Holiday houses in Ballard Upper, Shillelagh

The Gables Cottage

A delightful detached stone cottage situated at the foot of the stunning Wicklow Mountains. With a characterful feel and rural location, this property is ideal for a couple looking to escape to County Carlow. Set in a 19th century farm pebbled courtyard. This granite cottage opens into an airy open-plan living space with a kitchen and lounge. There is a woodburning stove and leather couches to enjoy your evening. French doors lead out from the bedroom onto an outdoor dining, bbq area and garden.

The Swallow's Nest

Please don't come here - If you're looking for big city lights, mod cons & public transport. Please do come here - If you're interested in growing your own food, keeping bees, hiking, food preservation, nature, chickens & geese, bats, birdsong & silence (hens/geese/wildlife permitting!). The Swallow's Nest is a tiny barn which sits between Slievenamon & the Comeragh mountains, in the glorious valley known as The Honeylands but is only a ten minute drive from Clonmel, Tipperary's County town.

Stoops House

Stoops House is family-run guest accommodation located in Coolattin, Co. Wicklow. Stoops is surrounded by 2 acres of landscaped private gardens & provides secluded woodside accommodation for large groups in a rural setting. The house can accommodate up to 16 guests comfortably & is ideal for families and groups wanting a relaxing break. Mountain & valley views can be had to the rear of the property while the forest is directly at the front, keen walkers can enjoy miles of forest walks.

Crab Lane Studios

A beautiful traditional stone built barn converted into a contemporary/industrial/rustic living space with quirky touches. Located in the idyllic foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, on the Wicklow Way, it features an open plan kitchen/living/dining space, a mezzanine bedroom and a spacious wet room. An extension offers an additional boot room/bathroom and paved courtyard area. The grounds are comprised of upper and lower lawns set on half an acre. A country pub is within walking distance.

The Cottage at Park Lodge, Shillelagh

Set on the grounds of a 200 acre working farm, Park Lodge Cottage dates back to 1760. This newly renovated cottage has maintained the handcrafted oak trusses originally sourced from Coolattin estate, making this an impressive and welcoming space. This beautiful cottage, includes a kitchen/ living area with its own wood burning stove, a double and twin bedroom with separate bath room and utility . This is a self-catering holiday property; guest will have the property to themselves.

Cottage on the Wicklow Way. Dog friendly.

The Perch, a stone walled cottage in tiny Kilquiggin village overlooks the rolling hills of Counties Wicklow, Wexford and Carlow. Beside the Wicklow Way 7km south of Shillelagh. Dog friendly. Convenient to Ballybeg House, Lisnavagh House and Mount Wolseley. One large double bedroom upstairs and a sofa bed downstairs, which sleeps 1 adult or 2 children. Large bathroom. Sitting room with wood burning stove and spacious kitchen with back door to garden. Own transport essential.

Cherry Blossom Lodge with countryside views

Relax in this peaceful country side guest house surrounded by many tourist attractions, garden centres, hotels and golf clubs.Local pub 2mile away..award winning restaurant 5min drive away just beside Mount Wolseley Hotel and Golf Club.Nearest town 5mins away full off pubs and restaurants..20 mins from Carlow..if you don't feel like driving taxi available.Lots of beautiful scenery for walks..Rathwood Garden Centre only 10mins away for all types of shopping.

Converted Barn in lush Carlow Countryside

“The Barn” is a beautifully restored 19th century building beside our Farm house, finely furnished for your comfort. Enjoy an Emperor size, bed dressed in luxury cottons. Although “The Barn” is private I'm always on hand. Nestled snugly on our farm at the end of a country lane, surrounded by gardens & lush countryside. Walk the towpaths of Borris, venture up Mt Leinster, enjoy the quaint pubs of Clonegal. Kilkenny City is a must.

The Loft

Enjoy a countryside escape in a loft apartment on a rural working farm on the Wicklow/Carlow border. Avail of a total disconnection from TV and screen time. Located off the Wicklow Way trail walk. Nearby amenities include Rathwood, Altamount Gardens, rural pubs, Carlow and Tullow town. 5 minutes away from Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Golfclub. It provides the perfect base to explore Wicklow, Wexford, Kilkenny and Carlow.