Beautiful Restored Farmhouse

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View of the rear of Gorman's Cottage, including the Guest House
The kitchen showing the traditional 18th Century chimney
The kitchen of the main house
The kitchen from the top of he staircase to left bedroom
Guest house, kitchen
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9.2Outstanding
(9 Ratings)
Fantastic property with tons of space, privacy, and a central location. Great for families and convenient for touring and sightseeing.
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9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(9 Ratings)

Farm Stay in County Kilkenny

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this farm stay rental

BEAUTIFUL RESTORED FARMHOUSE AND GARDENS

This listed Historic House, is a meticulously renovated 18-19th century farmhouse situated in the verdant rolling hills of South County Kilkenny. This property includes two fully functional cottages on a 1.5 acre property. It is in a private and secluded courtyard setting, but with close access to plenty of local facilities in nearby Knocktopher (4km), Thomastown (13km) Kilkenny (25km) and Waterford (28km). The nearby M9 motorway provides easy access to Kilkenny, Waterford and Dublin.

The property includes two units: a two-story main cottage and a two-story guest cottage. These can be rented individually or together. The property has been lovingly restored to the highest standards with hand-crafted woodwork and natural stone throughout. It is clean, spacious and comfortable. The main house contains two double bedrooms, a large kitchen, a sitting room, a formal dining room, and 2.5 bathrooms. The adjoining guest cottage contains two double bedrooms, a kitchen and sitting room and one bathroom. A laundry room with washing machine and dryer is located in an adjacent building. The farm buildings are located around a courtyard which features a landscaped patio with flower garden.

In the main house, the well-equipped kitchen features the original eighteenth-century stepped chimney, a Stanley traditional stove, and a large family-style kitchen table. The kitchen opens out through French doors onto a stone patio which overlooks a private garden and rolling hills in the distance. One bedroom, containing a double bed, is in a loft above the kitchen. The main house also contains a sitting room with T.V. and a formal dining room featuring slate floor and a large table that seats eight. The master bedroom is above the dining room. It has a king-sized bed, wood floor and an adjoining half bathroom. All duvets, bed clothes and towels are inclusive, as are light and heat. Both houses have central heating and the main house has under floor heating in addition to radiators.

The cottage is situated in a quiet rural setting surrounded by farmland. It is an ideal location for a quiet family holiday, but there are many attractions within a short drive, including the cities of Kilkenny, Waterford, and the picturesque towns and villages spread throughout the beautiful Kilkenny countryside. This is a great area for golfing, fishing, cycling, hill walking and exploring the many medieval castles, abbeys and churches dotting the countryside. South Kilkenny is also famous for its many designers and craft workshops including Kilkenny Design Center, Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Jerpoint and Duiske Glass makers, amongst many others. The City of Kilkenny is an exciting destination with a well-preserved medieval core focused on the stunning Kilkenny Castle and Gardens. It has an active arts scene with a range of galleries, studios, museums, and historic attractions. It is a great place to eat, drink, shop and explore. Kilkenny hosts several festivals over the summer months including the Kilkenny Arts Festival in August and the Cat’s Laugh comedy festival in June. The Viking city of Waterford, a short 30-minute drive away by motorway, is also a lively spot with plenty to do and see.

Amenities at Beautiful Restored Farmhouse

Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Dining area
Towels
Hairdryer

Map of County Kilkenny


Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0
Outstanding(9 Ratings)
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Fantastic property with tons of space, privacy, and a central location. Great for families and convenient for touring and sightseeing.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
I had been to Ireland previously on bus tours this time rented property and suv and drove all over enjoying the fabulous views and many sites the trip was just as I planned memories and good time with my 2daughters and son in law.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2024
For mature adults that like their privacy this is a great place.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2021
Fantastic property- clean and tidy….tons of space and privacy. Perfect for touring/ golf/ sightseeing etc.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2019
We travelled as a family of 6 - 2 adults, 2 children plus x2 grandparents. We are familiar with the area, as we have family in Kilkenny and stay every year. Upon arrival we loved the central location and look of the farmhouse and there is lots of land for the children to play cricket and football. Upon entering, the farmhouse is very spacious, but we very soon noticed that it really was in need of a thorough deep clean. We appreciate that the property is very old, but we have stayed in older properties in Ireland & have not had an issue like this before. There was a lot of dust throughout and we felt like some spider webs had been there for a very long time. Even the children commented & they are usually oblivious to this type of thing! The kitchen had everything that you could require, but unfortunately the hob & oven were greasy and we also discovered that the coffee pot had mould growing in it, so could only conclude that the property had only been given a light touch of cleaning before our arrival. This was such as shame, as if it had been spotless, we would have most definitely been able to highly recommend. The guest house was slightly better & we actually used that kitchen to cook in, as the one in the main house, was just not up to a clean standard. This is the first low rating review that I have ever given and am saddened to have to do it, but need to be honest. The owners were great to deal with & like I mention above, the location is great. Please get someone in to give a real deep clean and then the property would be lovely. Thank you.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Beautiful Restored Farmhouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beautiful Restored Farmhouse pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Beautiful Restored Farmhouse?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, tv, coffee/tea maker, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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