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Kilbawn Country House

4.0 star property
Hotel in Gowran with free breakfast

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tullaherin, Dungarvan, Gowran, County Kilkenny, R95V6P0
  • Gowran Park Racecourse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Hub
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kilkenny Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Waterford (WAT)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Single Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Gowran

Kilbawn Country House is located within a few miles (5 km) of Gowran Park Racecourse and Gowran Park. This 3-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Gowran Park Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Gowran Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • The Watershed - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • The Hub - 14 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Thomastown Station - 10 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hound - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hunter's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Major’s Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blackberry cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Captain Tuppers Bar - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Kilbawn Country House

Hotel in Gowran with free breakfast
Kilbawn Country House features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff is there to provide tour or ticket assistance, as well as offer insight about the area.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Hair dryers and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Supervised activities for children

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kilbawn Country House?

Kilbawn Country House provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Kilbawn Country House?

This hotel is located in Gowran, close to Gowran Park Racecourse, The Watershed, and Mount Juliet Golf Course. You'll also find Gowran Park and Glasrai Goodies within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Kilbawn Country House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Kilbawn Country House include a casino at the property?

No, Kilbawn Country House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kilbawn Country House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Kilbawn Country House a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free breakfast and a garden plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Kilbawn Country House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kilbawn Country House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Kilbawn Country House offers free full breakfasts though there is no restaurant.

Will Kilbawn Country House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kilbawn Country House.

Does Kilbawn Country House have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Kilbawn Country House?

The closest major airport to Kilbawn Country House is Waterford (WAT), which is about 27.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kilbawn Country House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Kilbawn Country House.

Kilbawn Country House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a beautiful setting, with lovely hosts. Comfortable, with a great breakfast. Conveniently located close to Gowran Racecourse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Klara, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice A and B in the cointry

Relaxing, pastoral place in the country. Very helpful staff with lots of info about surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

tranquil setting

Tranquil rural setting 20 minutes drive from Kilkenny. Limited dining options in local villages.

10/10 Excellent

Sam, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect B&B!

We had a lovely stay at this B&B. Spacious and clean rooms, comfy bed and fantastic home cooked breakfast, with a marvellous host to boot. i would recommend this property to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in country

Great breakfast, helpful in giving directions and ideas, had everything we needed

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful landscaped grounds and great hospitality

Elizabeth set the bar very high for our Irish B&B excursion through Ireland. She has made her home and grounds into a garden paradise and offers great advice. She helped us rearrange our travel plans to minimize backtracking and told us helpful things like which direction to travel the Ring of Kerry so we'd be on the inside lane. Our breakfast was delicious and had fabulous options like fresh caught salmon.

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Madison, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel, large room, amazing hostess!

LOVED our stay at this beautiful B&B. We got lost coming from Belfast and arrived quite late. Elizabeth greeted us so warmly and even offered to drive us to town to eat, since she knew I was very tired. The room was large, very homey, quite lovely! Elizabeth said she considered her guests as her children and treated us as such! Absolutely one of the kindest, warmest people we had ever met! She was incredibly friendly and helpful...even helped us map out the rest of our travels in Ireland and gave us very helpful suggestions as to what to do and quickest ways to get places...hadn't planned to tour Gap of Dunloe and loved it! Tip on taking the ferry in Kerry saved us 2 hours! Told us the best place to shop for local pottery and I nearly bought out the store! Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer! Although our least expensive hotel during our trip, it had the very best service and most beautiful place to stay! Thanks so much, Elizabeth...you're the best! : )

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostess!

This was a great find. The Inn keeper went out of her way to make us feel welcomed. She knew we had been driving for hours and we're frazzled, so she offered to drive us to the local restaurant and pick us up. We exchanged lots of funny tales. We loved Elizabeth! Our best b&b this vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, Santa Clara, UT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great country B&B

Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Elizabeth and Jim (owners) were very friendly and helpful. Beautiful, serene country setting not too far from Kilkenny. We would gladly stay at Kilbrawn House again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time!

Breakfast was amazing! Home made bread. Beautiful fruit salad. Room was clean spacious and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real country house!

Great breakfast! Lovely quiet place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

John, Gig Harbor, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Farmhouse B&B

This is a great place to spend a day or two. Elizabeth is the most gracious host. We misread the checkin time on our booking sheet, probably due to one too many pints in Kilkenny.....and showed up at 1015 at night after being lost for hours ( our fault ) and Elizabeth was super about it. Clean and bright room and an excellent breakfast to start the day.

10/10 Excellent

tirzah, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

supser

great place, absolutely wonderful people, nice big room great service, beautiful grounds all around, its a house in the middle of no=where, but that's part of its charm very accommodating to our special needs in terms of diet, full of advice re where to go and how to get there, and where to shop, just great, highest rating possible

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful bed and breakfast. Had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional service

Excellent service. Fantastic breakfast with homemade special bread. Elizabeth made a special effort to help with directions and tourist information

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First B&B experience

The owner is great, helpful, friendly and professional. The room is clean and in great condition. Breakfast is delicious.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Karves, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and such a sweet and nice lady!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Amber, kansas city, mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Elizabeth was absolutely the best! She was so friendly and gave helpful and personalized advice on sightseeing and attractions. The homey atmosphere of the accommodations made it all the more spectacular, right alongside the breakfast. Homemade orange marmalade. Lovely presentation. I would recommend this b&b to anyone staying near the area, it will definitely give you the taste of warm Irish hospitality, and some of their snappy wit.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet little B&B

This is a great, rural B&B about 15 minutes outside of Kilkenny. The owners are wonderful - informative, flexible, and kind. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful. The house and grounds are gorgeous and well-kept. There's not much to do in the immediate vicinity, but it's convenient for a stopover between Cork and Dublin, or when exploring around the Kilkenny area. There's a pub nearby with reliable food and cheap beer.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best kept secret in all of Ireland!

Beautiful B&B in the countryside. Elizabeth the host is AMAZING! Full of knowledge about what to see and do in Ireland. Great breakfast to get the day started. Would stay again and again!!

10/10 Excellent

Gladys, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B!!!!

The owner was super friendly, the house was immaculate and the food was great!n!!! Need I say more?

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Patsy, Des Moines, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely return!

We had a delightful time - will definitely stay again when we get back to Ireland! Elizabeth is s fantastic host!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Bed and breakfast.

Friendly, helpful staff (Eliz). Beautiful grounds, lovely well maintained rooms, very clean and comfortable. She helped us find a place to eat, even gave us maps. Had a great sleep in the comfortable beds. We had a big delicious breakfast in the morning and she is a good cook, she has more than the standard Irish breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Phil, Ijamsville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay B&B

The owner (Elizabeth) was very warm, cordial, and knowledgeable with several good suggestions for our trip. She even went so far as to call our next location letting them know we would arrive late. The B&B was bright and inviting. If Elizabeth's pear tree is in bloom, you must taste them. It is such a good place that locals even stay there.