Essex Angling Leisure are really pleased to be able to offer you some of the finest fishing in Ireland, based in the splendor of Farran House!

Farran House is a large, elegant 18th century, Italianate style, Irish manor house situated in the rolling hills of the Lee valley, overlooking the medieval castle and abbey of Kilcrea.

The house is spectacularly set in 12 acres of mature beech woodland and landscaped gardens. The owners, John & Patricia have carried out a mammoth restoration job and the result is a luxurious, charming manor house, full of character.

The elegant interior is full of surprises. Hanging with the old paintings and engravings there are exquisite modern photographic prints. There are interesting antique furnishings throughout the house, including a 1903 bechstein grand piano in the drawing room and a full size billiard table in the billiard room.

All four guestrooms have large bathrooms and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside.

It is a perfect base for exploring counties Cork and Kerry. It is situated 9 miles from Blarney, 38 miles from Killarney and 10 miles from Cork city and airport.

The Inniscarra Resevoir: (2 miles) Famous for it's coarse fishing particularly for it's bream. There are 25 miles of shoreline to chose from.

Inniscarra Salmon Fishery: (6miles) Excellent salmon fishing in secluded wooded valley setting, 3/4 mile lenght (both banks) can accommodate 10 rods.

River Bandon: (20 Miles): Thousands of sea trout are taken every year in the free waters of this estuary.

Sea Fishing: Boat excursions can be arranged for a days fishing off the Cork coast

On entering Farran House the first thing you notice is the sense of grandeur and warmth, brought about by abundance of light and space.
The clever design means that every room has at least one South facing window and another window facing in a different direction.
The large rooms, high ceilings, and soft colours further enhance the effect."

The current room layout is based on the original architectural drawings from the remodelling of 1866.

Ground Floor:
The front porch opens to a large entrance hall with carved wooden stair case and 2 beautiful, full length, stained glass windows.

Drawing room Warm and welcoming with an open log fire comfortable seating, elegant funishings and a grand piano.

Billiard room A popular room, especially after dinner with a glass of port. It has an open fire and full size (12'x6') billiard table

Dining room Large bright room with a door leading to patio and large window which allow you to survey the gardens and surrounding country-side while you dine. Seats up to 12


First Floor:
All our bedroom suites are thoughtfully designed, they are all large (the smallest is 490 square feet/45 square metres), they all have magnificent views and they all have a unique character. All our ensuite bathrooms are proper rooms with windows, furniture and pictures on the wall.

 

Bedroom 1: Decorated in a relatively modern style, the raw silk curtains and interesting prints, create a very warm and bright atmosphere. 1 king-size (5') French sleigh bed, large en suite bathroom with antique free-standing roll-top bath and separate shower enclosure and it's own fireplace.

 

Bedroom 2: "The explorer room" features old african memorabilia and antique zoological engravings and maps. 1 king-size (5') French sleigh bed and 2 antique iron single beds (4') , large ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower enclosure.

 

Bedroom 3: "The edwardian room" features fine edwardian furniture and interesting portraits and engravings. 1 single (3') and 1 double (4'6") bed and large ensuite bathroom with separate bath & shower.

 

Bedroom 4: "The 4 poster room" The delicate furnishings create a regal atmoshere Queen size (5'3") 4 poster and large ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower.

The coach house is adjacent to the main house. Like the main house it has been completely restored but in a less formal style. It is full of character, you will find several antique furnishings throughout, each one with a story attached and the walls are decorated with interesting prints

It has excellent facilities, the kitchen is fully equipped and the shower has the same high pressure as the main house, bed linen and towels are provided. There is a private patio and the gardens of Farran House are there for you to enjoy

Ground Floor: Large open-plan living-dining-kitchen area (5mx10m), hallway,WC

 

First Floor: 3 bedrooms and one bath room with separate bath and shower

THE GROUNDS

Farran house is situated on a southern facing slope of the Bride valley, over-looking the medieval castle and abbey of Kilcrea, both of which can be seen from the guest bedrooms.

Of the original Clarke estate of 5664 acres there are 12 remaining acres of gardens surrounding the house

 

At the turn of the last century the Clarke family owned Farran House, they spared no expense to create a paradise at their home. A stream was diverted to run through the beech woodland area, water was in turn piped from this stream to form a mini cascade through the rock gardenn another area there is a fountain and a network of paths through an ornamental garden.

 

There is also a large walled garden with a tea-house complete with its own fire-place.
The wooded area is a mixture of rare rhododendrons and magnificent beech and oak trees. In the 1930s it took an army of 8 gardeners to tend to all of this.

 

Today the gardens have matured and have a less formal atmosphere but they still remain spectacular