Beautifully situated cottage in the Comeragh Mountains. Sleeps 2/4

Bleantis Mountain Cottage is located on a small bohereen (or lane) which leads directly onto Bleantasour Mountain (part of the Monavullagh range) just 1 km away. On Bleantasour mountain are panoramic views of the Knockmealdown mountains to the west, the Galtee mountains to the north, and the Comeragh mountains to the east. From here you can either roam across the Monavullagh mountains themselves or trek across the 'tops' to the famous Nire Valley or onto the craggy Comeragh mountain range.

This particular area of County Waterford is called the Deise (or Decies, but both are pronounced Day-shur). Its inhabitants are particularly warm, generous, tolerant and laid back and the local harbour town of Dungarvan has a very relaxed and happy atmosphere where complete strangers will greet you on the street. Additionally, the Ring peninsula on Dungarvan bay is one of the 6 Gaeltacht locations in Ireland, where Irish is spoken as the first language. So it is quite common to hear Irish being spoken in and around Dungarvan

So all in all we reckon that you've stumbled on one of the best kept secrets of Ireland - the Deise, with its stunning coastline and beaches (and we haven't even mentioned them yet!), mountains, rivers, valleys, loughs, music and song. The only thing it lacks is hordes of visitors - because they don't know it's here!

We hope that you will come and stay in our little cottage and that the Deise fulfils all your expectations.

DOGS

Do we allow dogs?

Only under close control and by prior arrangement

We know that dog owners who bring their dogs on holiday are responsible and caring, so our requirements are basically what you'd expect to do with your dog anyway!

1. Outside the house,

Keep your dog under close control, on the lead. The fields nearby usually have sheep in them and a small dog could get through the fence, or a barking dog could frighten them

2. Inside the house.

Dogs should be housetrained
Dogs should be quiet with no long lasting barking
Dogs must be on the floor only. Under no circumstances should they be allowed on any furniture.
Any soiling of carpets or furniture must be completely cleaned
You need to bring your own dogs beds and these should be cleaned every week during your stay

3. Dog care

Dogs must never be left alone in the cottage at any time

4. Security deposit

This is increased to 150 euros. We will go round the cottage with you both before and after your stay to check for any damage such as scratched doors or soiled furnishings.