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Ballyduff House

Thomastown, Ireland
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Just returned from our second trip to Ireland and this was the best place we stayed on either of our trips. Brede is the ultimate hostess - breakfast was fabulous. The rooms are huge and beautifully appointed. We can't wait for a return trip and more nights at Ballyduff House.

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malaysia
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This place is a dream. If you want a quiet and peaceful vacation, you've found it. You can spend hours enjoying the sun outdoors, taking long walks on the manicured grounds or surrounding neighborhood or just relaxing indoors in the library or your comfortable and beautifully decorated room. Breed is a warm and friendly hostess and she fed me well... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

This manor house is truly magnificant!! the bedroom was huge with a very comfortable bed and a lovely view overlooking the river.Breda is a wonderful hostess and person, the breakfast is very good and served in a woderful room, eveyone should experience staying in a house like this in there lifetime.

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Durango, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

We traveled to Ireland to attend the Notre Dame versus Navy Football Game and then stayed three more weeks. Ballyduff House was our second stay and we both found the entire experience wonderful. My wife, Susan, has told everyone who asks about our trip, that Ballyduff House was her favorite spot to stay in all of Ireland. Breda, the host... More

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Dublinj
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

My sister and I stayed the here when we were in the area for a friend's birthday party. The house is a wonderfully charming country house set in breathtaking grounds. Breed Thomas could not have been more charming and welcoming . We enjoyed her legendary breakfast and my sister took advantage of the splendid grounds for a very much needed... More

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Tahlequah, Oklahoma
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We stayed at Ballyduff for one night. The room was huge and so comfortable. Our breakfast was amazing. My favorite part was the amazing smell of the perfect linens- so fresh and clean! This would be an amazing place to have a wedding or family reunion.

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

I was utterly charmed by Breda and the house! lovely room, house and amazing breakfast! couldnt have asked for more! wish more of my stays were like this one! I couldnt imagine how much work Breda and family put into running this house for the pleasure of others, she is a gem! Jack the dog is also very cute! will... More

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Carlow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2012

I recently organised a horse riding weekend near Thomastown (20th and 21st of October). Ballyduff House is a beautiful Manor, and was like a home away from home for my seven guests who travelled from as far away as Cork and Dublin. Brede made them feel so very welcome, I can't thank her enough. We had originally planned to go... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Charming 300 year old house with large comfortable rooms and cozy furnishings. Lovely hostess who provided everything we needed. Enjoyed the evening by the open fire in the fantastic library with its bookshelf door. Nice expansive grounds by a river. Driving directions on the website were good, which is important as there were no signs identifying the property. Ballyduff House... More

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Holbrook, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

My husband and i spent 3 nights at Ballyduff prior to returning to us.We had never been to Ireland before,we fell in love with it and will return.The house is gracious and elegant but also warm,welcoming and very comfortable.my husband is a poor sleeper but slept soundly every night.We have wonderful memories of very filling "full Irish" breakfasts and wine... More

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Additional Information about Ballyduff House

Also Known As:
Ballyduff House Hotel Thomastown
Ballyduff House Hotel
Ballyduff House Thomastown, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Address: Thomastown, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Kilkenny > Thomastown
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Thomastown
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Ballyduff House, built in 1760, is set in glorious parkland overlooking the river Nore. It is the beautiful home of Brede Thomas who, as well as running the B&B also farms. The setting is totally unspoiled which is almost unique in this part of Ireland. ... more   less 

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