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Reviews of Courtyard Cottage

Rathvilly Germaines, Carlow, Ireland

#1 of 5 hotels in Carlow

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Review score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Barbara has the whole place set up excellently to cater for any eventuality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    10
    Such a beautiful cosy cottage to come home to after a day out visiting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything we didn't like except having to leave 😞

    We couldn't have been more comfortable in this beautiful spacious, cosy home. Barbara our host was so welcoming and full of advice on places to visit in the area. Our fridge was full with the essentials for our breakfast 🥞🍳 🥓 🍅 🍞 milk etc, and the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil, dish, pan etc. The Courtyard Cottage is surrounded by a beautiful garden with lovely fields and meadows in view beyond which made for a very peaceful and relaxing break. We will be returning in the not too distant future. 😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Quiet rural long weekend in a lovely cosy cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    The cottage was well equiped for our needs and set on beautiful grounds. The host was very nice and accomodated us bringing our pet for the few days.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    10
    Bliss!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Position was beautiful and so very quiet. The loudest sound was the noise of the swifts swooping over the house.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    Charming cottage in perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful cottage set in the most amazing garden. So comfortable and spacious it felt like home. Our host Barbara went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and gave recommendations of where to visit. We were provided with ingredients for beautiful breakfasts Perfectly located and easy to visit surrounding counties. Cannot recommend this property highly enough We will be back for sure

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2023

    10
    Perfect cottage
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    The cottage is amazing, it's super spacious and bright. The bathroom is super big and lovely. The kitchen has everything you need to cook anything. Barbara provided breakfast, best bacon, sausages and eggs ever! Barbara is wonderful, gives you advise for places to go and helps you decide, there are many choices! The surroundings of the house are beautiful, the garden, pond, everything, just so well taken care off. In all, it was perfect. It rained and we just stayed watching TV, nothing hampered how great our stay was. We'll be back!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wouldn't suit everybody that valued their privacy as the owner who was a very nice helpful lady was very much in evidence. That said it didn't inconvenience us in the least but conversation was obligatory.

    Country seclusion and very homely. Spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    So cosy and relaxing, our host was lovely, definitely recommended for a quiet escape.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious and spotless, very quiet and peaceful. Easy drive to Wicklow mountains, Dublin, Kilkenny.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    10
    A relaxing and special retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    This was an unexpected lovely surprise in the beautiful surroundings of Rathvilly. The cottage is beautifully decorated with interesting art pieces, and the accommodations are spacious, quiet and comfortable. Our host, Barbara, could not have done more to make us feel welcome.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    10
    if you need a break from a stressful week, this is the place, town only a few minutes drive with a few nice pubs, Borza
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wasn’t given a bar of gold

    very private, quiet and relaxing, kitchen had everything you need for cooking any meal, and you can even wash and dry clothes if needed, lovely open fire, I assume you can light it, we didn’t need it. bedroom huge and very comfy bed, bathroom also lovely, shower and bath, if you like to soak in radox. I’m sure I missed other good bits, check it out to find out for yourself.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2022

    10
    An elegant property in a gorgeous setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was fabulous. There was nothing to fault.

    we loved everything about our stay here. The cottage is elegantly furnished, very comfortable and set in a stunning landscape. The owner is perfectly delightful and such fun to chat with. She is thoughtful, considerate and very generous. An absolute gem!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    The best accommodation we have stayed at for at least 10 years
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    leaving it

    lots of character and equipped to a very high standard

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    10
    A relaxing home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was beautiful!

    It was so warm and sunny and very comfortable with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Barbara was so accommodating and lovely.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was lovely!

    This is a lovely little cottage for a get-away in rural Carlow. We used it as a base for going walking/hiking and it was perfect. You do need car access to get to it. The cottage is well-kept and very cosy. Barbara is an excellent host (the cottage is behind her house) and I would be very happy to stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    Everything we needed for a short break!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A - this cottage is excellent.

    We were left some lovely Irish food which we cooked ourselves. The kitchen was excellent with everything we needed. The sleeping area was very spacious. Communication from the owner was excellent also. Lisnevagh house is a short distance making this an ideal location for events in lisnevagh house.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    10
    Really relaxing and beautiful place. Felt very homely and very well equipped.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect to self cater for breakfast. Lovely food left for us. Very peaceful and very attentive and friendly host. Very spacious and secure. A very unique and special place.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2022

    9.0
    Lovely cottage set in spectacular Irish countryside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful location and very well-presented cottage. fabulously comfortable bed.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2022

    10
    A beautiful cottage in a very peaceful part of Ireland.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful cottage in a very peaceful part of Ireland. Barbara made us feel really welcome and gave us plenty of information about the local area. The cottage had everything we needed and was the perfect size for two of us and our Border Collie. There was also a very large field for him to exercise in, which was a real bonus! The courtyard acts as a great sun trap too. The cottage is perfectly located for walks in the southern Wicklow Mountains, and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2022

    10
    Wonderful
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was first class could not fault anything Barbara was so nice and helpful will be back

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was fantastic! Everything provided, extremely comfortable and amazing views. Barbara, the host was so kind and generous. Will definitely be returning!

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Just to note that the staircase is open, so there is no barrier between the upstairs and downstairs. If you are sharing with someone who has a different bed-time it's just something to be aware of!

    A beautiful, peaceful and elegant little cottage situated behind electric gates on a private estate. Amazing gardens, and a well equipped and cosy home.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2021

    9.2
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely place to stay..Barbara was so helpful and friendly, house was so comfortable, the sun shone for us and we had a really enjoyable stay. Hopefully we will be back soon. Highly recommend this place.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2021

    10
    Relaxing break away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peaceful location, comfy, cosy stay

    Stayed in September 2021

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