Barnadown · Camolin · Ferns, north Wexford
A country cottage
near Barnadown
Farmland lanes, horses in the next field and Carrig Rua on the skyline. A three-bedroom house for six near Camolin, a short drive from Barnadown.
★ 5.0 Star Rating · Guest Favourite · 27 Reviews · Cleanliness 5.0 · Check-in 5.0 · Location 4.9
This corner of north Wexford
-
Carrig Rua from the front step
The hill on the skyline has a 4.4km woodland loop up to the Giant's Bed rock.
-
Gardens front and back
Neat lawns, a patio and a table for six, with farmland all round.
-
Camolin for the shopping
Fish and wine from J. Caxard on Main Street, and a butcher worth the detour.
-
Beds that match the quiet
Hotel-grade mattresses a guest rated above most four-star hotels.
-
Ferns, the next village
A Norman castle, abbey ruins and high crosses in Leinster's old royal seat.
-
Two M11 junctions close by
Junction 24 serves Camolin and Ferns; junction 23 the Ballycanew side.
-
Here for a Barnadown show?
A whole house for the family or the team, a short drive from the grounds.
-
A stove for dark evenings
A wood-burning stove and deep sofas once the lanes go quiet for the night.
-
Sleeps six, never shared
Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and lockbox check-in from 5pm.
The Space
Every detail considered
All Photos
Exterior
Living Room
Kitchen & Dining
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Outdoor & Garden
Details
Nearby
What our guests say
We have stayed in numerous properties across Europe, and this gem was the best we have ever stayed in.
Paul & Liz · Stayed 12 days · 2026
We stayed at Lazy Acre for 12 days in June. The photos on the website give an idea of what the property is like, but don't fully show the size of the property and the facilities provided. It has everything you could want for a relaxing stay. Three large bedrooms with comfortable mattresses and bedding. The master has a lovely ensuite, and a separate main bathroom with shower sits in the hallway by the other two rooms. Luxurious towels were provided in good quantity. The kitchen was larger than expected and well equipped, with a dishwasher, built-in microwave and everything you need, plus a nice Nespresso machine and pods. The utility room has a separate washing machine and tumble drier, all easy to use. A comfortable living area with a large smart TV and log-burning fire. The property is set in large private grounds with plenty of space all round, with a BBQ and seating area overlooking nearby fields where horses were roaming during our stay. In summary, a very well equipped and thought-out property with a good-quality finish and furnishings. Centrally located to explore the south-east coast of Ireland, and a 45-minute drive from Rosslare ferry port. We will definitely look to stay here again.
-
Had a wonderful 2 days in Beryl's place. The house is even nicer than the pictures which is very impressive. It's incredibly clean and so comfortable. The surrounding areas are beautiful too. We will definitely be back!
Ciaran
November 2025
-
An absolute gem. Beryl's cottage is simply stunning. Pristine interior, beautifully decorated and equipped with everything you'd need and more. The cottage setting is private and peaceful. Would highly recommend and we'll definitely be back.
Sarah
September 2025
-
We absolutely loved our stay at Lazy Acres. An idyllic oasis near Ferns, Gorey & Arklow. Amazing day trips to Glendalough, Avoca, Avondale, Arklow & beyond. The perfect spot to relax in a large clean modern home on your way to or from Dublin. The beds were better than most four star hotels. Impressive comfortable pillows. Bathrooms & showers were excellent. Plenty of parking for 2+ vehicles. An abundance of coffee pods, shower gels, shampoos & conditioners. Beryl even supplied cookies.
Mason
Chicago, Illinois · September 2025
Small fields, high hedges
and a hill on the skyline
The country between Gorey and Ferns is working farmland, where lanes take their names from townlands rather than streets. Barnadown is two of those townlands, Upper and Lower, in the old parish of Liskinfere on the Ballycanew side of Gorey. Lazy Acre lies in the same quiet farmland near Camolin, a village on the River Bann that takes its name from a religious house founded by St Molin, a seventh-century bishop of Ferns. From the front door you look towards Carrig Rua, a couple of kilometres to the south.
Country living
A house made for slow days in the countryside
Out here the day runs on walks, the village shop and long evenings in. The cottage was restored over two years with that in mind: space outside to sit and look at the fields, a kitchen worth shopping for, and a fire to come home to.
+ 58 more
Outside
Fields on every side
Front and back gardens kept neat, a patio with a BBQ grill and a table for six under a parasol. Farmland all round, and the only traffic is the odd tractor.
- Front & Back Gardens
- Patio & BBQ Grill
- Outdoor Table for Six
- Parking for Four Cars
The Kitchen
Cooking with Camolin's larder
Bring back fish from the village and cook it properly. The kitchen is bigger than it looks in photos, with a dishwasher, an air fryer, a Nespresso machine and a breakfast nook for slow mornings.
- Cooker, Oven & Microwave
- Dishwasher & Air Fryer
- Nespresso Machine
- Breakfast Nook
Evenings
When the lanes go quiet
After a day on Carrig Rua or at a show, the living room does the rest: a wood-burning stove, deep sofas, a 45" smart TV, and books and board games for a wet night.
- Wood-Burning Stove
- 45" Smart TV
- Books & Board Games
- Cosy Reading Corner
Bedrooms
Sleep, the country way
Three bedrooms: a king-bedded master with its own ensuite, a second room looking onto the garden and a twin. Hotel-grade mattresses, generous linen and a walk-in rainfall shower in the morning.
- King Bed & Ensuite
- Garden-View Bedroom
- Twin Room
- Walk-In Rainfall Shower
Barnadown, Camolin
and Ferns, mapped
Barnadown lies a few kilometres south of Gorey, towards Ballycanew and M11 junction 23, and is best known for the showjumping grounds at Barnadown Stud. Lazy Acre is further inland, just east of Camolin village. Carrig Rua's woods rise just to the south, and Ferns is the next village to the west.
- Barnadown showjumping grounds 10 min
- Camolin village 5 min
- Carrig Rua woods 5 min
- Ferns castle & abbey 10 min
- Gorey town centre 15 min
- Enniscorthy 20 min
- Dublin city centre 1h 30min via M11
Book direct
Pick your dates in Check dates and you are booking with Beryl, who owns the cottage and will point you to the right walk, lane or shop. No platform fees, a two-night minimum, and longer country stays are welcome.
Barnadown and around: questions
Barnadown is two townlands, Barnadown Upper and Barnadown Lower, in the civil parish of Liskinfere, a few kilometres south of Gorey towards Ballycanew. Addresses there use Gorey Y25 Eircodes. There is also a separate Barnadown in Kilpipe parish, up on the Wicklow border near Killaveny, so check which one you mean before setting the satnav.
Lazy Acre is near Camolin, west of Barnadown across the M11. Barnadown Stud's showjumping grounds are about ten minutes away by car, and Gorey town centre about fifteen.
Yes, the house suits a family or a small team of up to six. There is nowhere at the cottage to keep a horse, though. The showjumping centre handles its own bookings for horses on show days, so arrange that with them directly.
Camolin is a village of a few hundred people on the River Bann, with the R772 as its main street. J. Caxard, the artisan fishmonger and wine specialist, is on Main Street, and the community field is home to Camolin Celtic and St Patrick's GAA club.
Not especially. Carrig Rua, marked Carrigroe on the maps, is 232m high, and the looped trail is about 4.4km, an hour to ninety minutes on forest roads and paths. Some stretches are steep and not buggy-friendly. The small car park at Bly Mór wood takes about six cars. The summit is wooded, so the views of the coast and the Blackstairs come from the Giant's Bed rock.
A good deal for a small town. Ferns grew around a monastery founded by St Aidan (St Mogue) and was once the seat of the kings of Leinster. The 13th-century castle has a visitor centre with the Ferns Tapestry, and St Mary's Abbey, the cathedral and the high crosses are unguided state sites. The abbey stands in a farm field, so wear sensible shoes.
The M11 runs between the cottage and Barnadown: junction 24 is signed for Ferns and Camolin, and junction 23 for Gorey and Ballycanew, on the Barnadown side. Beryl sends precise directions with your arrival details, and Dublin city centre is about an hour and a half away.
Check-in is from 5pm and check-out is by 10am, and earlier arrival or later departure can usually be arranged in advance. Entry is by lockbox; the access details are sent shortly before arrival, once the balance and security deposit have been received. The minimum stay is two nights.
Here to compete, ride out or go racing in north Wexford? Where riders and racegoers stay