Very handily located just off the M8 Dublin-Cork motorway and crossed by the main Rosslare Killarney road, Fermoy is a fine market town on the fabled River Blackwater, famous for its salmon, trout and coarse fishing.
And here, near the northern entrance to the town and set back from the road on a spacious corner site, you will find Sean and Mary Lomasney’s handsome 19th century cut stone house.
Recently awarded the coveted 5* Failte Ireland B&B grading, the house has been extensively refurbished in keeping with its history and now offers very comfortable accommodation in spacious, well proportioned rooms, furnished with a mixture of antiques and appropriate newer furniture.
Public rooms include an impressive drawing room and library with open fire, and an elegant dining room where a wide-ranging breakfast menu is offered, including home baked breads and local Araglen Valley trout, from nearby Kilworth.
Although dinner is not offered, the town centre is just a few minutes’ walk and there are several restaurants to choose from, and the local hotel is well known for doing ‘a good steak’.
The house has a lovely atmosphere and, with effective double glazing on front rooms, it is a quiet and restful place to stay. Sean and Mary are happy to guide guests to the many activities and attractions of the area – and it centrally located for exploring the Munster region.
Rooms 6 (5 executive, 5 shower only, 1 family, 1 ground floor, all no smoking) B&B €45-50pps, ss €5; children welcome (under 4s free in parents room, cot & high chair available by arrangement); extended stay discount on request. Dogs permitted (staying in outhouse/kennel). Free broadband wi/fi. Closed 1 Dec - 30 Jan. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
