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Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Fanad House
Ranked #18 of 90 Kilkenny B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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Sligo, Ireland
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“Great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
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Staying at Fanad house is a pleasure that reminds us why the personal experience of a family run hotel wins out over the generic hotel.

Run by its owner Pat, has the feeling of a B&B, but the comfort of hotel. Pat's welcome to Kilkenny is generous, with a dose of dry humour. He makes great effort to greet and remember your name personally- giving you a real sense of best of Irish hospitality.

Located across the road from the beautiful Castle park grounds (great for kids), it is a very short pleasurable walk into the heart of town (5 mins)- it has ample free parking, free wifi and is a quiet place to sleep (the hotels in the centre can be very noisy)

stayed 5 nights woking on the Kilkenny arts festival and would return again.

Room Tip: Good sized family rooms that take two adults and two kids
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011

Comfortable room and a good quiet location.Breakfast was very good with an accomodating host.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Brilliant guesthouse, we'll be back!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011

We booked Fanad House to stay in during the Cat Laughs festival and were not disappointed. It is 5 minutes from the town centre and on the outskirts of the castle's estate. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was bright, spacious and, most importantly, very clean. There was also ample car parking available right outside. Breakfast is available from a selection of fresh fruit, cereals, yoghurts and a full Irish fry.
Brilliant all round - will be back next year for the festival, definitely!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin, Ireland
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“Best of both worlds - near enough to walk but "far from the madding crowd"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

Stayed here for the June bank holiday weekend during the Cat Laughs Festival. The city was a bit crazy with queues for all the best night spots and loud music coming from the pubs, so being only ten minutes walk away, Fanad House was a haven for a good nights sleep when my stamina quit before the noise did.

The breakfast was excellent. The traditional Irish fry-up was hearty - it wasnt a weekend for the healthy bread and museli options available. The room was clean and bright. It was in the front, facing onto the road, but that didnt keep us awake.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Great location and hospitality”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Great location right across from castle. Five minute walk from anywhere in Kilkenny you want to be. Delicious breakfast with brewed coffee.
More of a hotel style b&b then the traditional b&b. Rooms cleaned daily. Owner very nice and friendly.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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