We really loved this house. It is comfortable, warm and really well equipped for cooking, TV, DVDs etc. The gardens and surrounding countryside are just beautiful. We were extremely lucky with the weather which meant the children in our group went from the large trampoline to the table tennis to time trials on the go-cart, with some football and badminton on the lovely lawn in between. The beds were very comfy. Deirdre responded quickly to any queries and was generous with advice about the area, and we were welcomed with delicious scones and bread. Thurles is a busy town and although it is not greatly served with restaurants for evening meals, it has some very nice day-time cafes (Ryan's Daughter and the cafe at the Source centre especially). We enjoyed the Cabragh wetlands nearby, the climb up Devil's Bit mountain and a trip to Cashel. We hope to return some time, and would recommend Cassestown House.