Croan Cottages are five traditional Irish self-catering four star cottages in County Kilkenny. The cottages are set around a central courtyard on the grounds of historic Croan House and are available to guests for a week, weekend or midweek break throughout the year. Croan Cottages enjoy a delightfully relaxing ambience, enhanced by grazing goats, hens, rare breed pigs and geese in the grounds. There is a south facing garden, a summer house, panoramic views and private parking. All of the Cottages are spacious, have all of the modern conveniences you would expect and have an open fire and private patio. Croan Cottages are fully furnished three bedroom and two bedroom spacious detached holiday cottages. Each holiday home has an open fire, a private furnished patio and barbeque area. Although the cottages have a traditional style and are on an old estate, they were built recently and have been furnished to an exceptionally high standard, having Fáilte Ireland's highest rating of four stars. Pets are permitted to stay with their owners in some of the cottages, but all of the cottages are designated as none smoking. The local area is rich in places of interest such as picturesque small villages, abbeys and a craft trail of fascinating workshops including glass blowing, pottery and leather goods. Waterford, with its developing port and famous glass factory and visitor centre, is 32km away; whilst the medieval town of Kilkenny's is 24km. This wonderful walking country, and also offers cruises and fishing on a network of fine rivers and canals once worked by barges, as well as superb golf and riding opportunities.