About this property
Located just a short walk from the heart of the medieval city of Kilkenny is this well-presented detached cottage. This cottage, with its central location, is ideal for groups of friends and families looking for a holiday packed with culture, heritage and activities with plenty to see and do for all ages. Guests can enjoy a variety of accommodation including four comfortable bedrooms, one of which boasts an en-suite shower room for extra comfort and convenience during your stay. Cook up a storm for your loved ones in the stylish, well-equipped kitchen, which is complemented by an oil-fired stove. Leading from the kitchen is an inviting sitting room with an open fire where you can kick off your shoes and curl up with a glass of your favourite tipple! To the rear is an enclosed patio area where the kids can play safely and you can soak up the sunshine. Bicycles are provided for your use and a park, playground and multi-use games area are located across the road. Within a short walk is The Orchard House Bar & Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, whilst the city centre of Kilkenny is further on and offers tradition, history and cuisine with no shortage of shops, pubs and eateries to sample during your holiday. Visit the iconic Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral or Rothe House for a trip back in time. There are plenty of walking and cycling routes within the region to be discovered. The gardens at Woodstock are most certainly a must whilst staying in the area, not to mention Jerpoint Abbey near Thomastown. Further afield is the historic town of Cashel, home to the famous Rock of Cashel and the sandy beaches of the South East, including Tramore in County Waterford and Curracloe in County Wexford. A superb destination and one which won't disappoint!
The lively city of Kilkenny is the county town of County Kilkenny and is a centre for arts, crafts and design, boasting good shopping and a vibrant nightlife with many pubs, bars and restaurants. The city hosts several annual festivals, including the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in June, the Kilkenny Rhythm 'n Roots in May and the Kilkenny Celtic Festival in September and October.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, one accessed from one side only (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, separate shower , basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and oil-fired stove.
Sitting room with open fire (seats 6).
Utility.
Oil central heating with oil stove and open fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Saorview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Patio.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Please Note: if you wish to have a short stay of 3-6 nights, please contact reservations to discuss with the owner of the possibility as owner may be open to your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- St Canice's Cathedral
- Kilkenny Castle
Reviews (48)
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Jacqueline
So I ended up walking up/downstairs a lot.The bed is on a slant, the rubbish is not explained well. The rubbish is collected weekly, one week rubbish next week recycling. When we got there, the rubbish bin was full. Leaving bags out, meant the wind blew it around the garden. What a nightmare, upstairs shower is absolutely rubbish. No Internet, if cost us £95 on Internet. So happy the little ones didn't stay, it would have been a holiday from hell. The tv didn't have a lot of channels as stated and was tiny. It's a beautiful home, but for that amount of money, you would expect what you paid for. WiFi shouldn't be in add as its not included. I'm coming to kilkenny 3 times a year, but will be looking for somewhere else next time.
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David
Spacious, beautifully fitted out, light and airy, clean and comfortable, very well equipped. Just one issue. The WiFi was patchy and unreliable so we couldn't use it.
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John
The house was a really nice place to stay when we first booked it a few years ago but just now it is a bit tired and in need of some updating. The television is very difficult to use and we had no access to any more than 5 channels, we couldn't access any BBC, ITV or Channel 4 television for example. Our bedroom (the master bedroom) had an ensuite shower which worked only in a dribble and a lavatory which gave off a "sewagy" smell, our towels were clean but had the smell clothing can develop when it hasn't beed dried properly or quickly enough. All in all our stay was a bit disappointing this time but with some updating and attention the accommodation could be upgraded to be a very nice place to stay. Its unlikely that we will book to use the house again though.