Holidaying shouldn’t mean that you have to sacrifice your familiar home comforts while you’re away at a hefty price tag. Searching for a holiday with a difference? Consider camping and self-catering options. From well-equipped campsites and luxury glamping to self-catering homes and apartments with everything you could need, experience a hassle-free holiday in Kilkenny by booking alternative accommodation.
CAMPING & GLAMPING
Camping is often viewed as the most budget-friendly option when it comes to planning a getaway, but that doesn’t mean that you have to go back to basics. Nowadays, many campsites are fitted with all of the facilities that you may need to make your camping break a breeze. If pitching a tent doesn’t sound like your thing or you don’t have a caravan, glamping may be the thing for you. Growing in popularity in recent years, glamorous camping known as ‘glamping’ has become a luxurious mid-range choice for many and gives you the opportunity to stay in unique, quirky accommodations.
Nore Valley Park
Nore Valley Park is an open farm and campsite located in the peaceful valley of the River Nore. As well as 80 pitches that can accommodate tents, caravans and motorhomes, Nore Valley Park has mobile homes and wooden lodges on site that you can stay in and enjoy free access to the open farm. The campsite has plenty of amenities plus facilities to keep the kids entertained such as children’s play area, sandpit, pool room, crazy golf, pedal go-karts and trailer rides.
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Jenkinstown House Glamping
Jenkinstown House Glamping is the perfect hideaway located just 15 minutes from Kilkenny City. Set against the woodland of Jenkinstown Park, the two quaint glamping shepherds huts sleep up to 2 people each and are surrounded by nature for the ideal escape to disconnect and detox. The huts have private patios with a chiminea fire, as well as a shared barbecue space – perfect for those long, sunny evenings. They are available to book separately or together so you can enjoy a group getaway with family and friends.
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SELF-CATERING
Self-catering accommodation truly does give you that sense of a home away from home. These private houses and apartments usually have a number of bedrooms with living and dining spaces, generally including a fully fitted kitchen with a variety of appliances. Need to put on a washing? No problem. Saving money by cooking your own meals? No hassle. These spacious homes are a fantastic option if you are travelling as part of a group – family, friends, work party, hen or stag do. Discover all that there is to see and do across County Kilkenny before returning to your own comfortable space to relax and recharge for another day of exploring.
Killure Lodge
For a peaceful countryside retreat, look no further than Killure Lodge. Surrounded by verdant fields with views of the Blackstairs Mountains, Killure Lodge offers a sense of tranquillity in their cosy cottages. Choose from lodging options in the barn – a spacious one-bedroom cottage that sleeps 2 – or the lodge which is a 4-bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 6 adults. It is ideally located just a 20-minute drive from Kilkenny city centre and a 5-minute drive from the nearby village of Goresbridge.
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Croan Cottages
Croan Cottages boast 5 traditional Irish self-catering cottages just a 20-minute drive from Kilkenny city. There are 2 and 3-bedroom cottages equipped with all that you need to offer that home away from home feel on holiday. Prefer to bring the family dog along with you? No problem! There are a number of pet-friendly cottages so you won’t have to worry about leaving your pooch at home. They are also committed to reducing their impact on the environment, so you can rest assured that you are making an eco-friendly accommodation choice.
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Beechview Apartments
Whether you’re travelling with a young family or a group of friends, Beechview Apartments offer great accommodation options to suit. With 2 and 3-bedroom executive and penthouse apartments located close to Kilkenny city centre, it is a convenient place to stay while exploring the city with all of the home comforts that you need. There is also a nearby shop and deli, pharmacy and hair salon, so you have everything you need to prep for a day or night in Kilkenny!
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The Gables & Longbowe Holiday Homes
Situated in Bennettsbridge just 5 minutes from Kilkenny city, you will find The Gables & Longbowe Holiday Homes. The Gables is a beautifully restored 18th-century fishing lodge, contrasting with the modern lodgings at Longbowe. The Gables offer an old-world charming home feel that sleeps up to 5 people, while Longbowe is a luxurious eco-friendly house that sleeps up to 6 people. Regardless of which home you choose to stay in, you are guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome complete with a welcome basket.
