Hotels in County Carlow Ireland Holidays.

Just 45 minutes' drive Dublin with easy access form the M9 motorway, this stylish establishment offers luxurious rooms with private balconies overlooking the countryside and the resort's 18-hole championship golf course.

48 well-appointed 3 and 4-bedroom lodges complete the resort. They have fully equipped kitchens, dining rooms and a purpose-built children’s playground.

The hotel also offers a selection of bars, a restaurant, conference and banqueting facilities and the Killerig Spa and Leisure Centre.

Red Setter Guest House is located in the heart of Carlow Town centre. Offering comfortable en suite rooms and free parking, free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Rooms are well furnished and all come with a TV and DVD player. Tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers are also provided to make your stay have that homely feeling.

With its central location the Red Setter is perfect for exploring the wide range of shops, restaurants and bars of Carlow, just a few minutes’ walk away. Carlow Castle and golf course are also within 5 minutes’ drive.

500 metres north of Carlow Town in a quiet mature area (a 7-minute stroll), this award-winning bed and breakfast house is an ideal base for touring the South-East of Ireland.

Awarded a Highly Commended status by the AA, Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is Carlow Town's only B&B to be awarded a 4-star classification by both the AA & Irish Tourist Board Failte Ireland.

Each room at Avlon House boasts a private bathroom with a power shower and a wide range of free toiletries and bathroom amenities. Rooms also include a TV, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer and mineral water.

Guests can relax on the patio amongst the water features and enjoy the barbecue snack menu. There is also a log cabin with board games for smokers to use.

Avlon House has 2 warm and cosy guest lounges with open fires, one houses a library of 700 DVDs, the other has the daily newspapers and a 300-book library.

Breakfast at Avlon House served each morning from 07:00-10:00, and a lively chat is assured. The full breakfast menu changes with the season, and always includes vegetarian dishes.

Shops, restaurants and bars are within an easy walking distance.

The 4-star Talbot Hotel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Carlow. It offers a restaurant serving fine cuisine, an indoor pool and spa, and luxurious bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Talbot Hotel Carlow have en-suite bathrooms with deluxe toiletries and fluffy towels. Rooms also feature TVs, free Wi-Fi and a 24 hour room service menu.

Offering modern cuisine, The Liberty Tree Restaurant is on the 4th-floor and has stunning countryside views. The Corries Bar & Bistro offers traditional Irish food and drink.

Inspirit Health and Leisure Club boasts a high-tech gym, sauna and a Kinesis wall. A wide variety of treatments are available at the Classic Beauty Treatments Rooms. The Talbot is next to a go-karting track and The Dome, a family entertainment centre with a bowling alley.

The Talbot was voted in the top 10 ‘Family Friendly Hotels in Ireland 2009’. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Within 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxurious hotel and spa boasts an 18-hole championship golf course and tennis courts. It features a 20-metre swimming pool, and spacious rooms with cosy bathrobes and slippers.

Elegant decor, complimentary mineral water, and a private bathroom with luxury Elemis products are provided in each room at Mount Wolseley. Guests can relax with free internet access, free tea and coffee, and a TV in the room.

The award-winning leisure centre at Mount Wolseley Hotel Spa & Country Club offers a state-of-the-art gym featuring machines with integrated TVs. Guests can relax in the hot tub, sauna, or steam room. The Sanctuary Spa offers a range of exotic and luxurious treatments.

Frederick's Restaurant serves creative cuisine and an Irish breakfast buffet amongst large windows and an outdoor terrace. With its own resident pianist, the Aaron Lounge provides coffees, cocktails, and light lunches.

Tullow’s centre can be reached in 10 minutes on foot, and guests can enjoy horse-riding in nearby Rathvilly. Guests can enjoy the gardens, or book a game of bowls or a murder mystery.

An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful surroundings of Carlow, Seven Oaks is a welcoming hotel, ideally located just 3 minutes walk away from Carlow town centre.

Guests have access to the Greenbank Health & Leisure Club, with contemporary facilities, including a fully-equipped gym, impressive 20 metre pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room.

Seven Oaks Hotel offers T.D. Molloy's Restaurant, serving modern international and Irish cuisine, using fresh local produce. Alternatively, Oaks Bar offers a relaxed setting, with a flat-screen TV showing live sport.

Each classically furnished room has en suite facilities, with a TV and wireless internet access.

Local leisure activities include fishing, canoeing and horse riding. Keen golfers will appreciate Carlow Golf Club, a 27-hole parkland course, in the beautiful countryside of a former wild deer park.

Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 3-star Dolmen Hotel is located just outside Carlow. Rooms are en suite and feature TVs.

Rooms all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available.

A traditional Irish breakfast is served every morning, perfect for starting a day’s fishing trip on the river, which can be organised by the Dolmen.

Carlow shops and restaurants are easily accessible and Carlow Castle is a short 15-minute walk. Free parking is available at the Dolmen Hotel.

In the heart of Kilkenny, The Kilford Arms Hotel offers free parking and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms and Satellite TVs. Kilford’s White Oak restaurant serves the best of local produce.

Most rooms have baths and all provide tea/coffee making facilities as well as hair dryers, creating a home from home atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

The White Oak restaurant serves traditional Irish food. O’Faolain’s pub is set over three levels and features stunning architecture which incorporate the ruins of a 16th century church.

The Kilford Arms Hotel is a short walk from the rail and bus station. In the city centre discover Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and Black Abbey.

On the banks of the River Nore in the heart of Kilkenny, with views of the 12th-century castle, this 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 17-metre pool.

The Kilkenny Rivercourt Hotel has a quiet location in a private courtyard, back from the busy Kilkenny streets. The main shopping areas, theatres and entertainment are all close by.

Each of the large rooms is stylishly decorated with fine furnishings, goose-down duvets and pillows. Most overlook the River Nore and the castle.

The Riverside Restaurant and the Riverview Bar have great views.

Leisure facilities include a 17-metre indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a geyser pool, a steam room and a state-of-the-art gym.

On 170 acres of parkland, The Lyrath Hotel is just 1 mile from Kilkenny City. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, a spa, an indoor infinity pool, and several restaurants.

Guests can enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep at the Lyrath Estate Hotel as rooms are soundproofed, have blackout curtains and a choice of pillows. Rooms also include a TV, free Wi-Fi, and have views of the hotel estate or gardens.

The Oasis Health Club boasts a gym, steam room, and hot tub. The Spa & Wellness centre offers a range of indulgent treatments, with advance booking recommended.

International cuisine is on the menu at La Perla and Tupper’s is a traditional Irish bar. Yindee’s serves authentic oriental food whilst there is a range of beverages available at the X Bar.

The Hub Theatre is less than a 5-minute walk and Kilkenny Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available.

In the heart of Kilkenny City, McCourts Townhouse offers modern en suite rooms. The rail and bus station is within easy walking distance.

McCourts is located by Yindees Thai Restaurant, at the foot of John's Bridge. The restaurant offers a superb authentic Thai menu.

Secure parking is available, at reasonable rates. Kilkenny Castle is a short walk away.

The Carlton Millrace Hotel has friendly staff, luxurious rooms and excellent facilities including a leisure club, spa and ‘rooftop' restaurant.

The hotel is located on the edge of the Hall-Dare estate, which has magnificent parkland and walks along the River Slaney. It is also home to the Bunclody Golf and Fishing Club. Bunclody is located on the N80 between Carlow and Enniscorthy.

Lady Lucy's Rooftop Restaurant has panoramic views of Mount Leinster and Bunclody. The Mill Bar & Lounge serves lunch and the creative bistro opens in the evening. Entertainment starts at 22:00 on Friday, Saturday and some Sunday nights.

Millrace Leisure Club is ideal for working out or relaxing, and C Spa has specialist health and beauty treatments.

With a stunning outdoor infinity pool, a hot tub, and an Aveda spa, Newpark Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Kilkenny centre. The house is set within 40 acres of parkland and beautiful gardens.

The leisure club at the Newpark offers an indoor pool, a spacious sauna, and a steam room. Guests can exercise in the modern gym, and Escape Spa provides a range of relaxing Aveda treatments.

Each bright room overlooks the gardens and trees, and includes free Wi-Fi, free tea and coffee, and a TV. All rooms offer a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.

Gulliver’s Restaurant serves an extensive à la carte menu, a wide range of wines, and cooked buffet breakfasts. The Scott Dove Bar and Bistro provides carvery lunches, drinks and coffees with live piano entertainment on most nights.

Free parking is available, and Kilkenny Castle can be reached in 25 minutes on foot. The Cathedral of St Mary is also 25 minutes’ walk away, and Kilkenny tram stop is 15 minutes away on foot.

Kilkenny Inn Hotel offers exceptional value in a great location. It is 2-3 minutes' walk from major bars, nightlife, restaurants, shops, the theatre and tourist attractions.

Throughout your stay you can make the most of free parking and free broadband. The hotel has 2 bars (including a residents' bar), a restaurant and conference facilities.

The hotel is Board Failte approved and has 3 stars from the AA.

The 4-star Carlton Abbey Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Athy Train Station. It boasts a fine dining restaurant, a leisure centre with a pool and spa and luxurious rooms.

Bedrooms feature large bathrooms with baths, showers, deluxe toiletries and soft fluffy towels. Rooms also include flat-screen TVs and free internet connections.

Enjoy international cuisine in an opulent setting at Benedict’s Restaurant, which also has an extensive wine cellar. The old church is the stunning backdrop to the bar and bistro which has an all day menu.

The Carlton Abbey Leisure Centre offers a hot tub, sauna and steam room. A variety of treatments including massage, body wraps and facials are available at the C Spa.

This historic building was once a convent for the Sisters of Mercy. It has been carefully restored to retain its original features.

Athy has quaint shops and the farmers market is just a 5-minute walk away. Free parking is available at the Carlton Abbey Hotel.

The family-run San Antonio Guesthouse is a 10-minute walk or a short drive from Kilkenny city centre and 800 metres from Kilkenny Golf Club.

Located on the N77, the guest house has private car parking and 8 en suite guest rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities. San Antonio is well-located for exploring the medieval city and south-east area. You are assured a warm and friendly welcome.

Dunmore Caves are a 10-minute drive (6 km) north of the guest house. Castlecomer Discovery Park is a 20-minute drive away.

Kilkenny House Hotel has ample free parking and award-winning gardens. The city centre is a 15-minute walk or a 2-minute drive away

On the R693, this 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation and spacious, traditional rooms. All of the rooms are well equipped and there is free internet access available throughout the hotel.

Kilkenny House is situated on a beautifully landscaped 2-acre site. There is excellent access to the area’s main roads.

Dore’s public bar offers friendly service and serves a daily menu, using fresh local produce.

These Lodges offer elegant self-catering accommodation at the Wolseley Hotel, Spa and Country Club. On-site there is the Mount Wolseley Championship Golf Course, a pool, sauna and gym.

The 4-bedroom properties have 1 master en suite bedroom and an additional separate bathroom. The spacious open-plan living/dining area features a TV and sofa and leads to patio doors and a private garden.

The well-equipped kitchen includes a hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. All kitchen utensils and crockery are provided as are towels and bed linen.

The lodges are set in beautiful grounds with the River Slaney meandering through the Wolseley estate. Guests have access to the Wolseley Hotel’s restaurant and bar.

The leisure centre boasts a steam room, hydrotherapy area and a whirlpool spa. There are also tennis courts, a games room, and children’s’ activities during the summer months.

Stoops Guesthouse is a family-run 3 star guest house in Shillelagh, Ireland. Surrounded by 2 acres of landscaped gardens, it provides countryside accommodation overlooking the woodlands.

All individually decorated rooms are generous in size. Each features modern art and mood lighting. Wall-mounted LCD TVs and private bathrooms are standard in all Stoops rooms.

A full Irish breakfast or continental breakfast can be enjoyed every morning. Homemade lunch and evening meals can be provided by Parkview Restaurant, situated less than 3 km down the road.

The local area offers many attractions including golf, angling, biking and horse-riding. Stoops is a 5-minute stroll from Coolattin Golf Course and a 15-minute drive from Mount Woolsley Golf Course. The beaches along the Wicklow coast are 13 miles away by car.

The Clanard Court Hotel is situated in Athy, Kildare, just a 10-minute walk from Athy Train Station. It offers spacious rooms with free internet access, a brasserie and free parking.

Rooms at the Clanard Hotel have bathrooms with baths, power showers and hairdryers. They also include TVs, safes and luxurious duvets and bed linen.

Bailey’s Brasserie serves modern cuisine and has an extensive wine list. Bailey’s Bar offers traditional Irish food and regular live entertainment.

K Leisure is one mile away in the centre of Athy and guests of Clanard have free use of its facilities. These include a pool, sauna and gym.

Athy farmers Market and the Athy Heritage Centre Museum are both a 15-minute walk from Clanard. Athy Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away.