King Size Bed, Private Parking, Centrally Located

Hotels
9.3 (83 reviews)
Grianan, Castlecomer Road , Kilkenny , IE

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Heating
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly host
Great location
Cozy rooms
Lovely dogs
Well-kept facilities
Cons:
Not suitable for those who do not like dogs
Slightly noisy with dogs

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
The bathroom was very clean and everything worked as expected.
Service
9.7
Cathy was a wonderful host, going above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable.
Location
9.2
Conveniently close to the city but far enough for quieter nights.
Room Quality
9.2
The room was spacious, warm and cozy with a private entrance.
Amenities
9.2
Kitchen available for use and access to tea/coffee 24 hours.
Value for Money
9.2
Guests felt well taken care of and received much value from their stay.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Cathy provided great advice for places to eat during the stay.
Overall Experience
9.5
Guests expressed a desire to return, highlighting a special homestay experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:50

Property Description

Centrally Located Luxury Accommodation
Spacious King Size Bed and Private Parking
Relaxing Garden and Free WiFi

Immerse yourself in luxury at our centrally located accommodation in Kilkenny. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious king size bed and the convenience of private parking. Unwind in our garden oasis or stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property. Just a stone's throw away from Kilkenny Railway Station and Kilkenny Castle, our non-smoking establishment offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Carrigleade Golf Course and Carlow Town Hall. Whether you're here for business or leisure, make the most of your stay with us. Book now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 83 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Private entrance and garden

Cons:

Lot of dogs

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sonja • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Cathy was really welcoming and her doggies were too ♥️♥️ the room was big and the bed was really comfortable! I absolutelly loved being greeted in the morning by the doggies... they are so well behaved and so sweet. I was there as I was attending a dance weekend in the Kilfort arms Hotel. And the location was just perfect!! Little Walk to it which I loved! I really enjoyed it and next time when the weekend is on again I am hoping to stay again!! 😊😊

Cons:

There was nothing that I didnt like!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Isabell • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Cathy and her docs are so wonderfull! And there home is very comfortable and warm and cozy 💕

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Aonghus • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • us
8
Awesome place to stay -- great for dog lovers!
Pros:

The host is awesome and super attentive. I loved meeting her rescue dogs. Bed was great! The house has a lot of character -- original house from the 50s!

Cons:

Shared bathroom, but it was cleaned daily.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • ie
10
Lovely comfortable room and great host
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay. Lovely room and great location. Host was very friendly and helpful. Hope to be back next year!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • couple • ie
10
Peace full and quiet setting very nice host and ensuring all our needs were met i give it ten all th
Pros:

Our host was friendly and helpful and ensured all our needs were met loved her dogs as I’m a dog lover myself a short stroll to centre

Cons:

Couldn’t fault this property

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely Host, convenient Location - Must be comfortable with Dogs
Pros:

Cathy is a wonderful host, very friendly, welcoming and accomodating. Lovely to have a chat and a tea with.
The room was very spacious and comfortable with everything I needed. The dogs were very sweet and only a little bother first thing in the morning. There is a bus outside that takes you down into town, which is only a 15mins walk anyway, but you need cash for the bus.

Cons:

The only issue with the dogs was the noise on their way down in the morning, otherwise they were fab and so sweet!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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NatuVila85 • family_with_children • es
10
The best place ever!
Pros:

Cathy was the best (together with her lovely dogs) She has a beautiful house, the bed super big and comfortable. She was very nice and helpful (even before we arrived) We recommend 100% and hope to come back soon!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
10
Like Visiting Friends the best AirBNB Experience to date and a stones throw from Kilkenny Castle.
Pros:

A wonderful experience Cathy is a warm and friendly host and gave me great tips on what to do in Kilkenny. We shared many chats over tea and coffee beside the cosy Aga together with her beautiful 7 rescue dogs. I honestly felt like I was visiting a friend. I will definitely be back. I was a solo female traveller and felt so secure and safe here. The room is very large and spacious with a big mirrored wardrobe and another huge mirror great for doing hair and make up. Good literature in the room of what to do in Kilkenny. Big comfortable bed. Clean cosy and big enough so that I could do my yoga in the room whilst seeing myself in the mirrored wardrobe. You have your own entrance which looks out onto the gorgeous gardens. You have a full set of keys to the room both doors and also the padlock key because the gated entrance is locked due to keeping her pets safe from the road. It is important to give an estimate of time of arrival so make sure you have her telephone number and keep in contact with Cathy and text her or ring her because the dogs may be out in the garden so when you arrive let her know so that she can let you in and keep the dogs safe. There is ample room outside the gates to wait safely off the road. if wanting to arrive early or later just keep in contact as she is very accommdating but just needs to know. I felt even more secure with the gate locked and the house well in off the road so quiet and peaceful. You can walk around the garden and see Kilkenny Castle in the near distance. It was actually not far to the centre 5 minutes to matt the millers pub then another few minutes up to the castle walkable through the pleasant riverside walk through peace park. You are also next to a 24 hour garage for drinks and snacks. You cater for your own breakfast there is a shelf in the fridge provided for your use. There is an air fryer and tea/coffee provided. Excellent stay I highly recommend.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Volodymyr • solo_traveller • ua
10
Pros:

Нам дуже сподобалось. Чисте, охайне житло. Господиня дуже привітна. Ми любимо тварин , собаки були дуже дружелюбні. Ми рекомендуємо це житло.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Fraser • couple • ca
1
Didn't!
Pros:

No breakfast because we got there at 3 and found a locked gate with several dogs barking.We waited 2 hours in the heat and nobody came.We had to book another hotel and lost that money

Cons:

See above

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Donal • solo_traveller • gb
9
Will be back.
Pros:

Cathy is very pleasant and accomodating. The dogs are wonderful and really add to the place.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Elise • couple • au
7
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sean • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The lady was very dog friendly, her dogs were very approachable and welcoming. The house was very vintage and antique and was in lovely condition. She had the bedroom spotless. The wifi connection was handy as there was no television. The shower was private and near the bedroom. The cost of the room was very affordable.

Cons:

Would have liked if there was a television but the internet was sufficient.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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violet • solo_traveller • ie
10
Relaxing break in a welcoming house .
Pros:

The property was in a lovely place.
Owner was professional and helpful.
I enjoyed my stay .

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Everything. A nice 15-20 min walk to town with different routes to take. The room was amazing. Very peaceful. Cathy the owner was so so nice, the dogs (7 if them) great. Felt very comfortable/welcome.

Cons:

I didn't have long enough there.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • couple • gb
7
Good location, good value, would return
Pros:

Cathy is lovely , a very kind, nice, warm person.

Cons:

Would have preferred to know more about the 7 dogs before I stayed, but they are very nice dogs; just there are rather a lot of them.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee