked, makes this a very nice option to rent a property for your group, sleeping 16, in 6 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms. Perfect for those who want to be together, but with plenty of space for private down time!
Piltown is close to the five counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford, set in an evocative patchwork of fertile valleys and plains. There are countless castles, abbeys, fortresses and ancient settlements marking the Celtic, Norman and Anglo Saxon times. The five river systems – the Barrow, Blackwater, Nore, Slaney and Suir criss-cross the South East, meandering under old stone bridges, around magical mountains, through picturesque villages and past neatly thatched cottages before finally entering the sea at scenic, peaceful seaside towns. From your holiday property, you can visit historic monuments, colourful gardens; well-maintained and sign-posted walking and cycling paths; abundant fishing locations; numerous golf courses, equestrian centres and exciting festivals.
Belline House is a short walk from Piltown village and pub; Carrick -on -Suir is 6km away and Waterford city and airport 21km. Access to the M9 Waterford-Dublin motorway is a 10-minute drive from the house.
Sorry, no pets allowed.
Non-refundable booking deposit is 30% of total price
ONSITE CHARGES
• Electricity is charged at €16.00 per day [May – October inclusive] and €20.00 per day [November – April inclusive]. This is payable in cash to our onsite Supervisor on arrival.
