Step House Hotel

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (43 reviews)
Borris, Borris, Co. Carlow , Borris , IE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Delicious food
Great location
Cons:
Room quality issues
Noise from the bed
Leak disturbance

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Room was 'tired & dated'; indicative of a need for maintenance.
Service
10
Staff were excellent and food was top notch.
Location
9.54
Away from tourist locations; great location for visiting surrounding areas.
Room Quality
8.04
Room was comfortable but the bed was too soft and headboard loose.
Amenities
9.54
Included carpark and well-equipped room.
Value for Money
9.54
Considering the professional service and food quality, it offers good value.
Food and Beverage
10
Large selection for breakfast and delicious evening meals.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, the overall stay was enjoyable and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 20:43

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in 20 guestrooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Dining Excellence
Savor delectable meals at The Cellar Restaurant, and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Picturesque Surroundings
Enjoy stunning garden views and convenient access to nearby attractions like Borris Golf Club.

To book your stay at Step House Hotel, simply make a reservation today!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • 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

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 43 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 10
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 9.54
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
A
Alexandra
10
What a brilliant find!
Pros:

A beautiful hotel and friendly professional staff. Our room was amazing, comfortable, well equipped, quiet and we had a balcony overlooking the garden. There was a large selection for breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. There is a carpark at the back or on street parking. Would definitely recommend

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Pros:

Away from the tourist locations in a more traditional village. The restaurant was tremendous.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
C
carl
6
Curates Egg - Good in Parts
Pros:

Room was “tired & dated “, Ni WiFi worked in it. Bed head board loose and kept rattling, bed much too soft - didn’t get much sleep , kept waking due to uncomfortable/super soft bed Staff were excellent - as was food ( top notch )

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
H
heather
6
Pros:

there was a leak whilst we were there. this set off the fire alarms at 5am which interrupted a nights sleep and there was no water for showers in the morning. despite all this there was no offer of a refund which would have been appropriate.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
john
10
Perfect hotel in between Cork and Dublin
Pros:

Perfect hotel to stay in before heading back to Dublin. Great location to visit Kilkenny, and some of the smaller towns in between Cork and Dublin. Quaint hotel with a great bar and restaurant. Fantastic staff.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
L
Lauren partner
10
Pros:

Total gem and worth going a bit off the beaten path. Wonderfully renovated and welcoming spaces. On a cool night there were small fires in the fireplaces in the lobby and in the restaurant. The dinner at the restaurant was the best of our trip, and the included breakfast in the morning was also fabulous. Walkable little town with several historical points of interest, a Friday morning farmers market, and lots of locals at Joyces pub and bakery. We wished we had booked for more than one night.

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
E
Edward
10
Pros:

Nice quaint hotel with big room and great service Quiet location would recommend

2025-05-02 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Pros:

Charming staff, great bathroom, lovely breakfast (delicious eggs). Would stay again, Borris a very friendly village.

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
T
Tony
10
Pros:

An excellent hotel, would highly recommend a stay here. Will definitely return in the future.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
L
Linda
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with a very nice garden.

2024-09-01 via Nuitee
P
Patrick
10
Pros:

A very nice hotel. We were given a wonderful room, very large, spacious and comfortable. The food and service were both excellent. As the hotel is an hours drive from Rosslaire, we will use the hotel as our stopping point when we next visit Ireland from the U.K.

2024-08-25 via Nuitee
V
Virginia family
8
Pros:

Lovely—if a bit old— hotel in a lovely village

2024-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Soraya J
10
A hidden gem!
Pros:

A lovely hotel in a beautiful Georgian Town. The hotel was convenient for our travels & so glad we came! The highlight was breakfast & dinner. Staff were professional & friendly - &the bar/head waiter at dinner was absolutely fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏

2023-05-24 via Nuitee
C
Catherine
8
A lovely cosy stay everything was excellent😍thanks
Pros:

A lovely cosy family hotel. We had lovely food and service. What a find in Borris. Great place to welcome in the New Year.


2023-01-02 via Nuitee
S
Sean partner
10
Pros:

This property is just lovely. The room was elegant, the view from our room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was superb! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Wish we could have stayed longer.

2022-09-17 via Nuitee
I
I
10
Outstanding food
Pros:

Friendly and efficient staff, nice ambience and one of the best hotel meals I have ever experienced (and I have experienced hundreds). The terrine and then hake to follow were exceptional and my wife had a steak which she described as 'best ever'. We will definitely return.

2022-04-29 via Nuitee
V
Virginia
10
Step house
Pros:

Fantastic hotel food is amazing staff very friendly owners very friendly Roos are absolutely gorgeous

2021-12-14 via Nuitee
A
Anne
10
Sunday night treat
Pros:

Lovely reception area with a log fire. Food and service was excellent. Comfortable bed and temperature of the room was just right.

2021-11-18 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Clean and spacious rooms, bar food good
Pros:

Clean spacious room. Bathroom a bit cold. We stayed at the front of the hotel and there was a bit of on-street noise but it didn't go on too late.

We ate in the bar in the evening and the food was very good.

2020-03-09 via Nuitee
A
Alexander
8
Very nice boutique hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel and room. Staff extremely friendly.
Good bar and restaurant.

The only downsides were the wait and mox up at breakfast and the shower stopped working in the morning.

2020-03-01 via Nuitee