Title: Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny ## Photo gallery for Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny ![Terrace/patio - Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny (Carrickshock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48543400/48543379/4ca6b030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny (Carrickshock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48543400/48543379/2d59c7ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny (Carrickshock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48543400/48543379/339eae57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny (Carrickshock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48543400/48543379/99fe93d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny (Carrickshock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48550000/48543400/48543379/c2574a6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the rolling hills of South County Kilkenny, Gorman’s Cottage offers a tranquil retreat. Lovingly restored to showcase hand-crafted woodwork and natural stone, this 18th-century farmhouse features a beautifully landscaped patio with flower garden, cozy kitchen with traditional Stanley stove, and spacious rooms for relaxation. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny Private and comfortable two-bedroom, 2.5-bath stone cottage located in beautiful County Kilkenny, Ireland. Old-world charm, yet fully equipped for comfortable living, and surrounded by flower gardens and lush open space. We love the peace and quiet of our countryside retreat. The cottage is in a private and secluded courtyard setting, but with close access to plenty of local facilities in nearby towns of Knocktopher, Thomastown, Kilkenny, and Waterford. The nearby M9 motorway provides easy access to Kilkenny, Waterford, and Dublin. The property has been lovingly restored to the highest standards with hand-crafted woodwork and natural stone throughout. It is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The property includes two units: a two-story main house and a two-story guest cottage. These can be rented individually or together (#1021234). This listing is for the main cottage (Gorman's Cottage). It contains two double bedrooms, a large kitchen, a sitting room, a formal dining room, and 2.5 bathrooms. A laundry room with a washing machine and dryer is in an adjacent building. The farm buildings surround a courtyard, which features a landscaped patio with a flower garden. The focal point of the well-equipped kitchen is the original eighteenth-century stepped chimney. The kitchen also has a traditional Stanley stove, which can be used for a wood or peat fire to keep the kitchen cozy even in the middle of winter. The kitchen opens out through French doors onto a stone patio which overlooks a private garden and rolling hills in the distance. One bedroom, containing a double bed, is above the kitchen. The main house also has a sitting room with T.V. and a formal dining room featuring a slate floor and a large table that seats eight. The master bedroom is above the dining room. It has a king-sized bed, a wood floor, and an adjoining half bathroom. All duvets, bedclothes, and towels are included, as are light and heat. The house has underfloor heating in addition to radiators. There is a pull-down bed in the dining room with a double inflatable mattress to accommodate additional guests. Gorman’s cottage is one mile outside the small village of Hugginstown, which has two pubs, a small grocery, and one of the best Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) clubs in the county. The nearby town of Thomastown is known for its arts and crafts, and has several studios and workshops, galleries and exhibitions to visit, cafés and numerous pubs where one can unwind with a pint and some live music. From there, it is a short drive to the world-renowned Mount Juliet estate, which provides excellent facilities, including horse-riding and fly-fishing, the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, spa facilities, and first-class restaurants. The City of Kilkenny is an exciting destination with a well-preserved medieval core focused on the stunning Kilkenny Castle and Gardens. It has an active arts scene with a range of galleries, studios, museums, and historic attractions. It is a great place to eat, drink, shop, and explore. Kilkenny hosts several festivals over the summer months, including the Kilkenny Arts Festival in August and the Cat’s Laugh comedy festival in June. The Viking city of Waterford, a short 30-minute drive away by motorway, is also a lively spot with plenty to do and see. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/439000/438903/229db17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterford Marina Hotel Waterford - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Restored Historic Cottage in Rural County Kilkenny Cottage Restored Historic Cottage in Rural County Kilkenny Newmarket ## About the area Newmarket is home to this cottage. Kilree Round Tower and Jerpoint Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Gowran Park and Woodstock House and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Watershed or Nowlan Park. [Visit our Newmarket travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newmarket.dx553248635939573041) [View more Cottages in Newmarket](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newmarket-Cottages.d553248635939573041-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.460587,-7.238105&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:waf_Ibudk%40%3FW%3FY%3FY%40Y%40Y%3FY%40W%40Y%40YBY%40WBY%40YBWBYBWBWDYBWDWDWBWFWDWDUDWFWFUDUFUFWFUHSFUFUHSFUHSHSHSHSHQJSHQJQHQJQJQJOJQHOLOJOJMLOJMJMLMLMLMLKJKLKLKLINKLILILGNILGNGLGLGNENELENENELCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLJNHJJLJLJLLLJJLLLLLJLLNJLJNJNJNJPJNJPJPHPJPHPJRHPHRHRHRFTHRHRFTFTFTHTFTFTDTFVDTFVDTDVDVDVDVBVDVBXDVBX%40VBXBVBX%40V%40XBX%40X%3FV%40X%40X%3FX%40X%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FXAX%3FXAXAX%3FVAXCXAXAVCXCVCXAVCXEVCVEXCVEVEVEVETEVGVETGVETGTGTITGTGTGTIRIRGTIRIRIPIRKRIPKPIPKPKPKNKPKNKNKNKLMNKLMLMLKLMJMLMJMJKJOHMHMJMFOHMHMFOFMFOFMDODODMDODMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEOEMGMGOGMGOIMGMIMKOIMIMKMKKKMMMKMMMMKMKMMOKMKOMOIOKQKOKQKQIQKQIQKSISIQISISIUGSISGUGUIUGUGUGUEUGWGUEWEUEWGWCWEWEWCYEWCWCYCWCYAWCYAWCYAYAYAW%3FYAYAY%3FY%3FY%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9BlQL2O3CSBs5FaqmWTtidSAyBE=) Carrickshock, Kilkenny ### What's nearby - ![Catholic faith in Ireland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090031/336f162f-eb49-4f53-b153-85ff591e78ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jerpoint Abbey 8 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Jerpoint Park 8 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Kilree Round Tower 8 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Kilree High Cross 8 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Mount Juliet Golf Course 10 min drive \- 8.3 miles ### Getting around - Kilkenny Station 21 min drive - Waterford (WAT) 55 min drive ### Restaurants - Lady Helen Restaurant 16 min drive - Malzard's Pub, Stonyford Ireland 11 min drive - The Saddle Bar 13 min drive - Major’s Bar 14 min drive - The Hound 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny? ### Where is Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Restored Historic Cottage in County Kilkenny Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg L. 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our second stay at this property and it was great again. The location is beautiful and quiet. A short 10-15 minute walk to the local village (shop, pubs, church, sports field) and a short drive to the motorway and a grocery store and gas station. The cottage is very well kept and well equipped with appliances, wifi, etc. We'll definitely be back again. ##### Greg L. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison B. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We all had a fantastic stay.The house was lovely and cosy and is situated in a beautiful and peaceful location. We were sad to leave. ##### Alison B. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Country Cottage Gorman's Cottage was the last property on our tour and it was by far the best! The old stone cottage is very roomy and everything you'd want in a country retreat. The surrounding rural farmland is absolutely beautiful. Donal, the property manager, was very helpful to us when we needed something. A couple of minor drawbacks for us was, there was an iron bit we could not find an ironing board, and neither could Donal. No big deal, really. Another drawback was the narrow roads leading to and from the cottage. For us Americans, it was a white-knuckle experience! But if you live over here, you'll have no problem. All-in-all, we highly recommend Gorman's Cottage for a quiet, relaxing holiday! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Dublin-Airport-Central.h77932.Hotel-Information) > > [Talbot Hotel Clonmel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clonmel-Hotels-Clonmel-Park-Hotel.h7049246.Hotel-Information) > > [Killaloe Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Killaloe-Hotels-The-Killaloe-Hotel.h15821471.Hotel-Information) > > [Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Portmarnock-Resort-Jameson-Golf-Links.h445188.Hotel-Information) > > [Wildwood Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundalk-Hotels-Wildwood-Lodge.h23322687.Hotel-Information) > > [Blackstairs Shepherds Huts](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackstairs-Shepherds-Huts.h95751793.Hotel-Information) > > [An Chúirt Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gweedore-Hotels-An-Chuirt-Hotel.h17721313.Hotel-Information) > > [CABU By The Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cavan-Hotels-CABU-By-The-Lakes.h48850549.Hotel-Information) > > [Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Liffey-Valley.h1166873.Hotel-Information) > > [Kilkenny Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilkenny-Hotels-Kilkenny-Inn.h22325736.Hotel-Information) > > [Ghan House Carlingford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dundalk-Hotels-Ghan-House-Carlingford.h41972370.Hotel-Information) > > [Nesbitt Arms Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels-Nesbitt-Arms-Boutique-Hotel.h15521231.Hotel-Information) > > [Charming 2-bed Apartment in Donegal Town Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Donegal-Hotels-The-Suite-On-The-Diamond.h46949579.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Borough by Wetherspoon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Old-Borough-By-Wetherspoon.h49171932.Hotel-Information) > > [Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Clayton-Hotel-Dublin-Airport.h2226273.Hotel-Information) > > [Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cavan-Hotels-Farnham-Estate-Spa-Golf-Resort.h1499097.Hotel-Information) > > [Marina views, Kinsale, sleeps 20, owned by Exquisite Holiday Homes ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kinsale-Hotels-Marina-Views.h45413709.Hotel-Information) > > [Talbot Hotel Cork](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballincollig-Hotels-Oriel-House-Hotel.h1402128.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cliffe at the Quay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Donegal-Hotels-The-Cliffe-At-The-Quay.h104426642.Hotel-Information) > > [Airport View Hotel & Secret Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lusk-Hotels-Airport-View-Hotel-Secret-Spa.h1527144.Hotel-Information) > > [St Angela’s Lakeside Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sligo-Hotels-ST-ANGELAS-LUXURY-APARTMENTS.h39222224.Hotel-Information) > > [Malin Townhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malin-Hotels-Malin-Townhouse.h42005430.Hotel-Information) > > [Skryne Castle Built in 1142](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skryne-Hotels-Skryne-Castle-Built-In-1142.h35803840.Hotel-Information) > > [Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Maldron-Hotel-Dublin-Airport.h1331635.Hotel-Information) > > [Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Carlton-Hotel-Dublin-Airport-Hotel.h1453052.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Dublin Airport North Swords](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Travelodge-Dublin-Airport-North-Swords.h24018.Hotel-Information) > > [The Strand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballyliffin-Hotels-The-Strand-Hotel.h15932701.Hotel-Information) > > [Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ardue-Hotels-Slieve-Russell-Hotel-Golf-Country-Club.h4952282.Hotel-Information) > > [Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kilmullin-Hotels-Druids-Glen-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h853698.Hotel-Information) ---