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St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

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In the picturesque village of Inistioge, The Coach House is a tranquil retreat. Unwind in the water garden, relax by the rustic gazebo overlooking River Nore or enjoy a cozy evening by the wood stove. With 2 bedrooms and oil fired central heating throughout, this charming property can comfortably accommodate up to 5 guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

  • If you book between 3 and 6 nights a discount of between 10% and 30% is available through us.

    St Columb's Presbytery and the Coach House were built for the Parish Priest of Inistioge in the 1870's.The Coach house is located on the owners' grounds of approximately 3 acres. The landscaped grounds comprise of a water garden, lawns, and a rustic gazebo set in an elevated position overlooking the River Nore. The property is located about 1/2 Km from the village of Inistioge and within easy walking distance.
    The Coach House comprises of a combined kitchen/dining/living area with a wood stove, and 2 bedrooms. The ground floor bedroom comprises of 1 double bed with an an en-suite bathroom. The 1st floor bedroom has 1 single and 1 double bed and a shower room with WC adjacent to it. There is oil fired central heating with radiators throughout the property. The accommodation can sleep up to 5 persons comfortably and a child's cot and high chair are available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,098 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Heating and Electricity is extra and metered. Payable on departure

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Kilmacshane, a neighbourhood in Inistioge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Dunbrody Emigrant Ship and The Hub are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Juliet Golf Course and Carrigleade Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodstock House and Gardens, or check out an event or a game at The Watershed. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Inistioge travel guide
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Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny

What's nearby

  • Aerial drone view on Galway city. River Corrib and rowing club. Dark dramatic sunset sky. Nobody. Popular tourist and business city with rich history.
    The Hub
    31 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Kilkenny Castle
    Kilkenny Castle
    35 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Woodstock Estate
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Watershed
    27 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Butler House
    35 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Thomastown Station
    9 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Jerpoint Inn
    9 min drive
  • Gahan's
    14 min drive
  • Woodstock Arms
    11 min walk
  • Doyle's Bar & Grocery
    11 min drive
  • Lady Helen Restaurant
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny located?

This family-friendly Inistioge holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Woodstock Estate and Woodstock House and Gardens. Jerpoint Park and Grennan Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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St Columb's Coach House Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay with Mark and Maggie was a great beginning of our trip to Ireland. Their coach house is like out of a fairytale, beautifully decorated and comfortably outfitted. We cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners are lovely and available to meet, greet and make your stay comfortable. It’s quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable home.

Private, fully equipped galley, comfortable furnishings, warm and engaging host and the best accommodations we've encountered on our around the world trip .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully restored coach house in great location

Friendly knowledgeable hosts, excellent house in a quiet village near the great historic sites and hikes of the area. If you are looking for a place in the Irish countryside to unwind that’s still close to everything, this home in Inistioge is a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Moritz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a wonderful time with our children at this beautifully restored barn. Kids loved the rabbits as well as Mark and Margaret and the nearby Woodstock Gardens. Hope to visit again. Thank you so much, Mark and Margaret!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Welcoming Stone Cottage

We spent three lovely nights at St Columb’s Coach House and were warmly welcomed by our hosts. The surroundings were beautiful and we felt as if we had stepped back in time. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rudi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Very good location for exploring, by car of course. Very comfortable! The small town of Inistioge has a beautiful park by the river with a 10 arch 12th century bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort and history

Margaret and Mark were so welcoming and we had a couple of lovely chats about the history of the Coach House and the restoration efforts. They were helpful with recommending sites to visit and things to do. The accommodations were so comfortable and very well-appointed. Just such a great place to relax and recharge. We'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

Mark and Margaret’s coach house was ideal for us. We instantly fell in love with all of its charms. It’s located perfectly to create a home base and welcomed us comfortably after long days of exploring. Inistioge is a gorgeous location. If you’re looking for a long weekend with quietly stunning scenery or a home away from home, this is where you need to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coach House

Rustic, beautiful, property with amazing hosts. Lovely old old coach house been remodeled into two bedroom two bathroom home with all amenities included. Close to all kinds of little town towns and close to bigger towns a short distance away. One of our best vacations yet.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home that, as said before in other reviews, is even better in person. LOVED the renovated stone barn, LOVED our hosts, LOVED the heated beds, LOVED the tub, LOVED the resident kitty that came to visit. Be aware, that you will be cozy if you know how to build and maintain a wood stove. Otherwise, this may not be the fall/winter destination for you. Not immediately close to many amenities (food/shopping) but not far either. (by U.S. standards)
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The most charming cozy cottage!

The coach house is the coziest cottage with a gorgeous view of their forested property, especially from the lens of their “greenhouse foyer”. Walking distance the most beautiful little village of Inistioge where everyone was so hospitable and the views were breathtaking. The owners are entirely the most lovely people to chat with ever, and the Epitome of hospitality and kindness. I would absolutely book another stay with them, but for much longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place!

We were greeted by our hosts as if we were old friends. Mark and Margaret made themselves available whenever we needed them but respected our privacy, and made us feel very welcome. The stone cottage is well furnished, cozy, and extremely comfortable. The nearby area is very centrally located, and there are great attractions in the vicinity, such as the Woodstock Gardens, Jerpoint Abbey, and Kells Priory. Although we made this our base for ten days, we still wish we could have had more time to explore. We would definitely return again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Edward O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular service, fabulous facility

We stayed for 29 days. The hosts treated us like family! We needed converters for our C-Pap machines, cell phones and iPads. Immediately, Mark got us what we needed. We left for several days each week. Mark and Margaret turned the heat off to save energy consumption. The cottage was very comfortable. It was located for us to easily travel around the Republic. Mark and Margaret Dunne were wonderful hosts. We shared meals together and swapped stories of life in the US and Ireland.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the Coach house!

We love this property and the hosts that live on site. It is charming and feels like home. The comfy beds with the heated mattress pads are so cozy. We stayed here in March and had to return. The location is perfect! Close to the village but on a lovely property with an orchard, gardens, cute bunnies, outdoor grill area and a garden gazebo. . Sleek and modern it is NOT but if you love charm, stone walls with two story beams, loft, books and comfy furniture you can curl up on in front of a fire...then you will love the Coach House. Hosts Margaret and Mark are friendly and absolutely engaging.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Lovely place

As described.. Hosts were very welcoming and seemed like great people. Beautiful spot. Beds were VERY uncomfortable…mattresses need an upgrade! Our mistake: we didn’t realize one has to drive to Thomaston for any food, pubs etc.. 15 minutes.. small country road with scary fast cars and trucks. Stressful driving. No dining in Inistioge. Did not go anywhere in the evening as a result. The property is lovely.. minus very sore backs in the morning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

The photos dont do it justice - so cozy and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cottage, nice and quiet with plenty of room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will go again Maggie & Mark wonderful hosts.

We loved it so quiet beautiful location lovely village, will definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Me and my sister had the best time!! Such a beautiful and cozy space. Margaret was very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming coach house full of warmth and character. Our hosts, Margaret and Mark, were delightful! They made sure that we were well taken care of. We truly enjoyed our stay in their wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had all things needed. Loved the stone/wood floor architecture. Good location for visiting Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford. Arriving and communication with the host was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tabor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very kind people and great place to stay.

Kindest Couple weve ever met that own the property. The house we stayed in was above our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Helen L.

Lovely location, delightful hosts

Great location for seeing a beautiful area of Ireland. The hosts were welcoming and helpful. The house was clean, the heating worked wonderfully (it was cold while we were there).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Margaret was a wonderful host and this property was just what we were looking for during our travels. It was cozy, we loved the town, and we could drive to cities for the day. Great experience overall, would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024