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Lismore
Glenbeg House A 1600 Jacobean Castle on a secluded Estate.

Glenbeg House A 1600 Jacobean Castle on a secluded Estate.

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Overview
7 bedrooms
6 bathrooms
17 guests
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Castle
Glenbeg, a historic castle which has been sensitively restored, preserving its historic past, whilst catering to the needs and comforts of modern living. Glenbeg Estate is the maternal home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who visited during his life time and wrote some of his early work while visiting with his family here. You and your party will have exclusive use of the property during your stay. The house stretches over 7000 sq feet; the ground floor has a large entrance hall, dining room, living room and WC. To the back is a gourmet kitchen with a large open fire, a utility room with a US washer and dryer. There are two tower rooms, one devoted to Dining Room service and the other a Children’s Gaming Room stocked with an extensive selection of games and movies. The Living room has a ...Glenbeg, a historic castle which has been sensitively restored, preserving its historic past, whilst catering to the needs and comforts of modern living. Glenbeg Estate is the maternal home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who visited during his life time and wrote some of his early work while visiting with his family here. You and your party will have exclusive use of the property during your stay. The house stretches over 7000 sq feet; the ground floor has a large entrance hall, dining room, living room and WC. To the back is a gourmet kitchen with a large open fire, a utility room with a US washer and dryer. There are two tower rooms, one devoted to Dining Room service and the other a Children’s Gaming Room stocked with an extensive selection of games and movies. The Living room has a large screen Smart TV with Sky Movies and Wifi. If there is a necessity to work, there is a private office with PC and Printer with Sofa bed. Upstairs there are 6 spacious bedrooms. There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms on the second floor. There are two further bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities on the third floor. Each bedroom has its own character permitting guests some personal space to relax. The bathrooms all have modern fixtures. On the ground floor the Office has a Sofa Bed which can be used as a further Bedroom with adjacent 1/2 Bath. Glenbeg is located at the Nexus Point of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, allowing travelers to explore both famous routes while staying at Glenbeg. The beaches of Clonea and Ardmore are also a short 30 minute drive. We supply Sand Buckets, Coolers, Fishing Nets, Chairs and Sun Umbrellas. ( See Things to Do below) Glenbeg is surrounded by extensive lawns and is bordered by ancient woodlands with enormous trees, many hundreds of years old. There are patio areas to the front and side of the house. The BIG RED BARN is an events venue plus a gathering space for families when the weather does not cooperate for full outdoor entertainment. THE BARN is equipped with its own AV System plus Projector and Large Screen for family Movie Night. There is a large Fireplace and BBQ plus a comfortable seating area overlooking the Blackwater Valley. There are two Firepits one close to the house for a more intimate evenings and another 100 meters from the house at the base of some cliffs surrounded by Forest vegetation. creating a wonderfully atmospheric gathering area. Prior to arrival each party will receive a household manual detailing the various amenities available at Glenbeg including local Restaurants, Grocery Stores, Road Trips, information for tourist sites and activities. We supply a detailed Tourist Guide to our part of Ireland with Road Trips , sightseeing suggestions Restaurants and Pub Tips prior to arrival. Things to Do: Ancient East: Glenbeg is close to the historic towns of Lismore, Youghal and Dungarvan where the history of Ireland's Ancient East can be discovered. Perhaps discover your Viking heritage along the route in Waterford and be thrown a 1000 years back in History at the award winning Medieval Museum. Within an hours drive one can explore the Rock Of Cashel and the town of Cahir with its famous Castle. A little further on is the ancient walled city of Kilkenny and its historic Castle, St Canices Cathedral and the stunning Black Abbey. Wild Atlantic Way Glenbeg is located at the Nexus Point of the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's Ancient East, permitting those who stay at Glenbeg to explore these two great tourist trails. Kinsale the traditional starting point of the southern portion of the Wild Atlantic Way is an hours drive from Glenbeg: The entire portion of the Southern Route can be explored on a leisurely drive from Glenbeg. We can make suggestions for secluded Coves, Bars, Restaurants and historic sites along the route to enhance your trip. Such as a visit to the historic Port of Cobh (described later) and a Ferry Crossing of Cork Harbour to explore Cork Harbor, Kinsale and West Cork, recreating the emigrant experience of so many generations who chose to travel from their homes in West Cork to Cobh and onward to their future lives in the "Americas". LIsmore: Lismore has a thriving artistic and cultural scene. In June the town hosts its annual Opera Festival staging an Opera in the grounds of Lismore Castle. Lismore Castle is the site of Lismore Castle Arts www.lismorecastlearts.ie which presents a number of events and exibitions throughout the year is located in the gardens of Lismore Castle, one of Ireland's greatest estates. Beaches: Youghal and Dungarvan lie on the Irish south coast a short drive from Glenbeg, both are surrounded by beautiful beaches such as Whiting Bay, Ardmore, Clonea and Youghal. We maintain a collection of beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, portable Bbq's, beach toys, wet suits and nets for rock pool exploration for our guests. Greenway
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Bathrooms
6 Full baths
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What this rental offers
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Bathroom and laundry
  • Hot bath
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Towels provided
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Patio
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
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Map
Getting there
Dublin Airport
186.5 km
Cork Airport
45.6 km
Restaurants
Foley's on the Mall
7 km
Vinilo Bakery
6.9 km
The Bakers Table Of Lismore
6.5 km
Lizzie Briens
6.9 km
Attractions
Ballysaggartmore Towers
5.1 km • Historic Sites
Lismore Castle Gardens
6.8 km • Gardens
Lismore Heritage Centre
6.8 km • Castles
Saint Carthage's Cathedral
7.3 km • Churches & Cathedrals
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 p.m. • Check out by 10 a.m.
Cancellation policy
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