Vacation rentals in Forest Cottages

19th Century Georgian House and Nature Reserve

We look forward to welcoming you to Ballincard House! Take a step back in time and enjoy the charm of your private apartment located on the second floor of our 19th Century Georgian home. If desired, we are delighted to guide you through the house and share with you almost 200 years of our home's rich history. Roam freely through our 120 acres of gardens, farmland and woodlands, or enjoy a guided tour of our grounds and learn of present day efforts to transform our land into a nature reserve.

The Swallow's Nest

Please don't come here - If you're looking for big city lights, mod cons & public transport. Please do come here - If you're interested in growing your own food, keeping bees, hiking, food preservation, nature, chickens & geese, bats, birdsong & silence (hens/geese/wildlife permitting!). The Swallow's Nest is a tiny barn which sits between Slievenamon & the Comeragh mountains, in the glorious valley known as The Honeylands but is only a ten minute drive from Clonmel, Tipperary's County town.

Crab Lane Studios

A beautiful traditional stone built barn converted into a contemporary/industrial/rustic living space with quirky touches. Located in the idyllic foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, on the Wicklow Way, it features an open plan kitchen/living/dining space, a mezzanine bedroom and a spacious wet room. An extension offers an additional boot room/bathroom and paved courtyard area. The grounds are comprised of upper and lower lawns set on half an acre. A country pub is within walking distance.

County Kilkenny home with a view

Very light and airy accommodation. Renovated inside the old stables attached to Eirke House a former glebe/rectory Georgian period home. Recently refurbished and ready to rent. Property is double glazed throughout and fully insulated. Ample parking close to Johnstown and 35 minutes from the medieval city of Kilkenny. Easy access to the M7/8 motorways. Commanding position and wonderful views. Downstairs is an open plan design incorporating the living & dining area, kitchen & bathroom.

The Lodge @ Hushabye Farm

A beautifully renovated stone cottage on an idyllic Alpaca farm, in the foothill of the Slieve Bloom mountains. This 2 bedroom oasis has the romance of an old cottage, combined with a modern comfortable finish that will leave you wanting to stay for longer. If the dates you're looking for are not available here, why not take a look at our other listing, Jack Wright's @ Hushabye Farm.. Hushabye Farm was recently awarded overall winner in the Midlands Hospitality Awards 2022...

Queenies lodge, a stunning getaway, Co Kilkenny

Create unforgettable memories and discover peace, tranquility and calm immersed in this truly unique lovingly restored barn. Queenies lodge, (named after our aunt Queenie who lived here for over 80 yrs) is enhanced by a private wooded walk, a wellness room with infrared sauna. It is located close to the picturesque village of Windgap, 25 minutes from Kilkenny city Beautiful old stone and brick, restored to its former glory make this an exceptional home to come and visit.

Magical gothic 3 bedroom mini-castle.

The Clonmellon Lodge is an 18th c. gothic mini castle recently restored, newly refurbished bathrooms and kitchen, all in one floor, with easy access to the grounds of Killua Castle. The Lodge can fit 5 people comfortably. There are 2 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The first one with an ( American) Queen size bed, and the second with a double size bed. There is an office with a daybed that can sleep an adult comfortably, and it has a full bathroom next to it.

CastleHouse - Self Catered House

"...a perfect central location if you want to travel to various areas within Ireland", Castle House features a unique 17th century tower and a 250 year old farmhouse incorporated into the fabric of a modern home creating a rather unorthodox layout, combining the traditional and the cutting edge in a beautiful, quaint setting. This listing is for the self-contained guest wing of our house, ensuring you complete privacy with sole use of the space and its amenities.

Drummond Tower / Castle

Victoria Drummond Tower was built as a Folly Tower in the victorian period in 1858 by William Drummond Delap as part of Monasterboice House & Demesne. The tower is regarded as a folly tower built in remembrance of his late mother. Recently restored into a small habitable dwelling and is now available for rental for selected months of the year. A very unique and enjoyable place to stay with a vast range of local & historical amenities at your disposal.