Irelands Hidden Places

I am not sure I should really be telling you about the Hidden Places of Ireland, an amalgamation of four of the nicest self-catering properties you will find in the Midlands, as I seem to have stumbled upon a little corner of paradise tucked away in North Tipperary that I would rather keep to myself. Previously I had only imagined what treasures might lie at the bottom of those seemingly endless driveways that wind their way through grassy parklands, studded with magnificent mature trees with only the odd racehorse lazily lifting his head to see who it is that has interrupted his bucolic peacefulness.
For this is Aga-land darlings, where life in the big house rubs off nicely on the little houses this nice group of people let out on occasion to the savvy few. There isn’t a sound in these quiet back waters, apart from the rhythmic slushing of the watermill or the butterflies dancing through the flowery borders. Or the buzzing of bees in the organic gardens filled to bursting with exotic varieties of vegetables, asparagus peas anyone....

Not only are each of the properties totally unique, like the Manhattan meets Moneygall style stone loft at Ballylina. But, the really clever piece is that the owners each bring something, other than delicious food to the table, that they are happy to share with you. Roderick has a passion for classic cars, Tessa and Wink have horses and love all things equestrian, you can even stay with one of Ireland’s most acclaimed garden designers Angela Jupe and enjoy free access to her beautiful walled garden! how cool is that?
Not to mention brown bread homemade from locally milled flour and fresh eggs from the curious chickens that wander freely about, including vegetables and fruit in season. It’s a little peek at paradise and how the other (wise) half live, that can be yours for a week or a few days at a time....

Irelands Hidden Places 4 properties include Angela Jupes cottages & coachouse at Bellefield the Downers Stone Loft at Ballylina Tessa & Wink's stable cottage at Clarkhill and the gate lodge at Gloster House.

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