Butler House

16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Butler House

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
1,844 reviews

Ideally set in Kilkenny, Butler House offers an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. This guest house provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath, a hair dryer and free toiletries. The guest house features some units with garden views, and all units are fitted with a kettle. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at the guest house can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kilkenny Castle is 500 metres from Butler House, while Kilkenny Railway Station is less than 1 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Kilkenny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    Norway Norway
    “Lovely house, great location, nice rooms, good food, cheerful and helpful staff😊”
  • Bryan
    Ireland Ireland
    “We really enjoyed the botanical suite with garden door access. It was wonderful garden in the city center. The staff were very helpful and friendly throughout our stay and the parking was much appreciated. The decor of the suite was well thought...”
  • Julia
    Australia Australia
    “The room was spacious for a family of four and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, the best that we had throughout our 4 week trip. Staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful. The location was brilliant, easy to get to and right...”
  • Eamonn
    Ireland Ireland
    “Staff were so friendly and welcoming. Lovely house with great location.good parking”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful traditional building steeped in history.”
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    “The friendly staff, such as Sophie and the gentleman who served us breakfast. Everyone made you feel welcomed.”
  • Colette
    Ireland Ireland
    “The location of the hotel was very convenient. The staff were very welcoming . The room was spacious and comfofortable. The house has an interesting history which adds to its appeal.”
  • Marian
    Ireland Ireland
    “We had a wonderful stay at Butler house and will definitely return, staff were very helpful and friendly, location was amazing, breakfast was delicious, great selection too. We stayed in the Botanical Room it was beautiful and we had access to the...”
  • Ben
    Ireland Ireland
    “Venue is stunning. Staff are incredible Rooms finished beautifully”
  • Dee
    Ireland Ireland
    “From the warm welcome at reception,the beautiful accomadation,gorgeous gardens,closeness to all shops,friendly staff , delicious breakfast to our checkout,our stay was amazing.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,837 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our professional and friendly staff would be delighted to welcome you to Butler House and to Kilkenny. They are more than happy to assist in mapping out itineraries, recommending and reserving restaurants, reserving tee times, arranging local fishing trips, horse riding etc. The dedication and enthusiasm of our staff provide one of the hallmarks of our success.

Property information

An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler house was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings, marble fireplaces and a charming walled garden are all features of this notable Georgian residence. The House boasts fourteen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford our guests an impressive sense of comfort and space. Spacious superior rooms and suites have bow windows, which overlook the secluded gardens and Kilkenny Castle. In Room Facilities include: Queen Sized Beds Multi Channel HD TV Iron/Ironing Board (On request) Hair Dryer Tea/Coffee Facilities Telephone Safe Complimentary WIFI access Complimentary Mineral Water On Site Facilities include: Free Private Car Park Complimentary Full Irish breakfast

Neighbourhood information

The superb location of Butler House in the centre of historic Kilkenny City offers visitors the best of two worlds. Through the back door you will find Patrick Street, which leads to the commercial centre of the city. Here you will find an array of shops, bars and restaurants. Through the front door you will be surprised to find the internationally renowned Butler House Walled Garden. This charming Georgian garden was restored to its former glory in 1999 and boosts its own private entrance to the Castle yard and Kilkenny Castle. This is another unique feature of this wonderful house.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Butler House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • 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).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that there is one car park space per room.

FAQs about Butler House

  • Guests staying at Butler House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Butler House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding

  • Butler House is 800 yards from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Butler House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Butler House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Butler House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Butler House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.