About this property

Historic Charm: Purcells@Knockdrinna in Kilkenny offers a holiday home experience within a historic building. The property features a private entrance and inner courtyard views, providing a unique setting for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Additional facilities include a coffee shop, dining area, and outdoor furniture, ensuring comfort and convenience. Local Attractions: Mount Juliet Golf Club is 2.4 mi away, Kilkenny Castle 8.7 mi, and Kilkenny Railway Station 9.9 mi. Other nearby points of interest include Carrigleade Golf Course (17 mi) and Christ Church Cathedral (23 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)


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Holly
United States United States
This place was amazing! Our host, Helen, was super welcoming and accommodating, she even had fresh scones waiting for us when we arrived. The place was super cute and cozy, with en suite bathrooms for each room. The property is located in a...
Matthew
United States United States
Very nice and quaint cottage - nice puppies and the people were very nice.
Giroux
Canada Canada
Charming country home central to many sites in Ireland
Laura
Australia Australia
Most comfortable bed on my whole trip. Lovely location and garden. Friendly generous host.
Sam
United States United States
This place is fantastic. Located in a small village 15 minutes from kilkenny city center. Check in was easy as can be, the place was very clean, stocked with everything we needed, and even had 2024 tourist pub of the year, right across the...
Maire
Ireland Ireland
Beautiful house very comfortable and very clean with everything we needed on hand.There was even milk left in the fridge for us on arrival.
Kirilova
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing little cottage ❤️ Very clean and with style ✨️ Owner were very kind lady, thanks for our short stay there 1❤️❤️❤️
Lucia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location excellent, host was absolutely amazing - highly recommend!
Bernie
Ireland Ireland
Very comfortable, spacious & clean, Helen the host very welcoming.
Eamonn
Ireland Ireland
When we landed it was later than expected and the host had the heating on and house was toasty getting in from a long days traveling house had all the essentials needed fresh milk tea bags plenty of towels and was told if there was anything else...

Host Info

9.4
Host Review Score
This charming converted stable is located alongside Knockdrinna Cafe in the village of Stoneyford. 'Purcells' was built in the 1800's and has been tastefully converted to a comfortable two bedroom dwelling. The building is part of a complex of 5 traditional stone farm buildings on Robert and Helen Finnegan's farm, each one making the most of the buildings unique characterstics. Purcells has a unique charm, from the moment you step inside. The lounge/living area is a double-spaced area with lots of natural wood throughout along with a wood stove and fireplace. A separate kitchen is adjacent to the living area also made from traditional pine. It offers all mod cons with cooker/oven microwave, fridge dishwasher etc. There is a downstairs bedroom with bathroom/wet room shower. The doors are extra wide on the ground floor making it suitable for wheelchair access. Upstairs has a compact double bedroom and ensuite shower toilet. There is an additional charge for heating from October to March paid on site via an ap.
Helen runs an artisan cheese business and cafe/deli on their farm, just adjacent to the property. Food and hospitality are her passion and she is keen to share this passions with her guests Helen and Robert enjoy welcoming guests onto their farm and are very knowledgable about the amenities and facilities in the surrounding area and can help guest to make to best choices to enjoy their stay. Helen runs a numer of courses on the farm. Cheese making courses, butter making courses, bread and butter courses are all available from the farm.
Stoneyford is a friendly rural village just 15km from the Medieval City of Kilkenny City. The village has a pub, cafe and fast food outlet. Nearby attractions are Kelly Priory, Jerpoint Glass, Jerpoint Abbey, Nicolas Moss Pottery Bennettsbridge. Mount Juliet Hotel and Golf Course is just 5k away. Walking cycling trails are all accessible. In the wider area you are right in the centre of Ireland's Ancient East giving you access to Ireland's Ancient East, 5000 years of Ireland's history encompassing must-see attractions such as Glendalough, Newgrange, and the Rock of Cashel all within driving distance of the property.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Purcells@Knockdrinna

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

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