Oldtown Farmhouse
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Oldtown Farmhouse is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Thomastown, on the Kilkenny coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 3 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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Claim this listingStaying in Thomastown
A small market town on the River Nore in County Kilkenny, best known as the gateway to the ruined Cistercian abbey at Jerpoint.
Thomastown grew up as a Norman market town on the River Nore, a stretch of water still known for its salmon and trout, and its narrow streets and stone bridge over the river keep that medieval layout largely intact. It sits in good touring country between Kilkenny city and the south Kilkenny countryside, close enough to both for a B&B stay to work as a base for either.
The main reason to stop here is Jerpoint Abbey, about 2.5 kilometres southwest of the town. Founded in the second half of the 12th century for the Cistercian order, it is one of the best-preserved medieval abbeys in Ireland, known for the carved cloister arcade and the effigy tombs of local Butler and Ormonde-era families in its church.
Beyond the abbey, Thomastown makes a comfortable base for exploring south Kilkenny more widely, with Kilkenny city and its castle around 15 minutes away, and the Mount Juliet estate, now a hotel and golf resort, just outside the town on the Nore.
Things to do near Oldtown Farmhouse
Jerpoint Abbey
A ruined 12th century Cistercian abbey a short drive from Thomastown, notable for its carved cloister arcade and medieval effigy tombs, among the best-preserved monastic sites of its kind in Ireland.
The River Nore
Thomastown sits on this well-regarded salmon and trout river, with riverside walks and a stone bridge at the heart of the town.
Kilkenny city
About 15 minutes from Thomastown, Kilkenny’s medieval core, castle and Medieval Mile are an easy day trip.
Mount Juliet estate
A historic riverside estate just outside Thomastown, now a hotel and golf resort, with parkland walks along the Nore open to visitors.
Newtown Jerpoint
The largely vanished medieval town beside the abbey, once a busy river crossing point, with scattered remains still visible in the fields nearby.
Getting to Thomastown
Thomastown is on the N9/R700 corridor, about 15 minutes from Kilkenny city and 30 minutes from Waterford, making it a straightforward stop for a tour of the southeast.
Booking Oldtown Farmhouse direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Oldtown Farmhouse holds a 3-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Oldtown Farmhouse, common questions
Where is Oldtown Farmhouse?
Oldtown Farmhouse is at Oldtown, Stoneyford, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 K535). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Oldtown Farmhouse?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Oldtown Farmhouse have?
Oldtown Farmhouse is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 45 Google reviews.
Is Oldtown Farmhouse suitable for families?
Yes, Oldtown Farmhouse is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Oldtown Farmhouse have?
Oldtown Farmhouse has 3 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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