The Farnham Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (446 reviews)
Cavan Main Street , Cavan , ie
+353 49 433 2577

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent food
Cons:
Dated decor
Some rooms too dark
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Rooms were clean but some found the decoration dull.
Service
8.95
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.99
Great location in the town center with easy access to local amenities.
Room Quality
7.44
Rooms varied with some being spacious but others described as dark and dated.
Amenities
7.97
Basic amenities were present, but some guests noted a lack of extras.
Value for Money
8.43
Adequate value with some aspects needing improvement.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Food quality received good reviews, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall enjoyable stay with positive remarks about staff and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:51

Property Description

Central Location in Cavan Town
Located on the main street, The Farnham Arms Hotel offers convenience and accessibility to local attractions like The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room features a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Delicious Dining Options and Helpful Staff
Enjoy a Continental breakfast and Irish dishes at the in-house restaurant, with the added benefit of reception staff providing guidance on local attractions and luggage storage services.

Book your stay at The Farnham Arms Hotel for a memorable experience in Cavan town.

Important information:

When booking 8 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will get in contact shortly after booking with the details.

Please note that only alcohol purchased from on the premises can be consumed within the premises.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 446 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Colleen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Caroline Fogarty • couple • ie
10
Very enjoyable stay and will be back.
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere in the hotel with very friendly staff and the food was delicious.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Rafferty • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room was great and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Parking was limited but very close to the hotel.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • gb
5
Okay
Pros:

Breakfast was basic but nice

Cons:

Room is small. I stayed for 4 days and cleaner never came once. I had to change my own towels

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
E
ed • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Centre of cavan.
Lovely staff
Comfortable room. A

Cons:

A bit down at heel.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Morrissey • couple • ie
8
8 out of 10
Pros:

Location and staff excellent . Shower and bathroom 100%. Parking 100%

Cons:

Lighting, mattress comfort, breakfast could do with a little more imagination.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
8
The Farnham Over The Kilmore
Pros:

Very friendly and efficient staff. Excellent breakfast. Clean room with good shower although no fridge. Perfect location for visiting the town and touring the local and wider area.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

Brilliant , sorry for the missis getting sick in the room , told the receptionist and was willing to pay and wouldn’t accept payment it didn’t matter , stayed here twice now and it’s brilliant thank you

Cons:

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2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Mcgonigle • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Mcgonigle • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
Marcel • solo_traveller • ee
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Rafferty • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room was great, the staff were excellent and very helpful.

Cons:

Limited parking spaces available.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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debbie • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
8
Brilliant stay and staff were great.
Pros:

Breakfast was beautiful.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Allan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • be
8
Pros:

The staff was really friendly and enjoyable to talk to. Our room was huge and the bathroom was the most modern I've yet seen in Ireland. The cocktail bar is also great.

Cons:

The general layout and style of the hotel is a bit bizarre.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Larry • couple • gb
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Frazer • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good central location, clean rooms and friendly staff.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were amazing and room was spacious and clean

Cons:

Hair dryer was nowhere near a mirror. Towels were too small to wrap round body

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee