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Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays

Escape to a relaxing break or active adventure surrounded by stunning wall gardens at this historically homely castle.

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Killaghy Castle offers a peaceful family getaway in Ireland's countryside. Travelers praise the tranquil setting and excellent sleep in spacious bedrooms. The castle blends modern convenience with WiFi, preserving historic charm with ornate cornices and marble fireplaces.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Mullinahone, this castle is in a rural area and in the mountains. Callan Golf Club and St. Francis Abbey Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The National Reptile Zoo and Lár na Páirce Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodstock House and Gardens and Gowran Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary

What's nearby

  • Callan Golf Club - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Augustinian Abbey - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Other Medieval Sights - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Holy Trinity Church - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 25 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Carrick-on-Suir Station - 21 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fennelly's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Auld Mill Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Stack of Barley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churchview, Ballingarry - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Scruffys Duffys - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays

Family-friendly castle in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tennis courts, golf privileges (optional) and books
  • Smoke-free property, games and barbecues
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays offer thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as Internet access.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 7 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Stereo
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Note from host: Not inside castle, outdoor smoking allowed
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Low Season: Minimum stay 3 nights. High Season: Week only bookings
There are no refunds on deposits. If the cancellation policy is not displayed, please contact the host directly to review the cancellation terms.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside castle, outdoor smoking allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Irish Castle Tipperary IE Picturesque Rural Setting Mullinahone
Irish Castle Tipperary IE Picturesque Rural Setting
Irish Tipperary IE Picturesque Rural Setting Mullinahone
Irish Tipperary IE Picturesque Rural Setting
Castle Irish Castle in Tipperary, IE - Picturesque Rural Setting
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Irish Castle in Tipperary IE Picturesque Rural Setting

Frequently asked questions

Is Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays located?

This family-friendly Mullinahone castle is located in the mountains, 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Callan Golf Club, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kells Priory and Kilree Round Tower. The National Reptile Zoo and Jerpoint Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Historically homely castle with stunning wall gardens, perfect for group stays Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

Family Vacation

We absolutely recommend staying here!! We had 15 people staying here for the New Years Holiday and it was absolutely the best. While in a small town the property was centrally located for us to see many historical sights.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S., Guilford

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

Family Gathering

Quaint, but charming-ideal for a large family group. Hosts were very responsive to needs and issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Ireland at its Best!

This castle presented old world elegance and charm while teeming with 21st century amenities. A perfect blend of both worlds! The house and accommodations are absolutely beautiful and very comfortable. We wanted for nothing. We were a group of 9 and had plenty of room to spare. Each person had a fabulous time. The host Eileen was on top of everything. She was very responsive and helpful. We had a few questions to which she provided spot on advice. Our entire family fully recommends this property; a dazzling star!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

william c.

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

Staying at an Irish Castle

We truly got the feel of the Irish countryside by staying here. It is very rural but was a great center point for us as we traveled to different towns and castles in the are. The home accommodated our large family of adult children and grandchildren. Loved the backyard for several pick up soccer games! Anthony and Eileen were very responsive to questions. Great place to stay with a large group or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

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

We loved the Castle!

My brothers family and I spent 5days exploring Ireland and Killaghy Castle and Mullinahone was our home sweet home away from home. The castle was quaint and quiet with LOTS of room for multiple families and couples. We spent the first day after travel just laying in the grass in the garden and relaxing… sounds like a movie right! Mullinahone is conveniently 2-2.5hrs or less from Dublin, Galway, Cliffs of Moher and others. Even closer are Waterford, Cork, Limerick and Kilkenny. See them all! Staying nearby we went to TJ Macs Pub in town and drove over to Thatch in Cloneen for drinks and stories, great little pubs with great owners! We even caught some local Hurling! If you’re looking for a quiet place or centrally located place to stay OR if you want to tell friends and family you stayed at a castle for a week, even better ☺️🇮🇪 Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

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Four Generations Under One Roof

What a great way to experience Ireland with our four generations of family from ages 1-91, all staying under one roof in Killaghy Castle. It suited us all with many bedrooms and baths, large living room and dining room and a very functional kitchen. The beautiful back garden and deck was the perfect place to unwind after our daytime excursions. Our host provided us with cribs and high chairs as well as some indoor and out door games for the kids, there was even a playground close by which we visited daily. Mullinahone was the perfect small town vibe as well, with TJ Macs the pub in walking distance, O'Briens the butcher and two local grocers. We also attended mass twice and felt like locals, getting coffees at the Brewhouse close by. We did day trips to Portmarnock for Golf, Kilkenny for the Castle and Smithwicks, Cliffs of Moher by boat in Doolin, and Waterford for shopping. The best was coming back to the Killaghy Castle, relaxing out back at sunset, or snuggling into the living room with a warm fire to talk out all of our Irish adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Vacation like Royalty

We had a reunion of 7 couples that worked together in the UK at Killaghy Castle. It is a true castle and is steeped in history. The property is very comfortable with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Three bathrooms are en suite and 2 are “communal.” The dine in kitchen is very large and equipped with a five burner stove, double oven, 2 refrigerator/freezers, 2 microwaves, and more plates/bowls/cutlery than you can ever huge. There is a wonderful sitting room with a great fireplace and a formal dining room that will seat 16 comfortably. The village of Mullinahone is small but wonderful and you are equidistant from both Kilkenney and Clonmel which are worth visiting. T j Macs bar is a 10 minute walk and the owner, T J, can take care of all of your needs plus it is a wonderful pub. The castle owners Pat and Mary are a delight. Their daughter Eileen is the property manager, she is super responsive and pretty much immediately took care of all of our requests. We had a lovely time. I highly recommend Killaghy castle as a destination for group gatherings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lona V.

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

Quiet location

Pleasant stay and accomodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

claude l.

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

Holiday

Special to have a house and town that could acommodate all of us
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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50th Anniversary Intergenerational Adventure

The entire family found the accommodations fun and functional - walking to a little park and / or town was easy. There is a lovely little grocery store and a nice spot or two for pizza take out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

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

Amazing family party

We had my husbands 50th birthday at Killaghy Castle with some family and friends and had an amazing time. We all LOVED the space and Marie, Eileen and Anthony were just so helpful and accommodating. Would highly recommend staying here, so spacious and grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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Family get together

Spacious and very well equipped historical property with an authentic decorative finish and furniture. Perfect for large family group. Wonderful views from bedroom windows. Easy walking distance to nearby town of Mullinahone and short drive to Kilkenny and Cashel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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Grandchildren to Ireland

With six grandchildren. three sets of parents, and two grandparents, this location offered something of interest within a short drive to everyone. Delightful stay with a gracious host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

Great home base for a family reunion

Killaghy Castle, and the adjacent town of Mullinahone, was the perfect gathering place for our family that ranged in age from 10 to 89. We were warmly welcomed and offered many suggestions to help make our week extra special. A favorite memory was waking up one day to the field in front of the house filled with gentle, grazing cows. All in all, a special time for our family. Thank you Eileen! Thank you Pat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Wonderful Retreat!

We had an amazing time at this awesome castle with comfortable accommodations for our large group of family and friends ranging in age from 25 to 82 years old! We had an awesome time getting to know many Mullinahone locals, loved the local pub write down the street, loved the area (several local hiking spots and many other day trip options from biking, to several historical sites) ... so much to do and such a beautiful setting. Also hired a chef for a birthday dinner at the castle! Amazing time! GPS was a little wonky getting to the castle ... but a quick call to the Host squared us away!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine C.

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

Family Time

Our party of 14 + dog had a fantastic stay in your beautiful property. The check in process was really simple. The provision of homemade scones and jam made us feel immediately welcome. Property was large with very comfortable beds, bathrooms, a large sitting room, dining room and kitchen. All necessities provided. The outdoor space was amazing, beautiful walled garden and patio with seating and barbecue. We were so lucky with the weather and dined outside on 3/4nights. Great playground at the grand entrance. Lots to do within an hour’s drive. In conclusion a wonderful stay for our family reunion to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Best ever

We had an excellent time at the castle! It is so spacious we were never in each other’s way and we had 20 related and unrelated individuals there! It is lovely but not so upscale that you’re afraid to sit down or touch anything- it felt like home. We made dinner each night - it was a very workable kitchen- Edward Obrien the butcher in town could not have been nicer! The best part for us was we could be in an historic building in a fairly damp country in the spring and not one of my highly allergic guests had a bit of trouble- I’m was so pleased! I could not recommend this stay more- thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake T.

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Classic Irish Beauty

We had 16 family members from 9yo to 69yo and all found the castle home amazing. Pat and Eileen were very responsive and understanding of the "Americans" that couldn't figure out how to operate the European showers. Haha. The property has classic Irish beauty with beautiful flowers and large fields of green, green grass. The living spaces are expansive and very accommodating for our large group to be together and enjoy our family time. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds comfortable, though the WIFI is spotty in some of the bedrooms. The kitchen is well equipped (2 refrigerators!) and the hosts even provided a bag of ice for us Americans. Lots of extras included as well, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, bottled water (though the tap water was delicious), extra TP, plenty of towels and even face cloths. The washers and dryer was an added plus as most of the group had been in country for several days. We enjoyed the short walk into town and several evenings at T. J. Mac's Irish pub. T.J. is an amazing host at his pub and very accommodating with the children in the group. It is a great central location to explore SE Ireland and we enjoyed the short drives to the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and several trips to Kilkenny. After our longer drives to Blarney, Kinsale and the Cliff of Moher we were welcomed home to Killaghy Castle with open arms. Obviously the hosts put much thought and concern into their guest comfort and needs. It was much appreciated by our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terressa N.

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

Texans live Royally

Eileen and Anthony are amazing hosts! Our time was short and fast paced so coming home to a castle every night was wonderful. Everything we needed was ready and waiting for us. The kitchen is grand and the grounds just immaculate. I could live my days at Killaghy and spend my nights at TJ Macs in Mullinahone as long as I was blessed to be on this earth. Do not pass up the chance to live like royalty!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S., Salt Lake City, USA

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

Great spot

We had a large family group traveling together and Killaghy Castle was great for us. The host was available and communicative when we had questions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla E.

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

Magical! Exactly what we needed!

A group of friends went to Mullinahone to celebrate my 50th birthday. I couldn't imagine a better place to relax. The castle was fabulous. Plenty of space. Very comfortable. Wonderful kitchen. Beautiful scenery. The town was just as welcoming. We spent each evening enjoying the hospitality of TJ Mac's Pub and then took the short walk back to the castle. Everyone in the town was so kind and went above and beyond to make our group feel welcome. I hated to leave!!!! I can't say enough nice things about the accommodations and the residents of this amazing Irish community. Thank you thank you thank you for making my birthday so special!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M., Oconomowoc, WI, USA

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The Most Incredible Stay!

We arrived after an overnight flight, and several hours of driving to find a fire laid and wine on the table. We traveled with my mom, a friend, my adult son, and my teen daughter. Our plan was a small vow renewal in the foyer, but as luck would have it, there was an absolutely beautiful walled garden with beautiful greenery and an immense pine tree. Our local friends couldn't resist a stay and we ended up with a full house. My friends loved the huge kitchen, it was the perfect location to laugh and host everyone. We snuggled into the front room with a fire on multiple nights. We had a grand time exploring the area and can't say enough about the home, area, hosts, neighbors...just everything. We are completely in love with Ireland. Also, my husband has become a bird lover in just five days.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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Magical 5 night getaway

Our family of 8 stayed 5 amazing nights in this great property and loved every moment. The space was warm and inviting and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook our own meals. Owners were very responsive to our questions and made sure that we were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great place n location to fit my family's needs,also large area for whatever we wanted to do !

Awsome !

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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Killaghy Castle A+++++!

We had a family group of 12 adults and 6 children. Everyone loved the castle! It was so beautiful and so comfortable, everyone felt right at home. We traveled a lot during our stay and took a day to decompress and relax at the castle. Everyone thought that was one of the highest points. The walled garden was perfect for the kids to kick around a soccer ball while we grilled out. Maria was available but we had everything we needed to make for a dynamite stay. Thank you , Maria, again for everything especially for arranging our don’s birthday cake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019