The Scarlet Vetter says....stopped into the quaint cobblestone village of Roundwood in County…read moreWicklow outside of Dublin, and was surprised to find this beautiful gem of an establishment. It boasts being recognized in the top 100 restaurants by the New York Sunday Times and is in the Michelin guide. Quite possibly one of the most cozy, welcoming places one could find off the beaten path in Ireland. Gorgeous, old-world interior with wood stoves and fireplaces in every room, deep padded armchairs you can lose yourself in. Sink into one of these, accompanied by an excellent cup of tea, crusty buttery croissant with fresh made grass-fed cow cream and admire tons of fun little Tchotchkes and handmade crafts, many of which are for sale. Attentive and smiley staff to boot. A pleasant repaste for a lazy weekend morning!

We stopped in here by chance while passing through Roundwood yesterday. What a fantastic place!!…read more Roan, the chief bartender, brings passion and creativity to his cocktails. I came in thirsting wildly for a Guinness, but when I saw him meticulously preparing a Whiskey Sour with his own special touches, I pivoted to that. Just like my wife's "White Linen", we could not have been happier with our cocktails! Also, it just so happened that Wednesdays are "Pizza Night" so we went to the pizzeria/mini grocer connected to The Coach House and ordered our fresh, delicious, pizzas that were delivered to us back at the bar. The Coach House has several different eating rooms, each with its own look and feel. We were very comfortable just eating at the bar and picking Roan's brain for his secret cocktail recipes!!

Staying at Mena House is a real treat, if only because it's owner Kathryn Molley is a real hoot and…read moreshe makes it so fun stay here. The B & B is immaculately kept and has wonderful grounds, if you feel like relaxing. We stayed here two nights and would not hesitate in coming back.

Mena House is a gem! It is a bit outside the downtown tourist area of Kilkenny, which means it is…read morepeaceful and quiet. It is an easy 15 minute walk downtown, and if you don't want to walk the city bus (with helpful bus drivers) stops right outside. Katherine is as nice and helpful as can be; our room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. The breakfast room overlooks her lovely garden. I needed help calling the Garda office in Cahir to obtain a copy of a report we'd made about a stolen license plate, and she kindly called them for me. If I am lucky enough to return to Kilkenny I would certainly stay there again.

The house is in the Wicklow Mountains right by Glendalough. It's a superb location. You can see a…read moretower from the property. There are sheep out back. It's spring now and sheep have just had their lambs. You'd see 1 sheep with a baby hanging out. We saw magpies (birds). There is a stream in front of the house. The home is very clean and Zell greeted us warmly. The room we had was large (#5) and had a large bed with 2 twins. The shower was great. There was a hot water pot with tea and coffee. The internet, because of their location, works only downstairs in the main room. There was a black wood burning stove roaring and a nice view out the windows where we would eat breakfast. Liam talked to us a bit I. The evening. Breakfast was Irish with the sausage and black and white pudding. I don't care for it. The woman that served did not understand much English but she was kind and cordial. There was yogurt, cheese, ham, cereal and juices. Overall, I'd stay there again.

That place is sooooo cosy !!! The rooms are quite large and…read morevery cosy, the breakfast is absoulutely gorgeous, and the entire place is beautiful. Located just 15 minutes walking from the visitor Centre of Glendalough, the two owners will welcome you in the best way possible. They keep your stuff when you arrive even if the room is not ready, they give you very useful tips for your journey, and they can even book a table at the restaurant for you !!!!! The house is in the border of a little river just in front of the sun during the morning. A quiet and lovely place with good prices where you will enjoy your trip for sure!!

Cute and close to the castle, but you will be disappointed if used to better service. You better…read moreorder everything you want at breakfast the first time out, because they will not be back for anything more, not even water. The servers studiously avoid making eye contact to see if you want anything else. We were out all day except from about 2:30-4:30 and left the service sign on our room the whole time we were out -- it was never serviced. Ok but for this price you should demand better. This is essentially a three star hotel.

Exceeded our expectations across the board! This inn is so charming, and full of personality, and…read morethe grounds are truly spectacular. And, wow!... the breakfasts are outstanding, and so beautifully presented. But what made this place truly special are the kind and caring people who worked there. We really enjoyed getting to know them, and their stories. Our favorite places for dinner and within walking distance were: Rive Gauche, Rinoccini, Zuni, and Petronelli. Enjoyed a private walking tour by Pat Moylan, Kilkenny Walking Tour that the Butler house lined up for us. Pat is truly passionate about the history of Kilkenny, and we learned so much! And, Waterford was a quick day trip by train. Highly recommend the walking tour by Jack Burtchaell (meet at the Granville Hotel).

We stayed at this wonderful bed and breakfast dublin, we spent 3 days with Eithne and Gerry in…read moreMalahide and had a very pleasant stay. The bed and breakfast itself was very clean, the food was excellent and we felt the price was spot on. We would definitely recommend the Castle Lodge bed and breakfast Dublin to anyone looking to have an affordable few days in Malahide Dublin.

Great location, good breakfast, with a very accommodating hostess, Bridge View B&B should be at the…read moretop of your list for accommodations in Kilkenny. I have to admit that a little bit of the five stars I'm going to give Bridge View B&B is because I was somewhat of a rude guest, in that I arrived over an hour late after getting side tracked driving across Ireland then having my rental car locked in the parking deck across from Smithwick's Brewery (that one closes at 6PM - the 11PM one is up the street). Despite all of this, our hostess Eimear accommodated our tardiness and was very pleasant throughout the whole experience. That's reason enough to book this homey B&B, with the comfortable rooms and ideal location (along with metered parking nearby). The B&B sits right on the River Nore minutes away from a very convenient pedestrian bridge to downtown Kilkenny. The rooms are modest, with comfortable double beds and private bathrooms. The breakfast is delicious and made to order from the menu at the tables. Very much a mom and pop vibe, as Eimear made our breakfast (her husband is a musician we heard play at the Kyteler's Inn the night before - a small world indeed). The place is cash only, so be sure to have enough for your stay - if not, there are ATMs across the aforementioned pedestrian bridge. Overall, when I come back to Kilkenny I'm coming back to Bridge View B&B, and I promise this time not to be so late.

Nice B&B with reasonable rates. Rooms were comfortable. Location was awesome, right by the river…read moreand off the main street from where the pubs are.

After a week sleeping on crappy hotel beds we had the best sleep of our trip at the Evergreen…read more Olive was a friendly hostess full of tips of the local areas and very accommodating to our travel timeline. Very clean. House was bright and filled with beautiful light during the breakfast.

My mum stayed here when visiting me…read more.. The landlady was very nice and helpful, the place itself well kept. At the time of her stay they were starting to renovate the 'dining area'. Despite the work no hassle or any inconvenience arose; the alternative breakfast room was well prepared, excellently done! A place where I'd like to stay over-night as well!

Great local BnB…read more Lovely comfortable rooms, with great an ensuite. Very easy to get into the historic centre of Dublin by regular bus. Ann is so lovely, happy to help booking taxis etc, and makes a great breakfast. Just let her know what you like. Many thanks for a great stay.

Mark and Ann-Marie have put their heart and soul into building the most beautiful, serene property…read morein Ireland. My family has two girls ages 12 & 10 yrs. old and this farm with the horses, pig, goats, chickens and beautiful lawn was a big highlight of the entire trip. The owners couldn't be nicer. The rooms were darling and very clean. The breakfast was made to order by Ann Marie and SHE IS A GOOD COOK!! My family visited last August and we were soooo glad we did. Thankyou Mark and Ann Marie for your warm hospitality and sharing your little piece of heaven with us!!

The Lawcus Farm guest lodgings are immaculate. That is amazing for a working farm with large…read moreindoor/outdoor dogs and only a middle-aged couple to care for it, but that is the least interesting thing about it. Mark and Ann-Marie are dynamic and creative. When Ann-Marie's not meticulously cleaning, while Mark builds wonderous lodgings from salvaged materials, she's cooking delicious meals, while he recounts the history of the place. All very attractive, entertaining and welcoming. Feels like home, but with pleasant surprises.