Perfect place for a hideaway cottage

The house has all the character and style you would expect from a rustic farmhouse with some modern features such as a hot tub, central heating and WiFi. While they mention these upgrades, it was not what one would expect. The heater is on a timer and if you are older and have thin blood this is not for you. The shower mentioned for mobility challenged has nothing to lean on, it's an open area with a shower head. It's drafty - can't imagine using in the dead of winter. The back patio was okay, but do understand you can see one of the barns and yes you will smell the aroma of a dairy farm. Lots of flies as well. The hot tub was not working - it would have been nice to enjoy. It is a working farm and if you need something you need to call the owners. Which might be fine, if it was occasionally, but when we realized this would be a daily thing we decided this was too rustic and too unpleasant to stay. The property was remodeled for use in 2009, but you can tell over time things have changed. Not sure but I think some of the cobwebs had been there a while. If you like fires and don't have allergies then this will be fun. You want off grid you will enjoy, but if you think you will have some of the basic necessities that you get in a home versus a hotel room not so much. There needs to be a book of instructions on how to operate all the appliances, the heater, the showers and even the toilets. At every VRBO property we have ever stayed at there is always a book with instructions, phone numbers to the owners, plus other area numbers of importance. Nothing to wash the dishes with, again dish towels are not the best option. No tissue – to blow your nose use toilet paper. This location was such a disappointment we left after spending two nights there.

The house has all the character and style you would expect from a rustic farmhouse with some modern features such as a hot tub, central heating and WiFi. While they mention these upgrades, it was not what one would expect. The heater is on a timer and if you are older and have thin blood this is not for you. The shower mentioned for mobility challenged has nothing to lean on, it's an open area with a shower head. It's drafty - can't imagine using in the dead of winter. The back patio was okay, but do understand you can see one of the barns and yes you will smell the aroma of a dairy farm. Lots of flies as well. The hot tub was not working - it would have been nice to enjoy. It is a working farm and if you need something you need to call the owners. Which might be fine, if it was occasionally, but when we realized this would be a daily thing we decided this was too rustic and too unpleasant to stay. The property was remodeled for use in 2009, but you can tell over time things have changed. Not sure but I think some of the cobwebs had been there a while. If you like fires and don't have allergies then this will be fun. You want off grid you will enjoy, but if you think you will have some of the basic necessities that you get in a home versus a hotel room not so much. There needs to be a book of instructions on how to operate all the appliances, the heater, the showers and even the toilets. At every VRBO property we have ever stayed at there is always a book with instructions, phone numbers to the owners, plus other area numbers of importance. Nothing to wash the dishes with, again dish towels are not the best option. No tissue – to blow your nose use toilet paper. This location was such a disappointment we left after spending two nights there.

Very friendly and helpful hosts in a lovely accommodation in a fantastic rural setting, all we asked for and more. I'd definitely recommenced this property and would definitely go back there again

We had a lovely stay in Nells Farmhouse. Cozy by the big fireplace, fun in the hot tub on a cold day, everything you need. And a brilliant host too. Thank you Judi

We had a lovely stay in Nells Farmhouse. Cozy by the big fireplace, fun in the hot tub on a cold day, everything you need. And a brilliant host too. Thank you Judi

We had a marvellous stay hosts were outstanding, house and bed were great so peaceful, my Partner even got to help with Milking which he really enjoyed thank you Ger and Sinead . We would recommend this farm stay to anyone, and the fresh milk on my porridge was the icing on the cake , many thanks xxx

My partner and I stayed here and it was so peaceful and relaxing. The hot tub was the highlight of our trip and we have already booked another stay here!

My partner and I stayed here and it was so peaceful and relaxing. The hot tub was the highlight of our trip and we have already booked another stay here!

We had a fantastic stay. The property is a bit off the beaten track, but it is fabulous. We had some fresh milk from the cows in the yard & enjoyed the hot tub every evening. Mary is very accommodating & I’m sure if we had any problems (we didn’t), she would’ve sorted it out ASAP. Would definitely recommend.

We had a fantastic stay. The property is a bit off the beaten track, but it is fabulous. We had some fresh milk from the cows in the yard & enjoyed the hot tub every evening. Mary is very accommodating & I’m sure if we had any problems (we didn’t), she would’ve sorted it out ASAP. Would definitely recommend.

This is such a wonderful stay. Mary and Ger have done such a lovely job of the place and the location couldn't be better. We hope to be back :)

This is such a wonderful stay. Mary and Ger have done such a lovely job of the place and the location couldn't be better. We hope to be back :)

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay

Coming back from a brisk walk to an open fire and a hot tub is the greatest feeling. Stare up at the midnight sky, free from any light pollution, and you can see the milky way. This was our second time at this exact property - thanks for having us again!

Excellent Winter break would definitely recommend it..will definitely be back for the Summer season. Mary & Ger were lovely and extremely welcoming can only say good things about our time in Nells Farmhouse. Thanks again Lee & Caroline

Excellent Winter break would definitely recommend it..will definitely be back for the Summer season. Mary & Ger were lovely and extremely welcoming can only say good things about our time in Nells Farmhouse. Thanks again Lee & Caroline

We had an amazing stay, the house was comfortable, spacious and the owners were so helpful. I got an amazing tour around the cows. And the hot tub was just the icing on the cake. We will be back.

We stayed for 4 days it was the best experience we have had! Marys husband was a gentleman. Showed my boyfriend around the property have so much knowledge and kindness. The area and staff were all so friendly! We are definitely rebooting to come back and I can not recommend this place enough! Thank you guys so much!

We stayed for 4 days it was the best experience we have had! Marys husband was a gentleman. Showed my boyfriend around the property have so much knowledge and kindness. The area and staff were all so friendly! We are definitely rebooting to come back and I can not recommend this place enough!Thank you guys so much!

You will get all what is behind "farm house" even the fresh milk in the morning. Mary and Ger are lovely nice people with open heart ready to help and make your stay as much comfortable as possible...

Located in a rural area about 20 minutes from Waterford this working dairy offers unique opportunity to experience farm life. We were able to go into the barn and milking parlor to get an up close view of dairy operations. The accommodations are comfortable and Mary and Gerry are wonderful hosts. Our group had a wonderful time and recommend it for someone seeking a county experience. If you are put off by the sounds and smells of a farm this is not a place for you.

Was a great experience! The home was clean, very comfortable and perfect location! Mary and Ger went out of their way to assist us and actually took us to a neighbor’s sheep farm as it was my interest! We can’t say enough about what great hosts and place to have made our home for 5 days. Highly recommend and we would stay here again

We arrived to the house late in the evening. The road down to the house is a very narrow, muddy carriage lane. Parking is in the muddy 10 ft area between the house and the barn where the cows are milked (another words, compacted cow manure). The owners live at the beginning of the lane in a newer home away from the actual dairy farm. I am sure that it was built away from the farm because of the smells. The property itself, described as a luxury home is an old, old, old house that someone has gone in and made upgrades. The problem is that the upgrades were poorly done. The house is not dried in well, so even the toilet paper had moisture in it. There was a huge hole under the toilet showing all of the plumbing going down into the floor. The shower in the twin room has no curtain or area to prevent the shower from getting the rest of the bathroom wet. The spray reached to the commode, no matter how careful you were, so you had to dry the commode off in order to use it. The wifi never worked, so the owner just took it out of the house. We had one role of toilet paper per bathroom among 4 people for 3 nights stay and had to call the owner to request more. We requested clean towels after the 2nd night of use and were required to turn over the towels we had in order to obtain fresh towels, which is not a big deal, but made me feel like the owner was afraid we would steal her towels! The oven would not work, so we asked the owner to help us, but she had no idea how to turn it on either. It was old and outdated. We managed to get it on by playing with the timer button, but we just got lucky. Finally, the house is not more than 10 feet away from the dilapidated barn where the cows are being milked. The house, the beds, everything smelled like cow manure and everything felt damp. I went back and reviewed the photos and they are very deceiving. There was scaffolding on the back patio and yes, the coffee pot was old, not clean and damaged, although it did function. I would highly recommend that you not stay here and find somewhere else to stay. The owners should not be charging people money for staying in this house. As for the review from the folks who turned around and cancelled their vacation after seeing the house, I would have done the same thing, but we were stuck with it in that I could not drive all the way back to Texas.

House was very hard to find and when we arrived we discovered it had mouse droppings on the settees and over the floor and in the drawers. Dead fly in the fridge too and cobweb full of dead flies on living room door. We refused to stay in the property and had to travel home which meant we weren't home until 4am exhausted and the break we were all looking forward to was ruined. I would not recommend this holiday let to anyone and advise people to stay away from it. It was a complete disaster. The owner didn't even contact us the next day to see if we'd got home alright or to apologise.

WE enjoyed our stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at Nell's ,relaxing away from it all break. Mary and Dermot the owners could not do enough for us . Fab time in the hot tub, car essential ,would highly recommend .

Nell's House is a great base for excursions all over the south of Ireland. We had two fabulous weeks of historical excursions, hiking tours in the mountains, seaside adventures and lots of other activities and always loved to come home to the lovingly restored and well appointed farmhouse, relaxed in the hot tub and enjoyed the fresh milk. It was interesting for the children to be able to see the cows and the milking process. Thank you Gerald and Mary for your hospitality and for sharing this gem with us!

Enjoyed our stay - the cottage was wonderful. The beds were comfortable. It was a nice space to go to at the end of the day. Also enjoyed the hot tub

Pros: Interior of the house was roomy and clean. This property was centrally located to Kilkenny, Waterford and Cashel. Gerald was very friendly upon our arrival and showed us what we needed to know to use the utilities. Quiet, secluded farm atmosphere. Also, Mary provided us with needed power adapters:) and was very responsive to any and all inquiries before and during our stay. Cons: Not well marked--there is a place at the end of the drive where I believe a hanging sign used to be--it would be extremely helpful to replace this. Also the house is located a short distance from two numbered roads. If these two were in place we could have found the house on our own rather than losing over an hour trying to find it. One of the reasons we chose this property over several others we were considering was the hot tub. I know things happen, but it broke the day before we arrived and it was quite disappointing. We had hoped to relax a bit more at the house, but instead made plans away from the property.

We had a great time at the farmhouse. We were well taken care of and given great advice as to what and where to go. The house was comfortable and the hot tub is a nice bonus. We enjoy staying off the beaten path and meeting local people wherever we go. If that is what you enjoy, you will love this place. There are wonderful hiking trails all around the beautiful green mountains with all the lovely sheep. Can't wait to go back someday!