Failte go Ceatharlach - Welcome to Carlow The home of Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast

Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast is one of only 60 Premier Guest houses of Ireland. Owned and operated by Gerard Mc McCormack & Thomas Donagher Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast is a registered 3 star Irish Tourist Board approved Guesthouse and boasts an AA 4 Diamond recommendation.

Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast occupies it own grounds just 5 minutes walk north of Carlow town centre on the main Dublin to Waterford Road (N9).

Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast was purpose built in 2000 to meet all modern guest needs. Our 13 Ensuite guest bedrooms through thoughtful colour schemes have been meticulously designed to reflect a relaxed atmosphere that pertains throughout the house. Not all rooms are suitable for small children, best let us know well in advance. All rooms have TV, Tea / Coffee Facilities, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hair Dryer & Complimentary Mineral water & Toiletries.

Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast, offers guests numerous relaxation area’s, A Television Lounge where you can keep up with your favorite soap, A Library offering a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern Ireland, or why not relax over a cup of coffee & light snack in our new Coffee Dock.

Carlow Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast offers private off street car parking with plenty of space. Breakfast each morning is served from 7-10AM in our large conservatory style dinning room our varied menu offers traditional, continental and Vegetarian options. As owner managed our personal commitment is to achieving the highest standards of Guest comfort, ensuring you enjoy your visit with us whether your stay is one or several nights.

Golf:

·  Carlow Deerpark (par 70) 3km Tel: 0505 31695 Web: www.carlowgolfclub.com

·  Killerig (par 72) 3km Tel: 0503 63000 Web: www.killerig-golf.ie

·  Mount Wolseley (par 72) 45km Tel: 0503 51674 Web: www.mountwolseley.ie

·  Kilkea Castle (par 72) 18km Tel:0503 45555 Web: www.kilkeacastle.com

·  Rathsallagh (par 72) 35km Tel:045 403316 Web: www.rathsallagh.com and other good 18 hole local clubs who welcome Green Fees.

Gardens open to the Public:

·  Altamount, Tullow (N80) Tel: 0503 59444

·  Emo Court, Portlaoise (N7) Tel: 0502 26573

·  Russborough Housenear Blessington (N81) Tel: 045 865239

·  Kifane near Thomastown off the N80

·  Japanese Gardens and National Stud N7 Tel: 045 21617 There are many other smaller gardens in the surrounding area.

Touring: The following areas are more than suitable for touring from Carlow: Dublin, Powerscourt, Glendalough, Avoca, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Dunmore Caves, Cashel, and Birr Castle. Touring assistance and direction are always available. Genealogy Centre: Geanealogy Project, College Street, Carlow. Tel/Fax (0503) 30850

Tourist Information Office, College Street, Carlow. Tel/Fax: (0503)70776 Carlow Tourism, Dublin Street, Carlow. Tel :( 0503) 30411

walking: Miles of towpaths along the river Barrow for those that like serious walking. Higher up, the lovely Mount Leinster Way offers a more challenging adventure. The waterway is much beloved of boating enthusiasts, while for the walker, nature-lover and those with an interest in industrial archaeology, the towns and surrounding countryside provide much to see and do and are themselves living repository of history. Equestrian activities are also easy to come by in Carlow with AIRA centers to be enjoyed in both Carlow & Bagnelstown.

Special rates are often available for three or more nights. Please ask. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepte.we are open throughout the year.