Ballin Temple Cottages & Nature Club 3.1

Welcome to Ballin Temple Country Cottage and Nature Club.

The Nature Club is simply a reflection of what we do and how we've been doing it for since 1999. Friends and family have always told us what a beautiful and peaceful place this is, so the Nature Club is a way to formalise having more people enjoy the beauty. My Mom once said, as she sat by the river listening its soothing sounds, "There would be far fewer problems in the world if everyone could sit still and listen to this". We agree. So get in touch, come and visit, stay at a cottage (you'll sleep well with the fresh air in your lungs). Contacting us on +353 (0)86 817 9238 or +353 (0)5991 55037, or on our page.

Locals and visitors from far flung places (New York to Hong Kong) enjoy riding, fishing, walking, writing, photography and landscape painting. Visitors often get given a spade or slasher, to enjoy the experience of living on a rural organic estate.

Our cottages are located up the hil from the river, enjoying a panoramic view of rolling hills and Mount Leinster. They are fully furnished and finished to a high standard. Located five minutes' drive from Ardattin, and just over 10 minutes from Ballon, Clonegal and Tullow, the cottags are an ideal base for touring by day and sleeping peacefully by night. Writers and artists have found this to be an ideal creative retreat, and young families have enjoyed the freedom and space of the countryside.

The River Slaney is just a few minutes' walk from the cottages, where you can enjoy 3km of private, wooded walks, and fly fishing (trout and salmon) in season. And swimming - but beware of river currents!