Bansha House
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Bansha House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b in Bansha, on the Tipperary coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 5 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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A small Tipperary village at the eastern gateway to the Glen of Aherlow and the Galtee Mountains.
Bansha sits on the N24 between Tipperary town and Cahir, a small village on the River Ara where the flat dairy pastures of the Golden Vale give way to the Galtee Mountains and the wooded Glen of Aherlow just to the west. It has long served as a gateway village for people heading into the glen, with Bansha Wood climbing the slopes of Slievenamuck right on its doorstep.
A B&B in Bansha suits anyone looking to walk rather than sightsee. Bansha Wood’s trails lead up to Moor’s Rock for views back over the surrounding counties, and the Glen of Aherlow itself, with the Galtee Mountains rising to Galtymore, Ireland’s highest inland peak, offers walking of a different order of scale for those who want it. Cahir, with its well-preserved castle, and the Mitchelstown Caves are both a short drive away for less strenuous days.
Things to do near Bansha House
Bansha Wood and Moor’s Rock
Managed by Coillte on the slopes of Slievenamuck, Bansha Wood mixes mature Scots pine with newer native oak and ash, and a waymarked trail leads up to Moor’s Rock, a rocky outcrop with views over the surrounding countryside, about a kilometre from the car park.
The Glen of Aherlow
A broad wooded valley running along the northern foot of the Galtee Mountains, the Glen of Aherlow is one of Tipperary’s best-known scenic drives, with viewing points looking south across the glen to the mountains.
The Galtee Mountains
Rising to the south of Bansha, the Galtees include Galtymore, at 917 metres the highest inland peak in Ireland, and offer proper hillwalking for those equipped for it, well beyond the gentler forest trails closer to the village.
Cahir Castle
One of Ireland’s largest and best-preserved castles, Cahir Castle sits on a rock in the middle of the town’s river, a short drive from Bansha, and is open for tours through its keep, halls and defensive walls.
Getting to Bansha
Bansha sits on the N24, eight kilometres from Tipperary town and thirteen from Cahir, making it an easy stop between Limerick and Waterford. Tipperary town has the nearest rail station, on the Limerick Junction line, and Bus Éireann services on the N24 corridor stop nearby, though a car makes the Glen of Aherlow and the Galtee foothills far easier to explore.
Booking Bansha House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Bansha House 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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Bansha House, common questions
Where is Bansha House?
Bansha House is at Templenahurney, Bansha, Co. Tipperary (Eircode E34 TR23). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Bansha House?
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 Bansha House have?
Bansha House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 3-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 69 Google reviews.
Is there parking at Bansha House?
Yes, parking is available. Confirm the details with the owner when you call, especially at busy times of year.
How many rooms does Bansha House have?
Bansha House has 5 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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