Behind a schoolhouse built in 1835 for the education of local children, down a quiet road in rural Co Kilkenny, three acres of garden run to woodland and wildflower meadow. At the end of it sits Desart School Garden Chalet: one room, adults only, with a double bed, a sofa that folds into a second, and a terrace looking over the grass. For anyone who wants a week with nothing scheduled but the birds at the feeder and the frogspawn in the pond.
Inside it is plain and warm: a fully equipped kitchen, a double bed, and a sofa that converts into a second one for the nights you want to spread out. Central heating and hot water run all day, and the fridge holds a few treats left for whoever is staying. The window looks past the terrace to grass and trees, and because there is only one room here, the garden outside it is never shared with anyone else's stay. Outside, meadowsweet flowers for its smell more than its shape, and by late summer the meadow is loud with bees and butterflies.
Desart School Garden Chalet sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, written at desartschool.com, and read there on 11 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
The chalet is a self-catering house for two, finished throughout in honeyed pine that catches the low Irish light. The kitchen is properly equipped for cooking a real meal, the double bed sits beneath a painting of a wildflower field, and central heating with round-the-clock hot water keeps the single open room snug whatever the weather does outside.
The three-acre garden is managed for wildlife and it is yours to wander for as long as you stay. Mown paths thread through a wildflower meadow into a woodland walk that curves along the boundary, past a small pond that grows loud with frogs in spring. Birds, butterflies and the occasional shy hedgehog, squirrel or fox share the ground with you.
3 nights · 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-26 · 2 adults
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Un lugar agradable, tranquilo y muy independiente.
The most beautiful accomondation in Ireland. If you need an incredible quiet place after busy days in Dublin you are right in Desart School Garden Chalet. Lillie ist the most friendly host you can have. She even...
Loved surroundings, hearing birds every morning. Well equipped accomodation and friendly but not invasive hosts.
The lady of the house was so helpful I travelled with my mam who is in wheelchair and she couldn't have done more to make her stay comfortable.
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Luxurious Sustainable Chalet in Kilkenny
Tranquil Garden Setting: Embrace nature in the garden terrace of Desart School Garden Chalet, offering a serene escape from the city hustle.
Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, private parking, and a fully equipped kitchen in this eco-friendly 1-bedroom chalet.
Outdoor Delights: Unwind in the outdoor dining area or have a picnic surrounded by the picturesque landscape, creating unforgettable memories.
Experience a harmonious blend of comfort and sustainability at Desart School Garden Chalet. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst nature's beauty.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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An old gate leads off the wildflower meadow onto a path that curves the edge of the three-acre garden. Follow it in spring for flowers pushing up through last year's leaves, or stop at the pond, where hundreds of tadpoles hatch from the spring's frogspawn.
The medieval city, with its castle and cathedrals, is a short drive from the chalet gate, and keeps a full run of bars, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and galleries. Back you go afterwards to the quiet of the garden and the terrace.
Youghal, the fishing town on the Waterford coast, is known for its seafood restaurants and makes a full day out. Back at the chalet, the kitchen is fully equipped for whatever you bring home, and there are a few treats already left in the fridge to start you off.
The wildflower meadow is at its best from midsummer on, loud with bees and butterflies drawn to the buddleia. Wild strawberries turn up in the grass around the same time, free to pick if you happen to be staying when they ripen.
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Desart School Garden Chalet, a self-catering chalet in Kilkenny, Ireland, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 11 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Desart School Garden Chalet is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Desart School Garden Chalet is a self-catering chalet in Kilkenny, Ireland. Its own site is https://desartschool.com.
Check-in at Desart School Garden Chalet is from 03 PM and check-out is by 11 AM, as the house lists them.
No — Desart School Garden Chalet lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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