Aghanure Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is located just outside Carlow. Rooms are en suite & all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available. The Barrow Bistro serves fine food all day, cooked by the bistro's head chef, who previously trained Jamie Oliver and has cooked for celebrities and royalty. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a stroll around the beautifully landscaped gardens, with its impressive bridge joining the hotel to its own private island with picturesque views of the natural backdrop of the River Barrow and the surrounding Killeshin Hills. Carlow shops and restaurants are easily accessible and Carlow Castle is a short 15-minute walk. Free parking is available at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow.

Providing river views and a bar, The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar provides accommodation well located in Athy, within a short distance of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, free toiletries and shower. Guests at The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. Kilkea Castle is 9 km from The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar, while Athy Farmers' Market and Craft Fair is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 70 km from the bed and breakfast.

The Clanard Court Hotel is situated in Athy, Kildare, just a 10-minute walk from Athy Train Station. It offers spacious rooms with free internet access, a brasserie and free parking. Rooms at the Clanard Hotel have bathrooms with baths, power showers and hairdryers. They also include TVs, safes and luxurious duvets and bed linen. Bailey’s Bistro serves modern cuisine and has an extensive wine list. Bailey’s Bar offers traditional Irish food and regular live entertainment. K Leisure is one mile away in the centre of Athy and guests of Clanard have free use of its facilities. These include a pool, sauna and gym. Athy farmers Market and the Athy Heritage Centre Museum are both a 15-minute walk from Clanard. Athy Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. Kildare Village Shopping Outlet and the Irish National Stud & Gardens are only a 15-minute drive. Newbridge Silverware and Whitewater Shopping Centre are 30 minutes away.

In the Heritage Village of Leighlinbridge, just 10 minutes from Carlow and 20 minutes from Kilkenny off the N9, the Lord Bagenal has been renowned for award-winning food and wine. Established in 1979, The Lord Bagenal offers a traditional and vibrant experience where you can relax and sample our great food and wine. The original bar and restaurant offers a haven from the hustle and bustle, with blazing fires, and quirky nooks and crannies. 40 rooms now also feature duck down duvets, crisp cotton sheets, flat-screen TVs and volcanic showers. A bright and vibrant space, our gallery presents an exhilarating experience for your visual senses, showcasing an array of contemporary Irish and British artists.

In the centre of Carlow town, Dinn Ri Hotel features boutique rooms, an on-site nightclub and live band venue, and an outdoor terraced bar. The stylish sports bar includes three 48-inch plasma TVs. The refurbished, modern rooms at Dinn Ri each offer an en suite bathroom, which contain free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a TV with satellite channels in each room. Brooks Cafe Bar and Restaurant serves a brunch menu and lunch specials, with a full brasserie menu available in the evenings. The Terrace bar includes a retractable glass roof and serves a BBQ menu. Carlow train station is a 10-minute walk away, while the N80 road can be reached in 5 minutes by car. Carlow’s central shops, restaurants, and nightlife can all be reached within a 15-minute radius.

With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle provides accommodation set on 180 acres of woodland, gardens and a golf course. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge. A concierge service, free parking and luggage storage are available for guests. The estate boasts 140 bedrooms with several accommodation options. Each of the 11 Castle Bedrooms are uniquely designed and the Carriage Rooms are located within the courtyard of Kilkea Castle where guests can choose from interconnecting and wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms feature HDTV, luxury bathroom amenities and free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a whisky in the castle bar, The Keep, before dining at Restaurant 1180 with a view overlooking the castle gardens. This fine-dining restaurant provides seasonal local produce and offers traditional Irish cuisine with a hint of International. Alternative dining options are located in the Clubhouse and include The Bistro, which offers a more informal dining experience, as well as Hermione’s Restaurant which features a simple yet sophisticated setting. Kilkea Castle offers many outdoor activities such as an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, tennis, archery and fishing. The property also features a Spa with 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails. Carlow is 15 km from the accommodation, while Kildare is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 84 km from Kilkea Castle, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With elegant décor, the rooms at the Talbot Hotel Carlow have en-suite bathrooms with deluxe toiletries and fluffy towels. Rooms also feature TVs, free Wi-Fi and a 24 hour room service menu. Offering modern cuisine, The Liberty Tree Restaurant is on the 4th-floor and has stunning countryside views. The Corries Bar & Bistro offers traditional Irish food and drink with live entertainment at weekends. Inspirit Health and Leisure Club boasts a fully equipped and gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi plus a 20 metre swimming pool with a Kiddies Corner. Indigo Hair and Beauty Salon offers a wide range of hair and beauty treatments as well as soothing massages provided by trained professionals. The Talbot is located next door to The Dome Family Entertainment Centre which plays host to a 12 lane bowling alley and games arcade plus a large indoor soft play area featuring crawl tubes, slides ball pits and more to keep children entertained. The Talbot was voted in the top 10 ‘Family Friendly Hotels in Ireland 2011’. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Just 500 metres North of Carlow in a quiet mature area (a 10-minute stroll), Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is an ideal base for touring the South-East of Ireland. This award-winning bed and breakfast house offers free WiFi, free secure parking with CCTV. Awarded a Highly Commended status by the AA, Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is Carlow Town's only B&B to be awarded a 4-star classification by both the AA & Irish Tourist Board Failte Ireland. Each room at Avlon House boasts a private bathroom with a power shower and a wide range of free toiletries and bathroom amenities. Rooms also include a TV, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer and mineral water. Room rates may be cheaper on longer stays. Guests can relax on the patio amongst the water features and enjoy the barbecue snack menu. There is also a log cabin with board games for smokers to use. Avlon House has 2 warm and cosy guest lounges with open fires, one houses a library of 700 DVDs, the other has the daily newspapers and a 300-book library. Breakfast at Avlon House served each morning from 07:00-10:00, and a lively chat is assured. The full breakfast menu changes with the season, and always includes vegetarian dishes. Shops, restaurants and bars are within an easy walking distance. Carlow Railway Station, Carlow Bus Park and the Tourist Office are within 1 km away. Carlow Town Park and Carlow IT are 5 minutes' drive away.

An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings of Carlow, Seven Oaks is a welcoming hotel, ideally located just 3 minutes walk away from Carlow town centre. Seven Oaks Hotel offers T.D. Molloy's Restaurant, serving modern international and Irish cuisine, using fresh local produce. Alternatively, Oaks Bar offers a relaxed setting, with a flat-screen TV showing live sport. Each classically furnished room has en suite facilities, with a TV and wireless internet access. Local leisure activities include fishing, canoeing and horse riding. Keen golfers will appreciate Carlow Golf Club, a 27-hole parkland course, in the beautiful countryside of a former wild deer park. Our leisure centre is open from 10.30am until 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 6.30pm for hotel residents only. Due to Covid-19 regulations we are offering one hour time slot for the pool and a 45 time slot for the gym. You can prebook this by requesting it at the time of booking or when you arrive to the hotel.

Peacefully situated just 3 minutes' from the town centre of Carlow, the Quarry Ridge B&B offers free WiFi and free onsite parking. Each room here includes a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The private shower rooms have a hairdryer. With a garden, the Quarry Ridge B&B is just 1 mile from many historical monuments. These include the Romanesque Doorway and St Diarmuid's Well. Guests can enjoy beautiful views from the top of Killeshin, just 2 km from the Quarry Ridge. Carlow Golf Range is within a 10-minute drive and County Carlow Military Museum is just over 6 km away.

Situated beside Coolanowle Country House and organic farm, Coolanowle Self Catering Holiday Accommodation offers charming cottages and chalets set in 3 acres of woodland. They have a rural setting 12 km from Carlow. Accommodation at Coolanowle Self Catering has an open-plan living room and kitchen, and opens onto a communal lawn with picnic tables. Cottages have underfloor heating and 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, while the chalet has 2 bedrooms and a shower room. Guests can enjoy an organic breakfast in the main house. This is subject to a surcharge. The property is only 10 minutes’ drive from Carlow and Athy. Kildare, Portlaoise and Kilkenny are all within 40 minutes’ drive. Nearby attractions include Dunamase Castle and Stradbally Hall, as well as the National Stud and Japanese Gardens. Three golf clubs can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Activities in the area include cycling, walking and horse riding, and children’s playgrounds can be found nearby.

Situated in the countryside of County Kildare The Lodges at Kilkea Castle is set in 180 acres of its own woodland and gardens. A 12th-century castle, Kilkea Castle is one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland with a history dating back to 1180. Designated parking is available. The Lodges at Kilkea are modern in design and overlook the impressive golf course with close proximity to the Golf Clubhouse. Each room features HDTV and complimentary WiFi. The Clubhouse includes dining options and offers a glimpse of the castle. The Bistro offers a more informal dining experience while Hermione’s Restaurant features a simple yet sophisticated setting. Kilkea Castle offers many outdoor activities such as an 18-hole Championship Golf Course, horse-riding, clay pigeon shooting, falconry, tennis, archery and fishing. The property also features a Spa with 5 treatment rooms including a large couples suite, a Relaxation Room, a Thermal Suite with a Hydrotherapy Pool and a Beauty Lounge for hair, make-up and nails. Carlow is 15 km from the accommodation, while Kildare is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin, 84 km from Kilkea Castle.

2-Bed House outside Athy enjoys a location in Athy, just 7 km from Kilkea Castle and 3.8 km from Athy Farmers' Market and Craft Fair. It is located 3.8 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and provides free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home is equipped with a TV, 2 bedrooms and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 72 km from the holiday home.

Situated in Athy, Beautiful 1-Bed Apartment in Kilkea features accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Located 6 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, the property provides a garden and free private parking. This apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The apartment offers a hot tub. Kilkea Castle is 2.6 km from Beautiful 1-Bed Apartment in Kilkea, while Athy Farmers' Market and Craft Fair is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.

Set 7 km from Tourist Office Carlow, Golf Open Event Accommodation offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a garden and a shared kitchen for your convenience. A terrace with mountain views is offered in each unit. Carlow College is 7 km from the bed and breakfast, while Carlow Town Hall is 7 km away. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 62 km from Golf Open Event Accommodation.

Located in Moone in the Kildare County region, Eagle View Holiday Home features a garden. The accommodation is 38 km from Naas. This holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, a kitchen with dishwasher, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower. Carlow is 19 km from the holiday home, while Portlaoise is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 80 km from Eagle View Holiday Home.

A working dairy farm, the award-winning Ballindrum Farm sits amongst the lush countryside of Co. Kildare, offering bright rooms, beautiful views, and hearty farmhouse breakfasts. Guests can enjoy guided tours of the dairy farm, and Dublin is only an hour’s drive away. Views of the idyllic grassland feature in every room at Ballindrum Farm, along with a spacious en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can relax in each room with a TV/DVD player and tea/coffee facilities. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, made with eggs from the farm, and a wide range of options are also available, including a fresh fruit basket, smoked Irish salmon and scrambled eggs, and homemade scones and soda bread Free parking is provided at the farm, and Kildare Village Shopping Outlet is only 15 minutes away by car. Athy town and the M9 motorway are both 10 minutes’ drive away, and the Japanese Gardens are a 25-minute drive from the farm.

Located in Black Bridge in the Carlow County region, Woodbine Cottage has a garden. The accommodation is 21 km from Kilkenny, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. Carlow is 21 km from the holiday home, while Portlaoise is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 74 km from Woodbine Cottage.