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Kilkenny Holiday Cottages
There rental companies provide a small collection of Kilkenny
self catering properties such as traditional cottages, luxury apartments and spacious country houses. They've been sorted according to the numbers available on each site but its worth visiting back as the numbers are constantly changing.
Cottages 4 You -
10 Kilkenny holiday cottages including country houses, holiday homes and bungalows, all available for rent throughout the year. Rates for week-long stays are between £300 and £900 during low season. All properties are inspected on a regular basis.
Holiday Lettings - 5 Kilkenny cottages and other forms of self catering accommodation. Locations include Graiguenamanagh, Ballingarry and Goresbridge with prices starting at £220. Most are spacious and able to accommodate up to 8 people.
Holiday Rentals - A small range of cottages in Kilkenny including properties located in the centre of Kilkenny town and luxury houses in the near vicinity. Rates begin at £200 for low-season week-long stays. User reviews are also included for some of their holiday cottages.
Sykes - Although there are no Kilkenny cottage properties, Sykes do provide a wide range of Ireland cottages and self catering properties, situated throughout the county. Deals are provided for a good number of properties and their range includes both modern and traditional holiday homes.
Kilkenny
Kilkenny is set on the banks of the River Nore in South East Ireland. It is an historical town featuring a number of important historical sites of interest. The surrounding landscape consists of picturesque river valleys with rolling fields and green pastures.
The town of Kilkenny is a major cultural and historical attraction and is home to a number of historical attractions. Some of the most notable include
Ballylarkin Abbey, with its gothic cut-stone window and the Norman castle at Kilblane. The 12th Century Kilkenny Castle is also noteworthy and vividly exhibits the country's varied and fascinating past.
Other historical attractions include monuments and ancient monasteries, which can be found scattered around the countryside. The Augustinian friary is one of the most important and overlooks the King River. Dating from 1462 it has one of the most impressively carved sedilias in Ireland.
The ancient town also has much to offer the visitor in the form of fashionable cafes bars and fine restaurants. Activities such as golf and water sports are also popular in the area and should provide an added distraction when visiting the region. See the guide below for further details about Kilkenny visitor attractions.
Kilkenny visitor attractions
Cottages holiday makers looking for a great choice of things to do and interesting places to visit will find it in County Kilkenny. Renowned for the beauty of its countryside, particularly the green valley of the River Nore, and the medieval city of Kilkenny itself has some interesting historical and cultural sites to explore.
Outdoor Activities
For action and adventure,
Team Dynamics offer abseiling, shooting, archery, orienteering and raft building. With qualified instructors, it caters for individuals as well as groups. Suitable outdoor clothing and trainers recommended. Kids will enjoy
Nore Valley Open Farm which has go-karting and crazy golf facilities. There is a souvenir shop and café offering home-baked scones, biscuits and cakes. Open March-October, Monday to Saturday 9.00 - 18.00. For a family day out, visit
Castlecomer Discovery Park which has two fishing lakes, a picnic area and children’s play area. Or hire a canoe at Go With the Flow and go river trekking on the River Barrow.
Food and drink
Kilkenny prides itself on the high standards of its restaurants and there are many traditional pubs which retain both the atmosphere and traditions for which Ireland is famous. Tynan’s on St John’s bridge in
Kilkenny City is and old-fashioned pub with grocer’s shop and
Rafter Dempsey on Friary Street offers bar food and live music. There is a self-service restaurant in The Parade and for fine dining, Lacke House on the Dublin Road has a reputation for international cuisine.
History and Culture
Home to some fascinating historical sites, Kilkenny City has a cathedral, a castle and retains its original medieval street plan which can be explored on foot. Notable attractions include
St Canice Castle, which has fine views from its 9th century tower and
Kilkenny Castle which built in the 12th century and remodelled in Victorian times.
Dulske Abbey is the largest Cistercian monastery in Ireland. It has a visitor centre, an art exhibition and gift shop. It is open all year round Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00. Near Castlecorner is the famous
Dunmore Cave, a vast limestone cavern with several chambers - it has an exhibition centre and is open daily from March to October and at weekends for the rest of the year.
