If you're looking for a peaceful location just outside of Kilkenny, we definitely recommend Kevin's house! A beautifully sited and constructed home, it is designed to capture both sunshine and lovely views of the farm. The house was even more spacious than it appeared online, and the bedrooms were especially comfortable. Being "dog people", we appreciated the daily visits from Hector (a yellow lab) and Toby (a Saint Bernard), the farm dogs. Kevin was an excellent host, even meeting us at the main street when we had trouble finding the address (although of course it was simple once we knew where it was). I had initially made reservations at a hotel in the city, but changed to Kevin's house when I learned that the hotel was a favorite for "hen" and "stag" parties. Kevin's house is the complete opposite - calm, quiet, and surrounded by natural beauty. We did have one encounter with a (very large) spider - must be the excellent climate - but we were able to gently encourage her back outside with a broom. No harm to anyone. My adult kids and I greatly enjoyed and appreciated Kevin's house - if we didn't live so far away (California) we would be back soon!