We stayed for 2 nights on a flying visit to see family in Kilkenny. Lovely cottage and had a room with lots of toys for my 1 year old Nephew to play with which was a pleasant surprise. Elspeth had baked us a loaf of bread and given us some salad and veg from the garden which was very nice! We would definitely consider staying again if we come back to visit and explore the south areas more but will likely stay closer to Kilkenny to visit family next time as we were just a little further out than expected. You definitely need a car to get around from one town to the next as there are no shops or pubs within walking distance. NB: shops don't generally open on a Sunday in Inistiogue (this will be especially useful for Londoners who are used to things being on their doorstep and open all day everyday!) For anyone wanting somewhere for a nice walk Woodstock Park was nearby and we enjoyed our brief visit and their little tea room, where they served some tea and cake.