“A beautifully maintained Georgian guesthouse on Kilkenny castle estate. Spacious rooms with elegant neutral colours, period fire places, sash windows and spiral staircases. Stunning manicured gardens and majestic views of the castle and grounds. A superb weekend getaway. ”

Hotel review

Once the Dower House of Kilkenny Castle, now run as an elegant guesthouse. A warm Irish welcome awaits you at this quiet retreat in the medieval capital. Spacious, with sparse neutral decor and magnificent plasterwork ceilings. Its recent renovation has created airy contemporary bedrooms, each individually styled and many with original marble fireplaces and sash windows. A path through the stunning box-hedged gardens, shadowed by the great castle, leads to the heritage centre where breakfast is served. Book a suite for majestic views.

Sonja McGinn
Sonja McGinn Review published: 09/03/2010

Recommended for

  • Country Escape

    • Traditional country abode, formerly the home of the Earl of Ormonde
  • Sights nearby

    • Butler House is situated on the Kilkenny castle estate.
  • Kayaking

    • 'Go With The Flow' River Tours
  • Great walks

    • Kilfane Waterfall and Glen
  • Cycling

    • Kilkenny Cycling Tours
  • Riding

    • Riding schools nearby
  • Golf

    • Golf course nearby
  • Trekking

    • Good hiking routes
  • No restaurant

    • Breakfast only.
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting.
  • Family Suites

  • Wedding license

  • Country House

  • Conference facilities

  • Secluded setting

  • Free wifi

  • Traditional

  • Fishing

Facilities

  • Rooms

    13 rooms in this hotel
  • No restaurant

    Breakfast only.
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting.
  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • In room DVD

  • Fireplace

  • Wedding license

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Safe

  • Conference facilities

  • Free wifi

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Suites

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Butler House is situated on the Kilkenny castle estate.
  • Kayaking

    • 'Go With The Flow' River Tours
  • Great walks

    • Kilfane Waterfall and Glen
  • Cycling

    • Kilkenny Cycling Tours
  • Riding

    • Riding schools nearby
  • Golf

    • Golf course nearby
  • Trekking

    • Good hiking routes
  • Fishing

Map & Location

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