The Tower House B&B

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Tower House B&B in Thomastown offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes a terrace or balcony, garden or river views, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden. The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A hearty breakfast is served daily, highly praised by guests. Additional amenities include a barbecue, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries. Local Attractions: Mount Juliet Golf Club is 6 km away, Kilkenny Castle 17 km, and Kilkenny Railway Station 18 km. Pub crawls and hiking are popular activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tim
Australia Australia
“The Tower House met all our expectations. It was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Michael was a great host and nothing was too much trouble.”
John
Canada Canada
“Breakfast was excellent at the Tower House. There was a choice of 3 menu items which I took advantage of. Each was delicious and served quickly and piping hot. Location of the accommodation was also perfect in the town square and close to...”
Brid
Ireland Ireland
“Very comfortable bed, excellent shower,tasty breakfast. Michael,our host was friendly and helpful.”
Traveller
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room is big, beds comfy. Nice coffee for free all day. Lovely reception lady. Great place to bed down before morning ferry.”
Kylie
Australia Australia
“The host was lovely . Room small but sufficient, very clean. Great breakfast.”
Alison
Australia Australia
“Fabulous location, friendly advice, great breakfasts”
Declan
Ireland Ireland
“Room comfortable and fresh. Nice breakfast and welcoming host”
Gabriela
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“Beautiful location, the room was clean and comfortable.”
Deirdre
Ireland Ireland
“Twin room was modern, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The breakfast was excellent (choice, quantity, variety). Michael was a great and very friendly host and it felt like a stay with family. Great location in Thomastown and a beautiful...”
Ron
Australia Australia
“Great location, nice rooms. The host was friendly and helpful, being able to park on site was a bonus. The breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by The Tower House B&B

9.3
Host review score
The Tower House B&B
The Tower House sits on a site dating back to the 12th Century, making it one of the oldest Tower Houses in Ireland today. Boasting a magnificent Castle room which includes a murder hole & a garderobe. To the rear of The Tower House modern guest accommodation is available with en suite rooms, wifi, TV, hairdryers, electric blankets, tea & coffee facilities with home made biscuits. The triple & double rooms are on the upper floor which have spectacular views over looking the river Nore. The ground floor twin room enjoys the peaceful setting that befits a Medieval courtyard. Private car park available.
The Tower House is owned & operated by the Hennessy family for the past 30 years. Award winning Chef Trisha, delivers top class cuisine. Breakfast, which offer an array of mouth watering dishes, are included in your stay. Suppers at 7 showcase the provenance of food, experience quality & taste tradition at an affordable price. All our food, has a very strong emphasis on health & vitality, with all dietary requirements catered for. The Hennessy's endeavour to find way's to accommodate you.
The Tower House is situated right in the center of Thomastown. It is surrounded by a vast array of spectacular places to visit. Mount Juliet Estate, with its Michelen Star restaurent and Jack Nicklaus championship golf course is 1km away. The famous Kilfane waterfall & gardens are 2km from Thomastown. Foodie & craft lovers can explore the 'Kilkenny Food & Craft trail' taking in Goatsbridge trout farm, knockdrina cheese, mosses mill & mosses pottery & Jerpoint glass are less than 6km away. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy fishing on the river Nore & golf at Mount Juliet. In addition hunting & canoeing are available nearby. Kilkenny is 16km away offering breath taking Medieval sites, culture, crafts and 'ceoil agus craic'.
Language spoken: English

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From 15:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.