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Carraig Rua B&B

Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Ranked #31 of 88 Kilkenny B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Francy578
Cirie, Italy
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We had a great stay here last summer for one night. This B&B is very convenient for the city centre, so you can leave the car in the private park and enjoy this beautiful city by walk. The room was clean and the breakfast was great. The host has been very helpful, with a lot of good hint about restaurant... More

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Lisavh1
Antwerp, Belgium
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We drove down from Dublin airport to Kilkenny and arrived around 8 pm which was not a problem at all. The owner's son let us in and was very helpfull in finding a place to eat and give us directions. Ideal location to Kilkenny centre which is only a short walk away. Scrumptuous breakfast! Rooms are small but well-equipped. More

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ScouterJohn
Toronto
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3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

A great place to stay. Within easy walking distance to "downtown" Kilkenny, and its excellent restaurants. The B&B was comfortable, quiet and the breakfasts great. We recommend. John & Ann More

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floridawolff
Palm City, Florida
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11 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011

We loved Kilkenny. Beautiful castle, great food and wonderful traditional sessions at Cleeres on Parliament street. This b&b is within walking distance to all the entertainment. This home really gives you an idea of true living in Ireland. So the rooms are a little small, but decorated nicely and kept very clean. The breakfast was delightful. We parked our car... More

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RebeccaKruse
Chicago, IL
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

We stayed at Carraig Rua B&B for one night during a trip around southern Ireland. The B&B was really close to Kilkenny Castle, all the fun pubs and the quaint little stores, so we were able to walk everywhere (a plus when you're just learning to drive on the left side of the road...). The B&B itself was OK. I... More

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Linzytravels
Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011
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We were also very cold during our stay here which was luckily only one night. We arrived late afternoon after our flight into Ireland hoping for a hot shower. No such luck. My friend had a lukewarm shower while I had a frigid one w/ no water pressure. The room also never warmed up both that night and in the... More

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Silsbee26
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2011
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While the location was great for walking around Kilkenny and the room we had spacious, we were cold. The radiators had the knobs removed and we were cold, sleeping in layers. We were told the heat came on at half past 4, that didn't warm the room up. The shower water was cold, even with the "hot" all the way... More

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allball
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2011

My husband and I were road-tripping around Ireland and wound up in Kilkenny after a few days. We weren't sure what to expect. We drove around a little and passed by a B&B I'd noticed in a guidebook, so we stopped there. Though we were able to give no advance notice and it was the off-season, the hostess was very... More

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trainwreck08
Fort Worth, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2010

My wife and I stayed a night here while traveling from Cork to Dublin. The free parking was nice and the host was very welcoming. She directed us towards several restaurants and pubs in the city center. More

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tressler67
Toledo, Ohio
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6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2010

Beautiful home, breakfast much better than most, warm plums etc. Warm hospitality, excellent accommodation. Comfortable bed! super location. Thank You! Mike & JoAnne, Toledo Oh. More

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