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Blackstairs Shepherds Huts

2.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Knocksquire with free breakfast

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Exterior
Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Terrace/patio
Living area
Exterior
Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | Shared kitchen facilities | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
At Blackstairs Shepherds Huts, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas and a garden are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Comfort Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom, Mountain View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Old Rectory, Killedmond, Knocksquire, Carlow, R95N1K7

What's nearby

  • Blackstairs Eco Trails - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Mount Leinster - 18 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Gowran Park Racecourse - 25 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • The Hub - 33 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 38 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • Bagenalstown Station - 23 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joyce's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪M O'Shea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Clashganny House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Goodly Barrow - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Blackstairs Shepherds Huts

Bed & breakfast in the mountains
At Blackstairs Shepherds Huts, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a firepit. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a reception hall, and charcoal grills
  • Secured bicycle storage, bicycle tour information, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • 2 bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (48 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (48 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Expedia mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Knocksquire
Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Bed & breakfast
Blackstairs Shepherds Huts Bed & breakfast Knocksquire

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackstairs Shepherds Huts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blackstairs Shepherds Huts?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blackstairs Shepherds Huts?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blackstairs Shepherds Huts?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blackstairs Shepherds Huts located?

Situated in the mountains, this bed & breakfast is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Blackstairs Eco Trails and within 6 mi (10 km) of Borris Golf Club and Mount Leinster. Clashganny Lock and Ballymoon Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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