James And Hazel’s guidebook

James And Hazel
James And Hazel
James And Hazel’s guidebook

Supermarket

This is our closest supermarket. It's very well stocked and is also an off-licence. It's open 8am to 9 pm everyday. Its only a 5 minute drive away.
Dick's SuperValu Ballyragget
Castle Street
This is our closest supermarket. It's very well stocked and is also an off-licence. It's open 8am to 9 pm everyday. Its only a 5 minute drive away.

Sightseeing

A mixture of many different local places for guests to visit and enjoy. Many are less than 25 minutes drive away!
This is only 10 minutes drive from the Little House, this is a must see. Not only the gardens but the lake walk is gorgeous too.
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Heywood Gardens (Lutyens)
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This is only 10 minutes drive from the Little House, this is a must see. Not only the gardens but the lake walk is gorgeous too.
This is a great place to go for a walk especially in May and June when the Bluebells are out. Only a couple of mins drive away.
Dunmore Wood, Durrow
New Line
This is a great place to go for a walk especially in May and June when the Bluebells are out. Only a couple of mins drive away.
In the centre of the city this place is full of history and beautiful gardens.
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Kilkenny Castle
The Parade
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In the centre of the city this place is full of history and beautiful gardens.
Once the home of Strongbow and Aoife, two significant figures of Irish History, The Rock of Dunamase is a wonderful site to explore. The ruins of the once magnificent stronghold is situated on top of a high hill and provides magnificent views of the Laois countryside. The perfect spot for a picnic on a fine day. Hold on to small children here as some areas are very high.
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Ibhishi likaDunamase
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Once the home of Strongbow and Aoife, two significant figures of Irish History, The Rock of Dunamase is a wonderful site to explore. The ruins of the once magnificent stronghold is situated on top of a high hill and provides magnificent views of the Laois countryside. The perfect spot for a picnic on a fine day. Hold on to small children here as some areas are very high.
Just 12 minutes drive away, The Bog Walk as it is locally known is a wonderful resource to the area and a fabulous way to spend some time. There are many walks you can do with the main round trip taking about an hour. Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife in this unique setting and relax with a coffee and treat at Pollys when you are finished. A must see!
Abbeyleix Bog Walk
N77
Just 12 minutes drive away, The Bog Walk as it is locally known is a wonderful resource to the area and a fabulous way to spend some time. There are many walks you can do with the main round trip taking about an hour. Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife in this unique setting and relax with a coffee and treat at Pollys when you are finished. A must see!
A great place to visit no matter the weather. Only about 15 minutes drive away from The Little House.
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Ikhweba le-Dunmore
Bóthar Chaisleán an Chomair
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A great place to visit no matter the weather. Only about 15 minutes drive away from The Little House.
A beautiful place to go for a walk by the river and get acquainted with nature. Only 6 minutes drive from the property.
Dunmore Wood, Durrow
New Line
A beautiful place to go for a walk by the river and get acquainted with nature. Only 6 minutes drive from the property.

Food Scene

A selection of places to eat nearby. Some are in the Kilkenny direction and some are in the Portlaoise direction. Based on what you are planning, there should be something to suit all tastes and situations!
Delicious food here, especially breakfast and lunch. Extremely popular, especially on Saturdays. Not open on Sundays. Only 5 minutes away.
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Bowe's Foodhall & Cafe
The Square
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Delicious food here, especially breakfast and lunch. Extremely popular, especially on Saturdays. Not open on Sundays. Only 5 minutes away.
The best bakery we have ever eaten from, and only 13 minutes drive from the property! How lucky are we?! The almond croissants are number one for us, but you need to visit to experience for yourself. Unbelievable pastries here, but the croque monsieurs, sausage rolls, pizza slices and artisan breads are equally to die for. Not to mention their famously delicious coffee. Not to be missed. Closed for business on Sundays and Mondays, sadly!
Mueller and O'Connell Bakery
The best bakery we have ever eaten from, and only 13 minutes drive from the property! How lucky are we?! The almond croissants are number one for us, but you need to visit to experience for yourself. Unbelievable pastries here, but the croque monsieurs, sausage rolls, pizza slices and artisan breads are equally to die for. Not to mention their famously delicious coffee. Not to be missed. Closed for business on Sundays and Mondays, sadly!
Quirky and delicious cakes are baked and served here as the name suggests, but there are many other tasty options here for lunch: gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads as well as truly excellent coffee. Only 25 minutes from the property. A must visit if in Kilkenny city.
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Cakeface Patisserie
16 Irishtown
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Quirky and delicious cakes are baked and served here as the name suggests, but there are many other tasty options here for lunch: gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads as well as truly excellent coffee. Only 25 minutes from the property. A must visit if in Kilkenny city.
Probably the best kebabs we've ever eaten and only 25 minutes away! Spotlessly clean restaurant with friendly, helpful staff, affordable, delicious food to eat in or take away. Don't leave without trying their baklava. Devine!!
Anatolia Cafe & Restaurant
Probably the best kebabs we've ever eaten and only 25 minutes away! Spotlessly clean restaurant with friendly, helpful staff, affordable, delicious food to eat in or take away. Don't leave without trying their baklava. Devine!!
Excellent restaurant in Kilkenny city if it's fine dining you are after. Lovely bar at the front for delicious handmade cocktails.
Zuni Restaurant
Excellent restaurant in Kilkenny city if it's fine dining you are after. Lovely bar at the front for delicious handmade cocktails.
Authentic fine Italian food. If you love Italian food, this place will have you salivating from 200 feet away as the smell of garlic hits you from the street! Delicious!
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Ristorante Rinuccini
1 The Parade
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Authentic fine Italian food. If you love Italian food, this place will have you salivating from 200 feet away as the smell of garlic hits you from the street! Delicious!
Our favourite spot for a family take away or eat in. Delicious Asian food, authentic curries and noodle dishes. Thai red curry or lana special noodles are our personal favourites and the kids love the super mild chicken curry!
Lana Kilkenny Asian Street Food
Upper New Street
Our favourite spot for a family take away or eat in. Delicious Asian food, authentic curries and noodle dishes. Thai red curry or lana special noodles are our personal favourites and the kids love the super mild chicken curry!
For authentic, delicious Indian food you can't go wrong with Mayur. Lovely staff and excellent food for both take away or eat in. The vegetarian sharing platter is a personal favourite. And their peshwari naan is devine!!
Mayur Indian Restaurant
For authentic, delicious Indian food you can't go wrong with Mayur. Lovely staff and excellent food for both take away or eat in. The vegetarian sharing platter is a personal favourite. And their peshwari naan is devine!!
A great place for well deserved coffee, hot chocolate and treats after a walk on the bog. Open evenings at weekends also for pizza and cocktails. Wonderful staff and delicious food. Check it out!
Polly's
A great place for well deserved coffee, hot chocolate and treats after a walk on the bog. Open evenings at weekends also for pizza and cocktails. Wonderful staff and delicious food. Check it out!
A great restaurant in a beautiful riverside setting with delicious food and warm, friendly staff.
Ashbrook Arms Town House
The Square
A great restaurant in a beautiful riverside setting with delicious food and warm, friendly staff.
A lovely, cosy, traditional bar set on the river with a great bar menu. Great live music most weekends.
Bob's Bar
The Square
A lovely, cosy, traditional bar set on the river with a great bar menu. Great live music most weekends.

Kids entertainment

A selection of activities to keep children of all ages happy, hopefully!
A great place for a walk or if you are travelling with kids there is loads of activities to keep them busy. Only 15 min drive from our place.
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Castlecomer Discovery Park
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A great place for a walk or if you are travelling with kids there is loads of activities to keep them busy. Only 15 min drive from our place.
An amazing amenity just 10 minutes drive away. During the summer season, have a leisurely swim in the outdoor pool and later, let the children play in the playground. Bring a picnic and soak up the magnificent scenery by the beautiful lake which is only a stone's throw from the playground and pool. The walk around the lake brings you up to the fabulous gardens at Heywood so all this could make up one lovely day out.
Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool and playground
An amazing amenity just 10 minutes drive away. During the summer season, have a leisurely swim in the outdoor pool and later, let the children play in the playground. Bring a picnic and soak up the magnificent scenery by the beautiful lake which is only a stone's throw from the playground and pool. The walk around the lake brings you up to the fabulous gardens at Heywood so all this could make up one lovely day out.
A wonderful rainy day activity for animal lovers, The National Reptile Zoo has loads to keep all the family entertained for at least a couple hours. See some amazing creatures, stay for an up close encounter with a selection of reptiles and the helpful and informative staff. Children can play in the play area, spend their pocket money in the gift shop and everyone can enjoy coffee or treats in the cafe to round off the visit.
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I-National Reptile Zoo
Hebron Road
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A wonderful rainy day activity for animal lovers, The National Reptile Zoo has loads to keep all the family entertained for at least a couple hours. See some amazing creatures, stay for an up close encounter with a selection of reptiles and the helpful and informative staff. Children can play in the play area, spend their pocket money in the gift shop and everyone can enjoy coffee or treats in the cafe to round off the visit.
A great spot for a rainy day. Kids off all ageswill love all the slides, ball pools, obstacles, indoor soccer etc that The PlayStation provides. Adults can chill out and supervise with a cup of coffee and a treat. Children can snack on pizza, burgers, chips etc when they need a break from all the playing. A great way to pass a few hours and expel some energy! Could be added to The National Reptile Zoo to make a full day out. Both are only 25 minutes from our property.
The Playstation, Kilkenny
A great spot for a rainy day. Kids off all ageswill love all the slides, ball pools, obstacles, indoor soccer etc that The PlayStation provides. Adults can chill out and supervise with a cup of coffee and a treat. Children can snack on pizza, burgers, chips etc when they need a break from all the playing. A great way to pass a few hours and expel some energy! Could be added to The National Reptile Zoo to make a full day out. Both are only 25 minutes from our property.
A lovely place to visit dedicated to everything chocolate. Eat it, drink it and learn how to make it. A fun day out for all the family with a playground and cafe to keep everyone happy!
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The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
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A lovely place to visit dedicated to everything chocolate. Eat it, drink it and learn how to make it. A fun day out for all the family with a playground and cafe to keep everyone happy!

Food scene

A wonderful cafe with excellent dairy free, gluten free and vegan options. The pistachio slice is our personal favourite! The coffee is exceptional and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. A lovely place to go for a sweet treat or lunch, or both! Situated in the picturesque town of Abbeyleix, only 13 minutes from The Little House.
Daily Dose Gluten & Dairy Free Café
A wonderful cafe with excellent dairy free, gluten free and vegan options. The pistachio slice is our personal favourite! The coffee is exceptional and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. A lovely place to go for a sweet treat or lunch, or both! Situated in the picturesque town of Abbeyleix, only 13 minutes from The Little House.