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12th Oct 2018

This Enchanting Cottage In Kilkenny is Perfect for a Bank Holiday Getaway

Jen

It’s bank holiday season in earnest and high time to start planning some sneaky getaways. This adorable little cottage in Kells, Co. Kilkenny is top of our list.

This lovingly restored thatch-roofed cottage is nestled in an area of natural beauty and unique archaeological heritage.

For €124 per night you can get a secluded getaway as well as having the option of exploring some of the historical sites nearby.

Mill Cottage 1

Built in the late 18th century by a local entrepreneurial family, the Mill Cottage was the Mullins family ancestral home.

It has been sympathetically refurbished and restored keeping some of the original features while adding a modern twist.

Mill Cottage 2

Check out the garden: Perfect for sitting out with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

Mill Cottage 3

There is also plenty to do with Kilkenny, Thomastown, Graiguenamanagh and Inistioge all within a few minutes drive of the.

In addition to all that there’s Kells village, a 12th century Augustinian Priory adjacent to the Mill Cottage and Kilree, an old religious site with an impressive round tower, high cross and ancient church, which is a pleasant 1.5km walk from the village centre.

Mill Cottage 4

All we need now is the seven dwarfs and we’re good to go.

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