Really enchanting at Christmastime. The beautiful Christmas trees and log fires are very atmospheric. On a dreary winters day, it is a haven. However I would definitely think you should stay in the main house. The Club house room we stayed in was pretty average, stained curtains, some hairs on the bathroom floor and cigarette butts in the ashtray on... more

Thomastown County Kilkenny has so much to offer those on vacation - we loved the glass blowing experience, trout from the fish farm next door, all of the products available from the artists in Kilkenny City, Smithwicks Brewery too, the incredible scenery throughout the area, but especially the hospitality of Helen Blanchfield at Abbey House. This lady became our tour... more