You might want to play some rounds at Mount Juliet Golf Course, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Thomastown. If Mount Juliet Golf Course doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Callan Golf Club and Kilkenny Golf Club are all just a short drive away.
You can catch an event at The Watershed, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Kilkenny.
If you think The Watershed is cool, you also might like Nowlan Park and Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club, both located nearby.
If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Smithwick's Brewery Tour in Kilkenny City Centre. If you want to see more of the museums in Kilkenny, you can easily walk to St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum.
"If you are looking for peace and quiet - this isn't the hotel for you. Very (very) noisy due to the huge amount of families with small children.
However, the outdoor infinity pool is a quiet oasis away from the chaos!"
"Nice hotel however there are things I would have expected in the room like other hotels. You don’t have a decent coffee/espresso maker like other hotels we have stayed in. Instead they give you the instant coffee. The fan to help keep you cool is very small. The last hotel we stayed in prior had the Dyson cool fans in the rooms."
"The room was really clean and so big! There was even an ironing board. It is an old building but for us it was okay! Close to everything and beautiful view from the room."
"Clean, lovely place within walking distance of local attractions. Staff was so helpful - Alastair at the front desk gave us excellent tips for safety at our next stop in Dublin, and the waitress in the bar took great care of us. All staff was wonderful, but those two stood out."
"The service was perfection! The breakfasts were so enjoyable with wonderful variety. Our special dinner at the Lady Helen was beyond excellent! A very special memory for us, indeed!"
"Fantastic hotel- tons of charm! Very comfortable, clean and spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfast options were fantastic. Pub was lovely. One of our favorite stays during our 10 day trip. Kilkenny castle is a short walk and super cool. Lovely little town with a great vibe. Very happy with our stay. Hotel was perfect."
"The Heritage is by all rights a 5 star, not a 4 star hotel. The rooms, property, and staff are all top notch! The only issues I encountered are beyond the control of the Heritage -- There are not enough taxis (I travelled to/from The Heritage by train) and if you are planning to use one, for instance, to make rail connections, plan well ahead and reserve a taxi if possible. The other thing that would be nice is if there were more dining options nearby -- But again, this is beyond the control of the Heritage."
"This is an extremely Authentic Irish stay! They even had an Irish couple there preparing for a wedding which was very nice. The front desk anttendant (Chloe) and bar tender (can’t recall his name) were awesome as well."