Located in Kilkenny, in a historic building, 17 km from Kilkenny Railway Station, Mountrothe House is a holiday home with a garden and shared lounge. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Kilkenny Castle. The spacious holiday home comes with 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. The unit is soundproofed and includes a tiled floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Carlow Town Hall is 22 km from Mountrothe House, while Carlow Courthouse is 22 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 4:
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
Bedroom 7:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Kilkenny
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Liadh
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a beautiful place to stay just outside of Kilkenny town. Comfortable, clean, well equipped, spacious and luxurious. Would highly reccomend!
  • Mary-ann
    Ireland Ireland
    I like how spacious it is. Lots of rooms and each room has its own toilet and shower. Downstairs has a piano room, dining and sitting room. Location was very quiet and private.
  • Bridget
    Ireland Ireland
    Fabulous period house and grounds with plenty of space. Great countryside location. Very close to motorway and Kilkenny. The house was fully equipped with all you could need.
  • Alan
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything was great, the house is unreal, the location is gorgeous, it was well set up, nicely stocked, and everyone was very friendly.
  • Therese
    Ireland Ireland
    This house is stunning! From the moment we arrived, we were in awe. It has been so beautifully restored, each room tastefully finished with all the character of the house retained. The bedrooms are very spacious and each one has a beautiful...
  • Matt3f
    Ireland Ireland
    We were a group of friends on a weekend away and had an amazing stay at this country house. Very well equipped kitchen (including a welcome hamper), lovely outdoor BBQ area at back and sun room. Beds are very comfortable. Derek and Emily were very...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Derek Walshe

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Derek Walshe
Situated in the beautiful Kilkenny Countryside, Mountrothe House offers visitors a charming and relaxing experience. Built in 1765, this Georgian House is located on a working farm 10 miles from Kilkenny City. The house has been lovingly restored into a luxurious self catering house for families and friends to stay and celebrate special occasions. Visitors have ample space to relax and unwind, play the piano, enjoy the games room or spend time in the garden. Mountrothe House is located 10 miles from the Medieval City of Kilkenny and just over an hour’s drive from Dublin. Mountrothe House is situated in the beautiful Kilkenny Countryside on a working farm and offers visitors a charming and relaxing experience and has a rich history. Built in 1765 as a midsized rural Georgian residence by Richard Rothe, he was related to the Rothe Family, who were a wealthy merchant family from Kilkenny City. The house was then owned by Sir Thomas McKenny who was Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1819. The house was used as a ‘Safe House’ during the War of Independence 1921 and the Civil War – 1921-22 with Eamon de Valera staying at the house during this period. The House has been lovingly restored and sensitively modernised into a luxurious self-catering house for families and friends to stay and celebrate special occasions. The rooms are generous in size with period detail throughout and has the versatility of spilt accommodation. The house can comfortable sleep 16 guests, the seven bedrooms are all en-suite, spacious and unique, three bedrooms are located in the basement and retain their original architectural features including the vaulted ceilings. The house has a large fully equipped kitchen with an original AGA converted to electric. The dining / living room is adjacent to the kitchen.
Mountrothe House is located 10 miles from the Medieval City of Kilkenny and just over an hour’s drive from Dublin. It is 1 mile from Paulstown village and 5 miles from Gowran village. County Kilkenny is the perfect destination for your holiday, with so much to explore and see in the Medieval City and Countryside. The City and County is full of vibrant heritage and history at every turn as well as a tradition of local arts, craft and design makers around the county. The house is located 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Kilkenny, which has plenty of festivals on year round and loads of activities to see and do including visiting Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral, Smithwicks Experience and Butler Gallery.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mountrothe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Fold-up bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Games room
    Food & Drink
    • Minibar
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Safety deposit box
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Mountrothe House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    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 - 3 years
    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
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Mountrothe House

    • Mountrothe House is 8.7 miles from the centre of Kilkenny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mountrothe House on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Mountrothe House on this page.

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

      • Games room
    • Mountrothe House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 7 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

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

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

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

    • Mountrothe House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 16 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.