About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Executive Suite
1 queen bed
King Room
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly helpful staff. Good food. Quick access to Carlow Center.
  • Christina
    Canada Canada
    The staff were very nice. Beautiful building. Nice rooms.
  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    Had breakfast & dinner - food was really nice - couldn't fault selection or quality
  • Elaine
    Ireland Ireland
    Rooms very comfortable. Nice black out curtains. Very clean
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Very nice accommodation. Comfortable, quiet, clean. Restaurant was very good.
  • Aine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was delicious and a great variety of hot and cold. We got upgraded to a suite which was spotless.
  • Aparna
    United States United States
    The ambiance was delightful. The architecture and the cleanliness were key.
  • Hogan
    Ireland Ireland
    The food was nice and the staff were lovely . The beds were comfy and rooms were spotless
  • Brigid
    United States United States
    Comfortable beds Friendly staff Very clean Lovely breakfast
  • Janey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything the room was spotless, beds were so comfortable and the pillows so soft we had a great sleep. The food was beautiful and service quick. Breakfast selfservice and excellent The rooms were off in sections and you could here a pin...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Plum Tree Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Steakhouse • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $117. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib always available
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.