A Georgian farmhouse in the Kildare countryside, Moate Lodge near Athy provides individually designed rooms and a full breakfast menu. This dog-friendly guest house is around 1 hour’s drive from Dublin and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities, with views of the courtyard, orchard or gardens. A private bathroom has a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. Moate Lodge serves a full Irish breakfast, as well as cereals and fresh fruit. Savoury and fruit-filled pancakes and omelettes are also on the menu, which uses organic farm produce and free-range eggs. You can also enjoy home-baked scones and jam in the drawing room. Dogs are welcomed, and will need to be mentioned when booking. There are extensive gardens and countryside nearby for your dog to enjoy. The market town of Athy lies around 8 minutes’ drive from Newbridge, a larger town which is home to the Whitewater Shopping Centre. The Japanese Gardens and the Curragh Racecourse are among other Kildare attractions within 25 minutes of Moate Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Healy
    Ireland Ireland
    Mary and Raymond were exceptional hosts Raymond gave me a comprehensive history of the lodge and military history in Kildare which was really interesting.The setting was idyllic I wish I could have stayed longer
  • Michelle
    Australia Australia
    The hosts were fabulous it giving us directions and the history of the house and surrounding area.
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    The house is absolutely charming and the hosts Mary and Raymond were so friendly and warm. So much history and knowledge here. We were shown into our beautiful light filled room, that had spectacular views over the stunning countryside. The bed...
  • Jez
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely couple. Couldn’t have made me feel more welcome
  • C
    Colleen
    United States United States
    Mary was wonderful and catered to all our needs She cooked a delicious breakfast. And her husband told us all the History of there 1776 home sitting on 300 acres of beautiful farmland.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful Georgian faring working farm. Comfortable rooms and very peaceful and quiet at night.
  • Joerg
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Mary and Raymund have been great hosts. Always friendly, helpful, they made us feel home. Location in fields, quiet and relaxing. Good breakfast.
  • Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    Great farmers breakfast. Jam homemade. Plenty of options of cereals along with juice, tea and coffee then a fry!
  • Karl
    Germany Germany
    very tasty. had "full Irish". with fruits. nice coffee. your wishes are fulfilled.
  • Carey
    Ireland Ireland
    A very warm welcome when we arrived, the room was freshly cleaned. Breakfast was great and we greatly appreciated the special touch when Mary's grandchildren sang happy birthday to my daughter and have her a gift and a little cake. Thank you 😊

Host Information

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Moate Lodge is an 18th century farm house and family home. Here you can enjoy all the modern comforts in the midst of old world ambience. Raymond still enjoys working on the farm along side our son Jonathan. Oats, Barley,
Ray is a font of knowledge on all things historical, has a particular passion for World War 2 and Rugby. Mary is the heart and soul of this establishment. You will relish experiencing all her produce from the kitchen. No one leaves Moate Lodge hungry
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Moate Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Moate Lodge 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
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

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Please note that all pets sleep in one of the Stables, converted for this purpose, and are not allowed in the bedrooms.

Please inform Moate Lodge 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.

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.

FAQs about Moate Lodge

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

  • Check-in at Moate Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Moate Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Movie nights
  • Moate Lodge is 3.1 miles from the centre of Athy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Moate Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Moate Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family