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Bolams Holiday Home, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Bolams Holiday Home, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Bolams Holiday Home, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Bolams Holiday Home, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Bolams Holiday Home, Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Thomastown, County Kilkenny
  • Place, Grennan Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jerpoint Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jerpoint Abbey
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bolams Holiday Home

Bolams Holiday Home is set in a quiet location with stunning views of the Kilkenny countryside and the River Nore in County Kilkenny. Situated on an elevated site this pet friendly holiday home is 2.8km from Thomastown village, a picturesque and popular village in County Kilkenny.



From Bolams Holiday Home you and your guests will experience a tranquil holiday setting, breath-taking scenery and numerous countryside walks right from your door with the added bonus of having Thomastown and Kilkenny close by.

Bolams Holiday Home Description– Sleeps 6

Bolams Holiday Home is a delightful holiday accommodation in Ireland set in an area of outstanding beauty. Bolams holiday home is a 3-bedroom holiday home sleeping 6 guests comfortably:



Property layout – Ground floor:

-Entrance Hall

-Sitting room with smart TV with Sky channels

-Modern kitchen

-Dining room

-Bedroom 1: kingsize sleeping 2

-Bedroom 2: kingsize sleeping 2

-Bedroom 3: twin sleeping 2

-Family bathroom with fitted shower cubicle, WC & hand basin



Please note, there are 5 steps leading up to the entrance of the home.



Outside the holiday home is beautiful lawned gardens with garden furniture, the perfect location for taking in the beautiful surroundings while dining alfresco. There is WIFI included at this holiday home. Towels are provided within the home.

Pet Friendly Holiday Home

Maximum of 2 dogs per booking, please reserve at the time of booking via our call centre, as your dog(s) will not be accepted without prior confirmation.

Local area & Tourist Attractions

Thomastown is located 2.8km away from Bolams Holiday Home situated on the River Nore, right in the heart of the scenic Nore Valley.



Things to do in the local area:

-Thomastown: local shops, traditional pubs & restaurants

-Jerpoint Abbey

-Nicholas Mosse Pottery & Craft Shops

-Kilkenny City

-Kilkenny Castle

-St. Canice’s Cathedral

-Rothe House & Gardens

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Heating and Electricity:

Utilities are an extra charge at this property and payable on departure to the Owner/Property Manager. The daily rate for heating & electricity at this property is €5 all year around. Should utility charges not be paid on departure, they will be deducted from the security deposit without further notice. Breakdown of these charges are available from the Owner/Property Manager.



2. Security Deposit:

A minimum refundable security deposit of €200 (per property) must be paid prior to check-in to your holiday home to the local Property Manager/ Owner. This is either taken over the phone by pre-authorising your credit card when you call the Property Manager to arrange your arrival time 48 hours in advance of arrival or at others it is taken on arrival by cash. In some locations and at certain times of year this can increase to €500 per property.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 5:30 PM
    Minimum age to rent: 25
    Check out before 10:00 AM
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    Children

    Children allowed: ages 3–17
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
    Dangerous animals not allowed.
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted
    No guest under the age of 25 can book a Holiday Home. Guests under the age of 25 must be accompanied by at least one person over 25

    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
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

    About the area

    Thomastown

    Located in Thomastown, this chalet is in a rural area. Grennan Castle and Jerpoint Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Capuchin Friary and Woodstock House and Gardens. Gowran Park and Glasrai Goodies are also worth visiting.
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    Thomastown, County Kilkenny

    What's nearby

    • Grennan Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
    • Jerpoint Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
    • Jerpoint Abbey - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
    • Woodstock Estate - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
    • Mount Juliet Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

    Getting around

    • Thomastown Station - 4 min drive
    • Waterford (WAT) - 57 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪The Jerpoint Inn - ‬3 min drive
    • ‪Blackberry cafe - ‬2 min drive
    • ‪Lady Helen Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Malzard's Pub, Stonyford Ireland - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Woodstock Arms - ‬7 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Bolams Holiday Home pet-friendly?

    Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

    How much does it cost to stay at Bolams Holiday Home?

    As of 29 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bolams Holiday Home on 20 May, 2026 start from S$344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

    How much is parking at Bolams Holiday Home?

    On-site parking is available at the property.

    What time is check-in at Bolams Holiday Home?

    Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

    What time is check-out at Bolams Holiday Home?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Bolams Holiday Home located?

    Situated in a rural location, this chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grennan Castle, Jerpoint Park and Jerpoint Abbey. Woodstock Estate and Mount Juliet Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

    Reviews

    9.8

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

    9.2/10

    Cleanliness

    9.6/10

    Check-in

    9.2/10

    Communication

    9.2/10

    Location

    9.6/10

    Listing accuracy

    Reviews

    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Margaret

    We loved our stay .

    We had a wonderful stay. Can’t think of anything.
    Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
    Hi Margaret Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Thomastown ,Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments and do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert

    Perfect for what we needed

    House was nice and clean, the supplies of fresh milk,butter sausages etc already in the fridge was a nice touch. The only two improvements that we can think of is if the back area was enclosed in some way to allow us leave out dog outside safely without being on the lead for fresh air etc. Also the area around the house could benefit from a more thorough tidy up, if we had small kids there could be potential dangerous spots eg bins, storage boxes and fencing
    Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2026
    Hi Robert Thank you for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and feedback,which is helpful and we will pass on to our owners. . We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Grant

    Great visit

    Beautiful views quaint town nice house It was great
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Colin

    Fantastic Stay Bolams Holiday Home in Thomastown

    We couldn't have asked for a better stay for our few day's down at a wedding in Mount Juliet, only a short drive from Thomastown and the hotel.. The house was perfect, everything we needed catered for and John was a gentleman and made sure we were looked after..! House was 10/10! Will definitely be back next year..! The welcome pack in the fridge was very much appreciated the morning after landing..!!
    Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2025
    Hi Colin Many thanks for your review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. We greatly appreciate your business and comments and do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Karl

    Awesome place, will definitely be back

    Brilliant house. So much to like about the place we will be back Nothing to dislike
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine

    We spent a very nice week in this house

    very quiet, nice house very well equipped
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Catherine

    Excellent place to stay

    Clean and tidy. Great facilities Nothing to improve
    Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
    Hi Catherine Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, near Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Pablo

    Lovely house

    All the needed stuff is at the house.
    Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2025
    Hi Pablo Thank you for your review of Bolam's Holiday Home, near Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments and hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Brenda N.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    This is a great house, and they were extremely hospitable, including some food (bread, milk, white wine, ham, sparkling water) in case we needed to eat when we arrived. The only difficulty was finding it, as we were given the wrong address (it's on a completely different road than we were told), and we drove up some very narrow, overgrown lanes trying to find it. Once we got the Eircode (essential for addresses in Ireland!) we found it easily, and would happily stay there again.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
    Thank you for your review and feedback Brenda. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Brian

    Great location lovely view

    Amenities very good. Very welcoming house with lovely view. Additional pillows
    Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2023
    Hi Brian Many thanks for your excellent review of Bolam's Holiday Home,Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Margarida

    Comfortable stay in a peaceful place

    We enjoyed our time at Bolams a lot. The house is fully equipped which made our stay very comfortable. The location is perfect, just a few minutes away from Thomastown. Our only regret is not having stayed for more days, we will be back! There was nothing that we missed during our stay.
    Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2024
    Hi Margarida Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, near Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Lucien

    Fantastic house with a splendid view

    The house is very nice, well equiped and has a splendid view on the Nore valley and Grennan Castlebar. Moreover we were very surprised and content about the grocerys that were there to welcome us. We felt immediately at home. Nothing
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Nathan

    Clean, comfortable and ideal to unwind

    Beautiful views and well kept property, all appliances are in excellent condition and personal touch of a welcome with fresh bread, milk and tea and coffee was so well received! it’s an excellent property with GREAT value for money!
    Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2022
    Hi Nathan Many thanks for your review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your time, business and comments and do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Hubert

    Lovely Thomastown holiday

    The bungalow at Thomastown was well appointed with a spotless interior. It is well laid out with lots of room. The view from the elevated bungalow is breath taking. There was everything you need for a holiday, loads of bed linen with extra pillows. Its location is very convenient to Kilkenny, Waterford and within striking distance of Arboretums, Garden centres and coffee /eating places. The house is bright and airy and very cosy. The rubish is lifted once a week and help is at hand if needed. A very enjoyable holiday. Don't think there is much needing Improvement.
    Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2025
    Hi Hubert Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, near Thomastown, Co. KiIlkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business and comments. We do hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Colin L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Hosts

    Eithne was very kind and responsive. John was very helpful. Thank you
    Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
    Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2025
    Thanks for your great comments Colin. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back soon.
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Margaret C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Convenient place to stay in Co. Kilkenny

    Bolans Holiday House is a comfortable house in Thomastown. The house was spotless and check in was very easy. The owner’s brother met us at the house and explained everything we needed to know. He had also stocked some essentials like bread, butter, ham, milk, cookies, and even a bottle of wine, to be used during our stay. This was very thoughtful and saved us from having to head to a supermarket as soon as we arrived.
    Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024
    Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback Margaret. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at the property. We hope to welcome you back soon.
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Virginie

    Vers Nice house and friendly hosts. Tout badge we couleur not figure out how to use the shower

    The hosts and the house.
    Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
    Hi Virginie Thank you for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co.Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your time, comments and business. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Sheila

    Home from home

    A lovely home with everything in it, my only niggle was there was no where to sit and do your hair and makeup, a dressing table and mirror would of been nice.
    Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2022
    Hi Sheila Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co. Kilkenny. We greatly appreciate your comments, scores and business and hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Laura

    Lovely!

    Our stay in Ireland wouldn't have been so wonderful if we hadn't stayed in such a lovely and comfortable home. The hosts were the kindest and ready to answer any question or request we made. The house is spotless, and there is everything you might need during your holiday and even more. Plus we found all the necessary to make an Irish breakfast and that was really lovely. The position is perfect to get to Kilkenny in no time and all of that is surrounded by greenery and wonderful view. Nothing. Everything is absolutely perfect.
    Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2022
    Hi Laura Many thanks for your " Lovely" review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co. Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and touring Kilkenny. We greatly appreciate your time, comments and scores and hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Hazel

    Highly recommend this accommodation.

    We were welcomed at the accommodation at the time agreed- John was very friendly and gave us a run down of the house and the local area- showing us around and answering all our questions. The house was clean and everything we needed was available. The high chair and travel cot were clean and there were plenty of beddding for it. The location worked for easy access to Kilkenny and there was plenty of space for two families. Nice touch of having all the bits to keep you going milk bread tea coffee etc. there for you when you arrived there was even a bottle of wine. If we are back in Kilkenny in the future we would not hesitate staying here again and would highly recommend it. Thanks a million. The shower temperature was difficult to regulate and there didn't seem to be any hot water in the kitchen (we just boiled the kettle to wash some bottles.) It wasn't a deal breaker.
    Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2022
    Hi Hazel Many thanks for your great review of Bolam's Holiday Home, Co.Kilkenny. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and greatly appreciate your comments, time, scores and business. We hope to welcome you again to Trident Holiday Homes.
    From a partner site

    8/10 Good

    Oliver

    Wonderful

    The House was wonderful. Only the area around the Hause could be a bit more tidy. Also the cabinets in the bedrooms and in the corridor were full of privat stuff Your Service was great .
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jessica B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Toller Ort mit virlen schönen Erlebnissen in der Nähe

    Wir haben einen tollen Urlaub in Thomastown verbracht. Am Tag der Anreise hatten wir Glück und konnten schon früher in das Haus. John war sehr nett. Es gibt viele tolle Ziele in der Nähe Jerpoint Abbey, Kilfane Wasserfall, Kells Priory, Kilkenny Castle und vieles mehr.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
    Many thanks for your great feedback Jessica! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back again sometime in the near future.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Werner S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Urlaub in Irland

    sehr schönes Haus, ruhig gelegen. Zur Stadt braucht man mit dem Auto nur 2 bis 3 minuten.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
    Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
    Thank you Werner for your feedback! We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Anne-Marie

    Excellent stay

    Comfortable with Netflix and fully equipped really nice
    From a partner site

    10/10 Excellent

    Anne-Marie

    Excellent stay

    Comfortable with Netflix and fully equipped really nice

    About the host

    Hosted by Trident Holiday Homes

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    Trident Holiday Homes is Ireland’s largest serviced holiday rental business. Our company is Irish owned and from our head office in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, we look after your booking from start to finish. We have been successfully letting self-catering holiday homes and holiday cottages in the best locations in Ireland since 1986.
    We ensure that you and your guests can relax and enjoy the surroundings, worry-free. Our Property Managers are local and love to welcome visitors to their region and share their knowledge of the area. You can rely on Trident Holiday Homes to bring you and your family a holiday experience you'll never forget.
    Trusted by more than 25,000 holidaymakers every year! Discover more than 1,000 self-catering holiday rental properties in over 75 unique holiday destinations in Ireland.

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