I have just returned from two nights at Newlands, and am absolutely delighted to recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious B and B close to Kilkenny. Here's a more technical rundown: The Hosts: Mairead and Jimmy are wonderful and receptive, providing a level of service and expertise borne of their own extensive worldwide travel experience. They are attentive... More

Newlands lodge is hands down incredible! Mairead, the hostess, was so sweet, welcoming and friendly. Upon our arrival, she greeted our family with coffee, tea and homemade cupcakes! Their home is so lovely with beautiful and spacious rooms. Each room is warm and has so much character. The Irish breakfast was amazing and very filling! I wish we would have... More

Mairead and Jimmy are excellent host and their country home is absolutely wonderful. Large bedrooms, lovely decor, and the breakfast was wonderful. Best place we stayed at on our trip, and we look forward to going back. Newlands Lodge will be top of our list. More

Mairead is an absolute gem!! Emailing us info to help us plan the rest of our Ireland holiday, which was greatly appreciated. Newlands was our first B&B and we were truely spoilt, as no other B&B we stayed at came close. Beautiful setting, very clean, and the breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay again, and we have been recommending... More

We unfortunately only stayed for one night at this amazing B&B. I would definately recommend it to those who will be staying in Kilkenny. The hosts were extremely welcoming and very helpful. The house is really beautiful, would recommend to stay more than one night to enjoy the beauty of it! Mairead and Jimmy did a fantastic job and the... More

Our family stayed at the Newlands Lodge in Kilkenny on November 4 and 5, 2011. We toured all over Ireland for twelve days and the Newlands was overall the best B & B during our entire stay! We stayed in the family room way up on the third floor and it was fabulous. Extremely clean and the best water pressure... More

Our stay was really enjoyable. Mairead's home is so beautiful and very comfortable and she provides an outstanding breakfast. The setting is gorgeous, with a lovely garden. Our room was spacious and immaculate. The location is only a few minutes drive from Kildenny town. We would definitely stay again. More

We enjoyed our stay at Newlands Lodge. Our hosts Mairead and Jimmy made us feel right at home. Their kind hospitality, the lovely, immaculate accomodations, and the delicious breakfasts were wonderful. Newlands Lodge boasts a quiet, country setting, a couple miles from city centre. Perfect location for easy access to town, it offers a restful and relaxed environment. More

We had a lovely stay at Newlands- Mairead was so gracious- she had thought of all the little touches to feel at home! I highly recommend this B& B- it is in the country but it only took a few minutes into town. It was perfect as it is so pretty and quiet in the country but so close to... More