Kilkenny A warm welcome awaits you at Fanad House home of the Wallace family, your home from home. Fanad House overlooking Kilkenny Castle Park is ideally located within five minutes walk of the city centre. We take pride in caring for our guests as though they were members of our own family. 8 guest bedrooms each with bath and shower.
Fanad House overlooking Kilkenny Castle Park is a five minute walk from the City centre.
Kilkenny City is characterised by many beautifully restored buildings and winding slipways - it is small and compact enough to explore on foot, yet full of fascinating historical buildings and contemporary shops, design galleries and restaurants.
The Castle provides guided tours, an art gallery, a cafe during the summer season, extensive pleasure grounds and a well equipped outdoor play area for children.
Location Summary
Nearest Airport
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Dublin and Cork international airports, both within two hours drive.
Nearest Village/Town
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Five minute walk from the City centre.
Nearest Bar/Pub
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Five minute walk from the City centre.
Nearest Restaurant
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Five minute walk from the City centre.
Travel
Kilkenny is well served by national primary routes between the major cities and towns and also by Dublin and Cork international airports, both within two hours drive. Rosslare Ferryport serves UK and European ferryports and is just over an hour's drive from the city.
Accommodation
Property Type
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Guest House
External facilities
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Fanad House overlooks Kilkenny Castle park.
Awards
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Bord Failte Approved.
Facilities
Room Facilities
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Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer
Other Room Facilities
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Bath and shower.
Communal Facilities
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Dining Area
Parking Facilities
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Private and secure car parking provided.
Board Available
B & B
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Yes
Meals Available
Meals
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Breakfast is a specialty and is served in the dining room.
Special Notes
Disabled Access
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Yes. We are able to offer facilities for disabled and/or wheelchair access. We have one room suitable for the disabled.
Child Friendly
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Yes. Our facilities are child friendly. Special family rate.
Noteworthy Features
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Many of our guests return to stay with us from year to year.
Special Interests
Nearby
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Fishing, Golf
Activities
Gowran is one of the top racecourses in the South-East. The course layout is a right handed oval of 1.5 mls (Chase) and 1m 3 furlongs (Flat) with a run in of 3 furlongs and uphill finish. Features of the racing calendar include the Thyesetes Chase and the October meeting, attracting large numbers.
Golf
There are excellent golf courses nearby offering a stiff challenge to the golfer.
Further Details
Once the legislative capital of Ireland, Kilkenny is now at the centre of a hugely important cultural and artistic scene with a number of select festivals and an internationally renowned craft industry - it could justly be called the Creative Capital of Ireland.
Amongst the most well known festivals are the Murphy Cats Laugh and the Kilkenny Arts Festival.
The Murphy Cats Laugh Festival,featuring the world's best comedian takes place in Kilkenny over the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Kilkenny Arts Festival is an annual international arts festival. Kilkenny Arts Festival takes place over 10 days in August and plays host to some of the world's leading artists and performers in a range of art forms.
Kilkenny is a sporting Paradise, rich in history and tradition. Golf is played with passion and there are excellent golf courses nearby offering a stiff challenge to the golfer.
Fanad House is adjacent to Kilkenny Tennis Club.
Other recreational facilities include; Equestrian centre, fishing and putting course.
Rental Periods
From €45 - €70 per person sharing
Additional notes on pricing
Special family rate.
Special rates Sunday to Thursday.
Currencies Accepted
Euro
Contact Details for Booking Enquiries or Further Information
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