Set within 500 metres of Monastery of Kells and 500 metres of St. Columba's Church in Kells, Tom Blake House offers accommodation with seating area. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. All units come with a microwave, toaster, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. The units feature a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. You can cook your own meal in the kitchenette before eating in the private dining area, and the bed and breakfast also features a snack bar. After a day of cycling, hiking or walking tours, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kells Heritage Centre is less than 1 km from Tom Blake House, while Hill of Ward is 12 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 62 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Kells
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hester
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This beautiful house has been lovingly renovated, blending historic and modern aesthetics into a stylish and elegant b&b. The owners were lovely, going above and beyond to make my stay as comfortable as possible, and the breakfast was delicious.
  • John
    Spain Spain
    Super friendly excwllwnt service and breakfast and very ckean
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely homely stay at Tom Blake House. The little homemade touches really made our stay enjoyable and the breakfast was outstanding. Shame we were only staying for one night !
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent hosts. A really beautiful house in a fantastic location. The breakfast was superb, the room superb and the hosts superb. Highly recommend. This will be my go to accommodation in Kells now
  • Stephen
    Ireland Ireland
    The lady was very kind and welcoming. The bands comfy. The room was big and spacious. The kitchenette was nice for tea.coffee and a bar of chocolate. The baileys was complementry as a night cap. all in all very nice. The breakfast was delicious...
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, easy parking,good restaurants nearby and a very well presented period home.
  • Katie
    Ireland Ireland
    The host was amazing she kindly dropped us to a wedding venue to get my car! The breakfast options were amazing
  • Slevin
    Ireland Ireland
    Absolutely Fabulous, Avril and David run a great business so well, I have recommended them to so many people today and Paul and myself will definitely be back
  • Pat
    Ireland Ireland
    Great stay in Kells, lovely couple who have done wonderful things to save a beautiful house. Great breakfast with a fantastic selection to choose from. We had lovely dinner in Jack's, just down the road.
  • Arran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location and really welcoming hosts who were happy to go above and beyond to help us during our stay. The house itself is beautiful and is in a great location and allowed us to easily get a bus to Dublin. The breakfast included was lovely,...

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.

Property questions and answers
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  • How far from the town ?

    in the town of Kells
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Are there tvs in the room?

    No but we do have a TV lounge for guests
    Answered on 29 November 2022
  • Near a town

    in the town of Kells
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Travelling for a wedding in the headfort hotel if late back to b/b is that a problem

    Not a problem, we just ask everyone to be respectful of other guests especially between 10pm-8am
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • is these rooms have en suite

    all rooms ensuite
    Answered on 30 September 2020

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Toms Diner

    No additional info available

Facilities of Tom Blake House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • 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).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 13 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

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

Please inform Tom Blake House 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

FAQs about Tom Blake House

  • The prices at Tom Blake 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 Tom Blake House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
  • Tom Blake House has 1 restaurant:

    • Toms Diner
  • Tom Blake House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights
  • Check-in at Tom Blake House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Tom Blake House is 400 yards from the centre of Kells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.