The village of Inistioge is delightfully friendly and picturesque. Located alongside the River Nore known for salmon fishing, it is the ideal base for hikes and nature walks, especially on the Woodstock Estate gardens. The village also has a number of traditional restaurants, cafes, and pubs. The location makes for an ideal base to explore interesting things to do in Kilkenny and Thomastown as well. Whilst Thomastown has some excellent cafes, it majorly has an international reputation for its arts and crafts boasting a number of studios, galleries, exhibitions, and workshops. The Mount Juliet Manor House provides an excellent golfing and dining experience along with the opportunity to do horse riding or fly fishing. Make sure to book the stay best experience for yourself so you can make the most of your visit. We bring to you the top-rated Airbnb vacation rentals in and near Inistioge, Ireland, here!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. The Cottage (from USD 134)
Keeping in tune with the historic vibes this village gives off, this self-catering holiday home in Inistioge sits on an over 100-year-old property. Guests of up to four are welcome to relax in this quaint cottage. It has up-to-date features, such as cable TV and wireless internet, on top of classic living and dining spaces.
Sleep comfortably in either of its two bedrooms, one of which has two single-size beds with a window overlooking the neighborhood. Get your work done at the tiny desk space near the stairwell, or chill outside in the fenced backyard. Centrally located, it is only a short distance from the best cafes, pubs, and parks in town.
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absolutely fantastic stay such a beautiful comfortable cottage in a stunning villagewhat a beautiful cottage noeleen has thought of everything in this beautifully decorated spacious yet cozy airbnbbeautiful cottage very cozy and extremely cleanCleanliness:
the cottage is spotlessly clean and well appointedthe cottage is clean welcoming and has everything providedextremely clean and very well equipped with everything you could needclean well appointed and noeleen met us at check in to walk us aroundnoeleen's cottage was clean and very invitingHost:
she really is a super hostnoeleen is a very nice hostnoeleen was a great host and very welcomingnoeleen was a brilliant host extremely helpfulwow what can i say everything was fab noeleen is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
fab location in a unique villagelovely location and cozy spoyits in a perfect location to the village of instiogebeautiful home and beautiful locationwe loved that it was close to everything and easy to get around
2. Chestnut Cottage (from USD 114)
Experience a piece of authentic Irish history upon booking a stay in this charming house for rent in Inistioge. Best suited for groups of five, the exterior’s enthusiastic greenery is enough to make this century-old cottage as welcoming as ever.
The interiors have been refurbished to equip a string of cozy amenities for an ideal stay, including a whimsical living room with its statement fireplace, a semi-open dining and kitchen space, and bedrooms that welcome plenty of natural light in. Complete with standard entertainment in the form of satellite TV and a DVD and CD collection, this is one of the few Airbnb rentals here that allow baggage drop-offs and long-term stays.
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theresa is a perfect host and made us feel so welcomepat and teresa where very welcoming and great hoststhe owner of the cottage theresa is a wonderful host and made us feel so welcomeplenty to do in the area and the hosts are very kind and welcomingpat and teresa the owners who live in the bordering house are very very kind yet discreetRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful quiet location overlooking a village with very friendly pub and nearby river and captivating countrysidea good place for a peaceful stay in a very charming countryside
3. An eighteenth-century house in a private and secluded courtyard setting (from USD 433)
The Coach House is a meticulously renovated 18th-century stable block spread over 2500 square feet (230 sq metres) located just a mile (1.6 kilometre) away from the village of Inistoge. Whilst it is located in a private and secluded courtyard setting, it provides close access to the local facilities in the nearby Thomastown and Kilkenny. The property has been restored with hand-crafted oak woodwork and natural stone throughout.
It houses four bedrooms and can comfortably sleep up to 11 guests. The extensively equipped kitchen opens out onto a patio overlooking the private garden. There is a utility room with a washer/dryer and a conservatory on the lower floor.
The comfortably furnished sitting room with a wood burning stove, a television set, Wi-Fi, and a DVD player on the upper floor. Inistoge has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants to explore and is ideal for hikes and country walks.
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we had three couples and the house is very spacious and comfortablethe house is very well equipped with high quality kitchen wareCleanliness:
beautiful home was spotless and as describedexcellently clean and really good communication with the hostsexceptionally clean easy to find and extremely comfortablegreat house kitchen well equipped rooms lovely anf clean plenty of towels providedgreat house - beautifully decorated and really cleanHost:
martin and claire are wonderful host/hostessdaniel was the perfect host and very timely in his responses leading up to our visiteoin was so helpful and flexible throughout our stayhost even provided fresh milk bread and jam upon arrivalfriendly and helpful neighborsRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful house in a fantastic picturesque locationgreat house in a quiet and rural locationit is a lovely location -very scenichuge comfortable house in a lovely locationclose to kilkenny and we easily made it to the dublin airport in 2 hours
4. Cottage that was once a village school (from USD 150)
If you’re clueless about where to stay in Kilkenny, this charming abode is worthy of checking out. It is an Airbnb cottage in a former village school dating back to 1895, restored with terraced gardens and seating areas that boast stunning panoramic views.
Whilst the original structure has been retained, the restoration has made sure to include all modern amenities. It makes for an interesting base to enjoy the stunning countryside of the South-East of Ireland. The listing includes a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and two air mattresses in the common area for sleeping arrangements.
The kitchen is well appointed with all modern appliances, glassware, cookware and silverware. It is only a thirty-minute drive to Kilkenny and a twenty-minute drive to New Ross which has plenty of restaurants and a huge grocery store.
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the rooms are very nice the mattress is very comfortablecomfortable bedding and linen and pastoral setting made for restful nightstruly magic view facilities warm and cozy all together with a lovely hostthe cottage itself was sparkling clean cozy and very comfortable with modern amenitiesthe house was amazing - it had everything we needed and the beds were so comfortableCleanliness:
excellent communication very nice & clean placethe place was amazing charming and cleanthe cottage was spotless clean full of everything we needed for comfort including a wood burning stove fireplacea wonderful place to stay the cottage is cozy clean and well appointedcabin is clean and cosy lorraine was a great host would stay againHost:
our host was very thoughtful and attentivelorraine was a fab host with an amazing homelorraine is a wonderful hostlorraine was an amazing hostlorraine was a wonderful host that was a delightful to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
great location short drive to a few towns and attractionssuch a quiet peaceful locationa beautifully converted property in a peaceful locationthe beautifully restored schoolhouse is the perfect location for exploring local areas of interest or furtherif you are looking for a true country side location then its perfect
5. Mill House (from USD 433)
The Mill House is nestled in the valley of the River Nore and is just a mile (1.61 kilometre) away from the picturesque village of Inistioge.
Set in a private and secluded courtyard setting, it houses four bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen which opens onto a breakfast patio overlooking the private garden and pond, a comfortably furnished living room with a wood burning stove, some DVDs and satellite TV. The front courtyard and the grounds look cosy and inviting and the spiral staircase is also bound to be a hit with the young ones.
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amazing yard to relax and enjoy breakfast on back balcony overlooking pondgreat kitchen amenities deep bathtub plenty of sleeping options and the beds are very comfortablewonderful place lovely views great when you have the weather and cozy otherwisethe home is very comfortable with good views lots of space and sunlightCleanliness:
were clean and plentifula gorgeous house in beautiful grounds and countryside well-equipped spotlessly clean comfortable homelyneeds a good clean and declutter very tired has so much potentialthe mill house is a wonderful spacious cottage with many artistic touches and an extremely relaxing place to stayHost:
lovely place and great hosthost was very responsive and ensured our stay ran very smoothlyall that and eoin was a friendly and welcoming host toowonderful place great host with great recommendations wonderful family spaceeoin was most helpful happy to answer any questions and quick to recommend local restaurants and places to visitRead more reviewsLocation:
what a perfect place to stay the house and location are just ideal for a break awayan amazing location for a few days exceeded our expectationsthe location is idyllic very remote and peacefulgreat for walks and chilling out well kitted out toothe house is amazing but the garden bbq and location top it all off
6. Authentic Irish countryside experience in two-bedroom rental (from USD 162)
This accommodation in Inistioge, Ireland, was built for the Parish priest of the village in the 1890s. The owner’s grounds spread over approximately three acres (1.2 hectares) comprise of a water garden, a lawn tennis court, and a rustic gazebo. This listing is a two-bedroom property with a combined dining and kitchen area. The kitchen has a wood stove for which timber is provided. There is oil-fired central heating with radiators throughout the property.
The property is Wi-Fi enabled and washing and ironing facilities are also available. The property takes only weekly bookings (Saturday to Saturday) between July-August. In the case of guests traveling with kids, a children’s cot and a high chair are made available, as are books and toys for them.
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the beds were very warm and we always stayed warm enough with the heaters and fireplacetheir cottage is very cozy comfortable and definitely in a great area to tour the local sitesCleanliness:
the bathrooms were clean and always had hot waterthe coach house was clean warm and set in a beautiful gardenHost:
great hosts - beautiful settingmargaret and mark were wonderful hosts and really made us feel welcomethe hosts were so welcoming book this placehosts are very helpful and friendly and could not do enough for youmargaret & mark were wonderful very kind hosts to my husband daughter and myselfRead more reviewsLocation:
the house is beautiful as is the locationa bit off the beaten path but a lovely place to staythe whole place is just beautiful
7. A one-bedroom accommodation in a working farmhouse (from USD 53)
This rental is a farmhouse close to Thomastown, New Ross and Kilkenny. This place to stay near Inistioge is a one-bedroom home with a spacious bathroom and a working farm. The property is close to local pubs, cafes and shops.
It is also close to the walks through the beautiful Woodstock park. Additionally, guests can enjoy the kid’s playground, river walks by River Nore, mountain climbing to the top of Mt Brandon and other activities such as kayaking and canoeing nearby.
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very friendly family - comfortable room with views of the farm and its surroundsHost:
marie and family were most welcoming and kindwonderful place unforgettable experience and truly lovely hostsnice place lovely host just a problem with the heatingRead more reviewsLocation:
pretty inistioge conveniently close for pubs shop and cafewe have to come back to enjoy the beautiful walks en visit the interesting places aroundagain 5 stars beautiful house beautiful location great welcoming hosts x
8. Refurbished three-bedroom apartment (from USD 192)
This beautiful three-bedroom Airbnb has been recently refurbished in old-world style making use of authentic and tasteful furniture along with objects of interesting historical value. It is, however, fitted with all modern amenities for the convenience of the guests. The house comprises of three double bedrooms, a spacious living room with lots of important historical pieces, a wood burning stove and a television, a full kitchen which opens out to the south facing back garden, perfect for having a barbecue in the afternoon sun. The property is Wi-Fi enabled as well.
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the well-stocked kitchen opens onto a nice patioperfectly clean and very spacious with good wifi and all the comforts of homeworking stove in living room which we used once & wifi works very wellthe house is very well equipped and comfortable with all mod cons including a well-equipped kitchendecent kitchen with all the mod cons comfy beds and a lovely bathroomCleanliness:
the house was very clean and had everything that we neededthe house was just as pictured and very cleanas for the house itself we found it clean comfortable peaceful and romanticit has been thoughtfully modernized and was clean and well-maintained; the beds were good; the kitchen was well-equippedarrived to a beautiful clean picturesque cottage situated right in the heart of the village green of inistiogeHost:
host excellent for correspondence prior to and during visitallan and his wife the owners of the otter pub were so helpful to usthe host couldn’t have done more to help uspatrick was a great host really helpful and friendlyour host addressed all our questions and had great advice about the areaRead more reviewsLocation:
super location in the beautiful village of inistiogewonderful place in wonderful villagea great location to visit the surrounding areasthis place is just perfect for a family break in the heart of the kilkenny countrysidethe location provided a good central point to explore southeastern ireland
9. Beautiful getaway in a one-bedroom townhouse
This rental is a comfortable and lightly decorated single-bedroom townhouse with a power shower. The bedroom has two chairs and a small table as well. The garden area has two big benches to relax on or enjoy your morning coffee amongst the tranquil atmosphere. Breakfast is included with the booking and has a sizeable menu for guests to choose from. Other amenities include Wi-Fi. ironing facilities, and a free parking space.
County Kilkenny, Ireland
1.55 km (1.0 mi) from Woodstock Gardens & ArboretumSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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super comfy beds peaceful great coffee & really open friendly hoststhoughtful gestures with local spring water & "sweets" in our roomlovely simple room; very comfortable beds and shower and a lovely little view out the windowthe beds were very comfortable and so was the roomhis breakfast spread the next morning was deliciousCleanliness:
very clean stylish decorthe house was spotlessly clean and warmit's a creative clean placegreat breakfast very clean great shower cute dog and comfy bedsspotlessly clean and the house had a lovely feel to itHost:
colum and sophia are wonderful hostscolum and sophia are excellent hostscolum and sophia were incredibly gracious hosts who made me feel as if i was at homecolum and sophia are very warm and welcoming hostscolum and sophia are very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
an excellent location in a lovely locationnice place in a small village with a lovely village bar closethe location is perfect for people who want a break from the hustle and bustle of the citylovely location and lovely peoplethis place is ideal for friends travelling and needing a place to stay en route around ireland
10. Three-bedroom accommodation near nature walks with plenty of outdoor seating
This Airbnb is a beautiful three-bedroom accommodation close to the fabulous walks in Woodstock along the river Nore and the surrounding countryside. The kitchen has all that you will need. The living room has ample seating, a television, some DVDs and a number of books for indoor entertainment. The TV also has Amazon Prime and Netflix subscription to keep you entertained. The house has a beautiful garden at the back of the main building and the bakery, also called the ‘garden room’, is perfect to spend a relaxing afternoon indoors. There is plenty of outdoor seating spaces to enjoy your meal amidst the beauty of natural surroundings. The rental is just twenty minutes from Mount Juliet and Kilkenny city is only a thirty-minute drive away. Thomastown nearby has some really good cafes to visit.
County Kilkenny, Ireland
1.51 km (1.0 mi) from Woodstock Gardens & ArboretumTop guest reviews
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the kitchen is well-equipped and the tv and wifi worked well and really added to the creature comfortsthe houses wi-fi is very good important when you are planning things to do the next daythe communal space is gorgeous and we had everything we needed to make our stay more than comfortablegreat house with ample room for two couples with kidsgraham and joanne set up the garden room as an extra double bedroom which was greatCleanliness:
spotless clean and homelyrooms big clean and comfortableit was very spacious clean and beautifully designedthe house itself is was spotlessly clean cosy and very comfortableclean towels and linen on arrival plus extra's freely availableHost:
loved the friendly otter barvery cozy and helpful host we really enjoyed :)our host was helpful and easily contactablevery helpful and pleasant hostthe friendly people and beautiful views make you feel at home and the welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
a brilliant location in the heart of the film village of inistiogegorgeous house in a gorgeous locationthe location is perfect as it is right in the heart of the quaint village of inistiogethe location is great close to shops restaurantscosy place and good location
11. Gorgeous and elegant luxury private villa for large groups
This Airbnb is a huge eleven-bedroom villa nestled in the rural south Kilkenny countryside. It is a modern and stylishly furnished accommodation across three stunning architecturally designed houses. It can also be booked for special occasions as the rental of the house comes with the addition of the Old Dairy Dining Hall at Ballilogue which can seat up to thirty people for a private dining experience. The complex has a private walled garden and a gated driveway. The private gravelled drive leads to a carport in the walled garden planted with specimen trees, grasses and bamboo. The three properties together share four bathrooms with walk-in showers and the kitchen spaces are well appointed with oil fires Rayburn range stoves.
1.34 km (0.9 mi) from Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
12. Luxury farmhouse for larger groups
This Airbnb is a traditional stone farmhouse in the south Kilkenny countryside with a walled garden and gated driveway. The property was built in 1824 but has been renovated with elegant and contemporary interiors. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property comes with a raised glass atrium overlooking the garden, a double height living room, a large kitchen, dining space and a separate cloakroom. The house has oil-fired central heating. The kitchen is well-appointed with all that you will need and is equipped with oil fired Rayburn range stoves. Everything single detail from mattresses to linen is of luxury quality. The housekeeper/manager will be available to plan activities, shop for groceries, offer services from a private chef, and plan events.
1.47 km (1.0 mi) from Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum
Don't miss the golf!
There are no less than four golf courses within a five-ten mile (8-16 kilometre) radius of the idyllic village of Inistioge including the famous Mount Juliet Hotel golf course so whether you’re a golf connoisseur or not, golfing could make a fun part of your trip to Inistioge.
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