We were Orla and John's first Airbnb guests, and we have to say, they are just ridiculous hosts. So friendly, welcoming, full of information and stories - it was seriously a pleasure knowing we would wake up there (albeit however late that would be). There is nothing we could fault, at all. We were provided breakfasts, biscuits, copious amounts of tea, and a dog which wanted nothing but to say hello, continuously... until the end of time.

Guest towels were provided, and all bedwork was completed for us. House was spacious, we had free roam of our bathroom and most importantly to pansy Southern Englishmen, warmth. It was beyond obvious that Orla and John are professionals at hosting - giving the personal touch far beyond which would ordinarily be expected.

Their place is a very short and simple walk to the centre of Kilkenny. One does not have to endure arduous directions or side-streets in order to find one from the other. Still we taxi'd on returns because... lazy - a whole 2 Guinness in fare! There is no shortage of social activities in Kilkenny, for sure. Having visited the Hole in the Wall thrice on Orla and John's advice, and being part of the band for an evening, we would struggle to be apprehensive on any advice they gave. We would not hesitate to say, one ought to consider their home before any other option!