Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
4.9
Outstanding(40 Reviews)

Castle / Palace in County Kilkenny

18 guests · 7 bedrooms · 6 baths

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About this castle / palace rental

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The castle is a family owned and run business. The present owners are Pat and Maria Collins who bought the property in 1995. They have ran the business successfully for 3 decades, their daughter Eileen is now running the day to day operations at Killaghy Castle. The family have spent several years renovating the Castle to ensure that it offers tourists a totally relaxing and tranquil break. It was their priority to adopt a sensitive approach to the restoration project, ensuring that the Castle retained its historic feel while providing all modern conveniences. It has many period features, ornate cornices, high ceilings of 14 foot and large rooms with marble fire places, fully functional with firewood provided. Guests comment they had the best night sleep ever in the large bedrooms. The family currently farm extensively on the estate. The castle has Internet / Wifi access as well as Sky satellite TV with Sky sports and movies provided.

Killaghy Castle is an Irish Tourist Board approved and is situated 300 yards from the village of Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, and is ideally located for touring the South East of Ireland. The property has beautiful views and is perfect for a relaxing or active break. We accommodate a total of 18 people. The castle is a perfect venue for family gatherings, reunions, celebrations, wedding parties, and golf outings. It is located centrally in Ireland making it a perfect base for taking day trips to the magnificent visitor attractions of Ireland.

Each bedroom is unique in decor with its old world charm and every modern conveniences you could require. There are sleeping places for 18 people. There is a minimum stay for four nights.

The castle is situated centrally in Ireland making it accessible to many airports and the magnificent and historic sights of Ireland.

Gardens: Killaghy castle is set in a mature estate.

A large terrace area equipped with seating is perfect for BBQs during the Summer months. A public tennis court and children's playground are located at the entrance to the castle, ideal for guests who like to exercise during their stay.

The professional catering kitchen is quipped with fridges dishwasher gas hob electric ovens and stainless steel work tops and all other catering utensils.

The utility room is equipped with two washing machines and one tumble dryer.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of County Kilkenny

Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(40 Reviews)
4.9
Jul 2024
My brothers family and I spent 5days exploring Ireland and Killaghy Castle and Mullinahone was our home sweet home away from home. The castle was quaint and quiet with LOTS of room for multiple families and couples. We spent the first day after travel just laying in the grass in the garden and relaxing… sounds like a movie right! Mullinahone is conveniently 2-2.5hrs or less from Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher and others. Even closer are Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Kilkenny. See them all! Staying nearby we went to TJ Macs Pub in town and drove over to Thatch in Cloneen for drinks and stories, great little pubs with great owners! We even caught some local Hurling! If you’re looking for a quiet place or centrally located place to stay OR if you want to tell friends and family you stayed at a castle for a week, even better ☺️🇮🇪 Thank you!
4.9
Jul 2024
Killaghy Castle, and the adjacent town of Mullinahone, was the perfect gathering place for our family that ranged in age from 10 to 89. We were warmly welcomed and offered many suggestions to help make our week extra special. A favorite memory was waking up one day to the field in front of the house filled with gentle, grazing cows. All in all, a special time for our family. Thank you Eileen! Thank you Pat!
4.9
Jul 2024
We had 16 family members from 9yo to 69yo and all found the castle home amazing. Pat and Eileen were very responsive and understanding of the "Americans" that couldn't figure out how to operate the European showers. Haha. The property has classic Irish beauty with beautiful flowers and large fields of green, green grass. The living spaces are expansive and very accommodating for our large group to be together and enjoy our family time. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds comfortable, though the WIFI is spotty in some of the bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped (2 refrigerators!) and the hosts even provided a bag of ice for us Americans. Lots of extras included as well, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, bottled water (though the tap water was delicious), extra TP, plenty of towels and even face cloths. The washers and dryer was an added plus as most of the group had been in country for several days. We enjoyed the short walk into town and several evenings at T. J. Mac's Irish pub. T.J. is an amazing host at his pub and very accommodating with the children in the group. It is a great central location to explore SE Ireland and we enjoyed the short drives to the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and several trips to Kilkenny. After our longer drives to Blarney, Kinsale and the Cliff of Moher we were welcomed home to Killaghy Castle with open arms. Obviously the hosts put much thought and concern into their guest comfort and needs. It was much appreciated by our group.
4.9
Jan 2024
We absolutely recommend staying here!! We had 15 people staying here for the New Years Holiday and it was absolutely the best. While in a small town the property was centrally located for us to see many historical sights.
4.9
Oct 2023
We truly got the feel of the Irish countryside by staying here. It is very rural but was a great center point for us as we traveled to different towns and castles in the are. The home accommodated our large family of adult children and grandchildren. Loved the backyard for several pick up soccer games! Anthony and Eileen were very responsive to questions. Great place to stay with a large group or family.
4.9
Aug 2023
Quaint, but charming-ideal for a large family group. Hosts were very responsive to needs and issues.
4.9
Jul 2023
The entire family found the accommodations fun and functional - walking to a little park and / or town was easy. There is a lovely little grocery store and a nice spot or two for pizza take out!
4.9
Jul 2023
Spacious and very well equipped historical property with an authentic decorative finish and furniture. Perfect for large family group. Wonderful views from bedroom windows. Easy walking distance to nearby town of Mullinahone and short drive to Kilkenny and Cashel.

FAQs

How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in County Kilkenny?

The average price for a rental in County Kilkenny is $144 per night. This rental is $1,765 above the average.

Is parking included with this castle / palace?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this castle / palace?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays. Enjoy the water!

Is Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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