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Offering a garden and garden view, Kate's Rest is situated in Kilkenny, 20 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 21 km from Kilkenny Castle. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, some units are allergy-free and soundproof. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Mount Juliet Golf Club is 38 km from the bed and breakfast, while Rock of Cashel is 43 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Kilkenny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ted
    Ireland Ireland
    Oliver was a very helpful host. Excellent value for money.
  • Quinn
    Ireland Ireland
    Home from home setting, Oliver was very helpful and informative about the area.
  • Damask
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kates rest does everything it says on the tin! Comfortable rooms, which are MORE than adequate for the majority of people that will be staying there. Our room had a full kitchen, with fridge freezer cooker oven toaster kettle, all of it. It had a...
  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    Oliver was an absolute gentleman and made the whole experience very positive and the facilities were perfect with good strong WiFi.
  • Iliya
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    Perfect location to explore both Leinster and Munster provinces.All was perfect,our host Oliver made us feel at home,mattresses and bed linen are top notch,the house is spacious and well furnished with great breakfast included. The access is easy...
  • Damian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good and it was served in a very nice conservatory 👍
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great, easily accessible from Dublin and other main cities in Ireland. Amazing view from the property. Service was exceptional. The owner was very kind and helpful with everything. The house was nice and cosy. Will come back again...
  • Robyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super host. Lovely rural setting. Easy access from parking bay into ground floor unit.
  • Rebafilwe
    Ireland Ireland
    The place was very clean and the host was very welcoming
  • Pelle
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was spacious and very clean (my wife is asthmatic and often complains about pillow and duvets being dusty even in the best accomodations. She had nothing to complain here at Kate's rest and had a sound night of sleep). There was enough...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 496 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Oliver Kenny is a hard working man, who enjoys a busy household. He loves a good chat and enjoys most sports.

Property information

A charming house situated 25 minutes outside of Kilkenny city, and 30 minutes from Cashel. The Motorway is only 8 minutes away. The house is situated midway between the towns of Freshford and Urlingford. Ther is a smoking hut to accommodate any smokers and a nice garden view. This house is purpose built for B and B and complies fully with Kilkenny fire regulations. It also has safe broadband and full public liability insurance.

Neighbourhood information

Our house is situated beside a main road, but is quiet. We are between two family houses, so there are always children playing in the gardens. It is a friendly, small neighbourhood.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kate's Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden

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

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Kate's Rest takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Small house trained pets are allowed.

Please inform Kate's Rest 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.

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

FAQs about Kate's Rest

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

  • Kate's Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Kate's Rest is 10.6 miles from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Kate's Rest is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Room options at Kate's Rest include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Apartment
      • Triple