Tipperary B&B accommodation

Tipperary B&B accommodation

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How this vacation makes a difference

There is minimal tourism within North Tipperary and few local jobs. By bringing people to the area we directly assist in job creation by the employment of full-time staff. We encourage our guests to visit local attractions and restaurants, thus indirectly assisting in local job creation. We are conscious of food-miles issues and source local organic and free range produce. All repairs, maintenance, and farming assistance are provided by local people.

We reduce, re-use and recycle. We compost all vegetable waste, we avoid buying heavily packaged products where possible, and we re-cycle glass, plastics, paper, cardboard, tins, cans, batteries and electrical products.

Because our water source is a private well, we are very conscious of the need to conserve water, especially in the Summer. We conserve rain-water for our horses. We steam clean within the house. Please do not ask us to send you a brochure because, in accordance with our paper free policy, all information about our Centre is available on our website! We are in the process of planting several acres with native broadleaves under the EU Natural Woodland Scheme.

Tipperary B&B accommodation

Reviewed 09 Apr 2007 by Julie Swaap

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The whole experience was so memorable, cannot remember the last time I really did not want to come home from a vacation. For myself, the most memorable part was the final morning and being trusted to go out alone with Claire for an hour's fast / experienced ride, galloping over the Irish hills was awesome. For my daughter, being able to join in caring for the horses was the best bit.

We received a warm welcome and even though there was never a spare moment, Claire was always friendly and made us feel involved and welcome no matter how busy and the home cooked meals were superb!! The horses were well cared for, well treated, part of the family and very much respected. The whole set up is respectful and beneficial to the environment and the community, a pleasure to see and experience.

My tips to other travelers? Relax, enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. This is not a hotel, its a hands on working stables, have respect and don't expect to be waited on hand and foot, but do expect a big warm welcome, good food, and very friendly atmosphere.

My rating?... I am most definitely REBORN, a BIG five star thank you for an amazing experience... we hope to go back again this summer.

Reviewed 31 May 2007 by Jo Smith

For all those who are horsey-minded (plus those, like me, who are not particularly but want to give it a go), this is the most fabulous place to stay. My daughter was in seventh heaven and although only six, managed to ride independently up and down the local hills, as well as joining in with the stable cleaning. She was very sad to leave, so we hope to return soon.

What I would recommend is that you try if possible to have a car with you, so that you can get out to see the local sites. Even if the weather is wet (which it was for us most days) you can still ride, or walk, and Clare's warmth and hospitality more than makes up for any rain!! What comes across most strongly, is the respectful treatment of the horses, and the sense of calm and peace around the place. Well recommended.

Reviewed 02 May 2007 by Marie Tortel

A late answer to give our feelings about our riding tour we were all happy with Clare who's a really good cook, has a lovely house and is really caring for her horses we had a wonderful weather...only rain on the lazy Sunday morning nice rides over the hills an unforgettable evening in a local pub with live music and friendly people.