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A magnificent fully-restored and renovated 5,000 sq foot three-storey Georgian house with an interesting history, Bishopstown House combines an old world setting with the best in modern, eco-friendly features.
Bishopstown features six very spacious double bedrooms, most of which feature king-sized four poster beds and private balconies. Four of our rooms are en-suite, with large modern bathrooms on an eco-friendly wing featuring all the mod cons you’ll need.
Great for entertaining, Bishopstown’s huge round table dining room can seat up to 20 people comfortably. Adjacent to it is a large living room so taken as one complete room it is the ideal place for family get-togethers.
Just off the large entrance hall is an elegant drawing room with a large fireplace (replenished daily), bookshelves groaning with curiosities, novels and historic reads and comfy couches. It leads onto a bespoke patio area, which is also accessible from the kitchen. The traditional Georgian country kitchen is a beautiful place to enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch. Featuring dozens of period items such as a beautiful Aga Range cooker, the kitchen also contains many modern features such as a huge American-style fridge, iPod compatible stereo, microwave and all cutlery, cooking utensils etc. The centrepiece is a spacious island complete with ample storage and plenty of equipment. A scullery, or back kitchen, features a washing machine, dryer and an extra cooker.
We are currently restoring the equestrian courtyard celebrating Bishopstown’s place in history as a stud for several world-famous racehorses, including some Grand National winners. We’re also incorporating into the former farm buildings a new leisure area and these works are scheduled for completion in 2012.
The house is available for groups, families, artists, writers and more to hire. A range of special mid-week deals and weekend rates are available, as is catering with an award-winning head chef at your disposal day and night. A flexible venue, it can be used for country house getaways, family celebrations, activity breaks, team-building events, artists retreats and workshops, residential courses, yoga retreats, photo shoots, holistic health retreats and much more besides.
Bishopstown is part of the nearby Grouse Lodge Estate which is home to the world famous residential recording studio. Guests of Bishopstown are very welcome to avail of its 45-foot indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, and you can also record your very own track there...
COOLATORE and BISHOPSTOWN make international headlines
A piece by writer Luke Bainbridge in the Observer newspaper – and the Guardian website – has been making waves all over the world since it was printed in August. The story truly has gone global about Michael’s time at Coolatore and his intentions for Bishopstown, and it has re-appeared in newspapers and websites everywhere. In case you missed it here it is: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/aug/15/michael-jackson-ireland-secret-retreat |
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