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Our Cottages are situated in rural south Kilkenny between the villages of Dunamaggan and Knocktopher just 500m off the R699. Croan Cottages are approx. 20 minutes to the South of Kilkenny City in Ireland's 'Sunny Southeast'. Our self catering cottages are easily accessed from the airports and sea ports of Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Limerick. Golf, fishing, shooting, horse trekking and walks are all local to Croan Cottages and other water or adventure sports can be enjoyed on the Waterford coast (20 miles). |
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Local services are provided for guests in Croan Cottages in the villages of Knocktopher (3 miles) and Dunnamaggan (2 miles) in County Kilkenny. We can help guests staying in our holiday homes arrange transport for trips to Kilkenny city, Mount Juliet Hotel and championship Golf Course and a selection of quality restaurants nearby. Local pubs providing music, craic and serving quality food all day are located just a short distance away from the cottages. The closest picnic areas are in Castle Morres (Castlemorres, Castlemorris) Forest Park and alongside the river in Knocktopher. |
Directions to the Cottages
From Dublin Airport (approx. 2 - 2.5 hours):
Take the N7 (Naas Road) from the city centre or from the M50 motorway
to the M7. Take the M9 exit from the M7 (signposted for Kilkenny and
Waterford). Stay on the M9 to the N9 and through Carlow to Paulstown.
In Paultown turn left on the N9 toward Waterford and continue through
Gowran and Thomastown. Approx. 2 miles (3km) outside Thomastown turn
right onto the R699 signposted for Callan and Knocktopher. Cross the
main N10 in Knocktopher and continue on the R699 toward Callan. After
1.5miles (2.5km) turn right at the Y junction (signposted for Croan
Cottages). Take the 2nd left (again signposted for Croan Cottages).
Croan Cottages are 500m on the left.