Set within 500 metres of Monastery of Kells and 500 metres of St. Columba's Church in Kells, Tom Blake House offers accommodation with seating area. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. All units come with a microwave, toaster, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. There is also a fridge, kitchenware and a kettle. The units feature a private bathroom, slippers and bed linen. You can cook your own meal in the kitchenette before eating in the private dining area, and the bed and breakfast also features a snack bar. After a day of cycling, hiking or walking tours, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Kells Heritage Centre is less than 1 km from the bed and breakfast, while Hill of Ward is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 62 km from Tom Blake House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
and
2 futon beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Kells
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Daire
    Ireland Ireland
    Tom Blake’s is absolutely beautiful, a true gem and the hosts could not be more accommodating. Delicious breakfast with homemade treats left out for us! Will definitely be back!!!
  • Doireann
    Ireland Ireland
    So much attention to detail in relation to the decor. The breakfast was fantastic
  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    This house is beautiful. The owners are so accommodating and the breakfast is excellent. The rooms are super clean and the beds very comfy.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Toms Diner

    No additional info available

Facilities of Tom Blake House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Tom Blake House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Mastercard Visa Cash Tom Blake House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tom Blake House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

FAQs about Tom Blake House

  • Tom Blake House is 400 yards from the centre of Kells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Tom Blake House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Tom Blake House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Tom Blake House has 1 restaurant:

    • Toms Diner

  • Room options at Tom Blake House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family

  • Tom Blake House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Movie nights