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Blackstairs Shepherds Huts

2.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Shared kitchen facilities
Living area
Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
The Old Rectory, Killedmond, Knocksquire, Carlow, R95N1K7
  • Blackstairs Eco Trails
    19 min walk
  • Herb Gardens at Kilgraney House
    9 min drive
  • Mount Leinster
    15 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT)
    87 min drive

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Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

  • 8.25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (12)
The price is AU$143
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Knocksquire

Located in Knocksquire, Blackstairs Shepherds Huts is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Blackstairs Eco Trails and 8 minutes from Borris Golf Club. .This bed & breakfast is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Mount Leinster and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Clashganny Lock.
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What's nearby

  • Blackstairs Eco Trails - 19 min walk
  • Mount Leinster - 15 min drive
  • Gowran Park Racecourse - 19 min drive
  • Huntington Castle - 26 min drive
  • Kilkenny Castle - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Bagenalstown Station - 23 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M O'Shea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lorum Old Rectory - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clashganny House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clashganny House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪T. Osborne Pub - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blackstairs Shepherds Huts

Bed & breakfast in Knocksquire with free breakfast
Blackstairs Shepherds Huts offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Shared bathrooms with hair dryers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features a picnic area, charcoal grills, and a reception hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Hallway handrail height (centimetres): 122
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 122
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Knocksquire
Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Bed & breakfast
Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Bed & breakfast Knocksquire

Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay. Mary was incredible, really friendly and helpful. The facilities on site were great and the hut was lovely and cosy! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing property with a lovely host! The breakfast is wonderful. Boris is a great town nearby with the perfect pub; Joyce’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to escape to
I really enjoyed my stay in the Blackstairs Shepard hut. The facilities in the main building were excellent and the hut was cosy and comfy with everything you'd need for a good night's sleep. Mary was full of helpful tips and suggestions for things to do in the area. The property was beautiful and the area was quiet and relaxing. Such an exclusive place to stay too as only 4 huts on the site. The location is great for exploring the local area and a couple of counties!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully unique and special.
One of the most beautiful and special places I’ve ever been to in Ireland. Mary the host was so lovely and Terrence helped me get around and see some incredible local spots. I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience and Mary was the most accommodating host. Slightly tricky to find but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A True Gem
Evan and I had the most incredible time here! Such a truly beautiful property with the most welcoming and warm hosts. This is a true top spot for any outdoor/nature enthusiast; the grounds and gardens are spectacular, the huts and barn are lovely, and they truly do have sustainability, eco-friendliness, and environmental consciousness at the heart of the experience. The location is exceptionally well situated - it feels remote and cozy yet is near a wealth of little gems to explore. Between the river-way, the towns, the mountain trails, and the property itself, there is so much to do and see (and something for everyone). We would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful stay, Mary and Robert.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t stay long enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie, West Valley City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of four Shepherd Huts. Breakfast provided in the mornings. Mary makes homemade sourdough bread every morning, which left hubby in heaven! His fave bread. We've never had better. The bathroom and bathing facilities are great. There is a swing from a tree that we enjoyed as well as tramping through their woods, and maze, and trails. It's all so beautiful and peaceful❤️ We'd love to come and stay longer than two nights. It was the tranquility we needed. Robert and Mary work really hard, and are earth friendly in every way. Piper, their rescue cat is a sweetheart, too!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience with a fabulous host! All we could hear were the sounds of sheep and cows. Facilities were incredibly clean. Breakfast was phenomenal. Our only complaint was that the hut was damp in the morning. Still a fantastic stay that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute gem - so tranquil and with a wonderful and interesting host, Mary. The shepherd’s huts are lovely and clean; beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with group
Wonderful place to get away from our busy lives.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience. Owner super friendly and very inviting to the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended, check it out!
Absolutely amazing night last night at the shepherds hut. Mary couldn’t be nicer, so friendly and welcoming. The barn is beautiful and everything is so relaxing. The grounds are truly lovely. Breakfast was amazing. Had an excellent meal in the step house hotel/pub in nearby village of Borris. Great food and very friendly staff, nice surroundings. Then we called in for a drink at Joyce’s pub just down the road. The landlord and landlady were truly wonderful - heartily recommend a visit. All in all, our visit to Blackstairs shepherds huts was perfect, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay, and we will be sure to visit again when we get the chance. Thank you, Mary!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mary and Robert have created a spectacular eco friendly environment that is quiet and peaceful and full of plants, trees and flowers. The breakfast is enormous and contains many homemade products. My stay was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen, Old Hickory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first night in Ireland and by far the best! The bathrooms were in the remodeled barn, but we didn't mind it one bit. The mattress was so comfortable and the huts were just the cutest. Breakfast was amazing and I wish we had known about the nature outings that Mary and her husband put on. It's a lovely place to chill away from the city and take in Ireland's flora and fauna.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here! Mary was lovely and the whole place was full of special touches. We'd love to come again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and there are no disappointments
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria amaya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024