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Near Kilkenny [5 miles]; 20 miles north of Waterford

Burenny Castle

sleeps up to: 8

Burenny Castle is a five storey 16th century towerhouse 8 km south of the medieval city of Kilkenny. The castle has been restored to it`s former authentic glory using the same techniques and materials as the original 16th century builders. The rooms are larger and the stairs wider than in most of the known square towerhouses. Modern comforts have been incorporated without detracting from the charm and simple grandeur of this ancient dewlling. A unique and beautiful example of a medieval towerhouse, built for security and status, and is still a feature of the Irish landscape. It is a five storey keep with external dimensions of 38x30 feet, rising to a height of 65 feet. A surprising feature of Burenny Castle is the light. Though narrow, the window have deep angled sills which deflect the light very efficiently. Burenny Castle is now a luxury self-catering holiday home where you can have an unforgettable stay, where full cleaning and catering can be arranged. It is a thrilling adventure for younger and older people. It is also ideal for that special occasion, such as a small wedding, honeymoon, discreet corporate meetings, gala dinners, murder mystery weekends, exhibitions, or just a swell party. First Floor: Entrance & kitchen : The ground floor was originally used to store goods, but also people and livestock in times of danger. Now used as a fully fitted kitchen, with every modern convenience that you would find at home. You can therefore cook a medieval feast without the Medieval cooking appliances. Going through the back door, you enter a secluded south facing patio area with a large fireplace for a BBQ or open fires. Garden furniture supplied Second Floor: Master bedroom & bathroom The second floor, once used for sleeping and storage, now consists of an immense bedroom with a four poster bed and niches in the walls for sleeping. It will be the ideal family room or bridal suite. On this floor there is also a smaller bedroom and a very elegant bathroom, with a Victorian bath along with all the modern conveniences one expects. Third Floor: Dining Room On the third floor you enter a very substantial room with deep niches in the walls, once used as beds. During daytime these niches were covered by hanging tapestries and would then serve as a living space. Now this floor is a huge double height dining room, with an enormous chandelier hanging down in the centre. The room has a medieval stone fireplace for big blazing fires, a long dining table with church pews for large dinners, seating up to 12 people. Off this room there is a bedroom with two comfortable beds and windows giving you a view of the grounds. All beds in Burenny Castle have orthopedic mattresses, electric blankets, duvets with covers and feathered cushions for a snug and deep sleep. All bedrooms also have Victorian cast iron radiators installed. This floor also has a smaller kitchen in which one can prepare light meals. This kitchen is fitted with a sink, oven grill, microwave and of course crockery, cutlery, glasses, etc. You will also find a very elegant shower room on this floor with toilet, shower and sink. Fourth Floor: Chapel Room The fourth floor, with it`s vaulted ceiling, is now a bedroom. Once, this room was the family chapel. This floor also has a shower room with toilet and sink. From a little hallway you can peep through a narrow doorway onto the dining room. Reception Room & Roof: The fifth and top floor was once the state apartment, now is a magnificent baronial drawing room, with another massive fire stone fireplace. The room has a vaulted ceiling left exposed to maintain the traditional feel of the room, and another giant chandelier hangs from the ceiling. This room has several lounge seats, a beautifully hand crafted swing in one of the alcoves, and a table with chairs for games. Heavy curtains are hanging down to make the room really cosy in the evening. There is also a music installation and games available. There are four windows in this room, each one of them facing the cardinal points. The views are magnificent in all directions. Off this room is a secret room with a deep floorshaft, used as a priests` hole or to keep prisoners. A smaller flight of stairs leads up to the ramparts, where you can gaze as far as Mount Leinster or Slievenamon on a fine day. The castle will be exclusively yours, including towels, bedlinen, a bottle of gas for cooking, heating and fuel (logs and coal) for fires.The castle has 4 bedrooms :- 1 family room (1 double and 2 single rooms)- 2 single rooms - 1 Twin room- It sleeps comfortably eight people, but can cater for up to 10. On arrival visitors will find a high standard of cleaning, tidying and laundering, with all beds made, towels and soap etc set out, and a fire laid in the hearth. Apart from a starting supply of logs or equivalent fuel for the open hearth, and one full drum of gas for the cooker, consumable stores are not provided. The housekeeper, who lives nearby, visits the castle twice weekly to empty dustbins while visitors are in residence, and arrangements may be made with her for such services as bed-making,

Sleeps up to   8 Bedrooms   4 Baths   3		typical pricing (per week) October 3, 2009 — October 17, 2009   $3690 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.