If you are up for a truly unique experience and you enjoy walking, foraging and taking in exquisite views and the peaceful countryside, then look no further - this is the place for you!
A beautifully converted warm barn welcomes you along with the most accommodating host, Victor. Sumptuous brown bread, jam, butter and honey are laid on the kitchen table for you to savour. We had my brute of a dog (but ever so lovely golden retriever) Sandy, in tow who enjoyed the peaceful break from Dublin and chasing ‘Súil amháin’ (Súileabháin) and ‘Asthma’, Victors two faithful companions around the vast grounds.
What Victor is doing is nothing short of inspirational. Not alone has he adopted a broad range of sustainability practices - replanting forests, bee hives, living off the land, using ethical and sustainable furniture and fixtures from beds, to cabinets and sinks, they are also very involved with local business initiatives and keeping the exceptional community spirit alive. My friend and I couldn’t get over the warm welcome we received locally. We immediately felt at home and didn’t want to leave (both Doyle’s and the farm!)
Míle buíochas Victor and to all who welcomed us to the village (special call out to the post man and openers of the cafe in Graiguenamanagh). Our visit to Kilkenny really lifted my spirits at a most difficult juncture in my life and I am so appreciative of the experience. Sandy thanks you too for the fun with the cats and Elin and I for the wealth of knowledge you shared with us as well as the lift into the village to collect our car, post night out, in the most quaint pub, Doyles. Coinnigh ort Victor. 🍀