Most of the bedrooms in this modern, comfortable B&B on a hillside above the village have balconies with glorious views over the River Barrow, which offers lovely evening walks along its banks. You can also indulge in body treatments such as hot stone massages, and yoga, meditation and traditional arts and crafts workshops. Mostly organic breakfasts use produce grown on-site.
Mulvarra House
Top choice in Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
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