Launard House

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Launard House offers attractive bed and breakfast accommodations 6 minutes’ drive from Kilkenny Castle. Close to the city center, this guest house offers rooms with attached bathroom and free Wi-Fi. All rooms have a TV and wardrobe. Each room has an en suite shower. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the guest lounge. Guests are welcome to purchase breakfast in the morning. Evening meals are available on request. Kilkenny’s attractions include St Mary’s Cathedral and the Black Abbey. The city is around 35 minutes’ drive north of Waterford, and just over 1 hour from Wexford on Ireland’s east coast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Audrey
Canada Canada
“Easy location, clean, lots of parking, comfy beds, excellent breakfast”
Margaret
United States United States
“Clean, quiet, comfortable, wonderful staff and breakfast!”
Lindsey
Canada Canada
“Clean, medium room. Excellent breakfast. Parking on site.”
Rose
United States United States
“The owners were wonderful hosts! They have a beautiful set up. There were stairs up to the bedrooms, but we were able to manage them. Our host was very helpful and attentive to our needs. He gave us great recommendations for restaurants. Breakfast...”
Andrea
United States United States
“The room was spacious. Lots of room to spread out our bags and reorganize for the final stretch of our trip. The en-suite bathroom was very helpful and off street parking was a bonus. Nice to have some additional options for breakfast like...”
Donna
United States United States
“Location was pretty good, it was a 20 min walk to get to the downtown, tourist area. Breakfast was great, host friendly and helpful with ideas for things to do.”
Jordan
United States United States
“David was so incredibly kind and hospitable! Breakfast was perfect to start our long journey back home.”
Peter
United States United States
“This small B&B felt like staying with family. The greeting/check-in was great, and the host gave us recommendations for sights and dining in town. (We really enjoyed Kyteler's Inn/Pub. Thanks!) Breakfast was good, and we made a few new friends...”
Sharon
United States United States
“The breakfast was a good start for the day. Hospitality was lovely. So happy that the location was away from the traffic of the city!”
Robert
United States United States
“The host was excellent. Unfortunately we were there for only one night - but found the establishment excellent”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 862 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

An exceptional purpose-built bed and breakfast just 1.25km from Kilkenny city, Launard House pampers guests with sheer luxury. In the idyllic surroundings of County Kilkenny, guests can relax in king-size beds and indulge in sumptuous home cooked breakfasts. Recommended by Hidden Places travel guide, guests are superbly located to discover the sights of the historical medieval city of Kilkenny. Explore Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and Gardens, St. Canice’s Cathedral and even try some fishing in the River Nore.

Neighborhood info

Recommended by Hidden Places travel guide, guests are superbly located to discover the sights of the historical medieval city of Kilkenny. Explore Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House and Gardens, St. Canice’s Cathedral and even try some fishing in the River Nore.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Launard House

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This is a family property, and hen/stag nights cannot be accommodated.

Please note that the property is located on a private road, overlooking the roundabout on Kells Road at Junction 2.

If arriving outside of the usual check-in times, guests are asked to contact the property by phone in advance to make arrangements.

Please inform Launard House 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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