Golf
Mount Juliet Golf Course
The Jack Nicklaus signature course is only 20 minutes from The Cottage. Host to the 2004 World Golf Championship the course offers some of the best golf in Ireland.
Carlow Golf Club
Mt. Juliet might have the name but Irish golfers know that Carlow is the real challenge. Just ask anyone who has played Carlow, better still book a tee time and see for yourself. At just under and hour from The Cottage Carlow is worth the journey.
Callan Golf Club
Only 10 minutes from The Cottage this course offers great value as well as a chance to meet local players.
Kilkenny Golf Club
This championship standard, parkland course is located just north of Kilkenny City and is ideal for all abilities.
Mountain View Golf Club
Amazing views on clear days Mountain View is lovely course for all levels. This course is very close to The Cottage and is playable in all conditions.
Slievenamon Golf Club
Slievenamon is a Pay&Play course located near the base of Slievenamon.
Historic Sites
Jerpoint Abbey
This Cistercian abbey holds a sculptured cloister with 15th century sculptures. Roughly half way between The Cottage and Innistoge, Jerpoint is a good place to begin a day of sight seeing
Innistoge
This lovely village on the River Nore was the setting for the film "Circle of Friends". A restaurant by the same name is located just off the village square and is a must visit for the deserts alone.
Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Once considered one of the Ireland's greatest gardens Woodstock is now being restored. Located just outside the village of Innistoge it makes a for a great relaxing afternoon either before or after enjoying the Circle of Friends restaurant in Innistoge.
Castles
Kilkenny Castle
This impressive castle was renovated during the Victorian era and now resembles a stately home inside the walls but outside retains its formidable appearance.
Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland's most impressive historic sites. Rising above planes known as the Golden Vale this site holds history going back to the 11th century.
Cahir Castle
Cahir (pronounced Care) Castle is one of our favourite castle and one of the best preserved in the country. An easy twenty minute drive from the Rock Of Cashel makes Cahir perfect for the second part of a sightseeing day out.
Ormond Castle
Ireland's best Elizabethan manor house, Ormand Castle contains some spectacular plasterwork decoration.
Restaurants and Pubs
Over the past few years Ireland's restaurants have experienced a kind of renaissance. Kilkenny has some fantastic restaurants and of course great pubs are never far away.
Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny
Kilkenny is one of Ireland's most enjoyable cities. There are several amazing restaurants and plenty of shopping, entertainment and of course pubs.
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
In our opinion Clonmel is one of Ireland's best kept secrets. This market town is a great place to experience the true Ireland while shopping, enjoying a coffee or just wandering the medieval streets.