The Coach House is adjacent to Hunter’s Lodge set in 100 acres of rolling parkland on the grounds of the historic Belline House, just outside the village of Piltown County Kilkenny. The space The Coach House is adjacent to Hunter’s Lodge set in 100 acres of rolling parkland on the grounds of the historic Belline House, just outside the village of Piltown County Kilkenny. The unique location on the borders of counties Waterford and Kilkenny makes these spacious yet cosy, beautifully refurbished lodges, perfect for those seeking peace and tranquillity, with nature on the doorstep and walks from the door. Yet the historic cities of Waterford and Kilkenny are within easy driving distance as are the beautiful, historic pretty villages of the region. The Coach House is a large 4 bedroom property, with spacious living room and open fire and gracious dining room. The kitchen is modern, with an Aga. There are 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin bedroom are very spacious with ensuite bathrooms, and wonderful views over the grounds. Belline House dates from around 1770 and the grounds contain some interesting architectural follies. The house is flanked by twin detached circular pavilions with conical roofs – once used as pigeon houses. Belline Estate is a short walk from Piltown village and pub; Carrick -on -Suir is 6km away and Waterford city and airport 21km. Access to the M9 Waterford-Dublin motorway is a 10-minute drive from the house. There is 40 acres of mature woodland, perfect for walks without ever leaving the estate. The owners’ have a donkey sanctuary on the grounds, with no less than 20 donkeys in residence! And if you would like to enjoy a ride-out on the land, you can bring your own horse on holiday, with livery available for an extra charge. For horse racing enthusiasts Gowran Park Race Course is just a 10 minute drive away. Piltown is close to the five counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford, set in an evocative patchwork of fertile valleys and plains. There are countless castles, abbeys, fortresses and ancient settlements marking the Celtic, Norman and Anglo Saxon times. The five river systems – the Barrow, Blackwater, Nore, Slaney and Suir - criss-cross the South East meandering under old stone bridges, around magical mountains, through picturesque villages and past neatly thatched cottages before finally entering the sea at scenic, peaceful seaside towns. From your holiday property, you can visit historic monuments, colourful gardens; well-maintained and sign-posted walking and cycling paths; abundant fishing locations; numerous golf courses, equestrian centres and exciting festivals. Historic cities of Waterford and Kilkenny are within easy driving distance as are the beautiful, pretty villages of the region. If you have a special occasion gathering of friends and family, the fact that The Coach House and Hunters Lodge are adjoining and interlinked, makes this a very nice option to rent a property for your group, sleeping 16, in 6 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms. Perfect for those who want to be together, but with plenty of space for private down time! For more attractions and local amenities check the Points of Interests dropdown menu within Map and Distances section at the end of the page. IMPORTANT NOTES1. Heating and Electricity: This is an extra charge which is mostly payable to the Property Manager/Owner. In some cases, energy is charged at a fixed daily rate or a rate per unit on the units consumed or you are required to top up a Pre-Paid Meter while in others, energy charges are included in the rate you have paid. We advise you to check with the local Owner/ Property Manager prior to arrival how this is calculated or prior to making the booking. 2. Security Deposit: A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property. Other things to note Included services - Parking - Internet Access - Bed linen - Towels Optional services - Cot/Crib: Price: Included in the booking. - Cancellation Insurance: Price: % 5 of the booking price. - Baby high chair: Price: Included in the booking.