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Barrowville Town House

Carlow, Ireland.

The Barrowville Town House is a premier quality guesthouse, a three Star Georgian listed property. Antique furnishings throughout, traditional breakfast served in the conservatory overlooking gardens.

Bed and Breakfast Description

As recommended by most good guide books including "Best 100 B&Bs".

Just 3 minutes walk from the Town Center, Barrowville Town House occupies a lovely location in its own ground on the south side of Carlow Town on the exclusive Kilkenny Road (N9). This Regency house (which enjoys listed status) has lots of antiques and was comprehensively renovated in the late 1980s.

The 7 guest bedrooms are all en suite, (5 with bath and shower and 2 with shower only), and equipped with color television, radio, direct dial phone and hairdryer.

The bedrooms are all non-smoking: however there is a sitting room overlooking the garden where visitors may smoke and where you'll find tea, coffee, TV and around 150 books. There is also a private car park with plenty of space.

Owned and professionally managed by Dermot and Anna Smyth, Barrowville is a registered 3 star guesthouse located in Carlow town, recommended by The Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland and most other good guidebooks.

Dermot and Anna are committed to providing you with a high level of personalized service, ensuring that your stay at Barrowville is comfortable and memorable.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 50.00 - 65.00 (double occupancy)
Rooms: 7
With private baths: 7
Languages spoken: English.
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Traditional Breakfast

Nearest Airport(s): Dublin Airport, Waterford Airport

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Sitting room, car park, gardens, direct dial phone, TV, hairdryer, non-smoking

Area Attractions and Activities:

Fine excellent golf courses within 30 minute drive. 3 minute walk to town center.

The Browns Hill Dolmen is a sombre, silent yet eloquent testament to our remote ancestors. Carlow Castle dates to the 13th century. Oak Park Estate and House is now a major research center. The extensive grounds include a wild life sanctuary and a large artificial lake with eight small and wooded islands.

The Town Hall building is the location for a well presented museum. The fine Court House, designed by Morrison, is based on the classic Ilissus in Athens. Much admired is the tall and splendid Cathedral of the Assumption completed in 1833 (floodlit).

Today's sportsman is very well catered for in Carlow. The town's golf course offers a championship standard challenge to visitors, while located near Tullow is the fine new Mount Wolseley Golf Course. Attractive Borris offers a scenic setting for its delightful nine hole course.

Most Popular Rooms:

Room #4: Large Georgian bed. Room overlooking gardens. Large bathroom with tub and shower.

All rooms en-suite, color TV, D/D phone,tea/coffee facilities in all rooms, hairdryer, etc. A.A, R.A.C. 5 diamond rating. Irish Tourist Board grade 3 star

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• No access for disabled persons.

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