An enchanting, historical step back in time when visiting. The people of knocktopher and the other small towns are extremely friendly and helpful as well. This rating represents the average of all responses on the vacation evaluation. See what other travelers are saying about knocktopher abbey timeshare resort in knocktopher, county kilkenny, ireland. Knocktopher is a village in county kilkenny, ireland. Parts of the original building are incorporated in the present one, which has been converted to individual suites some with four poster beds.
The place gives an overall creepy feeling and some people even report night terrors if they decide to sleep. We stayed the week, and it was a great base of operation to see other close by towns. Knocktopher abbey knocktopher, county kilkenny ireland, call for more information. The history of englands most famous church looks at the history of the church from the middle ages to today and offers a tour of the different things that visitors will find there.
Ratings include the welcome, response to needs, front desk servicing and organized activities. According to willian nolan and kevin phelans book entitled kilkenny. In short you need a taxi, lift or be active walkers to use public transport if based in knocktopher, because most buses stop in the next village and turn off to thomastown. Set in 17 acres of mature gardens and parkland, the original abbey rests on the site of a. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Youll immediately feel completely at ease and fully immersed in rich irish kilkenny history. Knocktopher abbey was established by the normans in th century and was subsequently acquired with its lands by the langrishe family.
Knocktopher abbey knocktopher, kilkenny guests here pick up many light anomalies on camera. Knocktopher was an early medieval cantred within the shire of kilkenny, and part of the historic kingdom of osraige ossory. The langrishes of knocktopher were probably its most famous residents, their influence and impact lasting through the generations to the present day. Within your seasons at knocktopher abbey getaway, youll find 17 pristine acres of green parkland and fabulous gardens. Seasons at knocktopher abbey timeshares for sale, ireland. Knocktopher abbey knocktopher, county kilkenny ireland 0567768618 member ratings. Knocktopher topographical dictionary of ireland 1837. Beautiful green pastures, stunning coastal landscapes, quaint villages, breathtaking beaches, harbors and castles are just a few things youll find in a true. Set in 17 acres of mature gardens and parkland, the original abbey rests on the site of a norman castle, the keep of which still stands.
Involved in surveying and recording of this graveyard are bernie holden, anna cahill, noel holden, bridget murphy,sean treacy aideen holden and bernie kirwan. Seasons offer a diverse range of luxury destinations to choose from, with a host of beautiful stunning selfcatering resorts ideally positioned for your dream holiday. Loved staying somewhere so old with so much history. The 1st baron feofee of knocktopher was said to be griffin fitzwilliam, brother of raymond le gros, both sons of william fitzgerald of carew castle, pembroke, wales. There is a service between waterford and kilkenny, which passes through knocktopher, but it is infrequent. Knocktopher abbey originally knocktopher house, knocktopherabbey, knocktopher, county. The place gives an overall creepy feeling and some people even report night terrors if they decide to sleep over. But after reading this one i feel this is best work. Luxury lodges can be found in some of britains most loved holiday destinations. The claim for defamation was taken by knocktopher abbey trustees and mr stephen edwards, knocktopher, co kilkenny, in relation to an.
There were dirty marks round the edges of the bath and shower rooms and the draining board was dirty, as was the stove top. The abbey is situated near the tranquil village of knocktopher, between kilkenny and waterford, on the site of a th century abbey. Things to do near knocktopher abbey on tripadvisor. The abbey was beautiful, quiet, and walking distance to a pub filled with the nicest people ive met in a long time. An enchanting, historical step back in time when visiting the. His earlier book, my life with the saints, had given me insights into his own.
The title is the abbey but the subtitle tells you what the story is about. Parts of the original building are incorporated in the present one, which. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. It was the opposite feeling when you walk in the bar, music stops and everyone stares instead, when we sat down, someone next to us immediately struck up a conversation. His earlier book, my life with the saints, had given me insights into his own spiritual quest. The first foundation at knocktopher, co kilkenny was made in 56 at the behest of james, second earl of ormonde, and was known as st saviour s. The return distance between dublin to knocktopher abbey is 6 km. Knocktopher abbey was a great location but we were disappointed with the standard of accommodation. Today it is part of the roman catholic church diocese of ossory and the church of ireland diocese of cashel and ossory. We found the cottage to be somewhat past its sellby date and frankly, it was not very clean. Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project. Knocktopher abbey is a wonderful place to stay for a real irish experience.
Knocktopher abbey is a holiday ownership property and not available unless you are either owners within the group it belongs to, or else have your own holiday ownershiptimeshare and can arrange an. It was the opposite feeling when you walk in the bar, music stops and everyone stares instead, when we. Waterford crystal,wexford,kilkenney castle, rock of cashel, jerpoint abbey, kells priory, tintern abbey, dunbrody abbey,hook head lighthouse all within 2 hours drive or less. The 10 best things to do near knocktopher abbey, kilkenny. My group of 4 ladies stayed for 8 days at knocktopher abbey last month. Interval international resort directory knocktopher abbey. Ireland being the type of country that it is, very old, with rich history i knew i would need to stay at a historic abbey. The kitchen, bathroom and furniture in the apartment that we had needed to be replaced. Barony of knocktopher the gaelic sept of macbraoin macbreen, among others, is placed in the knocktopher area at the time of the cambronorman invasion in the latter 12th century. This magnificent abbey, dating back to the th century, is set in 17 acres 7 hectares of tranquil, mature parkland, near the historic city of kilkenny and the delightful coast and countryside of southeastern ireland. Knocktopher, a town and parish formerly a parliamentary borough, in the barony of knocktopher, county of kilkenny, and province of leinster, 10 miles s. The resort lies in 17 acres of glorious parkland, and the abbey itself had its beginnings as a th century carmelite nunnery and gave refuge to.
Knocktopher abbey, county kilkenny, ireland buy and sell. Knocktopher as a town and abbey was exactly what i was looking for. It was established by 1672 and depicted in hiberniae delineatio, perrys atlas, 7 engraved in 16712 by william petty from the data of the down survey. Knocktopher was recorded in the down survey 1656, the 1840 ordnance survey map and on griffiths valuation 1864. We booked this through my parents timeshare, interval. Knocktopher abbey comments we stayed here for a week in one of the stable cottages. To create a return travel plan from dublin to knocktopher abbey, please enter start and end locations in calculator control and go to the return travel option for complete travel summary. Dublin to knocktopher 4 ways to travel via train, bus. Architectural artistic archaeological historical social. Knocktopher abbey county kilkenny, ireland the cool, emeraldgreen southern acres of the republic of ireland are steeped in history and tradition, with county kilkenny one of the loveliest regions. The original friary building still remains and is today used as a guesthouse knocktopher abbey and stands opposite our current friary. The abbey was different than i expected but interesting. Liz was helpful in giving tips on things to do and her overall friendliness was an example of the warmth you get from knocktopher. Enjoy a luxury escape to ayshire, the lake district, carmarthenshire, and cornwall.
Enjoy an unforgettable self catering experience in a luxury setting. This place was the principal residence of the butlers, earls of ormonde, of whom james, the second earl, in 56, founded a monastery for carmelite friars, of. Knocktopher abbey kilkenny message board tripadvisor. A comprehensive and authoritative history that explores the significance of one of the most famous buildings and institutions in england westminster abbey was one of the most powerful churches in catholic christendom before transforming into a protestant icon of british national and imperial identity. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about westminster abbey like never before, in no time at all. Youll immediately feel completely at ease and fully immersed in rich irish kilkenny history with every stay. Rome2rio makes travelling from dublin to knocktopher easy. Last october we stayed at knocktopher abbey all in all, it was a great stay. We realise that the abbey was old and we did take this into consideration.
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