A family home set in countryside central location for touring the midlands and the South-East. We are 3 minutes drive from Durrow Village and Castle Durrow, 20 minutes from the medieval city of Kilkenny and 20 minutes from Portlaoise. An extra double room may be available upon request after one booking has been made subject to availability.

Durrow Community pedal vintage bikes for hire nearby to explore the local countryside with maps provided. The river Nore is in walking distance which may interest those who fish, once you obtain a permit. There are many golfclubs in the nearby towns; Abbeyleix, Rathdowney and Castlecomer. Abbeyleix bog walk only 8.3km away from the house. Lovely board walk across the bog- 5km in length. Heywood gardens is 10.7km away, featuring gardens, lakes, woodland and architectural features. Garden tours available Monday-Thursday. Pre-booking required. Castlecomer Discovery Park is 22.4km away. Lots of activities including zip-lining across the river, tree-top walks, pedal boats, archery, climbing wall, fairy village and Santa's wonderland in Winter. Craft shops and cafe serving food daily onsite. Emo Court is 36km away. It is set on idyllic grounds with a lake, flower gardens and a soaring mile long avenue of giant redwood trees. Guided tours of the house available. Cafe onsite.