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Just 500 metres North of Carlow in a quiet mature area (a 10-minute stroll), Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is an ideal base for touring the South-East of Ireland. This award-winning bed and breakfast house offers free WiFi, free secure parking with CCTV. Awarded a Highly Commended status by the AA, Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is Carlow Town's only B&B to be awarded a 4-star classification by both the AA & Irish Tourist Board Failte Ireland. Each room at Avlon House boasts a private bathroom with a power shower and a wide range of free toiletries and bathroom amenities. Rooms also include a TV, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer and mineral water. Room rates may be cheaper on longer stays. Guests can relax on the patio amongst the water features and enjoy the barbecue snack menu. There is also a log cabin with board games for smokers to use. Avlon House has 2 warm and cosy guest lounges with open fires, one houses a library of 700 DVDs, the other has the daily newspapers and a 300-book library. Breakfast at Avlon House served each morning from 07:00-10:00, and a lively chat is assured. The full breakfast menu changes with the season, and always includes vegetarian dishes. Shops, restaurants and bars are within an easy walking distance. Carlow Railway Station, Carlow Bus Park and the Tourist Office are within 1 km away. Carlow Town Park and Carlow IT are 5 minutes' drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


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1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Carlow

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful accommodation with a great breakfast. The owner Tom was very helpful with cases and my mobility scooter and organising taxis when required. I would definitely recommend others to stay in this lovely Guest House.
  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    beautiful room, lovely host, great breakfast, very enjoyable stay
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location but road a bit busy and noisy. Lovely well appointed property, good size room and comfortable bed. Access to residents lounge. Secure parking. Excellent breakfasts. Would stay here again and recommend it. Tom is a very good host with...
  • Joan
    Canada Canada
    We had just arrived from Dublin Airport and we just wanted to store our luggage, but Tom allowed us to check in early. It was greatly appreciated! The breakfast was delicious. The room very very cozy and clean. Had a wonderful stay and the B&B...
  • Faiz
    Belgium Belgium
    Everything was fantastic - Breakfast was superb. Rooms were wonderful
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed and breakfast was great.avlon guest house was very central for everything.were glad we found this wonderful place.you can get to many places by coach or train.tom who runs the place is very helpful.could'nt be more helpful.thanks tom
  • Ebbe
    Denmark Denmark
    We had a lovely stay in a wonderful place with a nice host. The breakfast was delicious with a lot of hot dishes to choose from. Very spacious rooms with very comfortable beds
  • A
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely big clean room, comfy bed and fantastic breakfast
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beds are very comfortable Breakfast is very good and plentiful 2nd time staying and will stay there again 5 stars
  • Timo
    Germany Germany
    Very nice host, lovely house and terrific breakfast! We felt very welcome!

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
We are over 20 years supplying visitors to Carlow with quality B&B accommodation and while endeavouring to improve our product all the time, we offer one of the best accommodation solutions available in Carlow town.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Avlon House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Trouser press
    • Luggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Packed lunches
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Pants press
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Avlon House Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please state at time of booking if your arrival time is going to be after 18:00.

    Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is a small property and is unable to cater for hens or stags parties, please do not book for hens or stag parties as refusal can cause inconvenience for your guests and the hotel.

    Children aged 21 years and below must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    Please inform Avlon House Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    FAQs about Avlon House Bed and Breakfast

    • Avlon House Bed and Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Guests staying at Avlon House Bed and Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Continental
        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Gluten-free
        • À la carte
      • Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is 0.7 miles from the centre of Carlow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

      • Room options at Avlon House Bed and Breakfast include:

        • Twin
        • Triple
        • Double
      • The prices at Avlon House Bed and Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.