Purcells@Knockdrinna, charming cottage in village

Entire cottage in Kilkenny, Ireland

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Rated 4.78 out of 5 stars.202 reviews
Hosted by Helen
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Furry friends welcome

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This charming converted stable is located alongside Knockdrinna Cafe which offers a facility for breakfast, lunch and pre order dinner service, details are available on Knockdrinna website. Purcells' , an old stone building, has a double height living area, kitchen. 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms ensuite. The downstairs is accessible with a wet room/shower and toilet. We have renovated with natural wood throughout. There is an open fire and electric heating for which there is a charge in winter

The space
'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 a 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.
'Purcell's' is part of a bundle of renovated traditional stone buildings in the village of Stoneyford. Also in that bundle of buildings is Knockdrinna Cafe/Deli including our wide-ranging deli menu and pre-order dinner specials which you can access from the Knockdrinna website. The building complex also has a working vegetable garden and geodome and guests are welcome to access these areas. A vist to the farm yard is just up the road and Robert will be happy to take you to see the brood mares and their foals housed in our stable complex.

Guest access
Guests can have access to working vegetable garden and dome and the farm yard with this seasons mares and their foals at foot.
Guests can also have access to Knockdirnna Artisan Cafe. Cheese, bread and butter making demonstrations can be organised on request.

Other things to note
The farm has 4 dogs.
Washing and drying facilities can be organised by Helen and Robert.
Wifi is the best we can get in the area, it can be a bit sporadic at times.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.78 out of 5 stars from 202 reviews

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Where you’ll be

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

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.

Meet your host

Superhost
346 reviews
4.77 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Stoneyford, Ireland
I love food and people and I love to create and share good experiences. I worked for many years in community development and now work as a Cheesemaker food business operator.

Helen is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Pet(s) live on property