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Launard House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Kilkenny Castle

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Launard House, near Kilkenny Castle, offers complimentary breakfast each morning. Active travelers enjoy the indoor tennis court and archery facilities, while public WiFi keeps everyone connected. After karaoke, explore the nearby castle for an ideal afternoon.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Triple Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (RM 7)

Double Room, Ensuite (RM 7)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Maiden Hill, Kells Road, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, R95 X512

What's nearby

  • Butler House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kilkenny Castle - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • The Hub - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 8 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Left Bank - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rocco's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Field Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zuni Restaurant & Townhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Launard House

Bed & breakfast near Kilkenny Castle
Launard House provides amenities like free breakfast and mini golf. Active travelers can enjoy archery at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • An indoor tennis court, multilingual staff, and karaoke
  • A computer station and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Karaoke
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Mini golf

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Launard House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Launard House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Launard House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Launard House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Launard House located?

Located in Maidenhill, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kilkenny Golf Club and Kilkenny Castle. Talbots Tower and Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Launard House Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was tasty and serviced with quick hospitality. We Stayed in Room #7 which has no window, but a skylight that wouldn’t close. It felt like being trapped in a box at times. This detracted from the comfort level of this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was friendly and helpful providing suggestions and directions to the area. Breakfast was great with lots of choices and tasty food. Area was quiet but only a 20minute walk to the town centre making it easy to explore the area. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a 2 couples or a family of 4. Two very nice double rooms. Spacious and comfortable. Only a few minutes' walk from a railway station. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the propperty was lovely, and stay service was great. it's like staying with friends
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor experience at arrival. I rang the bells multiple times, no reply. I called, no answer. Just as we decided to leave and look for somewhere else to stay, the owner/manager came out. She said the bells were not ringing inside the property. Bathroom ridiculously small. Have never seen anything like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Towels were thin and old looking room was very warm and needed a fresh look. Needed to book a time slot for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet bed & breakfast in Kilkenny. We had a lovely stay here and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely environement Great size room for 2 adults and 2 teenagers Warm welcome Very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was very welcoming and offered great suggestions for dining and activities!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It included a nice room, with a very good breakfast as well. The host was very friendly also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Launard House was perfect for our stay in Kilkenny. We had a comfortable room. The breakfast selection was great. We enjoyed talking to the host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was okay but the host David was above and beyond! Really appreciated him and his excellent service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!!

Really nice place. Great Host. Very quiet and relaxing and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and wonderful host. Choice of any breakfast you want. Host went way out of way to help me with mechanical problem with my rental car. Highly recommend the B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host and great breakfast. Loud people below us watching TV late and slamming doors made it hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The host was friendly and welcoming! Breakfast was delicious. The host was helpful with learning about the town. The room was a little cool morning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Hannelore

Disliked: Room comfort

Nice b&b but to cold

The House was very nice. When we arrived the house was very cold. The rooms were very cold.

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
David is a wonderful host. He is very friendly and had lots of helpful information about Kilkenny. Breakfast was delicious. I would definitely recommend staying at Launard House. I would offer a few heads up. The house is in need of some touch-up. The water heater is limited, so showers need to be short. We had problems getting the toilet to flush. They do have washcloths, which was very unusual, and there were plenty of towels in the bathroom. Plus, there was a top sheet on the bed, which was also unusual and very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First off, the staff was very friendly and helpful. Really made us feel welcome in the space. The breakfast was great and we had lots of options on the menu to choose from. The room itself was small but the beds were comfortable and the natural light was nice. The bathroom was a bit of a problem — The shower was very small and there was a restriction on how long a shower we could take because it was solar-powered hot water. The water never really got hot, just warm, unfortunately. As well, the toilet in the room flushed strangely and we struggled to figure out how to get it to work at all. That was a challenge. The free WiFi did not work the entire first evening/night we arrived on any of our devices (including other guests we spoke to over breakfast) and was consistently spotty and dropping in and out the whole time we were there. Very slow when connected and often fell off. Not a good place if you won't have data or need WiFi for work. The b&b is a bit far away from the city which made walkability a bit of a challenge if you're not interested in a 30 minute walk just to get there. Would consider driving from accommodation or picking a more centralized hotel next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
David was very welcoming. The lovely hot cooked breakfast was delicious. There was easy parking out front.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness
We chose this property for its location but quickly became disappointed when it took 30 minutes for someone to answer the door to check us in. The WiFi did not work (unable to use Netflix) and there was barely any cell reception. The beds in the room we stayed in need upgrading (coil springs). Difficult to sleep due to quality of beds. Pillows/beds and towels need upgrading. Other issues as well need addressing like broken toilet seat. The host was friendly but upgrades and maintenance are require at least for the room we stayed in. The breakfast in the morning was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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