Guesthouse Butler House
16 Patrick Street, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 1006 reviews)
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Breakfast was really lovely - lots to choose from, and no limits. Very generous portions. We also booked Afternoon Tea which was super tasty. I'd definitely book again.
IrelandBig comfortable room, breakfast was great. Gorgeous gardens and the perfect location right in the middle of the town.
AustraliaAll three i.e. Room, Breakfast and Location were perfect.
IrelandButler house was absolutely fabulous! The staff were amazing especially during these unprecedented times, Freda in particular was so welcoming and friendly and their covid-19 procedures really made us feel safe. Our room was huge and so lovely with really comfortable beds. Can’t wait to come back in the future!
IrelandPerfect location, beautiful hotel, wonderful breakfast and staff was fantastic!
United States of AmericaDylan at reception was so professional, helpful and friendly. The breakfast staff were excellent also.
IrelandLocation was perfect! Staff very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was delicious.
United States of AmericaThe location was brilliant and the facilities, staff and accommodation all superb. It was my Christmas treat for my grand nieces aged 11 and 9. They were thrilled with the Christmas garden and our beautiful room was a big hit. Breakfast was freshly cooked and the only problem was stopping them from eating everything! Thanks a million to Butler House. We’ll be back.
IrelandThe property was wonderful. It was in walking distance to most attractions and they upgraded us for free since it was our honeymoon. I would definitely recommend.
United States of AmericaBeautiful old house with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Many thanks to Wendy at the front desk for all her great tips about the city and restaurants.
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Stay in the heart of Kilkenny – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Kilkenny. Set in Kilkenny, 2,300 feet from Smithwick's Brewery Tour, Butler House offers accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.
All guest rooms at the guest house come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at Butler House.
Popular points of interest near the accommodations include Kilkenny Castle, The Tholsel and Rothe House. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 34 mi from Butler House.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
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About Butler House
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An integral part of the Kilkenny Castle Estate, Butler house was home to the Earls of Ormonde, who also built the castle, stables and coach houses at the rear. Sweeping staircases, magnificent plastered ceilings, marble fireplaces and a charming walled garden are all features of this notable Georgian residence. The House boasts fourteen special rooms and suites, all with their own individual character. Designed to provide maximum comfort, each has a modern bathroom, and is decorated with soft coordinated fabrics and furnishings. The balance of old and new is prevalent throughout the rooms – contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features, which afford our guests an impressive sense of comfort and space. Spacious superior rooms and suites have bow windows, which overlook the secluded gardens and Kilkenny Castle. In Room Facilities include: Queen Sized Beds Multi Channel HD TV Iron/Ironing Board (On request) Hair Dryer Tea/Coffee Facilities Telephone Safe Complimentary WIFI access Complimentary Mineral Water On Site Facilities include: Free Private Car Park Complimentary Full Irish breakfast
Our professional and friendly staff would be delighted to welcome you to Butler House and to Kilkenny. They are more than happy to assist in mapping out itineraries, recommending and reserving restaurants, reserving tee times, arranging local fishing trips, horse riding etc. The dedication and enthusiasm of our staff provide one of the hallmarks of our success.
The superb location of Butler House in the centre of historic Kilkenny City offers visitors the best of two worlds. Through the back door you will find Patrick Street, which leads to the commercial centre of the city. Here you will find an array of shops, bars and restaurants. Through the front door you will be surprised to find the internationally renowned Butler House Walled Garden. This charming Georgian garden was restored to its former glory in 1999 and boosts its own private entrance to the Castle yard and Kilkenny Castle. This is another unique feature of this wonderful house.
Languages spoken: English
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St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum0.2 miles
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The Tholsel0.2 miles
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St. Mary's Cathedral0.3 miles
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Rothe House0.4 miles
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Black Abbey0.4 miles
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Smithwick's Brewery Tour0.4 miles
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Kilkenny Golf Club0.4 miles
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Kilkenny Castle0.4 miles
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St Canices Cathedral and Round Tower0.6 miles
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St. Lukes General Hospital1.3 miles
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Mount Juliet Golf Club8.5 miles
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River Nore0.3 miles
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Train Kilkenny Railway Station0.5 miles
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Waterford Airport29.8 miles
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Amenities of Butler House Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site
- Cycling Off-site
- Fishing Off-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
General
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Safe
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- Access to healthcare professionals
- First aid kits available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Contactless check-in/out
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
- Hand sanitizer
Food & drink safety
- Delivered food covered securely
- Breakfast to-go containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 40 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Butler House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
FAQs about Butler House
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Butler House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Bike tours
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Butler House has 2 restaurants:
- Butlers' Pantry
- Butler House Tea Rooms
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Butler House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
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Butler House is 800 feet from the center of Kilkenny.
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Room options at Butler House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Family
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Butler House by:
- Car 1h 30min
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The prices at Butler House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Butler House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Butler House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at Butler House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
