Cozy City Treehouse Retreat

Treehouse in Kilkenny, Ireland

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Helena
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Calm and convenient location

Guests say this area is peaceful and it’s easy to get around.

Garden view

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The ReImaginator is called after a machine in my first children's book that restored stolen imaginations because building this space was the first step Robbie and I took in following our own dreams - we hope it inspires you to do the same.

The treehouse is at the bottom of a forest like garden right in the heart of Kilkenny, just 10 minutes walk from the town centre. A true rural retreat in an urban setting. This warm & cosy space is surrounded by bird song - a perfect place to get inspired.

The space
Our treehouse is built at the bottom of a long garden, it's about 1.5 metres off the ground. It's very close to the centre of Kilkenny City and bus and train stations.

Though only a 10-minute walk from the City and its attractions, secluded by trees and birdsong, the treehouse feels as though you're in a rural retreat with a uniquely perfect urban/rural balance.

The house itself is very warm, it's insulated, has two radiators and there's a bioethanol fireplace to cosy up to on a cold winter's night or an outdoor picnic area with festoon lighting and a campfire for a warm summer's evening.

The interior is quirky, with unique artwork and decor that all has meaning and memories attached, a wall of coloured blocks, a hot air balloon and not a straight line in sight.

We have also added a beautiful bathroom pod beside the treehouse, with shower and bath facilities making the treehouse a complete retreat experience.

We hope you enjoy!

Guest access
Guests access the treehouse along by the side of our home, through a yellow gate, down three steps and a gravel path through a half gate into the bottom of our garden. They climb stairs and continue along a short porch to the door.

Other things to note
Our treehouse has limitations. There is a ladder inside to access the bedroom. Its surroundings are also a work in progress, we're slowly renovating the gardens and making improvements all the time.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
River view
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Bath

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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 626 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

The Braille House is a 2 minute walk from St. Canices Church and Round Tower on Kilkenny's medieval mile. It's also only a 10 minute walk into the centre of the City, so it's a perfect urban retreat if you want to visit Kilkenny.

On the other hand, it's situated down a long, wild garden surrounded by bird song and the sound of the Nore River just 50 metres away. We find a lot of our guests simply take time out to unwind in the trees.

So why not sample the City and nestle in nature all in the one short break?

Meet your host

Superhost
626 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Writer
I spend too much time: Procrastinating
Robbie and I are Kilkenny natives. Our home, where we’re live with our two daughters, was originally built by Robbie’s grandparents and the garden where the treehouse sits was his grandfathers passion - they were fed from it daily. I'm a children’s writer with two bestselling series under my belt, and Robbie outside of work is an expedition racer, trail runner and bee keeper. We built the treehouse from our dreams - we hope you enjoy your stay!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm