Thatched Cottage by the Sea

A 300 year old thatched cottage across the road from Annestown Beach. Annestown is a beautiful little village in the sunny south east of Ireland. It is a quaint and quiet spot surrounded by stunning scenery. The remarkable thing about Annestown is that it hasn't been touched by new development, leaving it close to how it would have been hundreds of years ago. Annestown is along the Copper Coast. The area was declared a European Geopark in 2001 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2004. The space The Thatch is a listed building of historical importance in County Waterford. The area of Annestown has so much for offer for nature-lovers & families. The Anne Valley Walk from Annestown to Dunhill is a big attraction as is Waterford's Greenway, which can be accessed via a short drive. Numerous beaches in the immediate area are safe for swimming and boating activities. The Fenor Playpark is one of the counties finest playgrounds. This is 4 kms away, as is Fenor Mini Farm, both offering great adventures for children. Sea kayaking is another beautiful way to explore the waterways, via seapaddling.com. The world class Mount Congreve Gardens are a 10 minute drive. Cullenagh Stables offers pony rides for children and horse trekking for adults. There is no shortage of activities to explore. The village of Annestown itself is very small, with just a few houses, a church and the beach. There is no shop or pub in the village itself. Harney's Pub in Dunhill has both a pub and a restaurant and is 4kms away, and in the village of Fenor (also 4kms away) there is a wonderful pub and restaurant. BEWARE, this house is old and it shows it's age. Please do not expect modern living standards. You will get warmth and atmosphere, but there are creaky stairs and spots with peeling paint. The fireplace in the sitting room is delightful to sit at and the house itself is warm, but it has character and if you're looking for a hotel feel, this is not the house for you. It has a distressed appeal which is not for everyone, but it is a very special house. Guest access There are two upstairs bedrooms, each with a double bed, sitting room (which can sleep an extra guest), kitchen and bathroom. Garden at front and to the side of the house. Other things to note Bathroom is downstairs, so you will have to walk down the stairs to use if from the bedrooms. Some of the doorways upstairs are low as they are the original doors from long ago. The fireplace in the sitting room works, but the fireplace in the kitchen is currently not functional. Host will be at hand if you need anything. When staying here, you are experiencing a bit of Irish history.