Last Minute August Breaks
If you’re looking for a last-minute break to Kilkenny before the little ones go back to school, or a quick weekend away with friends before the summer is over, look no further than Pembroke Kilkenny Hotel. Our luxury hotel is perfectly placed for a weekend or mid-week break exploring the heritage city of Kilkenny, enjoying bars, pubs, restaurants, and shopping or just taking some time to relax in one of our spacious, comfortable bedrooms. We’ve just released some last-minute summer hotel offers, perfect for couples, groups, families and any other type of traveller. Here are some fantastic things to do in Kilkenny on your late summer break.
Explore in the Sun
Kilkenny City is one of the country’s most walkable cities, so exploring in the open air will be easy. Enjoy some of the green space in Kilkenny by taking a blanket and a picnic with you and soaking up the last of the summer sun. One of the largest and most beautiful green spaces in Kilkenny is the grounds of Kilkenny Castle. You can enjoy exploring the extensive grounds admiring the formal terraced rose garden and woodlands, visiting the ducks at the lake, or just spend the day basking in the sunshine.
If you want to enjoy the great outdoors while learning a little more about Kilkenny and its heritage, you can take a walking tour of the Medieval Mile. The discovery trail runs through the oldest part of the city allowing you the same sights and sounds as our ancestors enjoyed. The trail begins at the 13th-century St Canice’s Cathedral and ends at Kilkenny Castle with plenty to see and do in between.
Kilkenny History and Heritage
Everywhere you step in Kilkenny, you’re exploring a part of our history and heritage. From the beautiful architecture and decor of St Candice’s Cathedral, the heart of worship in Kilkenny for over 800 years, to a more modern social part of our history in Smithwick’s Brewery. The experience brings you through 300 years of rich history and teaches you more about the production of one of our most famous products. It ends with a tasting that will leave you thirsty for more – luckily it’s in the heart of the city which has an abundance of pubs! You can explore the beauty of Kilkenny Castle and its fantastic collection of historic artefacts or pop into the famous Kytler’s Inn to learn about Dame Alice de Kyteler who established the pub in 1324 and was later accused of witchcraft. A tour guide can show you the best of Kilkenny while telling you stories that the guidebooks won’t.
Kilkenny Hotel Summer Offers
Our August hotel special offers are ideal to suit all types of travellers. Many include dinner in our fantastic in-house restaurant Statham’s, where you can enjoy our new Market Menu – a showcase of the best of the season’s local & Irish ingredients. Our bedrooms are modern and spacious, ideal for a great night’s sleep or to wake up easy after one too many Smithwick’s! wake up to a complimentary full Irish and continental breakfast served in our restaurant. It’s the perfect way to start your day.
Our dinner, bed & breakfast August special packages include:
- Two- or three night’s accommodation in a double/twin room with king-sized beds, bathrobes, slippers & water, Nespresso machine, flat screen TV and air conditioning
- A Spa gift in your room on arrival
- Full Irish and continental breakfast each morning
- Three-course meal in Statham’s on the evening of your choosing
- Complimentary wi-fi
- Complimentary car parking
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours ahead of arrival
- Book 2 Nights or 3 Nights August Offer
You could also choose our Pick & Mix package, ideal for people who like to experience a little of everything. Enjoy an overnight stay in one of our spacious rooms with €50 credit to spend as you wish in either Statham’s or Mint Medispa. You can also avail of early check-in on the day of arrival, and you can sleep in with a late check-out, before a delicious breakfast in Statham’s. It has something for everyone!
Our special offers are exclusively available on Pembroke Hotel Kilkenny’s official website or by contacting our team directly. You won’t find our August hotel special packages anywhere else. We look forward to welcoming you for a last-minute break this August.