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Carraig Rua B&B

Dublin Road, Kilkenny, Ireland
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Carraig Rua B&B
Ranked #22 of 90 Kilkenny B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Newtown, Connecticut
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Very nice and comfy stay. The dining area for breakfast was so cute! The Irish Breakfast was great and the owners were helpful in planning our day in KilKenny! More

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Orlando
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We stayed in Kilkenny for one night at the Carraig Rua. Oonagh was very welcoming and friendly. Our room was pretty, very clean, and comfortable. The location is great. Just a ten minute walk to the city center. We were able to use the wifi and we had a delicious Irish breakfast the next morning. There is also a sitting... More

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Boston
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We had a one night stay in Kilkenny. Oonagh was very friendly. We walked downtown and had some supper. The room was nice. We enjoyed our stay there. The breakfast area was very nice with views of the well kept back yard. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

The location of this B & B is ideal: close enough to town to walk to and fro - far enough away to be quiet and restful. It is a lovely home owned by very nice people. The breakfast was fantastic and extensive making this a true value, with an added bonus of free parking! More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

A lovely B&B, clean, well situated and friendly owners, who gave us a map and told us where to go for food/drink/sightseeing. About 5 mins walk from John Street so close enough to the buzz and far enough for a quiet night's sleep. Free parking outside the premises. Only thing I would have liked is a later breakfast - this... More

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Cirie, Italy
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We had a great stay here last summer for one night. This B&B is very convenient for the city centre, so you can leave the car in the private park and enjoy this beautiful city by walk. The room was clean and the breakfast was great. The host has been very helpful, with a lot of good hint about restaurant... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We drove down from Dublin airport to Kilkenny and arrived around 8 pm which was not a problem at all. The owner's son let us in and was very helpfull in finding a place to eat and give us directions. Ideal location to Kilkenny centre which is only a short walk away. Scrumptuous breakfast! Rooms are small but well-equipped. More

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

A great place to stay. Within easy walking distance to "downtown" Kilkenny, and its excellent restaurants. The B&B was comfortable, quiet and the breakfasts great. We recommend. John & Ann More

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Palm City, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011

We loved Kilkenny. Beautiful castle, great food and wonderful traditional sessions at Cleeres on Parliament street. This b&b is within walking distance to all the entertainment. This home really gives you an idea of true living in Ireland. So the rooms are a little small, but decorated nicely and kept very clean. The breakfast was delightful. We parked our car... More

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Chicago, IL
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

We stayed at Carraig Rua B&B for one night during a trip around southern Ireland. The B&B was really close to Kilkenny Castle, all the fun pubs and the quaint little stores, so we were able to walk everywhere (a plus when you're just learning to drive on the left side of the road...). The B&B itself was OK. I... More

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