Brideview cottage is situated in the village of Knockanore, 8 miles from Youghal, 9 miles from beautiful Heritage town of Lismore and yet only a 45 minute drive from the bustling Cork City.

Shop is located 8 miles from the cottage, Pub 880 yards away while the beach is 8 miles from the cottage.

There is an abundance of activities locally including golf, fishing and horse riding all within 9 miles from the property. This is an ideal base from which to tour Waterford, Cork and Tipperary.

Lismore, Co. Waterford.

Left: Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. Right: Millennium Park, Lismore.

Lismore is located 9 miles from Brideview Cottage. It was founded by Saint Mochuda, also known as Saint Carthage. Lismore is located where the N72 road crosses the River Blackwater. In the 7th century, Lismore was the site of the well-known Lismore Abbey. It is also home to Lismore Castle, the birth place to the "Father of Chemistry", Robert Boyle (of Boyle's Law). A medieval manuscript, the Book of Lismore (now in England – the owner of the castle is an Englishman) and the Lismore Crozier (now in the National Museum of Ireland) were discovered there in the 19th century.

Youghal, Co. Cork

Left: Lighthouse in Youghal, Co. Cork. Right: Beach in Youghal, Co. Cork.

Youghal is a seaport in County Cork, Ireland. Youghal is located on the estuary of the River Blackwater, and in the past was militarily and economically important. Being built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a distinctive long and narrow layout. The name of the town derives from the yew woods (Eochaill) which were once plentiful in the area.

Situated on the coastline of East County Cork, the bustling and picturesque town of Youghal is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. The historic walled seaport town of Youghal has many historic buildings and monuments within its ancient town walls, has been designated as an Irish Heritage Port by the Irish Tourist Board.

Fishing in the River Blackwater (noted for salmon, trout and excellent coarse fish), golf, sailing, angling, pitch and putt and yachting are just some of the facilities that are located either nearby or in the town.

Ardmore, Co. Waterford

Left: Round Tower in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Right: Beach in Ardmore, Co. Waterford.

Ardmore is a fishing village in County Waterford, situated not far from Youghal on the south coast of Ireland. It is believed to be the oldest Christian settlement in Ireland. Saint Declan lived in the region at some time in the period 350 – 450 AD and Christianised the area before the coming of Saint Patrick.