Farran House
Detached House, Country House
Farran
Co Cork
Co Cork
No. of houses or units: 1
No. of bedrooms: 6
No. sleeps: > 12
No. of bathrooms: > 4
Tel: +353 21 733 1215
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Farran House
Set in 12 acres of mature beech woodland and rhododendron gardens in the rolling hills of the Lee Valley, Patricia Wiese and John Kehely's impressive house was built in the mid-18th century, although its present elegant Italianate style only dates back to 1863.
It is beautifully situated with views over the medieval castle and abbey of Kilcrea, and its location west of Cork city makes this a good base for exploring Cork and Kerry.
Since 1993 Patricia and John have painstakingly restored the house to its former glory and, although there are some contemporary touches as well as antiques, none of its original character has been lost - there's a fine drawing room for guests' use (complete with grand piano) and a billiard room with full-size table.
Despite its considerable size, there are just four bedrooms - all exceptionally spacious and decorated with style; dinner is offered on most nights, by prior arrangement, and a speciality is home-produced lamb, bred and raised at Farran House.
The house is available all year for private rental by groups.
It is beautifully situated with views over the medieval castle and abbey of Kilcrea, and its location west of Cork city makes this a good base for exploring Cork and Kerry.
Since 1993 Patricia and John have painstakingly restored the house to its former glory and, although there are some contemporary touches as well as antiques, none of its original character has been lost - there's a fine drawing room for guests' use (complete with grand piano) and a billiard room with full-size table.
Despite its considerable size, there are just four bedrooms - all exceptionally spacious and decorated with style; dinner is offered on most nights, by prior arrangement, and a speciality is home-produced lamb, bred and raised at Farran House.
The house is available all year for private rental by groups.
Information on Location
Nearest Town: BallincolligDistance (km): 8
Time Away: 5 mins
Nearest Airport: Cork
Time Away: 15-20 mins
Nearest International Ferry Port: Ringaskiddy, Cork
Distance (km): 30
Time Away: 35 mins
Nearest Station: Kent, Cork
Distance (km): 15
Time Away: 20 mins
Dublin
Distance (km): 257Time Away: 3 hrs
Waterford
Distance (km): 126Time Away: 2 hrs
Cork
Distance (km): 15Time Away: 20 mins
Killarney
Distance (km): 50Time Away: 45 mins
Limerick
Distance (km): 105Time Away: 1.5 hrs
Galway
Distance (km): 209Time Away: 2.5 hrs
Sligo
Distance (km): 336Time Away: 5 hrs
Belfast
Distance (km): 424Time Away: 8 hrs
Athlone
Distance (km): 219Time Away: 3 hrs
Directions
Just off N22 between Macroom & Cork: heading west, 8km (5 miles) after Ballincollig, turn right to Farran village, up hill, 1st gate on left.
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