Reviews of Kate's Rest
Barna Clomantagh Lower Via Thurles Co Kilkenny, E41 N6C4 Kilkenny, Ireland

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Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely place to stay with great views out front, always very comfortable, and Oliver is lovely and friendly
Just a few finishings needed where repairs have been made, a bit of painting here and there in rooms
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat value for money. We had the ground floor apartment which was ideal for a family of four. My parents stayed in the budget double and were also very happy with their room.
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean and great location for us visiting family
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean and comfortable room.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewProperty was easy to locate. Staff were very helpful.
A small fridge in the room would have been useful
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewHost was lovely! Very homely feel
Was quite noisy, other residents were quite loud
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReally lovely owner, exactly what we needed as a base, we will be back
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLovely location and Oliver’s amazing.
There was really limited things in the kitchen. No salt, pepper or even sugar.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLocated in rural Kilkenny, an ideal spot for travelling to Kilkenny or Tipperary. Although our booking indicated 'no meal plan', th host Oliver invited us to have breakfast. Everything was lovely.
nothing!
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful spacious and nice area and surroundings. Clean rooms and quite place.
A bit long way from the town center which this may be also be a credit in some way!
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery pleasant surroundings. Great caring host Oliver. A little further from Kilkenny than I thought.
Being a tall person, I found the angled ceilings a bit tricky - kept knocking my head
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location in farmland, lovely host Oliver, continental breakfast included
Nothing negative
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood value for money, spacious room, beautiful view. Friendly and helpful host. Spacious ensuite with great shower and the offer of a continental breakfast. Oliver could not have been more helpful.
The mattress. It was uncomfortable and lumpy... probably just nearing the end of it's lifespan. Rooms were not soundproof as advertised so when other guests moved around and spoke it was like the walls were made of paper. Also road noise was pretty loud. Had it not been advertised as soundproof i wouldn't have commented.
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe stayed in the end cottage with self catering facilities, it was so homely and comfortable, we loved the terrace where we could sit and have a coffee. Surroundings and views were wonderful, so peaceful. Everywhere was very clean and the owner was extremely friendly, would definitely visit again
Alot of things were unfinished and there were patches of old mould stains on some of the ceilings, but it was so lovely there we didn't mind.
Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location was pefect for our travels in to Kilkenny and the surrounding countryside. Oliver was most helpful in giving us directions and he was a great host. The breakfast was continental but substantial. Lovely breakfast room. Spacious room that had everything we needed. Peaceful and quiet location to rest after busy day travelling!
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and accommodation, friendly and kind owner. We will definitely come back here several more times. Many thanks to Oliver for the opportunity to stay here. Thank you, we were very pleased.😃😃😃🙏
Reviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThere was a pleasant view over the misty fields. Tithe room had a table & chairs plus an electric kettle, microwave and toaster. We were also given access to a fridge which was appreciated. The budget double is an attic room so mind your head!
Under the bed was dirty with dust, a tissue, a wrapper & crumbs. A group arrived at 10pm on our first night. They were very noisy, talking in loud voices and banging, even slamming their door shut over 20 times. The next night was similar so we spoke to them and they did try to be more quiet. No one from management came to see how we were going during our stay.