There is camping available on the grounds of Borris House in the beautiful surrounding of the Walled Garden, with a shower and lavatories for campers to use, and security to keep an eye on your things. There are three options for camping and tickets below, note you must book in advance.
With all camping tickets Festival tickets must be purchased seperately
BRING YOUR OWN TENT OR CAMPERVAN €26
WEEKEND TWO PERSON BELL TENT €312
WEEKEND FOUR PERSON BELL TENT €375
NEARBY ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES
Step House Hotel Main Street, Borris, Carlow
The Lord Bagenal Hotel Main St., Leighlinbridge, Carlow (Double Room €130 per night, mention the Festival to secure this rate)
Old Grain Store Cottages The Quay, St. Mullins, Carlow
Brandon View House Ballyling Lower, St. Mullins, Carlow
Mulvarra House St. Mullins, Carlow
Lorum Old Rectory Kilgraney, Bagenalstown, Carlow
Kilgraney House Bagenalstown, Carlow
Orchard Grove Wells Bagenalstown, Carlow
Waterside Guesthouse The Quay, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
Killvarra B&B Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny
Rivercourt Hotel The Bridge, Johns Street, Kilkenny (mention the Festival and code 351761 to secure discounted rate)
Ashbrook House B&B Ballyquirke, Clifden, Kilkenny
Mount Juliet Hotel Thomastown, Kilkenny (mention the Festival and code 57409 to secure discounted rate)
There are also some lovely AirBnB options in and close to Borris
We encourage everyone to stay within the vicinity of this wonderful village, and are recommending accomodation within a 20 minute drive. If you provide local accommodation and would like to be added to the list please email info@festivalofwritingandideas.com
Another alternative is to search places to stay on carlowtourism.ie