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Kate's Rest

3.0 star property

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Living area
Exterior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Barna Clomantagh, Lower Via Thurles Co Kilkenny, Freshford, E41 N6C4
  • Place, The National Reptile Zoo
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Self Contained Flat

  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex, First Floor Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Freshford

Kate's Rest places you 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from St. Lukes General Hospital and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Dunmore Cave. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • The National Reptile Zoo - 25 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 26 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Black Abbey - 26 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 29 min drive - 16.8 miles
  • Butler House - 29 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Forge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Morrissey's Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Valley Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Macari's Take Away - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee to a Tea - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kate's Rest

Kate's Rest features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet.

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The price is $159
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 20 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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 for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Kate's Rest Freshford
Kate's Rest Bed & breakfast
Kate's Rest Bed & breakfast Freshford

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Kate's Rest?

Kate's Rest provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

Is there parking available at Kate's Rest?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Kate's Rest include a casino?

No, Kate's Rest doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Kate's Rest?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Kate's Rest?

Amenities at this bed & breakfast that appeal to couples include free wired internet in each guestroom with a hill view in some.

Are there hot tubs at Kate's Rest?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Kate's Rest feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Kate's Rest doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Kate's Rest allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kate's Rest.

Are there connecting rooms at Kate's Rest?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Kate's Rest?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Kate's Rest.

Kate's Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay in a big place in Freshford.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, good amenities. Breakfast is just toast and cereal, simple but sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Bed and Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind and attentive host. Would certainly stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

This is a beautiful place to stay. Oliver was an excellent host. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Enjoyable 3 nights

Very quaint b and b. Host extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ollie could not do enough to make us feel welcome, the rooms were spotless and had everything you needed But really stood out was the fact our ferry was cancelled and had to book another night at last minute, he had no problem with doing this and when asked how much we owed him on check out he would accept any money, just said he was please could make our inconvenience a little better, this will now be our favourite accommodation when visiting family, amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Loved it

Great location not far from Kilkenny, quiet and comfortable. Owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carman D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oliver was very personable and he let us wash and dry a load of clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An adorable little place with very attentive and pleasant proprietor. Very clean. Terrific breakfast! The entire stay exceeded our expectations. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ollie was a great host
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting Kilkenny and chose Kate’s Rest to stay at. The owner was so kind and took the time to chat and help us with anything we needed, it was a very personable experience. We stayed in a beautiful apartment (we had one double and two twin beds) what came with a kitchen and lovely open shower. The views are unbelievable and it was a great location. We would highly recommend a stay at Kate’s Rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kate's Rest was clean and quiet. The accomadations were satisfactory. The breakfast was cold cereals, toast, yogurt, coffee and juice. We felt a bit confused and unsure when we arrived because there's not a receptionist area or how to find the host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not enough variety
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très belle chambre petit hic petit déjeuner (pain de mie beurre confiture lait café) un peu juste
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
La chambre est spacieuse, les attentions laissées pour le petit dej
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEAN MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Chambre au top, hyper propre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
- einfaches Frühstück: Kaffee, Toast, Marmelade, und Obst - Zimmer klein aber es ist alles vorhanden und sehr gemütlich - wir hatten unseren Schlüssel verloren, dieser wurde ohne Probleme neu
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

SUITANI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食がパンと飲み物のみ　暖かいイングリッシュブレックファーストが有れば！台所が使えてスーパーも有り良かった！景色の良い所で散歩も良い！
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tranquille
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

À refaire

Un lieu très reposant et dépaysant loin de l'effervescence. Accueil chaleureux, hôte disponible et de bon conseil pour les visites. Établissement propre, serviettes à disposition
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023