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Luxury Irish Castle in Gorgeous Country Setting in Tipperary

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor banquet area
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Bansha, Co.Tipperary
  • Place, Athassel Abbey
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tipperary Town Public Library
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Tipperary Town Plaza
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Luxury Irish Castle in Gorgeous Country Setting in Tipperary

Welcome to Bansha Castle, one of Ireland's best kept secret get-aways. A former home of the Butlers of Ormonde, Bansha Castle is now yours to experience as a haven of rest and relaxation. This lovely old country house, dating from the 18th century, is set in private grounds with mature gardens, backed by the beautiful Glen of Aherlow and the famous Galtee mountains. Once owned by General Sir William Butler, the Butlers of Ormond crest is still evident on the facade of the Round Tower, highlighting the rich heritage of this unique residence. Don't feel like cooking every night? The owners occupy a completely separate wing to the main house and are usually available should any problems arise. They can give catering recommendations if required. Bansha Castle is a perfect location for historical and cultural pursuits. Bansha lies at the centre of the heritage trail; The Rock of Cashel, Holycross Abbey and the Medieval City of Kilkenny are all near by.


Activities: There is a variety of leisure activities on offer. Walking/Cycling - forest and mountain trails. Fishing (in season and weather dependent) is five minutes away on the River Suir, one of the best trout rivers in Europe. For golfers there are a selection of excellent courses within easy driving distance. Horse riding, swimming and tennis can all be arranged upon request.

Prefer something less energetic? Why not pamper yourself with a massage or beauty treatment in the comfort of your own room (minimum numbers). Your hosts will be happy to make all the arrangements.
During your stay at this castle, you'll be close to Athassel Abbey. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 7 minutes by car from Tipperary Town Public Library and 7 minutes from Tipperary Excel
This castle offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The family-friendly castle also features laundry facilities and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bansha castle is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

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  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Luxury Irish Castle in Gorgeous Country Setting in Tipperary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful visit!I was in Ireland for the funeral of my uncle. Theresa and John welcomed my family members before I even arrived as they were in Ireland before me. The home was as beautiful, comfortable, warm, clean, and steeped in great history. It suited our needs perfectly. But, the cherry on top were the quick little helpful visits (requested, not surprise) by John and Theresa, ensuring our visit was a lovely as it could be. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect for a 4 generation reunion. Very gracious and accommodating hostess. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location for day trips, fabulous grounds, beautiful gardens, and gracious and helpful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family get together
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Teresa and John were amazing and accommodating! Everything was fantastic. We had a small wedding for my daughter and the grounds made it perfect. Can’t recommend this property more
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

Bansha Castle was better than the pictures!! It's large, yet cozy and comfortable. The expansive yard was such a treat for our grandchildren and the back courtyard was a perfect retreat...even in the rain! We could not have asked for anything better!! I would absolutely stay here again. Added bonus....The hosts-John and Teresa- were amazing!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gabrielle

We absolutely loved our stay at Bansha Castle. Teresa & John were so hospitable and helpful. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Celebration!

Bansha Castle was the perfect setting to celebrate my 80th birthday with family and friends. The accommodation was elegant, comfortable, and homey, and the hosts, John and Teresa were more than welcoming. They arranged a night of music for us that was enjoyed by all and made for a very special birthday party, and also recommended an excellent caterer, Kay Ryan and her husband Shane, who provided tasty breakfasts and some delicious evening buffets for us. It was a week of celebration enjoyed by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

Very nice place to stay. Clean and spacious. Convenient road access for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

EXTRAORDINARY 10-Day Stay at Bansha Castle!!!!

Our family of 14 adults (ages 21 - 79) used Bansha Castle as "home base" while taking day trips (with bus and driver Mike contracted through John Cotter Buses) throughout Ireland, going to Galway, the Connemera region, Cliffs of Moher, Limerick, Ennis, Ring of Kerry, Cork/Cobh, Killarney, Waterford, Kilkenny, Kildare and Dublin. Nearly all were 1 - 2 hours away. There was also so much to see and do in Tipperary County itself!!!! Teresa and John were AMAZING hosts, working with me for months in advance on day trip logistics so that we maximized our time in Ireland. They also went above and beyond upon our arrival, coordinating massages one day in the castle, John being the photographer for a family photo shoot, and putting me in touch with a fabulous caterer (Barbara) who made and served two dinners in the castle. The castle is EXCEPTIONAL...7 BR/7BA, a fully stocked kitchen and a dining room seating 18 comfortably, to a massive living area with overstuffed couches and a snooker table, to a huge backyard and covered patio, and grounds and flowers meticulously maintained by John. The area restaurants (e.g. Mikey Ryan's, Chez Hans, The Junction, O'Neills Bistro) were all excellent!!!! And Nellie's Pub, a 5-minute walk away, was a family-favorite for a Guinness and watching the GAA national hurling semifinals!! Everything EXCEEDED our expectations!!! (Ask Teresa if you want our itinerary to help you plan your amazing trip!!!!) THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than expected - Visit Bansha Castle!

Our family met at the Castle for a week long visit to Ireland to explore our family heritage. This was the perfect launching point for daily excursions to Cork. Limerick, Westport, Newport, Cashel, Chair and Kerry. The Castle is beautifully situated on lush lawns and hills, tucked off the main road and outfitted with a full kitchen, dining room, living room and snooker room. We gathered in the heated patio area in the mornings for coffee and enjoyed late night fires in the working fireplace with games and hot drinks. We hired out some of the meals with a local caterer who the host recommended for traditional Irish Breakfast, cold welcome dinner, continental breakfasts complete with fresher baked soda bread, scones, fruit and porridge and a last night’s meal of Guinness Stew, Cabbage and Bacon and roasted vegetable soup. Highly recommend using Kay and her family for meal prep when you stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location for Touring

Twelve of us stayed in this lovely castle for two weeks. The older kids enjoyed the grounds for soccer, running, and ball tossing. There was lots of room indoors to put down play areas for the baby. We explored all over the south of Ireland and the location of Bansha allowed us to comfortably return home each day! The castle owners were welcoming and very good about answering any questions that we had.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bansha Castle is awesome

This is a beautiful spacious castle. Everyone had their own bathroom/shower. There is a lot of relaxing space inside and a large covered patio area with heat lamps available to use outside. Great country setting and we were able to take many day trips to interesting sites in the area. Very friendly, accommodating couple that own the castle
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bansha Delight

Our family of 16 enjoyed 10 days at the castle. While Bansha is a small, somewhat remote location, it was the ideal jumping off spot for our travels (if you don’t mind a daily 1-2 hr drive). From here we visited Cork, Cliffs of Moher, Dublin, Bunratty Castle, Rock of Cashel, Galway, The Burren and Kilkenny. Everyone was able to “spread out” or get cozy with many relaxing spaces inside and outside the castle. Sleeping arrangements were ample (ages 7-78) and very comfortable. Access to a full kitchen, with nearby shops allowed us to get on the road early each day, and welcoming pubs and restaurants a short distance away offered the chance to sample local meals at night. Also, a catered dinner by Barbara Russell was a special treat one night. Highlights, aside from the usual stone-kissing and cliff-viewing included a sheep dog demonstration, horseback riding, snooker at the castle, photos on the beach in Connemara by Wonky Eye Photography, learning hurling in Kilkenny, and Mass and dinner in Cashel. So, when people ask “And why are you staying in Tipperary?” Now you know 🍀
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

Bansha Castle was the perfect place for our family trip! The property was beautiful and Theresa was great. We also had Barbara cook our dinner every night and all 16 of us loved everything. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy Molloy

Liked: Cleanliness

Castle life

Teresa and John were excellent hosts. Showed us round the property when we arrived. We were struck by how clean the property was, especially important during these difficult times. Very attentive to any needs or queries that arose during our stay, yet seamlessly invisible at other times! We felt we had total privacy. Property has everything we needed for our stay, two families. Not a huge amount to see or do in the area, especially at the minute, but we enjoyed some local walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Perfect in every way - beautiful, charming, comfortable and excellent location

We have been planning a special family vacation with all our children and grandchildren (17 in total plus a few extras!) for over a year. It was amazing how well it all came together but largely due to the wonderful location (allows for great tours that are only 1 to 2 hours away) and the hospitality that comes with it at the Bansha Castle. Everyone had their own space but were also able to comfortably get together for outside drinks or nice breakfasts and dinners. The kids enjoyed their informal rugby games too on the front lawn. We would highly recommend the breakfasts. The kids were up on time to leave for our tours so that they could begin with their "fancy breakfast". Our hosts were very special in the way they welcomed us and gave us the opportunity to share this special place. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

asedf d.

Gorgeous

Beautiful
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

asedf d.

Beautiful

Gorgeous
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carole W.

GREAT PLACE

We recently gathered our family from California and Oregon and spent a week for our annual Watson family vacation. I can not say enough for the GREAT hospitality we enjoyed. If you like stepping back in time and still have all of the enjoyment of the present, then this could be the place for you. We had a family of (18 ), and they all would love to go back. There is ample room for relaxing and family activities in the living room and game room. There is also a large dining room and kitchen just for your use. The bedroom are all large and nicely decorated with private bathrooms. John and Teresa were great host, available to help in planning and answering questions,; but were not intrusive. The location is great; because it allows you to see a lot of Ireland on day trips. If you stay here, I highly recommend that you have Teresa prepare at least one dinner and breakfast. It was a highlight for our group. Thanks Teresa and John for a lasting great memory.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful place. Gracious hosts

Fantastic base to tour from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kitty G.

Wonderful and charming in every way.

Bansha Castle is a great house and our group of friends had a fabulous time calling it home for a week. We were a group of 12 adults, converging on Tipperary from Boston, New York, Washington and San Francisco (Berkeley). It's a big, expansive comfortable house. There was plenty of room for our large household -- the bedrooms were all spacious, and there was plenty of room to hang out in the living room, big upstairs landing, back garden, large dining room and big kitchen. The grounds around the house are spectacular -- large manicured lawns, beautiful open fields, enormous beech trees and other trees, distant mountain views, and a lovely walled garden in the back planted with beautiful blooming flower beds. Bansha Castle is right outside of the town (you can walk in for errands, the pub, church, etc.) but the setting is totally private and quiet, set way back off of the road in its own world. The location of the house is in the middle of incredibly beautiful Tipperary scenery and within easy striking distance of a lot of activities, from castle and abbey ruins to hiking, music, restaurants, and boating on Lough Derg. Teresa and John Russell are perfect hosts, warm and welcoming, helpful and informative, while -- although they live in a wing of the house -- scarcely in evidence, quiet, and respectful of their guests' privacy. (The house in general is a very quiet retreat -- thick walls keep sound from traveling from room to room.) We had dinner catered by the Russells one evening, which we highly recommend! Teresa cooked a delicious meal, John served, and they hosted it in the dining room of their wing, one of the stately original rooms of the house; it was an altogether charming and memorable evening. Bansha Castle is a find -- an enchanting place to experience Ireland and create lasting memories. Thank you Teresa and John! With best wishes from all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

Wonderful Family Vacation at Bansha Castle

We had a wonderful stay at Bansha castle. Every bedroom was en-suite and the common areas were large enough to comfortably accommodate our entire group of 20. The outdoor courtyard was fantastic with plenty of tables and chairs for relaxing or eating a nice meal. John and Teresa were wonderful hosts and we especially enjoyed our home-cooked meal the night we arrived (highly recommend their traditional Irish menu!). The castle was centrally located and within reasonable driving distance (less than 2 hours) of every site we visited. Thank you John and Teresa for your hospitality and making our stay so memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Battle Mountain USA

AMAZING!!

This place is a dream come true! All but one bedroom has its own bath and with 7 of us it was absolutely perfect! The kitchen and dining areas supported all 7 of us with no problem and the bedrooms were all very spacious. Would highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017