The Tipperary hostel -
Mountain Lodge - is located 16km from Cahir and is set in a lovely area of the forests of the Galtee mountains. The heritage town of Cahir in County Tipperary is situated in a delightful setting on the River Suir at the eastern end of the Galtee Mountains. For walkers the hostel is near the Tipperary Way.
My husband and I recently stayed in your Mountain Lodge hostel in Co. Tipperary and just wanted to compliment you for maintaining such a beautiful building and making it accessible to visitors. The sitting room area is stunning and the rest of the hostel is comfortable and has ample supplies of cooking utensils etc. The setting is fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome from the couple running the hostel. Keep up the good work. Amber Walsh Olesen, Galway, 2008
"This is a delightful hostel with very welcoming staff" Nora, Ireland, June 2006
Mountain Lodge Hostel is always worth a visit, especially if you started your trip in Glenmalure and finish it at Mountain Lodge, the contrast between the houses for ordinary people and the well-to-do at the turning of the 20th century adds something to the trip. Margaret and Jimmy keep it very well, so it is just wonderful to sit down in the living room after dinner and relax by the fire. The well-equipped kitchen offers plenty of oppurtunities to cook nice meals when you are in the mood for it. The dorms are roomy enough for bigger groups and with the peace and quiet all around in the National Park you'll sleep well. Unlike Glenmalure, you don't have to give up the idea of running water, and it's even hot :-). Personally, I'm a bit sorry that the gas lighting fell to progress. The solar lighting is nice as well and reading and cooking became easier with it but all the same. Apart from that, there is still no electricity and I hope it will stay that way. Hostels like these (two) simply have to be a bit existientialist in their equipment. It does good to see that we can live without mobiles and internet (and running water) for a while. Gets you to think about the luxury we live in which is often taken for granted but is in fact not a commodity provided (and needed) everywhere in the world. Besides, the National Park with its nice walks and the sights around you compensate you more than enough. Honestly I think that staying at the Mountain Lodge Hostel makes you deeper understand the guided tour in Cahir Castle, which I recommend to every visitor. Hans Christian, Summer 2009
Features
A beautiful circular former shooting lodge owned by Lady Beatrice Pole Carew and Lady Constance Butler. This is a gas lit hostel and there is a solid fuel stove which provides central heating to the dorms.
Enjoy a truly unique hostelling experience in this Tipperary Hostel.
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Directions
Road/Car: The youth hostel is signposted and is half-way between Cahir and Mitchelstown on the N8.
Bus: Bus Eireann: From Cork, Athlone or Dublin - Cork services. Alight at the gate of the youth hostel, which is half-way between Cahir and Mitchelstown. The youth hostel is 2km from the road.
Rail: Cahir 16km View map
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Things to do
Cahir, with its pleasant location and appearance and its wealth of interesting, historical buildings has become a unique visitor attraction. The Tipperary Heritage Way is another
delightful way of discovering the area. It offers a series of walks suitable for all levels of walkers.
Use your Hostelling International Membership card to receive discounts in the following attractions in the area:
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Night Life
The Butler’s Pantry: Irish cuisine and hospitality at its finest. This restaurant specialises in fresh local produce supplied by local growers and producers.
Cahir House Hotel, l The Square, Cahir
Phone 00353(0) 52 42727
The Village Inn: The Village Inn is situated on a tourist trail between the Knockmealdown Mountains and the Galtee Mountains. Located just 3 miles south of Cahir, the lounge bar is quite large and full of local character and memorabilia. It is a bright area with an open log fire during the winter months. Lunches are their speciality.
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Prices
| Rooms |
October-April |
May-September |
Under 18's
Over 18's |
€12.50
€15.50 |
€13.00
€16.00 |
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Room Breakdown
| Room Type |
Quantity |
| 6 Bed |
2 |
| 12 Bed |
1 |
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Total Number Beds |
24 |
Availability
| Opening Dates | Opening Times | CheckIn Times |
| 1 April - 25 Sep |
9am - 10am 5pm -10pm |
After 5pm |
Hostel Facilities
Self Catering | 
Parking | 
Drying Rooms |
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Local Facilities
Walking | 
Water Sports | 
Entertainment | 
Fishing | |
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