Summertime is well and truly upon us. Now that Covid-19 restrictions are easing and we have a glimmer of hope as to when hotels, self-catering houses, apartments, and guesthouses are allowed to re-open. It’s time to start the planning for a well-deserved staycation in Kilkenny, be it with the girls, lads, or the fam. If you don’t want all the stress and fuss, get in touch with our sister company Kilkenny Concierge and they’ll take care of it all, from start to finish- stress and hassle-free.
Lacking in the inspiration department and not sure where to even begin? In this blog, we are going to run through some of our top accommodation and activity picks as well as some food recommendations. Keep on reading if you would like to find out more.
Accommodation
Accommodation- the most important part. In Kilkenny, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to hotels, guesthouses, self-catering houses, and apartments, which means, you’ll always be guaranteed somewhere nice to stay.
Here is a list of some other accommodation recommendations:
Hotels:
B&B:
Self-Catering:
Activities
Planning activities for your Kilkenny staycation is crucial. Fear not, Kilkenny is famous for its activities. There’s so much choice from adrenaline-fuelled activities, water sports to the more creative. Be it adult-type activities to the more family-friendly ones, there’s something to suit the needs of every individual group. Kilkenny has unique activities that no other county offer.
Make sure to check out the famous Hurling Experience at The Kilkenny Way, Perfume Workshop at Valley of Roses, Farm Experience at Nore Valley Park, Karting at Kiltorcan Racecourse, and a Pottery Workshop at The Happy Pottery. Of course, you cannot forget to pay us here at Kilkenny Activity Centre a visit for all your outdoor activity needs. We offer a range of activities like Paintball, Splatball, Bubble Football, Assault Course and much more.
Food
Food options are plentiful in Kilkenny city, again we are spoiled for choice. There are restaurants catering to all folk from Michelin star to casual dining. We recommend the below:
- Aroi
- Lana
- Lemongrass
- Paris Texas
- Matt the Millers
- Langtons
- Kytlers
- Zuni
- La Rivista
We hope you got some form of inspiration from the above post. Kilkenny is a great staycation spot with plenty to do and see. We hope you love Kilkenny as much as we do.
