Borris Farm Cottage is a two storey granite semi-detached cottage situated in the Victorian farmyard of Borris House. It is very picturesque with roses growing around the door and roses growing in the garden. It faces on to a lovely paddock that comes complete with a pony and apple trees and backs onto 650 acres of pleasure grounds, woodland, golf course and miles of tracks, paths and lanes to explore. The cottage has a separate sitting room and a separate kitchen downstairs. Upstairs consists of 1 double bedroom with ensuite bathroom, 1 twin room and 1 single room upstairs with a separate shower room. The cottage has an open fire, electric wall radiators and cottage style furniture. It also comes complete with cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster, kettle, utensils, pots, pans, crockery, glasses, bed linen, TV and DVD player. We can also provide a cot, high chair and safety gates for toddlers. We also provide a small supply of the basics to get you going on your holiday, such as dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, cleaning equipment, loo roll, tea-bags, salt and pepper, etc. We also provide towels and tea-towels. There is a nice lawn area to sit outside on those long warm evenings and parking is situated just outside the door.

There are many things to do onsite during your stay at Borris House including tours of the house and Borris lace, horse and pony trekking through the native woodland surrounding the house, canoeing on the River Barrow, walking and cycling around the many lanes and paths, playing golf on the 9-hole Borris golf course, fishing on the River Barrow, playing tennis and clay-pigeon shooting. Things to do in the surrounding area are quad biking, horse racing, hand gliding and for walkers the choice is second to none with both difficult and easy terrains of varying degrees on offer. Walks include the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, The Barrow Way and The South Leinster Way, all these walks are very well sign-posted and more information on these walks can be provided. For those more interested in visiting the archaeological or historical sites in the area visitors won't be disappointed with what is on offer, with Jerpoint Abbey, picturesque St Mullins, Duiske Abbey founded by Norman monks, The Dunbrody Famine Ship, The Ros Tapestry and Kilkenny Castle to name but a few. There are also many good restaurants and traditional pubs in the area which are noted for their genial hospitality.

So for those seeking a holiday with a bit of a difference, this could be the perfect time to unlock your creative potential in an uplifting environment. While enjoying the environs of the Borris Demense you could also be indulging your passion for painting, or why not try your hand at felt making or photography for a learning holiday with a difference? Do you have a pony mad child or are maybe looking for something a bit more active then why not consider one of our specialised horse riding holidays aimed at the beginner and the advanced rider. Stabling accommodation can be provided for those who would like to bring their own horse or rider - this will be on a first come first served basis.

To discuss renting Borris Farm Cottage or any of our upcoming Special Interest Courses, then please contact Sara Kavanagh on +353 (0)59 9771884 or email info@borrishouse.com