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Kate's Rest

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Freshford with free parking

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Living area
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, towels
Exterior
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Barna Clomantagh, Lower Via Thurles Co Kilkenny, Freshford, E41 N6C4
  • Place, St. Lukes General Hospital
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Canice's Cathedral
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Self Contained Flat

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Living room
  • Hill view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment with Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Living room
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Annex, First Floor Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located in an annex building
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Freshford

At Kate's Rest, you'll be 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum and 18.6 km (11.6 mi) from St. Lukes General Hospital. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Freshford B&B include Dunmore Cave and Medieval Mile.
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What's nearby

  • St. Lukes General Hospital - 17 min drive - 21.7 km
  • The National Reptile Zoo - 19 min drive - 27.4 km
  • St. Canice's Cathedral - 19 min drive - 23.1 km
  • The Hub - 22 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 22 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Kilkenny Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Forge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Morrissey's Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Kebab & Pizza House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McGuires Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O'Farrells - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kate's Rest

Bed & breakfast in Freshford with free parking
Kate's Rest offers its guests a television in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Freshford bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Kate's Rest offers 6 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 January 2026 to 9 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 20 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

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 ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kate's Rest Freshford
Kate's Rest Bed & breakfast
Kate's Rest Bed & breakfast Freshford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kate's Rest?

Kate's Rest offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kate's Rest?

Yep, Kate's Rest has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kate's Rest?

No, Kate's Rest does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kate's Rest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Kate's Rest?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kate's Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing stay in a big place in Freshford.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carman D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oliver was very personable and he let us wash and dry a load of clothes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

This is a beautiful place to stay. Oliver was an excellent host. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaycee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were visiting Kilkenny and chose Kate’s Rest to stay at. The owner was so kind and took the time to chat and help us with anything we needed, it was a very personable experience. We stayed in a beautiful apartment (we had one double and two twin beds) what came with a kitchen and lovely open shower. The views are unbelievable and it was a great location. We would highly recommend a stay at Kate’s Rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Rocky Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An adorable little place with very attentive and pleasant proprietor. Very clean. Terrific breakfast! The entire stay exceeded our expectations. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kate's Rest was clean and quiet. The accomadations were satisfactory. The breakfast was cold cereals, toast, yogurt, coffee and juice. We felt a bit confused and unsure when we arrived because there's not a receptionist area or how to find the host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved it

Great location not far from Kilkenny, quiet and comfortable. Owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Bed and Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Enjoyable 3 nights

Very quaint b and b. Host extremely friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, LINDENHURST

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ollie was a great host
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, kind and attentive host. Would certainly stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Emilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
- einfaches Frühstück: Kaffee, Toast, Marmelade, und Obst - Zimmer klein aber es ist alles vorhanden und sehr gemütlich - wir hatten unseren Schlüssel verloren, dieser wurde ohne Probleme neu
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SUITANI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
朝食がパンと飲み物のみ　暖かいイングリッシュブレックファーストが有れば！台所が使えてスーパーも有り良かった！景色の良い所で散歩も良い！
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tranquille
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

À refaire

Un lieu très reposant et dépaysant loin de l'effervescence. Accueil chaleureux, hôte disponible et de bon conseil pour les visites. Établissement propre, serviettes à disposition
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023