Guardians fill rooms in former stately manor for €100 a month

Living space in a former stately manor in Waterford is filling up fast as thrifty tenants turn to property guardianship as an alternative to renting.

Just three of 18 rooms remain at Grace Dieu Manor on the Tramore road in Waterford, a former retreat house run by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.

Rooms range from €100 per month for basic accommodation to €150 for an en-suite bedroom with shared kitchen facilities.