The picturesque town of Lismore with its tree lined streets and well manicured gardens can be found in County Waterford towards the southern part of Ireland, and is situated by the pretty River Blackwater. It is a gorgeous heritage town with lots of history and places of interest to visit, including Lismore Castle which was built in 1185 by Prince John of England. There are also plenty of other things to do in this vibrant and historical town and it makes for a great self-catering break if you are looking to soak up culture on a trip to County Waterford.
Lismore is one of the oldest towns in the county and the St. Carthages Cathedral is a wonderful place to start, as well as the castle, if wanting to delve deep into the past of this town whilst on a cottage holiday. The grave yard is particularly interesting, as the bodies of traders and soldiers lie here from hundreds of years ago, making for an eerie yet remarkable visit.
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There is also a heritage centre located in the town which features a craft shop and all kinds of information, books and leaflets about what to do in Lismore, including an exhibition gallery which will teach visitors about the history of the town. Guided walking tours also depart from the heritage centre and take in places of interest such as the castle, Lismore Bridge, the natural spring called The Spout and the historical Lismore Workhouse.
If you are planning a self-catering holiday with children then you will be happy to know that there is plenty to do for the whole family in Lismore, including going on nature trails through the gorgeous surrounding woodlands. There are also summer camps and family fun days out which involve a treasure hunt and nature trail where the whole family can get to learn about the trees, flowers and other flora of this stunning part of Ireland.
There is a golf club located in the town, as well as places to go horse riding and hire bicycles - always useful during a family break. With a wide range of cafes pubs and restaurants to sample some local and traditional cuisine, Lismore is packed full of things to do for a brilliant self-catering break in County Waterford, where you can get a real taster of the culture and history of this part of Ireland. If you love historical buildings then the cathedral and castle provide excellent places in which to spend a day exploring, and if you love nature then the lovely forestry and rivers are wonderful to take walks or cycles by. Lismore has it all. Do read about the good quality cottages to rent in Lismore and County Waterford and choose a family holiday with a warm Irish welcome.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Lismore, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Waterford.
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