Welcome
The Groom’s Cottage offers self-catering holiday accommodation in the beautiful North Cork Countryside in the Barony of Duhallow.
The Groom’s Cottage boasts a unique diversity of interests, whether on vacation or wishing to avail of the additional facilities:
- Holiday in a peaceful rural retreat
- Your pet dog is welcome
- Bring your horse on holiday – DIY Livery
- Professional tutoring in learning the English language
- Easy accessibility to a broad range of amenities and activities in the local area.

The Groom’s Cottage is located in the courtyard of Grove House, Kanturk, in an idyllic/rural setting and is within easy access to airports, seaports and regional cities and towns.
Chris Ward invites you to share the landscapes, unspoilt beauty and intrinsic rolling countryside in which she lives.
Chris is a medical professional and formally qualified as an English Language Teacher which is recognised by the Irish Department of Education (ACELS). At her rural retreat, she offers a wide spectrum of facilities to add value to your peaceful, relaxing and stress-free break all year round.
Individually tailored packages are available to meet specific needs of guests at The Groom’s Cottage.
Regional and Local Amenities
Situated in the picturesque Duhallow region of North Cork, The Groom’s Cottage is within easy access to:
- Local rural town and farmer’s market
- Designated Walking and Cycling Trails
- Hill Walking
- Fishing in the Blackwater River (renowned for salmon fishing)
- Country Park, including a sensory garden, deer farm and visitor’s centre
- 3* and 4* Hotels – contemporary and manor style houses
- High Quality Gourmet Restaurants
- Irish Music Pubs