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The Farmhouse
		House and Garden Our 200 year old farmhouse which was renovated in 1992, combines the solid comfort of the past with the modern conveniences of today. The house is set in 2 acres of garden which has many unusual varieties of shrubs and trees. Guests are welcome to wander around and enjoy the garden. Kevin is the gardener so all questions are referred to him!
		Georgina Campbell's Ireland The Guide 2005 Awards for Excellence Farmhouse of the Year - Kilmaneen Farmhouse also feature in Georgina Campbell's "The Best of the Best" - the very best places to eat and drink and stay.
Bedrooms Room 1 has a double bed and en-suite shower room. Room 2 has two single bed and a large en-suite bath-room Room 3 has either a 2m double bed or 2 single beds (zip and link) and an en-suite shower room. All our bedrooms are decorated and furnished in a style to suit the age of the house. All rooms are en-suite. You are assured a great night's sleep in these comfortable rooms with their old, thick walls and high, sloping ceilings - you won't hear a sound! All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair driers and clock-radios. Some have televisions. Crisp, white bed-linen and fluffy white towels provide a high level of comfort.
		Self-catering in the Farmhouse It is now possible to rent the Farmhouse on a self-catering basis. Meals can be provided if required. This arrangement suits those who like the freedom of having the house to themselves but with the added bonus of not having to cook. The Farmhouse can accommodate up to six people as described above. Minimum stay 3 days.
		The Rough Guide 2006/2007 Kilmaneen Farmhouse Specially selected j
A welcoming cup of tea. When our guests first arrive at Kilmaneen Farmhouse they are offered a welcoming cup of tea which is served with some cake or scones or apple tart or whatever has been freshly baked that day. A heart-warming breakfast For breakfast we provide freshly squeezed juice or smoothies, a selection of fruit (some of which is grown organically on the farm), locally produced farmhouse cheeses, cereals, home-made jams and marmalade and freshly baked breads and biscuits. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day at Kilmaneen! A Buffet meal is available each evening except Sunday. Please book at least 24 hours in advance. We are fortunate to have a wonderful restaurant called the Riverside Restaurant just 3 miles from us in Ardfinnan. Please check opening hours at 052 66998 .
		Kilmaneen Farmhouse is a family run guesthouse. We offer our guests a very personal service in a genuine Irish home. Guests can observe how we do things in Ireland as farmers and tourist accommodation providers. We do our best to answer all the questions that guests have about eg Ireland in general, our family, farming in Ireland, route planning and what to do and see in the area. We are very interested in listening to our guests and their stories too! Of course, we have our limitations and we may not be able to offer all the service that are found in hotels but we try to compensate for this in other ways.
		In 1999 Kilmaneen Farmhouse was the National Winner - Rural Tourism Awards We were very honoured to be selected as the overall winners in the Farmhouse Accommodation category.

The Cottage
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	Our Cottage, which is adjacent to the Farmhouse, has been 4* rated by Failte Ireland (the Irish Tourist Board). It combines the feel of a cosy, country cottage with all the modern facilities that help to make your stay a real holiday. The layout of the cottage consists of a combined kitchen/living/dining-room and the two bedrooms lead off this main area. The kitchen has a fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. The cottage has electric heating which is charged according to usage.
The cottage can be rented out with :- 1 bedroom en-suite with shower room accommodating 2 people (containing 1 kingsize bed or 2 single beds, zip and link). There is also a 1.5m sofabed in the living room. or 2 bedrooms - a second bedroom containing 1 double bed and 1 single bed, en-suite with shower room. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Cottage.
	Bed and Breakfast in the Cottage The cottage is adjacent to Kilmaneen Farmhouse and it can be let for 1 night or more on a bed and breakfast basis with the option of dinner. Guests are invited to take their meals in the dining room of the Farmhouse. This facility often suits guests that would like to use the facilities in the cottage such as the washing machine and cooking facilities but would also like the convenience of having breakfast provided and maybe dinner also. We do not normally provide daily housekeeping with this arrangement. A Buffet meal is available each evening except Sunday. Please book dinner in advance

Frommer's Guide Ireland 2005 "As you drive to Kilmaneen, you will be pinching yourself to guarantee you're not dreaming the mountain vistas before your eyes. This small gem of a B&B has recently been recognised as such, winning national top accommodation honours. The location is breathtaking. The rooms are spotless and beautifully appointed."
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Karen Brown's Ireland - Charming Inns and Itineraries 2006 "The O'Donnell family's picturesque farmhouse has great appeal"