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Keppel's Farmhouse

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Built around 1880, this traditional Irish Farmhouse is set in quiet countryside on a working dairy farm, 2km from Avoca and 5km from the N11 to the north of Arklow Keppel's Farmhouse is approximately 75 minutes drive from both Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare Ferry Ports and 2 hours drive from Dublin Airport.

Accomodation at our farmhouse is spacious, bright, comfortable and recently refurbished. All rooms have en suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, televisions and hairdryers. We are pleased to offer our guests a non-smoking home. Enjoy breathtaking views of the beautiful Vale of Avoca, and beyond, from our home not two miles from the famous filming location for the BBC show "Ballykissangel".

Location Map
Directions from Dublin Airport: Take the M50 southbound, bypassing the city centre, connecting to the N11 then. A good way to find your way to the south of the city is to follow the signs for the Ferry Port which brings you directly onto the N11. Take the Bray Bypass, at Loughlinstown Roundabout to Newtownmountkennedy, Ashford, Rathnew and on to Arklow. Take the slip road into Arklow from the Bypass.
Before you enter the town, on the right hand side, in a dip in the road, you will see a Rover Garage; take this road right(the Beech road) and travel along for 5km. Keppel's Farmhouse is on the left hand side of the road. We are 1km off this road. From Rosslare Port: Take the road through Wexford Town where you take a right turn across the bridge, at the traffic lights. Follow the R741 road through Castlebridge, Ballyedmund, Ballycanew and Gorey. Take the slip raod off the Bypass into Arklow and travel for about 1 km until you reach a roundabout. Go straight through the roundabout towards Avoca, veering right at The Woodenbridge Hotel and continuing on to Avoca. Coming into Avoca take a right turn over the bridge. Fitzgeralds Pub stands in front of you and you take another right up the hill. Continue on for 2km. Keppel's Farmhouse is on the right hand side.
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Area Information

We are in an ideal location for touring County Wicklow, known as the "Garden of Ireland", with its beautiful beaches, walking trails, mountains and famous places of interest. These include the 6th Century Glendalough Monastic Site, Avondale House and Forest Park, The Meeting of the Waters, Blessington Lakes and Brittas Bay beach, Rossborough House, home of the Beit art collection, Mount Usher Gardens and Powerscourt Gardens and Waterfall.
Kilquade Gardens	Powerscourt House	Glendalough Lakes
Kilquade Garden, comprising twenty themed gardens, is well worth a visit. As is Avoca Handweavers traditional mill and shop, established in 1723, where traditional weaving is still carried out today. The Maritime Museum in Arklow is also an interesting attraction.
Also within easy reach are many amenities including golf, walking, horse-riding, fishing, and tennis. There is a new indoor swimming pool and sport complex in Arklow, ideal on wet days! Bicycles can be rented in Arklow on a daily or weekly basis.
During the summer months, there is good 'craic' to be had at the Meetings Bar and in Avoca village.
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View of Guest Rooms

We have 5 spacious en-suite guestrooms in our farmhouse, including three double rooms, one twin room and one triple bed room. All rooms are equiped with tea and coffee making facilities, television, hair dryer and ensuite showers. Rooms are brightly decorated, mixing tradional decor with contemporary colours. We also offer our guests a comfortable lounge in which you they are welcome to watch television or read. Guests are free to use the garden and enjoy the views of the Vale of Avoca.
Twin Bedroom	Double Bedroom	Guest Dining Room	Guest Living Room
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Bord Failte Approved (Since 1992) Member of the Irish Farm Holidays Association Member of East Coast and Lakelands Tourism Association Recommended By Dillard and Causin - "300 Best Bed and Breakfasts" Listed in Stillwell's Ireland Accommodation Guide Recommended in Frommers Bed and Breakfast Guide Highly Commended in 2005 and 2006 Failte Ireland Irish Welcone Awards Recommended in The Michellin Guide to Accommodation Highly Commended in the 1998 Allied Irish Bank Bed and Breakfast Awards Associated with the Brittany Ferries Welcome Pledge and Guarantee of Satisfaction

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Rates and Opening Times
Bed & Breakfast from Euro 37.50 to 45.00 per person sharing. Special 3 Night Breaks available on request. Single Supplement applies. Children aged 12 years and over welcome. Weekly or mid-week rates available on request. Opening Season - From 5th May to October Most major credit cards accepted.
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Contact Us..

Joy & Charles Keppel Keppel's Farmhouse Avoca County Wicklow Ireland Telephone and Fax +353 402 35168 E-mail keppelsfarmhouse@eircom.net

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