Bagenalstown Royal Oak Village, Carlow, Ireland
#14 of 18 vacation rentals in Carlow
Guests' ChoiceBased on 264 apartment reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Free Wifi
9.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 9, 2025
Kath
United KingdomWe had a great stay at Matty's . Great host . Comfortable room. Definitely stay there again.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 8, 2025
Roisin
IrelandThe apartment was very clean and warm , the Host was very friendly and explained anything that needed explaining. The beds were really comfy, Netflix on the TV. Very pleasant stay 😊 The shop is literally 1 minutes walk away for any essentials forgotten. Pub next door , no noise issues at all and it was a Saturday night. Would stay here again 😊
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 6, 2025
Rebecca
IrelandNothing, it was genuinely lovely
Place was spotless. Host was so lovely!! Netflix on the tv was a nice bonus. And Barry's teabags :)
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 5, 2025
Sammons
United StatesOwner was very helpful and provided help outside of amenitites offered.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Catrina
IrelandEverything brilliant
So glad I got to put up a review. We were down for a family funeral. We travelled down from Doneval. Absolutely amazing facilities Matty so welcoming apartment spotless and perfect. Will recommend and stay again
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Fergus
IrelandVery nice and comfortable place at Mattys. Everything we needed for a short stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Judit
Irelandthe only thing i did not like was the location ..it was very noisey as it was beside a road and a main road , but i woupd still recommend it to someone who would like to go for a daytrip to Kilkenny .
the appartment was very comfy , clean and new .
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
Felicity
Ireland.
Clean and comfortable, easy to find, Michelle was fab
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 14, 2025
De
IrelandThere was nothing to dislike.
Beautiful apartment in a great location. We spent two days walking on the Barrow way. Matty, Michelle and the locals in the bar are friendly and welcoming. Matty was very helpful and accommodating with any requests. We wouln definitely recommend it and will return soon.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
James
United KingdomMatt was a superb host. Very friendly and accommodating. Everything we needed was here. Went into town to The Railway House for food - great and recommended by Matt. Loved the Jacuzzi. Netflix was bonus for the kids.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 12, 2025
Monica
IrelandEverything was really great.. A Gorgeous Apt, we had a great sleep, very clean.. Matty the owner was real sound and nothing a bother. A Beautiful part of the Country.. We will come back all going g well.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
John
United KingdomRoom was spacious, clean, comfortable and warm. The jacuzzi was great and the kids loved it. Staff were friendly and made us feel welcome throughout. Friendly atmosphere in the pub. Locals also very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 19, 2025
Liz
IrelandNothing.
Matt is an excellent host, went out of his way to make us welcome. Made us feel like family for our stay. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Alan
IrelandThe apartment was in a good area. The staff were helpful and the apartment was clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Sheehan
IrelandNot applicable
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Mairead
IrelandSteps up to the apartment very steep I've mobility problems but it's my own fault I should looked into better but for everyone else it was perfect. ... but if thete had been emergency I would been stuck there but as I said should looked into it better.
It was nice and clean and cosy when heat was on. Tv had netflix huge plus for me as rest of group were heading to a concert I was staying there 🙃
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 21, 2025
Rosanne
AustraliaThe owners and locals were very welcoming. We popped into the pub for a drink and stayed on for several hours. They were loads of fun. The warm jacuzzi was a real treat.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Paula
United KingdomWarm, welcoming 😁 and friendly host. Matty has a wonderfully modest hidden gem 💎 Smiled the whole drive from Dublin to Carlow. Then to Royal Oaks..... Apartment was unreal, could've done any better, warm, clean, cozy and very quiet. Facilities are really great. TV has all the apps available so my son was on cloud 9. Hot tub was another high 5 as was Matty's Pub.... So cute with friendly customers. Can't wait to return.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Maureen
United StatesOur door lock wasn’t functioning properly and we had to ask the bartender for assistance several times.
Convenient location for where we were traveling. Loved Matty’s Pub next door.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Charlotte
IrelandClean and well located, car park private and secure. Staff very helpful and friendly! Great value for money, I recommend.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 18, 2025
Sean
IrelandNice clean apartments and a cozy little pub
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 24, 2025
Martin
United KingdomOnly minor aspect - could have done with a shower curtain possibly so as didn’t leave bathroom wet after use.
Property had everything that we required - very extras left about kitchen and contained all the amenities if you wanted to self cater so a great extra.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Caroline
IrelandApartment was 10/10 had everything we needed for our stay was ten min taxi drive to Carlow
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Freya
IrelandAbsolutely fantastic place to stay, very comfortable beds, extremely clean and we had everything we needed there! Perfect for families and great location also . Hosts were very accommodating. Very reasonably priced too! Looking forward to our next stay
Stayed in February 2025
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