Old Kilgobbin CottagesThe perfect haven for those wanting to escape from the hectic pace and pressures of city lifeSituated on top of the hill in the Dargle Valley, between green paddocks and an enormous indigenous forest, Old Kilgobbin is the perfect haven for those wanting to escape from the hectic pace and pressures of city life. A 132 year old Irish settler farm, Old Kilgobbin was built by Meredith Fannin, a Dubliner whose family first arrived in the 1840s and recognised similarities between this valley and that of their home in Ireland, and so named this area the Dargle. The farm itself is named after a 1200 year old castle on the outskirts of Dublin. The Bronner family now look after the heritage that is Old Kilgobbin. The main cottage, Gobbins Cottage, is a spacious double storey one bedroom home with a large open plan kitchen and a cosy lounge with underfloor heating for those chilly Dargle winters. The kitchen is well equipped with large fridge, oven and hob, microwave and there is a cupboard filled with spices, olive oil, teas, coffees and cookies. The veggie garden is right outside the back door, and you can collect eggs if your egg-finding skills are good (if not, bring your own!!). Climb the wooden stairs, past the Victorian style bathroom (shower and bath), to the large bedroom that has 2 Queen size extra length beds, complete with down duvets and electric blankets, loads of antiques and a great sense of tranquility. The cool back veranda, nestled beside the veggie garden and old plum trees, offers a perfect spot for quiet reading. The front veranda is perfect for late breakfasts, lazy lunches, late afternoon G&T's, and has a forest view to lift your eyes beyond all life's deadlines. Gobbins Cottage sleeps 4 guests. Self Catering. No TV. However, CD Player and radio is provided. Non Smoking Only. (Tanglewood, our wonderful country pub down the road caters for rugby/cricket/sports matches you can't possibly miss). A second cottage, the Chicken Coop, is a quaint Victorian style building with stained glass windows and has 2 single beds, a bathroom with shower, a cooking nook, complete with fridge, convection microwave and gas hob, and a closed-in wood and iron veranda that is the cosy lounge and breakfast area. The beds are high and comfortable, layered with down duvets and rose quilts, and as you lounge in the sun streaming through the veranda windows, you can watch the chickens wandering across the lawn towards the veggie garden. Chicken Coop Cottage sleeps 2 guests. Self Catering. No TV. However, CD Player and radio is provided. Non Smoking Only. ACTIVITIES:
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