Johnswell, Kilkenny Carrigeen, Kilkenny, Ireland
#1 of 21 hotels in Kilkenny
Guests' ChoiceBased on 177 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Daniel
IrelandAll good
Loved the hole place very relaxing and quiet
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Hayley
United KingdomThe breakfast was so cute. Knocking on the door at the time we requested was amazing. And the pod was exactly what we expected, nice and cosy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Ellis
United StatesPeaceful, quiet & cozy - great breakfast & loved the donkeys
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Niamh
IrelandRoad leading in was a bit rough.
Lovely secluded area, nice and quiet, only like 10mins from city centre. Pods were spacious and clean. Bed was really comfy. Breakfast basket in the morning was delicious, really nice touch. Some nice donkeys to keep us company!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Michael
IrelandNothing to dislike
The quietness and total relaxing atmosphere were a really great way to just unwind, and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Sprout
IrelandWould be nice, if there was a radio in the pod or a small dvd player.
I absolutely loved the little pod we slept in, beautiful views great experiences. Decking chairs outside. Lovely staff always available, Met a lovely dog this morning. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Marcus
IrelandFrom start to finish Marsha and Jimmy made our stay absolutely fantastic. When we arrived Marsha was there greeting us and showed us everything we needed to know. The shower room was spotless and the kitchen and dining area were great. A beautiful Breakfast basket was dropped up to our pod each morning by Jimmy and it was delicious and fresh. The location itself was great, off the beat and track but not too far from the town or other places you could go too. We'll definitely be back
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Ciara
IrelandEverything was perfect
Felt so comfortable and it was in the lovely countryside
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Flynn
IrelandNothing everything was perfect
Breakfast was absolutely amazing and delivered to our room both mornings and the location was brilliant
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Sandra
IrelandBreakfast was lovely, location ok if you. Have own car, pods were lovely everything you needed was there.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
He
United KingdomMarsha and Jimmy are very nice. I travelled alone and they offered generous support. The view is gorgeous from the pod. Breakfast was delicious and served in a delicate basket.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Cathal
IrelandWe had a great stay. The hosts were very nice and were always there to answer any questions we had. Breakfast was delicious too!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Aisling
IrelandI wish I could bring my son only for strict indications of no children other than that we loved it
It was so clean and quiet and so enjoyable I will definitely be back again
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Oloughlin
United StatesNothing
Beautiful area amazing service and great camping spot
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Maurine
United StatesBed could be more comfy
Peace and quiet of nature, the animals and the terrific breakfast provided daily
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Conor
IrelandComfortable and well placed near kilkenny but out in the countryside.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Melissa
IrelandNothing
Such a wonderful little treasure in the countryside just outside Kilkenny Town. Wonderful hosts with a beautiful freshly made breakfast in the morn.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Keith
IrelandOnly thing I didn't like was not being able to pet the 3 donkeys in the field. Donkeys are sound and needs pets.
The glamping pods are set in a lovely quiet area. We had a sunny day there and enjoyed sitting on the decking drinking some wine. The pods are nice and cozy. Bed was comfy enough and the toilets was grand. Nice and clean also. The breakfast basket supplied the next morning was amazing. Nice touch to the experience.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Grainne
IrelandLovely location. Quirky pods. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Joanna
IrelandNothing just wish we stayed for 2 nights one isn't enough.
Absolutely everything. Breakfast (vegan for me) delivered to our door, amazing..
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Alison
IrelandDefinitely nothing that stood out for me that I disliked about the property, I would just recommend a wall hanger that would be grand to put into the pod for coats and jackets on for whoever stays, apart from that was nothing I could point out that was bad
I liked that the location was closed off and secluded from the main road, was very peaceful there, if you wanted to venture into kilkenny then it was only a 15 minute drive which was ideal. The breakfast in the morning time was also fantastic we weren't hungry leaving there. The view from the pod was also gorgeous in the evening time
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 August 2023
Fabrizio
ItalyThe location in the countryside and the excellent breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomThere was a communal shower but we worked this out well by taking turns. The power of the shower was excellent. There are only two lodges, the pictures suggest you would be one of many.
We loved the breakfast in the morning, seemed like homemade scones and cakes (brought to lodge in a basket for breakfast in bed). That was definitely a highlight. We felt the hosts were friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Julie
IrelandCosy pods with everything you need for comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful hosts and the breakfast was delivered to our pod in a basket with fresh scones, croissants, fruit and coffee!
Stayed in August 2023
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