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The Lodge - Rural Tipperary Bordering Kilkenny

Name: The Lodge - Rural Tipperary Bordering Kilkenny
Address: Ballingarry upper, Thurles, Ballingarry, County Tipperary, E41H9K7, Ballingarry, IE

★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended

·Private vacation home

📍Ballingarry upper, Thurles, Ballingarry, County Tipperary, E41H9K7 · Ballingarry ↗

GardenFree WiFiOutdoor furnitureFree self parking

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 58 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praised the peaceful rural setting, cleanliness, and hosts' hospitality with welcome treats. Minor complaints included the sofa bed being tight for three, limited bathroom storage/towel hooks, and occasional heating or lighting issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.6

Facilities9.6

Cleanliness9.6

Value9.5

Service9.5

Surroundings9.4

Location9.0

＋ PraisedThoughtful hosts · Clean and comfortable · Provided snacks and essentials · Quiet and private

－ ComplaintsInsufficient bathroom storage and towel racks · Poor temperature control or cold rooms · Bed comfort below expectations · Uncomfortable/small sofa bed

KEYIdeal for couples or families seeking tranquility. Note sofa bed size for three; check bathroom storage and heating.

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Campagne

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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This long-standing restaurant is a living embodiment of the mantra that sometimes less is more. You won’t find anything superfluous on your plate here – just confidently cooked, skilfully balanced dishes, with exemplary plating, saucing and seasoning. Chef-Owner Garrett Bryne really knows his craft, resulting in richly flavoured, classical dishes like royale of Challans duck. His partner Brid Hannon runs the relaxed, friendly service with ease and the sleek décor includes curved banquettes and striking local artwork. Look out for the early evening menu as it's an absolute steal.

21.1km

Lady Helen

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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The 1,500-acre Mount Juliet Estate, now housing an impressive country house hotel, is one of the best examples of Georgian architecture in Ireland; it still boasts its original stuccowork and hand-carved marble fireplaces, and its luxurious, high-ceilinged restaurant comes with all the comfort and elegance one would expect. John Kelly’s boldly flavoured, visually impressive dishes are skilfully prepared, underpinned by ingredients from the estate, the county and the coast. The excellent desserts – such as a beautiful hazelnut and chocolate confection – provide a memorable finish.

25.0km

The Bishop's Buttery

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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A vaulted ceiling and flagstone floors combine with sumptuous, colourful furnishings at this striking restaurant packed with both character and luxury. It helps, of course, that it’s located in the cellars of Cashel Palace, a magnificent Palladian manor house which was once home to the Archbishops of Cashel. The various sitting rooms are ideal for a pre-dinner drink, but it's hard to look past a pint of the black stuff in the intimate Guinness Bar. The cooking puts local suppliers to the fore, extracting superb natural flavours from the likes of beef fillet from the town butcher.

25.1km

Chez Hans

Classic Cuisine

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Having first opened in 1968, there’s an impressive longevity to this restaurant situated in the shadow of the famous Rock of Cashel. Housed inside an imposing 19th-century Synod Hall, it’s a family-owned place run with genuine Irish hospitality by the friendly team, many of whom have been here for years. The menu is a roll-call of classical cooking and renowned Irish ingredients, such as sole meunière with Portmagee lobster; for dessert, you can’t beat old-school treats like the tapioca and vanilla pudding.

24.9km

Everett's

Modern Cuisine · Bib

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This proudly run, welcoming bistro is set in the heart of Ireland's oldest city and occupies a building dating back to the 15th century. The ground-floor room boasts a lovely barrel-fronted bar, while the vaulted brick cellar has an intimate feel. The modern, sensibly priced dishes come with a degree of complexity, but the biggest strength lies in the natural flavours of the fine Irish produce. Fresh, snow-white hake is a perfect example, delicious on its own but enhanced nevertheless by piquant salsa verde and top-quality mash.

47.3km

Bramley

Modern Cuisine

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There’s an endearing quality to this characterful restaurant run by a young, friendly team and set inside a former garage and shop. The cooking champions the County Laois larder and other Irish produce, in satisfying dishes with tried-and-tested flavour combinations. At dinner, choose from the concise à la carte or sample the kitchen’s full range of talents with the 7 course tasting menu. Lunchtime is a slightly simpler affair and features daily specials.

37.8km

Mara

Modern Cuisine

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What was formerly known as The Old Couch Café has been reborn as Mara, retaining its predecessor's quirky vibe and bijou space. Chef-Owner Luis Martin has both passion and ambition in abundance, largely working alone in the kitchen and serving his dishes in the cosy, well-lit room to just six tables. His well-balanced cooking incorporates locally foraged produce alongside a few influences from his native Spain, such as ajo blanco or cod buñuelo; the cep tiramisu, meanwhile, has become something of a signature.

46.9km

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The Lodge - Rural Tipperary Bordering Kilkenny

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