Mountain Lodge
Mountain Lodge
Location: Burncourt, Cahir
County Tipperary
Telephone: +353 (0) 5274 - 67277
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 16 km
Availabilty:
Opening Dates:
May 1- Sept. 25
Opening Times:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Check-In Times:
after 5 p.m.
Check-Out Time:
10 a.m.
Amenities:
Mountain Lodge is a beautiful circular
former shooting lodge owned by Lady
Beatrice Pole Carew and Lady Constance
Butler. There is a solid fuel stove which
provides central heating to the dorms.
-exceptionally warm welcome
-unique atmosphere in unique
historic buidling
-beautiful ride through forests
and next to the river to approach
the hostel
-well-equipped self-catering kitchen
-free parking
-drying rooms
-refrigerators
-freezer
-hot running water
-oven and eight gas jets
-toilets
-hot showers
Manager: Mary Crotty
Prices:
Rooms Oct.-April May-Sept.
under 18’s 11.50 euros 13 euros
over 18’s 14.50 euros 16 euros
Room Breakdown
Room Type Quantity
6 bed 2
12 bed 1
Total Number Beds 24
Things To Do In The Area:
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
-Cahir Castle
-Ormond Castle
-Rock of Cashel
-Hoare Abbey
-Dominic’s Abbey
-Cashel Heritage Centre
-Bru Boru
-Cashel Folk Village
-GPA Bolton Library
-Roscrea Heritage (Castle and Damer House)
-Swiss Cottage
-Mitchelstown Caves (4 miles)
-hiking and walking
-mountain climbing
-mountain biking
-enjoy local wildlife
-relaxing in beautiful common room
Night Life
-two pubs in Burncourt - 3-4 miles
from hostel
Cahir House Hotel - The Square, Cahir