About this property

Set 300 metres from Kilkenny Castle, Fanad House offers classic-style accommodation with a TV. The property offers free private parking, and free WiFi throughout. Rooms at the Fanad all come with carpeted floors, tea and coffee making facilities and en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A full Irish is provided daily. A continental breakfast including toast, cereal and juice is available on request. The guest house is 1.5km from Kilkenny Train Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel in a great location in the beautiful city of Kilkenny. Thank you Pat and staff for a great stay
  • Mark
    Spain Spain
    The room was spotless and the breakfast was fantastic
  • Theresa
    Ireland Ireland
    Rooms were a good size, beds very comfortable and excellent value for money and location
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous welcome, pristine clean, great location, super comfy bed, delicious breakfast, delightful staff.
  • Núria
    Spain Spain
    The room, the place and the service. The house is very beautiful!
  • Karina
    Poland Poland
    Great location just outside the picturesque castle park, in a quiet part of Kilkenny, yet a short walk to the town's center. A lovely Inn, with great breakfast and friendly Staff- pure Irish hospitality. Highly recommend!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All was as advertised, excellent position for visiting. Rooms were spacious and clean and comfortable. Breakfast cooked as ordered. Hot and plentiful.
  • Sheehan
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location and breakfast venue for a quick overnight stay in Kilkenny.
  • Grealish
    Ireland Ireland
    Lady who greeted us on arrival was just exceotionally good at her work.We got a great welcone. and very very good breakfast.Place is just opposite Kilkenny castle.You will love it.
  • Massimou88
    Italy Italy
    Good location in a calm area with no traffic, close fo the city and well connected, even possible to visit the whole city starting on foot from the structure.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Fanad House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the property to confirm check-inc outside of the official check-in hours.

We do not allow Hen or Stag parties. Fanad House maintains the right to cancel reservations booked for Hen or Stag parties.

Please inform Fanad 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.