About this property

Historic Setting: Carey's Bar & Farmhouse Kilkenny Border in Oldleighlin, Ireland, is housed in a historic building. The spacious apartment offers garden views and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a terrace, bar, and free WiFi. The property includes a minimarket, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Free off-site private parking is available. Comfortable Living: The apartment features one bedroom, a walk-in shower, and a living room with a sofa. Amenities include a washing machine, kitchen with modern appliances, and soundproofing. Nearby Attractions: Leinster Hills Golf Club is 7.5 mi away, Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy 8.7 mi, and Kilkenny Railway Station 16 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking


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Devon
United States United States
Private section of the property had a nice kitchenette and easy access by car to surrounding attractions
Danielle
United States United States
The place was perfect for a family and the hosts were very welcoming. It's a working farm and they let us see the cows and sheep.
Kristina
United States United States
Our stay was wonderful! Well equipped kitchen and amenities. Very comfortable for a family! We even found games for the little one and she was able to burn off some energy on the trampoline and playing with the pups! Olive was super responsive and...
Jeff
United States United States
Had everything we needed, especially a washing machine. Not fancy but practical
Rise
United States United States
Great location. Friendly owners. Sally the black/tan JR greeting committee.
Robin
United States United States
It was such an honor to stay with the Carey’s and experience their historic farm and pub!
Ursula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very warm cosy clean and comfortable we were only staying 1 night on our way to Kilkenny but it was so comfortable we had a very restful night and we had freedom to do our own cooking which was ideal. Husband appreciated Guinness from Pub
Lauren
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
The apartment was lovely and spacious, and the hosts were very welcoming and friendly. It was excellent value-for-money, and it's a pity we couldn't stay longer than one night.
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A very comfortable apartment on a farm in the village with handy supermarket nearby. Well equipped modern kitchen and wet room , and cosy bedroom. Immaculately clean. The Stanley Stove was a lovely feature and kept the apartment very warm....
Martine
Ireland Ireland
It was just perfect for a friends' getaway and catch up. Easy to find. Gentle location in natural surroundings. Run by good people. Super facilities. Well thought out. Warm, airy, with a lovely vibe. Sun shone through the bedroom window. ...

Hosted by Olive Carey

9.6
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Olive Carey
Ideal location for travling to or from Dublin, visiting Kilkenny City and Castle and Smithwicks Brewery Tour or travling to Glendalough Carey’s Pub established in 1542 is an authentic Irish bar, having been nurtured for generations by the Carey family it looks and feels as it did hundreds of years ago. Its Irelands oldest family run Pub. Carey’s traditional farm is a modest rural destination where you’ll experience the “real Ireland” Our apartment is looking onto our farmyard which will give you a real country living experience and depending on the time of year is home to cows with new born calves, sheep and lambs. A self catering wheel chair accessible apartment, kitchen, large bedroom and ensuite walk in shower room. St Lazerian’s Cathedral a 13 century gem nestles in the village is just outside.
We hope to make your stay as enjoyable as possible we will be around if you need us, but we will give you your space, or you can have a drink in our traditional Irish Pub open 3 nights Mon Wed Sat 8.30 pm.
This quiet village is home to St. Lazerians Cathedral a 13 century gem just outside our door, and St Lazerians holy well. Only 25 minutes (28 km) from the Medieval City of Kilkenny, The history of Kilkenny began with an early sixth-century ecclesiastical foundation, this relates to a church built in honour of St. Canice, now St. Canice's Cathedral and was a major monastic centre from at least the eighth century. Walshes Irish Whiskey Distillary is a 7 minutes The picturesque village of Leighlinbridge is 5 minutes (5 km), and its home to The Arboretum Garden Centre, The Lord Bagenal an award winning restaurant. Walks along the Barrow Track a secnic inland waterway with victorian locks. Walking visitors wishing to walk the barrow track can relax here we will arrange to pick you up after a days walking if at all possible please check with host. Gowran Park Racecorse 16 minutes (18 km) and Goresbridge Sales Complex is 16 minutes (18km) Just 15 minutes drive to Carlow town where you can visit the Brownshill Dolmen, Duckets Grove. Waterford City is 55 minutes (72 km) it’s Ireland’s oldest city founded in 914 A.D. and home to Waterford Crystal.
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of Carey's Bar & Farmhouse Kilkenny Border

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

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Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 20 EUR per stay.

Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed per room.

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

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