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Spacious Family Home in Beautiful Historic Kilkenny, Ireland

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House
Primary residence
sleeps 15
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
279 m²
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Description

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What you will love about this home

Latest: All sorted for Summer 2024. Looking for skiing Jan-Mar 25.

Our modern comfortable family home was completely renovated in 2012 and has everything a family could need to feel right at home:
- Large loft / teen den with pool table, table football, TV / PS4 & gym equipment (treadmill, rowing machine)
- Garden with springfree trampoline, full-sized outdoor table tennis table, Weber BBQ, patio area with table and chairs, artificial grass - kid and adult friendly!
- Playroom with lots of toys for all ages, especially lego!
- Well stocked modern kitchen with modern appliances and lots of cooking equipment
- Comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove
- Smart TV with Netflix, surround sound / music system (works with AirPlay)
- Fast internet (wired & wireless)
- Lots of books for all ages
- Bedrooms:
1: Double with ensuite
2, 3 & 4: Doubles
5: Single Bed with extra bed underneath
Loft: Bed Settee
Note: we have new flooring upstairs (no carpets anymore!)
- 4 Bathrooms: Downstairs WC, master bedroom ensuite (double shower & bath), family bathroom 1 (shower over bath), family bathroom 2 (shower)
- House alarm & smoke alarms
- Sit on 3 person kayak with paddles and lifejackets
- Bikes of various sizes
- Musical instruments available for careful musicians (guitars, piano)
- 7 seat Ford Galaxy
- Cleaning can be arranged at the end of your stay, and can also be arranged during your stay if you like
- Cot, playpen & baby / infant toys can be made available if needed

What you will love about this neighborhood

We live in the wonderful picturesque town of Kilkenny, one of the top tourist destinations in Ireland. It is a culturally rich and vibrant town that has many events and festivals throughout the year: Arts, Comedy, Music, Film, Theatre ... there is always something on! See the links below for more details but here's a flavour:

March Kilkenny Tradfest - https://kilkennytradfest.com/
Early May Kilkenny Roots Festival - https://kilkennyroots.com/
Late May Early June - Cat Laughs Comedy Festival http://thecatlaughs.com/
August - Kilkenny Arts Festival - https://www.kilkennyarts.ie
October - Savour Kilkenny - Festival of Food - https://www.savourkilkenny.com/
November - Kilkenomics Festival - https://kilkenomics.com/
Late November - Subtitle Film Festival - http://www.subtitlefest.com/

The town and local area are a foodies delight with many different choices including 2 Michelin starred restaurants.

We have a wonderful, large public park in the grounds of the castle. It's a great place to spend the day having a family picnic, playing in the playground, feeding the ducks or flying a kite.

There are lots of activities in the area including golf, swimming, fishing, kayaking, cycling, horse riding and hiking.

If you like kayaking, the local rivers the Nore and the Barrow present lots of great opportunities for picturesque touring. If you prefer sea kayaking, the south coast is no more than an hour away.

For hikers, there are lots of lovely mountains all within a short drive. Our favourites are the Comeraghs but there are many great walks in the Blackstairs and the the Galtees. We will leave guidebooks & maps.

For golfers there are many excellent local courses including the famous Mount Juliet (20mins - http://www.mountjuliet.ie/golf.html). We have 2 sets of right handed adult clubs and 2 junior half sets (one right and one left handed).

Kilkenny is also centrally located and therefore an ideal base from which to visit the rest of the country.

Lovely beaches are less than an hour away on the south coast (Dunmore East is our favourite) and the large Irish cities are all within striking distance: Dublin 1.5hrs by train or car, Cork 1.75hrs by car and Galway 2.5hr by car.

If you like surfing we have 2 surfboards (7'6" & 8'6"). Tramore is the nearest (<1hr) though the best waves are on the west coast in Clare (e.g. Lahinch <3hrs), Sligo (e.g. Strandhill ~3hrs), Kerry (e.g. Inch ~3hrs) and Donegal (e.g. Tullan Strand ~4hrs).

Our house is in a quiet and private cul-de-sac of 12 houses approximately 1km (15min walk) from the centre of town. The town is well served by a diverse range of shops and supermarkets including many small artisan shops selling local produce.

In summary, we live in the best town in Ireland (we're biased, but it's true!). We know you'll have a great time and agree with us by the time you leave!

For more information try these links:

http://www.discoverireland.ie
http://www.visitkilkenny.ie

Additional information

Home ID

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Amenities

Our basics

WiFi
TV
Bathtub
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Heating system
Microwave oven
Freezer
Oven
Fridge
Computer
Internet
In-home movie theater
Satellite / cable
Phone
Video game console

Unique Facilities

Private garden
Balcony / terrace
Fireplace
Private parking space
Car
Bicycle
BBQ
Ping-pong table
Pool table

Kids Friendly

Kids toys
Baby gear

Remote Friendly

High speed connection
Dedicated work space

Eco-Friendly Amenities

Renewable energy provider
Low consumption machines
Selective waste sorting
Public transport access
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Allergies

This home has pets that can cause allergy symptoms!

Dog

House rules

Children welcome

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Yes, this accommodation has a garden. You will find more details about the garden and other facilities on this page.
Yes, this accommodation has a wifi connection. We recommend that you discuss this with the host to ensure that the connection speed is sufficient for your needs.
Yes, this accommodation has one or more parking spaces.
This accommodation has 5 bedrooms.
The surface of this accommodation is 279m2.
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