Airbnb is full of extraordinary and unusual properties, and this one has to be up there as one of the most unique stays available in Ireland. You can rent all of Tubbrid Castle in County Kilkenny, the place where an actual king once chose to stay. A castle is certainly a world away from our cramped space and expensive rent in London, surely making it the perfect getaway from the bustling city!
This magnificent Castle dates back to the 15th century when Margaret Fitzgerald, 8th Countess of Ormond, ordered the construction of the castle. She stayed in the top floor bedroom named after her: Leapa Mhaighread (Margaret’s bed).
However, its history of the place where it was erected is much richer and more complex. In 942 AD, before the Castle had been built, Muircheartach (King of Ulster) chose to camp at the site of the castle as he marched his army south. He was on his way to avenge his allies whom Callaghan, King of Cashel had attacked. The bedroom on the second floor bears his name: Rí Ailig (King Alex).
The downstairs bedroom is poignantly named Seomra Sheáin (John’s bedroom) in honor of the owner’s suite who began renovating the Castle, John Campion Sr. You would never know today that this magnificent castle was once a dilapidated building in need of so many renovations.
Today, you can expect all the modern comforts of home, plus a generous helping of luxuries that you probably won’t find back home unless you lead a rather posh lifestyle. There are three super chic and stylish bedrooms, one of which has a super king size bed literally fit for a king.
There’s wifi, heating, a fully functional kitchen and even a dishwasher, because who wants to do the dishes on vacation? Plus, this amazing location has amazing views of the woods and fields that you can enjoy from a nice little window seat.
So what is there to see and do around the Castle? Well it’s only 20 minutes from the beautiful medieval town of Kilkenny which has a lot to offer. You can visit the magnificent Kilkenny Castle and climb the Canice Round Tower which offers the most incredible views of the city. Then you can enjoy delicious food at one of Kilkenny’s many amazing restaurants. Want to live like royalty for a few days? You can book your stay here.
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