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From 16/03/2010 to 23/03/2010

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* Please note that Check in/out day for this property is only Saturday

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House Overview

Coopers Cottage is situated on its own grounds in a tranquil, rural location. It is a traditional cottage which has been renovated recently. Coopers Cottage has three bedrooms (sleeps 6). The main bedroom is a double room with an ensuite. This is a downstairs room. There are two twin rooms upstairs, sharing the main bathroom (bath tub and separate shower) downstairs. White Egyptian bedlinen is used in the bedrooms. Fluffy white towels are also provided.

The sitting room has a solid fuel stove, creating a very homely atmosphere. The kitchen/dining room is well equipped with all the necessary kitchen gadgets (fridge/dishwasher/microwave). The laundry room (outside) houses a washing machine, dryer, freezer and fuel supply. Heating in the cottage is electric. There is a south facing patio, furnished with table and chairs. A barbecue is available.

Extra Charges ESB and Heating are extra and taken by meter reading payable to the caretaker on Departure. Fuel (coal and timber) are included in your rate at no extra charge

This adorable cottage is perfect for a family wanting to explore the southeastern counties of Tipperary, Waterford, and Kilkenny. Stella and Eamonn Long have lovingly restored and renovated this 19th-century cooper's cottage, once Eamonn's family home, into a comfortable, tasteful hideaway. With exposed beams and polished wood floors, the Longs have created a house full of light, with spectacular views of the Galtee Mountains. While retaining the cosy proportions and traditional lines of the original dwelling, the Longs have created a house full of light, with generous skylights and windows opening to spectacular views of the Galtee Mountains. The furnishings have a bright, contemporary feel.The house, which has three bedrooms and sleeps six, comes with absolutely everything, and there's even a barbecue and a modest fenced-in garden, with a patio for sunny days’. Frommer’s Guide to Ireland

Leisure activities:

Local Amenities Coopers Cottage is 3 km from the village of Bansha. It has two pubs (one serving food), a butcher, a garage and a number of small grocery shops.

The nearest town is Tipperary (11km). Here you will find Tesco, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and Lidl supermarkets. There is a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings. Several of the pubs in Tipperary town serve bar food. There are a number of take away restaurants here also. Mary Hanna’s restaurant on the Main Street is a good place for lunch.

Cahir (11km) also has a number of restaurants and pubs serving food. There is a Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.

Enjoy find dining at Chez Hans and Café Hans and The Bishops Buttery in the Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel (16km).

The local train station is at Limerick Junction (16km). This is a mainline station with connecting trains to Limerick, Cork and Dublin.

Shannon Airport and Cork Airport are both about an hour’s drive from Bansha

Golfing There a number of Golf Courses near by
Cahir Park Golf Club (18 hole)
Clonmel Golf Club (18 hole)
County Tipperary Golf Club (18 hole championship course)
Ballykisteen Golf Club (18 hole) www.ballykisteengolfclub.com Fishing Copers Cottage is located 3 km from the banks of the River Suir. The Suir is renowned as one of Europe’s finest dry fly rivers for wild trout. There are also very good runs of salmon depending on water levels and conditions. The fishing in the area is controlled by the Chair and District Angler’s Association. Guides are available. Permits are required. Contact: Kevin Rowe 00 353 52 7442729

Things to do - Local attractions:

Glen of Aherlow: Coopers Cottage is located at the edge of the Glen of Aherlow. This is a quiet, secluded valley stretching stretches from the N24, south of the heritage town of Tipperary, through sixteen miles of unspoilt countryside affording some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable making it one of the most desirable holiday destinations in Ireland. There are a wide range of visitor attractions and things to do in the Glen of Aherlow including; walking and trekking in the Galtee Mountains, the Glen of Aherlow Nature park, numerous heritage sites (Clonbeg Church and St. Sedna’s Holy Well, St. Peacaun’s Church and Holy Well, St. Beirheart’s of Kyle, Athassel Abbey). There are a number of looped walks in the Glen of Aherlow catering for walkers of all levels. For further details see www.aherlow.com

Tipperary Town: There is a cinema and a theatre at the Excel Centre. See their listings at www.tipperary-excel.com . The Canon Hayes Leisure Complex has a fine swimming pool, a children’s playground, tennis courts etc. There is live Irish music in The Kickham House every Tuesday night. Here locals gather for a pint and to play traditional Irish music.

Cahir:Visit Cahir Castle, one of the largest and best preserved medieval castles in Ireland. Walk along by the river to the Swiss Cottage (2km). Visit the Craft Granary (previously a linen spinning factory and a grain store) and view local and regional crafts For further details www.visitcahir.ie.

Cashel: The town of Cashel (16km) is dominated by the Rock of Cashel which towers over the town. Visit the old city walls, the Bolton Library, Cashel Folk Village, Dominics Abbey and Hore Abbey. Visit the Bru Boru Heritage Centre. This houses a well equipped theatre with special performances during the summer months. In addition it has a fully computerised genealogical centre, an exhibition hall and a very well stocked craft shop. The Cashel Arts Festival is an annual event held each year in November. See further details on www.cashel.ie

Horse Racing: There are three race courses within easy reach. Tipperary Races www.tipperaryraces.ie Thurles Races www.thurlesraces.ie Clonmel Races www.clonmelraces.ie

Greyhound Racing: There is greyhound racing in Clonmel (Tuesday and Sunday) and in Thurles (Tuesday and Saturday).