A wonderful guesthouse in the County Carlow countryside…read more The host, Bobbie, is a wonderful lady who provides a fantastic service. The house is decorated very tastefully. I'm sure it has not changed very much over the years, but it's kept extremely well and with a lot of love, I'm sure. Our bedroom, the blue room, was beautiful, very comfortable and had two great views. The study and dining room both had welcoming fires in the evening. The dining room even had one in the morning while you enjoyed breakfast. The breakfasts were probably the best I've had in an Irish guesthouse. A huge array of tasty fruit, including fresh raspberries from the garden. Homemade bread, freshly squeezed orange juice and excellent coffee. A full Irish if you wanted it or a smaller selection of items from said full Irish. Bobbie ensured you were catered for. We opted for the five course meal in the evening on the day we arrived. It was wonderful. We shared the dining table with another couple, who were also celebrating their wedding anniversary. They were regulars of Lorum, that's how much they love Lorum Old Rectory. A testament to Bobbie and the service she provides. I look forward to returning to Lorum. And recommending it to anyone who will listen to me.

This cute little B&B is right in the middle of downtown Kilkenny. It is just a block away from the…read moreKilkenny castle and the main streets for shopping and restaurants. The rooms were clean and warm and the beds were really comfortable. Also, a private parking space for our car was a plus! We forgot our camera charger and they were nice enough to let us borrow one of theirs. I felt like I was staying at home when I stayed here!

Awesome location. Staff was very welcoming and helpful with directions. It is located on Ormond…read moreRoad which is parallel to Ormond street. Rooms were very clean. Largest softest towels we have had yet.

Beautiful setting, courteous staff, gracious owner - the perfect restaurant for that special…read moreoccasion! In a word, Magnifique!

Outstanding guesthouse / holiday rental. We spent a week here, two adults and our two boys, and…read moreall of us absolutely fell in love with it. My younger son actually sobbed as we left. The cottage is a converted farmhouse, and it is 300 years old, but fully updated. With three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, everyone had plenty of room, and there was a nice living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen. We cooked most of our own meals, and the kitchen was thoroughly furnished with everything we needed. The washer/dryer were also great, as the boys got very dirty running around in the muck (which they loved to do!) For the parents, the highlights were the lazy days, the peace and tranquility after a day of sightseeing, and the absence of wifi or cell phone service. While this might be a deterrent for some, we found it quite refreshing to unplug ourselves (and our kids) from all of the electronic gizmos. For the kids, the highlight was certainly the farm. Both boys got into the action, waking up by themselves every morning at 7am to help milk the cows, running around with the dog and the calves, then hurrying back from sightseeing to milk the cows again at 5pm. I had no idea that the kids would take such a liking to this, but they actually go up on their own at the crack of dawn to "do their chores" with the cows. The couple who manage the farm and the self-catering cottage, Brigid and Dan, were absolutely delightful hosts. They made themselves available whenever we needed anything, and they were happy to tell us stories of the area and give us tips for where to go, but they were by no means intrusive. They were wonderful with the kids, showing them how to help out with the chores on the farm and making the kids feel so special. This is truly a one-of-a-kind holiday experience that you won't soon forget. We can't wait to go back.

This self catering rental is a cozy Irish cottage in Ireland's heartland. It's been a perfect base…read morefor my vacation on multiple occasions. It's a welcoming place to relax each evening after making day trips to so many special places, including seashores! The house is surrounded by lush rolling pastures dotted with sheep and cows, and within walking distance to a country pub. Tulip Cottage is a wonderful submersion in authentic Irish countryside living!

Excellent location. Beautiful gem in the countryside. This is the type of place you want to be on a…read morerainy day. It's cozy and inviting and there's a romantic feel about it. Something tells me that Wordsworth would have loved it... The restaurant also offers an excellent buffet from starters to tea and it's only 35 per person. Decorated in old world style, the country house ambiance is rich yet relaxing. Gorgeous convenient destination for a weekend getaway for all you Dubliners. Makes you feel like you're far away from the City when it's only about an hour or so away from all the hustle and bustle.

Rathsallagh is an unbelievable venue. Very special and unique, the grounds are absolutely gorgeous…read more- it really is a hidden gem. From the run up to the day until we left the wedding coordinators & staff couldn't have done enough for us. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodating and made our lives extremely easy. We really didn't have to ask for much as they are ultimate professionals at what they do and had everything in hand unless we needed something personal. The food and service was absolutely amazing, you will not find nicer food than this venue and the amount of food and wine provided was incredible. Every single guest at our wedding could only say the most wonderful things about the staff, the food, the wine and how absolutely stunning the venue is. The only downside to Rathsallagh is you don't want to leave! We will be forever grateful to everyone at Rathsallagh for making our day as magical as possible. I only wish we could do it all again. We literally cannot thank you enough.

I cannot sing high enough praises for Cloughjordan House!!! I broke my ankle while on holiday, and…read morewhen I finally made it out to the wedding, they made my life so much easier. Not only did they lend me better crutches with padding, they also allowed me to use the golf buggy to get myself around the property. On top of that, one of their cooks, Chelle, is also a nurse and she bandaged up my hand a couple times during my stay. Broken ankle aside, Cloughjordan House is absolutely stunning! The grounds were incredible and the lodgings were adorable. The minute you enter the gates, your breath will be taken away by the beautiful scenery; and the minute you leave, you'll miss the serenity of the surroundings. I will 100% be returning, hopefully with two working ankles this time.

Wonderful B&B in beautiful Stradbally, "The Little Town". Homey accommodations at a very…read morereasonable price.

This place hands down was the highlight of our Irish lodgings. We found the property on Airbnb…read more It's a 300 year old thatched roof cottage. 2 bedrooms (a master with a queen bed and another room with twin beds) one bath, a family room, and a kitchen. It just looks and feels what you think of when you think Irish Cottage. The cool thing is you can stay there for 2 nights and you don't have to rent the whole week...although you definitely should. And will kick yourself like I am for not spending more time there. In 20 minutes you can walk the parimeter of the whole town. The bonus is there is access to Kells Priory a mere 5 minutes walk from the house. It is sooooo cool to go around there and look at the ruins. There are two abandoned mills to look at too. There is a cool pub that makes pizza, called Shirley's. Kells is close to the medieval town of Kilkenny. You could drive to Wicklow, Waterford, Wexford, whatever from there. Closeby is Stoneyford which has a cheese shop and good take away Indian food. The owners of the property are right next door and are suuuper cool.