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St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

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The Coach House
The Coach House
Porch
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny
  • Mount Juliet Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kilkenny Castle
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • The Hub
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

If you book between 3 and 6 nights a discount of between 10% and 30% is available through us.

St Columb's Presbytery and the Coach House were built for the Parish Priest of Inistioge in the 1870's.The Coach house is located on the owners' grounds of approximately 3 acres. The landscaped grounds comprise of a water garden, lawns, and a rustic gazebo set in an elevated position overlooking the River Nore. The property is located about 1/2 Km from the village of Inistioge and within easy walking distance.
The Coach House comprises of a combined kitchen/dining/living area with a wood stove, and 2 bedrooms. The ground floor bedroom comprises of 1 double bed with an an en-suite bathroom. The 1st floor bedroom has 1 single and 1 double bed and a shower room with WC adjacent to it. There is oil fired central heating with radiators throughout the property. The accommodation can sleep up to 5 persons comfortably and a child's cot and high chair are available.

Property manager

Margaret Dunne

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Heating and Electricity is extra and metered. Payable on departure

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Inistioge

Located in Kilmacshane, a neighbourhood in Inistioge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dunbrody Emigrant Ship and The Hub are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Juliet Golf Course and Carrigleade Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodstock House and Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Gowran Park Racecourse. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Woodstock House and Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mount Juliet Golf Course - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Gowran Park Racecourse - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • The Hub - 25 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Thomastown Station - 9 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hound - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hunter's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Woodstock Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Major’s Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blackberry cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny located?

This family-friendly Inistioge holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Woodstock Estate and Woodstock House and Gardens. Jerpoint Park and Grennan Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and comfortable home.
Private, fully equipped galley, comfortable furnishings, warm and engaging host and the best accommodations we've encountered on our around the world trip .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will go again Maggie & Mark wonderful hosts.
We loved it so quiet beautiful location lovely village, will definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moritz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a wonderful time with our children at this beautifully restored barn. Kids loved the rabbits as well as Mark and Margaret and the nearby Woodstock Gardens. Hope to visit again. Thank you so much, Mark and Margaret!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored coach house in great location
Friendly knowledgeable hosts, excellent house in a quiet village near the great historic sites and hikes of the area. If you are looking for a place in the Irish countryside to unwind that’s still close to everything, this home in Inistioge is a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very kind people and great place to stay.
Kindest Couple weve ever met that own the property. The house we stayed in was above our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Margaret was a wonderful host and this property was just what we were looking for during our travels. It was cozy, we loved the town, and we could drive to cities for the day. Great experience overall, would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most charming cozy cottage!
The coach house is the coziest cottage with a gorgeous view of their forested property, especially from the lens of their “greenhouse foyer”. Walking distance the most beautiful little village of Inistioge where everyone was so hospitable and the views were breathtaking. The owners are entirely the most lovely people to chat with ever, and the Epitome of hospitality and kindness. I would absolutely book another stay with them, but for much longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen L.

Lovely location, delightful hosts
Great location for seeing a beautiful area of Ireland. The hosts were welcoming and helpful. The house was clean, the heating worked wonderfully (it was cold while we were there).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rudi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy!
We enjoyed our stay very much. Very good location for exploring, by car of course. Very comfortable! The small town of Inistioge has a beautiful park by the river with a 10 arch 12th century bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
Mark and Margaret’s coach house was ideal for us. We instantly fell in love with all of its charms. It’s located perfectly to create a home base and welcomed us comfortably after long days of exploring. Inistioge is a gorgeous location. If you’re looking for a long weekend with quietly stunning scenery or a home away from home, this is where you need to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming Stone Cottage
We spent three lovely nights at St Columb’s Coach House and were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The surroundings were beautiful and we felt as if we had stepped back in time. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

deirdre a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
What a beautiful place, lovely homeowners (Maggie and Mark), and peaceful stay! The home itself has everything you need-well equipped…not to mention the plethora of books to read! This was convenient as a pivot point to other site seeing options and nice enough to want to stay in. Thank you for sharing your beautiful oasis!!!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfort and history
Margaret and Mark were so welcoming and we had a couple of lovely chats about the history of the Coach House and the restoration efforts. They were helpful with recommending sites to visit and things to do. The accommodations were so comfortable and very well-appointed. Just such a great place to relax and recharge. We'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coach House
Rustic, beautiful, property with amazing hosts. Lovely old old coach house been remodeled into two bedroom two bathroom home with all amenities included. Close to all kinds of little town towns and close to bigger towns a short distance away. One of our best vacations yet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inistioge Rustic Beauty
Very origanal and rustic with the modern needs. Lots of space and enjoyed the fire every night. Just a short walk to town and a lovely location for sight seeing. The hosts Mark and Margaret are warm and friendly, just great people
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular service, fabulous facility
We stayed for 29 days. The hosts treated us like family! We needed converters for our C-Pap machines, cell phones and iPads. Immediately, Mark got us what we needed. We left for several days each week. Mark and Margaret turned the heat off to save energy consumption. The cottage was very comfortable. It was located for us to easily travel around the Republic. Mark and Margaret Dunne were wonderful hosts. We shared meals together and swapped stories of life in the US and Ireland.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Beautiful cottage
Lovely home. Beds were quite uncomfortable, sort of chilly in early morning with heat coming on for short periods in morn and eve.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Too short of a stay!
2 adults', 2 children (6,8) had more than enough space in this comfortable, restored country home full of history. Mark and Margaret were so friendly and welcoming. We wish we had stayed longer. Seriously considering moving there... We will see you again when back in Ireland. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B., Dallas, TX

Beautiful coach house with lots of history and charm!
Loved staying here! Mark and Fran were sweet hosts. Home was only 20 min. from New Ross which was a sweet little town. My only suggestion would be if they could store a bit more basic supplies (toilet paper, towels, maybe coffee and sugar) so that for a couple night stay we're not having to go out and shop for little things like that. Other than that it was completely gorgeous and enjoyable!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cate C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stone coach house
Our three night stay here was wonderful. It is situated on lovely grounds. Margaret and Marc are super hosts - very welcoming, and responsive to our queries. The only thing we failed to notice when booking the cottage was that heat is an additional charge. It was a surprise, but we sorted it out. I would definitely recinnebd this place and if back in Ireland, I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Everything about this cottage is fantastic. It’s roomy and comfortable. Close to walk to village for pubs and food and a 10 minute drive to thomastown for groceries. A fabulous place to make home while visiting Ireland’s beautiful sights. Maggie and mark were great hosts. So kind and accommodating. Definitely recommend!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M., Mendocino, California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place!
We were greeted by our hosts as if we were old friends. Mark and Margaret made themselves available whenever we needed them but respected our privacy, and made us feel very welcome. The stone cottage is well furnished, cozy, and extremely comfortable. The nearby area is very centrally located, and there are great attractions in the vicinity, such as the Woodstock Gardens, Jerpoint Abbey, and Kells Priory. Although we made this our base for ten days, we still wish we could have had more time to explore. We would definitely return again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Lovely place
As described.. Hosts were very welcoming and seemed like great people. Beautiful spot. Beds were VERY uncomfortable…mattresses need an upgrade! Our mistake: we didn’t realize one has to drive to Thomaston for any food, pubs etc.. 15 minutes.. small country road with scary fast cars and trucks. Stressful driving. No dining in Inistioge. Did not go anywhere in the evening as a result. The property is lovely.. minus very sore backs in the morning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Storybook Irish Cottage
We loved staying in this cottage. It is as beautiful, old, solid and rustic as the pictures show. Updated with all we needed to live comfortably. We stayed there the month of March, a bit chilly sometimes but the wood burner worked great and added to the ambiance. The owners live next door and were very friendly, accommodating, and interesting; wished we had them for neighbors where we live. The grounds around the cottage are also beautiful, daffodils in waves when we were there. Inistioge is just down the road a bit and is a charming village with lovely folks. Lots to see and do close by. We are already discussing a return trip.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Coach house!
We love this property and the hosts that live on site. It is charming and feels like home. The comfy beds with the heated mattress pads are so cozy. We stayed here in March and had to return. The location is perfect! Close to the village but on a lovely property with an orchard, gardens, cute bunnies, outdoor grill area and a garden gazebo. . Sleek and modern it is NOT but if you love charm, stone walls with two story beams, loft, books and comfy furniture you can curl up on in front of a fire...then you will love the Coach House. Hosts Margaret and Mark are friendly and absolutely engaging.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

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