Mountrothe House

Paulstown, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Mountrothe House

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 6500 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Mountrothe House is located in Kilkenny, just 10 miles from Kilkenny Railway Station and 11 miles from Kilkenny Castle. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Providing a terrace and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 7 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 8 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The tiled floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area. An indoor play area is also available at the vacation home, while guests can also relax in the garden. Carlow Town Hall is 14 miles from Mountrothe House, while Carlow Courthouse is 14 miles away.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 4
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
Bedroom 6
2 twin beds
Bedroom 7
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
High score for Kilkenny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...”
  • Jo
    Ireland Ireland
    “Comfortable and cosy stay in winter. We booked for a gathering of friends and we had a lovely stay. The period house is fantastic, it is full of character, has interesting features, spotlessly clean, warm and well equipped. It is large and...”
  • 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...”

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

Area info

Amenities of Mountrothe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi

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

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

    Kitchen

    • Shared kitchen
    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Shared bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Common Areas

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Game room

    Food & Drink

    • Minibar
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Building Characteristics

    • Detached

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about Mountrothe House

    • 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 has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 7 bedrooms

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

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

    • Check-in at Mountrothe House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Mountrothe House can accommodate this group size:

      • 16 guests

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

    • The prices at Mountrothe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • 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.

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

      • Game room

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