Reviews

Inside the hall door, on top of the hall table of Nell's Farmhouse you will find our guest book.  We love when our guests leave us a little note after their stay with us.  Sometimes people even draw a picture.  So to  follow on from  last months post about what we have to offer our customers I thought I would share some of the things our customers have said after a stay with us.  Here's a random selection of jottings from the book...

"Staying at Nell's House was a real treat.  Thanks so much to Mary and Ger for attending to our every need, and more besides.  the hot tub was magnificent - we shall miss it!  We will tell our friends they must come...The care and concern shown by Mary and Ger helped make the holiday.
Everyone we met here was friendly - the place is beautiful - the accommodation is luxurious - and then there's the hot tub (underneath the big bright starry skies - amazing!) Thanks again"
JL

"It was lovely to come back and stay in Feddens again, a "trip down memory lane".  We'll be back.
Congratulations Mary and Ger the place is lovely and very comfortable.  Thank You"
JM

"I ended up in Nell's by chance having originally intended to stay at the hostel (which was closed).  Lucky me! Instead of a bunk bed, I was presented with a whole beautiful house to myself.  Everything is so cosy and tastefully decorated  a beautiful blend of old and new.  I sat on the rug in front of the fire and looked at Richard Fitzgerald's photographs and read stories about Aunt Nell.
I had an absolutely delightful stay at Nell's and I'll be recommending it to everyone.  Thank You"
PK

"Thanks again for another great time in Nell's House.  We had a great time.  the hot tub was a big hit with the girls - just the tonic for a day of climbing and sore limbs.  Thanks again"
Esther

"We have enjoyed out (too short) stay here!
Loved meeting the cows, dogs, and chickens and learning about the milking process.
Highly recommend heading to the local hiking center not far from here.  We took the Glen Patrick walk - a great 3 hour trek with our two kids full of beautiful scenery...Thanks so much for having us!"
FF

"We had a fabulous time here at mid term, kids and adults really enjoyed the experience of a working dairy farm, the cows, the hay shed and we all loved the hot tub.  Really liked the decor, gorgeous bedrooms and massive couch.
Best of luck and continued success Ger and Mary, we hope to be back soon,"
FM

"Many thanks to Ger and Mary for the use of their gorgeous house for our break away.  Ideally situated for all the wonderful walking routes.  It was lovely waking up to the birdsong and the sound of newborn calves.  And the milk!! Our children had never tasted real milk.  Such a treat.  Continued success to you, we'll be back"
MQ

So there you have it.  To book a stay with us contact us on 086-2206007, email info@nellsfarmhouse.ie or visit our web site at www.nellsfarmhouse.ie

What We Do

After reading back over the past couple of blog posts we realised that we spend a lot of time telling you about whats on offer in our local area but not so much time telling you about what we offer here at Nell's Farmhouse so here goes:

Nell's Farmhouse is a heritage farm with self catering accommodation.  The house itself is over 200 years old.  In 2008 we took on the task of renovating part of the house to provide self catering accommodation.  We had our first visitors in 2009.  So now we are six years in and are still learning as we go.  The accommodation can sleep up to six people.  There is a double room, a twin room which is en-suite with a walk in shower and a comfy pull out double bed in the large sitting room. The sitting room has big comfy sofas that you can sink into to watch Sky TV or a DVD.  There is also a very inviting open fire.  Sticks and coal are provided for guests.  The kitchen has all the modern conveniences you would expect including an oven, hob, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
There is a fully enclosed patio area with seating, a BBQ and a hot tub.  For people on longer stays there is a washing machine and drying facilities.  We also provide safe storage for bicycles and WiFi.  When you book Nell's you get exclusive use of the facilities.

The other side of the house has been left in its original traditional state.  The kitchen was the heart of the house in times gone by.  There is an open fire with a crane to hang the kettle on to boil and a fire wheel to stoke up the fire.  Mary is an expert at making traditional pot oven bread and cooking it over the open fire.  Butter making is also one of Mary's specialties with the traditional butter churn.  The combination of the freshly baked bread and real butter has been enjoyed by many groups that have visited over the years.

Nell's Farmhouse is situated on a working dairy farm.  Many visitors have enjoyed the opportunity to get a hands on experience of the workings of our modern dairy farm with visits to the milking parlour, feeding the calves and collecting eggs from the hens.  This is a big hit especially with the younger visitors.

We are keen to preserve our heritage traditions and pass on our traditional knowledge to others.  For the past number of years we have taken part in Ireland's Heritage week which is held each August.  In 2013 we were a runner up/finalist in the most innovative event category for our traditional wake.  In 2014 we won the award for the most interactive event for the re-enactment of our traditional Irish wake and the reading of the will.  On that night we also had a visit from Irish TV who recorded the event which was later televised (You can watch the episode here http://bit.ly/1CL1MVo).  We enjoy hosting school groups and are happy to tailor the programme provided to teachers requirements.  Active retirement groups have visited in the past.  They have sat around the fire and reminisced about times gone by, told tales of yore and sang songs.  Mary's butter churn is well traveled as she goes to many local shows and festivals to give demonstrations.  She was most recently at the West Waterford Festival of Food and her next engagement is for the Dungarvan 800 festival on the 3-4th July this year.

The announcement of "Ireland's Ancient East" today is very exciting and we are currently working on a package to offer visitors as part of our involvement with Irish heritage so there are lots of exciting opportunities ahead.

To book a stay at Nell's Farmhouse contact Mary on 086-2206007 or visit us on line at www.nellsfarmhouse.ie  Our new favourite social media is twitter check us out @nellsfarmhouse

     

Waterford Festival of Food

Now that our muscles have recovered from the Bog Trot last weekend we have our sights set on the next big event in Waterford which will take place from Thursday 14th April to Sunday 17th in and around Dungarvan town. This will be the 4th year of The Waterford Festival of Food and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. There are lots of free events taking place for the whole family to enjoy including cookery demonstrations, food trails, GIY (Grow Your Own) workshops, Bus Bia tours, wine tasting, film screening, BBQs, food camps and a massive farmers and country market. Check out the web site for more information.

Nells Farmhouse accommodation is only 20 minutes drive from Dungarvan so it is an ideal location to set up base camp for the weekend and enjoy all the festival has to offer. Nells Farmhouse sleeps up to 6 people so there is space for all the family. We are pet friendly so you can bring along your canine family members also. Give us a call now for great rates!

The Tall Ships Are Coming

Waterford is definitely the place to be this summer with loads to look forward to especially the return of the Tall Ships. In 2005 the Tall ships arrived in Waterford and it was such a success they decided to return again this year. From the 30th of June until the 3rd of July over 70 Tall Ships will be parking up on the quay in Waterford city. The first leg of the race starts on Sunday July 3rd when the ships set off down the river Suir and head up along the west coast of Ireland and over to Greenock in Scotland.

There is a full festival program over the four days including an amazing music line up with big names like Bryan Ferry , The Waterboys, Waterford's own O Emperor, and The Sharon Shannon Show who will be joined with some special guests like Damien Dempsey and Dessie O'Halloran.

The city is going to be bustling with all the other street entertainment, parades and markets that will be taking place over the weekend and the best thing is its all free!!! The ships won't want to leave!

So Waterford City is definitely the place to be this summer and Nells Farmhouse is the place to stay! You will be close enough to the action and far enough to enjoy the sites and sounds of country life. You will feel at home with all that you would expect from a self catering holiday but with the added accommodation luxuries of the hot tub on the outdoor private patio. Need I say anymore? Give us a call now to book in. Come for the weekend, stay for the week!

The Nire Valley Walking Festival 9-10th October 2010

Its that time of the year again when all roads lead to the Nire Valley for the annual walking festival. This walking festival is not just for those who posses fancy hiking boots and walking poles, as all classes of walkers are catered for at this festival, from the people who like a nice stroll to the more experienced hiker. The Comeragh mountains and the Nire Valley provide the perfect backdrop for an excellent weekend and Nell's Farmhouse provides the perfect base.

Nell's Farmhouse is only 15 minutes drive from Ballymacarbry. Our luxury self catering accommodation is the ideal place to book into for the weekend to make the most of your weekend in the country. Nell's Farmhouse sleeps 6 in total and comes complete with all the modern conveniences you would expect and more...after a day in the hills, would the perfect way to end your day not be with a dip in the outdoor hot tub? Then when your all refreshed you could tuck yourself under the duvet for a good night sleep so you will be totally re-energised for day 2 of the festival.

Visit our website http://www.nellsfarmhouse.ie/ for more details on our luxury self catering accommodation and http://www.nirevalley.com/ for more details on the walking program.

Luxury Accommodation for Dance 'neath the Comeraghs Set Dancing Festival

The sixth annual Dance 'neath the Comeraghs festival takes place in Rathgormack Village from 10th -12th of September. If your into a bit of trad or a bit of set dancing or a bit of both Rathgormack is the place to be next weekend. There is a great line up of music and workshops kicking off on Friday night and continuing through to Sunday.

Nell's Farmhouse is only 1 mile from Rathgormack village and an ideal base for a toe tapping weekend at the set dancing festival. So pull the tap shoes out of the wardrobe, give them a dust off and then pick up the phone and give Mary a call on 086-2206007 to book your luxury self catering accommodation for the weekend. You could relax in the comfort that your bed is only down the road ready for you to hop into, and if you felt like it you could steep your tapped out toes in the hot tub to help them recover. Sounds good doesn't it?

For more details on the set dancing line up call Mary Murphy on 051-873851 or email at marysetdancing@hotmail.com

Accommodation for Waterford Harvest Festival

Waterford Harvest Festival takes place in Waterford City from September 10th -19th. It guarantees 10 mouth watering days of festival fun and food. Nell's Farmhouse is an ideal base for anybody who is looking an escape from it all while being close enough to the action in Waterford City. The city is just a short 30 minute drive from Nell's Farmhouse. Wouldn't it be nice after a day of soaking up the festival atmosphere to return to the luxury of Nell's Farmhouse and sit in the hot tub outside under the stars and let all your troubles float away in the 40 degree bubbles??

Need I say anymore? Call Mary on 086-2206007 to reserve your little bit of heaven for the week or weekend. Or visit our website for more details http://www.nellsfarmhouse.ie/

Luxury Accommodation for the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford

The 4th ever Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford takes place on Sunday 29th of August. In 2009, 2800 cyclists descended on Waterford to take part in the Sean Kelly challenge and pay tribute to the legend of cycling that is Sean Kelly. There are 3 different routes of varying difficulty around the beautiful scenery of Waterford and the Comeragh mountains.

Nell's Farmhouse is the ideal base for anybody taking part in this years Sean Kelly Cycle challenge. The luxury self catering accommodation at Nell's provides all the modern conveniences in a relaxing environment. What would be nicer after a hard day in the saddle than a relaxing dip in the hot tub under the stars! Sound tempting? Book now by contacting Mary on 086-2206007 or feddensflynn@eircom.net or visit us at http://www.nellsfarmhouse.ie/