The Crowes Nest is a fully insulated en suite pod complete with Kitchenette. This is a peaceful cosy space with log finish interior. Rest easy in a king size bed. Twin option also available. The deck has a classical view across the fields and valley to Borris village with historic Borris House providing the back drop.
The village is only 15mins walk across the 18th century Borris viaduct which once provided rail access to the village. In the village there are shops, traditional bars, takeaways and restaurants including the famous Step House Hotel and Clashganny House (5mins taxi).
Canoeing on the Barrow can be organised with your hosts and you are surrounded by hiking options on Mt Leinster, The Black Stairs, Brandon Hill and The Barrow Way. Bring your bike and enjoy picturesque back road and riverside cycling trails. Bike hire also available locally.
BaseGlamp is set up in the center of an adventure playground, within walking distance of charming Borris village.
The village is renowned for its charm, dating back almost 1000 years. Historic Borris House has been in the Kavanagh / McMorrough family for just as long. Borris house is regularly open for tours and is also a renowned and popular wedding venue. Other features of the village include
The Step House - Boutique Hotel, resturaunt and wedding venue.
Traditional pubs and bars
Traditional and Asian takeaway vendors
Shops, pertol station, Booze stores and coffee venues
Other local towns and villages include Graiguenamanagh, Goresbridge, St Mullins, and Baganelstown, all with their own waterside charm. Expect historic castles and ancient Abbeys along with a host of exceptional food and beverage offerings.
The Hill walking and hiking options are all very accessable and interesting. Highlights include
The South Leinster Way
The Barrow Way
Mt Leinster
The Blackstairs
Brandon Hill
Kilbrannish Forest - Walking and Cycling trails
Inistoige and Woodstock - riverside trails and forest walks and cycling
Nearby and larger tourist towns include
Kilkenny
Carlow
New Ross
Wexford
Waterford
BaseGlamp is approx 1.5hrs from Dublin and 30 mins from Kilkenny