The Majors Cross
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Temple-na-Croha, Palace East, Clonroche, Co. Wexford
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THE MAJORS CROSS is approximately 30 miles from Rosslare Harbour, in a quiet rural mixed farming area in mid County Wexford.
The bungalow is situated on a small farm set in its own grounds, with lots of parking, surrounded by small fields.
The well decorated, fully equipped, modern detached bungalow comprises three bedrooms, a good sized kitchen/diner, a lounge and a bathroom/toilet.
LEISURE FACILITIES
Some of the best fishing in the South East can be enjoyed on the River Barrow, about 5 miles or the Rivers Slaney and Nore, about 12 miles. There is also excellent sea fishing.
It is a good location from which to tour the South East, and there are many scenic drives, through the Blackstairs mountains, along the rivers Barrow, Nore or Slaney: the seaside resorts on Wexford?s east and south coasts with many fine bathing beaches and secluded coves and strands; also the scenic Hook peninsula.
Waterford city famous for its cut glass (tours of the factory can be arranged through the tourist office) and Kilkenny city are pleasant outings, and the estuary of the Rivers Suir, Nore and Barrow can be crossed by ferry at Ballyhack to Passage East in County Waterford and on to Dunmore East and Tramore the premier seaside resort in the south-east.
There are golf courses at New Ross, Enniscorthy, Wexford,. Rosslare and Waterford all within approximately a half hours drive and many other courses further afield. A new course has also recently opened at Skark about 5 minutes away.
Horse racing can be enjoyed at Wexford, Tramore and Gowran Park with occasional meetings throughout the year.
There is a riding stable at Castle Boro about 4 miles away.
There are many local agricultural shows and gymkhanas throughout the summer months and throughout the winter there is point-to-point racing and the local hunt can often be seen.
The Irish sports of Hurling and Gaelic football can be seen at many local venues.
The area is renowned for soft fruit growing, and strawberries and fresh vegetables can be obtained
locally throughout the summer.
LOCAL FESTIVALS
The Enniscorthy Strawberry Fair takes place during the main strawberry season in late June or early July.
The Waterford Light Opera Festival takes place during late September.
The Wexford Opera Festival is held in October.
THE MAJORS CROSS is within easy driving distance of the local historic towns of Wexford, Enniscorthy and New Ross. There are also local villages, shops, takeaways and pubs with entertainment within easy reach.
The farm and surrounding area is ideal for a quiet relaxed holiday, in a peaceful environment with panoramic views of undulating countryside with mountains and hills in close proximity.
THE MAJORS CROSS is convenient for visiting the fine sandy beaches of the East Wexford coast and the rugged Atlantic coast of South Wexford.
THE MAJORS CROSS is in an ideal position for touring, walking and cycling. There are local golf courses, fishing, riding Gaelic games and local festivals.
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Accommodation and Location
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ACCOMMODATION
Set in its own grounds, with lots of parking, surrounded by small fields containing cereal
and root crops, soft fruit and farm animals is a well decorated modern detached bungalow
adjoining an old farmyard with farm outbuildings.
The accommodation at THE MAJORS CROSS comprises three bedrooms, one double (one double and one single bed), one double (double bed) and one single (bunk-beds), a good sized kitchen/diner, a lounge and a
bathroom/toilet.
The bungalow is fully equipped with washing machine, fridge/freezer, electric cooker and colour television. The house has got dual central heating, by oil-fired boiler or from a coal fire in the kitchen (fuel not supplied - but can be purchased from the local shop). There is also an electric shower. Electric fires are also supplied. The bungalow is double glazed throughout. Everything is supplied with the exception of linen (*) and towels; a cot is also supplied.
(*) Linen can be provided at a small additional charge.
There are lawns to the font and rear and the paddock to be back of the house is ideal for children to play ball games etc. in.
Fresh vegetables and soft fruit are available locally in season.
The bungalow is situated on a small farm, immediately behind it are the original farmyard, the original farmhouse (thought to be about 200 years old) and the outhouses of the farm, which include a hay-barn and other outbuildings, which are run-down but are gradually being renovated.
There are 5 fields behind the hay-barn, which belong to the farm and two paddocks by THE MAJORS CROSS. All the fields are currently in grass, so there is lots of space to walk without leaving the farm. The land and outbuildings are rented by James Bolger a local farmer who usually has lots of sheep and lambs and some cattle in the fields. He also uses the outbuildings for lambing during the winter. He also breeds and trains sheep-dogs and often keeps a couple of dogs (usually puppies) in the farmyard.
The area does not have piped water or sewage - the water is a private supply obtained from a 170 deep bore-hole well, close to the old farm-house and is pumped up to the bungalow. Sewage disposal is by means of a septic-tank.
A car is considered essential.
The nearest small shop is approximately half a mile away, and the villages of Clonroche and Adamstown are approximately 3-4 miles away. The historic towns of New Ross 8, Enniscorthy 12 and Wexford 20 miles. The environment is relaxed, the local people exceedingly friendly, and the immediate area totally un-commercialised. Ideal for walking or cycling as there is very little traffic on the many quiet and picturesque roads.
The surrounding countryside is undulating, with wooded hillsides, towering mountains in the distance and small winding streams and is a patchwork of small fields, divided by hedgerows and meandering country lanes which offer beautiful scenery and an incredibly relaxed atmosphere to the holidaymaker.
Approximately 15 miles from the coast, which boasts many fine beaches and secluded coves. There are views of the Blackstairs Mountains (about 6 miles away) and Mount Leinster, the highest peak in southeast Ireland. There is also Mount Brandon, Sliabh Coillte, the hill of Lacken and Carrick Byrne to the rear of the house.
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Price list and booking form
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PRICE LIST
Bungalow Rental: 2000 Prices quoted in sterling.
All bookings Saturday to Saturday.
Jan 8th - Apr 15th �90 per week
Apr 15th - Apr 29th �120 per week
Apr 29th - May 27th �100 per week
May 27th - Jul 1st �160 per week
Jul 1st - Sep 2nd �250 per week
Sep 2nd - Sep 30th �160 per week
Sep 30th - Oct 28th �100 per week
BOOKING FORM
Payment: - can be made in 2 parts - a 20% booking deposit to be paid at the time of booking.
The balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday.
On receipt of the balance, detailed directions and the key to THE MAJORS CROSS will be sent to you.
Please print the booking form and send to the following address.
Sonia Rochford65 Perimeade Road PerivaleMiddxUB6 7AT
020 8723 6512
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