The Keepers Arms

Hotels
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Independent
9.6 (75 reviews)
Bridge Street, Bawnboy, Cavan , Bawnboy , IE
353-49 9523318

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Express check-out
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Arcade/game room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great hosts
Good food
Clean accommodations
Cons:
Location a bit isolated

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Well laid out property, clean and tidy.
Service
9.99
The host was absolutely brilliant, and the innkeepers are very welcoming and helpful.
Location
9.5
Conveniently located with a lively tavern attached to meet locals.
Room Quality
9.45
Comfortable bed and a cozy atmosphere.
Amenities
9.48
Offers a lovely local pub downstairs.
Value for Money
9.44
Good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Food was absolutely excellent and well prepared.
Overall Experience
9.99
Overall, a wonderful experience; would highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:58

Property Description

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Hospitality and Dining Options
Room Comfort and Connectivity

Book your stay at The Keepers Arms in Bawnboy and immerse yourself in a world of relaxation and leisure. Enjoy biking around the stunning surroundings, savor a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, and unwind in your cozy room with complimentary Wi-Fi. With a prime location near Cuilcagh Mountain and Marble Arch Caves, this hotel is the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Covid

    Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 75 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 9.99
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Olivia • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • ie
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • couple • ie
10
Very homely
Pros:

The host was absolutely brilliant and made sure that our stay was brilliant.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Colm • solo_traveller • ie
7
2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Desmond • solo_traveller • ie
4
2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
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Myles • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The hospitality

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The couple who run it Brian and Shiela were fantastic hosts who could not do enough for you

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • gb
8
I have no complaints about the hotel
Pros:

Well laid out property clean and tidy
With of street parking

Cons:

It is 6 minutes drive from Ballyconnell

2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
It was a wonderful experience Would go back and highly recommend
Pros:

It was conveniently located and had a tavern attached .. lively and a great way to meet locals
Good was good .. well prepared
The innkeepers Sheila and Brian are so welcoming and helpful .. just delightful

Cons:

Can’t think of anything .. it was classically Irish ! We were not looking for a modern American style hotel

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
9
A lovely place to stay
Pros:

Bryan and Sheila went above and beyond to help us enjoy our stay.

2025-09-10 • via Nuitee
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GerryS • solo_traveller • ie
10
A very genuine excellent old school pub and guesthouse. I'll stay again.
Pros:

I loved the location. The staff were lovely, very friendly. The food was absolutely excellent. Couldn't be happier.

Cons:

Having to leave for work the next morning.

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Friendly atmosphere

Cons:

Location a bit isolated

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Naidi • solo_traveller • ie
10
2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
7
Quiet location - friendly staff - good value for money .. clean -
Pros:

Breakfast very good .. no complaints

Cons:

It was hood for the price .

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pat • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Nice place to stay
Lovely people

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Margery • couple • gb
10
2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Sheila was the perfect host. Great breakfast cooked to order. Comfy bed.

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Dervla • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely Stay
Pros:

Sheila is very friendly and cooks a brilliant breakfast in the morning. The pub downstairs is also a lovely local pub.

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Roxanne • family_with_children • au
9
Shiela couldn’t have been more helpful or communicative; handy have the bar and food downstairs after a long day sightse
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, great central location to explore the north, and there’s loads to do and see nearby.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • young couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay in a lovely village pub
Pros:

Comfortable accommodation in a lovely village pub. Very welcoming and excellent food

2025-06-27 • via Nuitee