Reviews of The Old Goathouse
Belgard, Kildare, Ireland

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Reviewed: June 29, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely location and quiet. Austin is a fantastic host, really friendly and really helpful he has made are stay somthing to remember will definitely recommend and will definitely be returning to the old goat house again
Reviewed: June 11, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the location tucked away in the garden. The host was lovely. We loved that it was a bit away from the town like a personal hideaway.
The step in the living space is a bit treacherous but the host stressed that we remember it so as to not hurt ourselves. We looked hard for a waste basket in the bedroom and bathroom only to find it later by the front door.
Reviewed: April 9, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMy host was very welcoming and couldn't do enough. The accommodation was much more spacious than it looked on the photos.
Nothing.
Reviewed: February 22, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewCosy room with stove
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Reviewed: December 2, 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe place was lovely, beautiful and clean. Austin took care of us and assured that we were as much confortable as he could. Austin is the best! When we return to Ireland, we’re definetely stay with him again!
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Reviewed: November 29, 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewOur one-night stay at The Old Goathouse was the perfect ending to our trip to Ireland. Austin was a wonderful host, greeting us with a warm fire in the fireplace and treating us to freshly baked scones in the morning. The cozy atmosphere and Austin’s kindness made it an unforgettable experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better farewell to this beautiful country!
Reviewed: November 2, 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely quiet place away of a city fuss
Reviewed: September 30, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: August 15, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 12, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewA quiet peaceful hideaway that was very accessible to so much exploring. Host communicated very well, room and sitting area was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Great gardens, fresh treats to start the day, engaging friendly and helpful hosts. Many thanks
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Reviewed: June 18, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewOur stay at The Old Goathouse was wonderful! A lovely quiet and relaxing location with secure parking. The accommodation was exceptional, lovely rustic decor, a very spacious living room area and bedroom and lovely large, bright bathroom. The bed was so comfortable with an electric mat under the sheets for that extra bit of heat to keep you cosy! Austin was an amazing host, was very attentive to us and brought us some lovely pastries and a pot of tea each morning! His dogs were also the highlight of our stay they were all gorgeous and ever so friendly 😊 Would be delighted to stay here again in future!
Reviewed: April 22, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: April 22, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewAustin was a great host. We loved the privacy and the surrounding garden.
thanks so much for the great review. Austin
Reviewed: April 2, 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewAustin was a very gracious and most helpful host. He welcomed us and showed us around our lodging even though our plane was delayed so we arrrived later than expected. He had prepared the room for a chilly night very thoughtfully. The bed and the room were comfortable and cosy; the bathroom spacious and the shower good and easy to use. He brought us a warm, fresh-baked scones in the morning with butter, jam, good strong coffee and tea and a friendly good morning - a wonderful start to the day. All in all a perfect spot to stop the night, feel warm and welcomed and ready to explore.
Toiletries in the shower - shampoo, condition and shower gel - and a hairdryer would have been extremely helpful and the one finishing touch the Old Goathouse needs. I didn't think to bring them so I wasn't able to clean up a much as I would have liked. Otherwise everything was perfect and very thoughtfully arranged.
Reviewed: March 28, 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewLocation perfect. Tranquillity ..no noise. Coffee and hot scones were lovely
Reviewed: March 14, 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewLovely wood burner fire on when I walked in. Fresh milk supplied for my tea. Nice and relaxing after a very busy day at work
thanks for the great review and hopefully you will return again soon. thanks again Austin
Reviewed: March 2, 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewA really lovely place with a lovely host. Austin really makes you feel at home from BEFORE you are actually there. The place is lovely, breakfast was nice and as a bonus there are three gorgeous dogs you can pet!
Thanks Andrew, and hopefully you got home safely.
Reviewed: December 11, 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewLovely little spot. Austin is a great host who's very welcoming. There's a small stove to keep cosy and the scones in the morning are a lovely touch.
thanks Donal for the great review Austin
Reviewed: November 7, 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: November 2, 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewLovely place and gardens Audtin - Friendly and helpfull
Just a bit difficult to find especially when dark
thanks Martin, looking forward to hosting you again. Austin
Reviewed: October 30, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThis property is a little gem, in a beautiful location. Full of character. Austin is an amazing host and dropped tea and fresh baked goods in the morning for breakfast. The room had everything needed for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended
Thanks for the great review Natalie, much appreciated. Austin
Reviewed: October 28, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe host personally cooked us scones and I must say they were delicious. The bed was very comfortable and the location was convenient on the way from Dublin
Location was a good, however it was a good 15 minute drive to obtain an evening meal but it was in the countryside as advertised.
Reviewed: October 19, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: October 14, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewAustin was amazing, he was so kind and welcoming! The scones he brought us for breakfast were delicious. The accomodation was beatiful! The bed was so comfortable, we have been traveling in Ireland for ten days and this was the best night sleep of the entire trip! Definitely recommend!
Hi Michal,thanks for the great review and much appreciated. Safe journey home. thanks again Austin