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Step House Hotel

4.0 star property

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Superior Room
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Borris, Borris, Co. Carlow
  • Place, Borris Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Butler House
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Travel cot, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Travel cot, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Travel cot, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Penthouse

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Borris

At Step House Hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Borris Golf Club and 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Clashganny Lock. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, The Cellar Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. Brasserie 1808 is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Borris hotel include Duiske Abbey and Blackstairs Eco Trails.

What's nearby

  • Borris Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Hub - 29 min drive - 29.0 km
  • The Watershed - 32 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 36 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Butler House - 36 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Bagenalstown Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gahan's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Doyle's Bar & Grocery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Joyce's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M O'Shea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lorum Old Rectory - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Step House Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Step House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Borris hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Step House Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie 1808
  • The Cellar Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Step House Hotel Borris
Step House Hotel
Step House Borris
Step House Hotel Borris County Carlow Ireland
Step House Hotel Borris, County Carlow, Ireland
Step House
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Step House Hotel Borris
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Step House Hotel?

Yep, Step House Hotel has a free self car park.

Does Step House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Step House Hotel?

No, Step House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Step House Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Step House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Step House Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Step House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in quite village. Excellent rooms, good breakfast, and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cosy hotel, reasonably priced and nice pub for a pint down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely warm welcoming family based hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking on the street was tricky. Very busy at the restaurant at hotel which made for congested parking, but the room with balcony over the garden area was peaceful. The town was walkable, especially the viaduct path, and everyone was so friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Away from the tourist locations in a more traditional village. The restaurant was tremendous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quaint hotel with big room and great service Quiet location would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Perfect hotel in between Cork and Dublin

Perfect hotel to stay in before heading back to Dublin. Great location to visit Kilkenny, and some of the smaller towns in between Cork and Dublin. Quaint hotel with a great bar and restaurant. Fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

What a brilliant find!

A beautiful hotel and friendly professional staff. Our room was amazing, comfortable, well equipped, quiet and we had a balcony overlooking the garden. There was a large selection for breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. There is a carpark at the back or on street parking. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a very nice garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming staff, great bathroom, lovely breakfast (delicious eggs). Would stay again, Borris a very friendly village.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely—if a bit old— hotel in a lovely village
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, would highly recommend a stay here. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

carl

Curates Egg - Good in Parts

Room was “tired & dated “, Ni WiFi worked in it. Bed head board loose and kept rattling, bed much too soft - didn’t get much sleep , kept waking due to uncomfortable/super soft bed Staff were excellent - as was food ( top notch )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

A lovely cosy stay everything was excellent😍thanks

A lovely cosy family hotel. We had lovely food and service. What a find in Borris. Great place to welcome in the New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just lovely. The room was elegant, the view from our room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was superb! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Total gem and worth going a bit off the beaten path. Wonderfully renovated and welcoming spaces. On a cool night there were small fires in the fireplaces in the lobby and in the restaurant. The dinner at the restaurant was the best of our trip, and the included breakfast in the morning was also fabulous. Walkable little town with several historical points of interest, a Friday morning farmers market, and lots of locals at Joyces pub and bakery. We wished we had booked for more than one night.
The adjacent 1808 Bar & Bistro
Step House Lobby
View of back gardens from our large balcony space
Front of hotel on main street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel. We were given a wonderful room, very large, spacious and comfortable. The food and service were both excellent. As the hotel is an hours drive from Rosslaire, we will use the hotel as our stopping point when we next visit Ireland from the U.K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soraya J

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

A hidden gem!

A lovely hotel in a beautiful Georgian Town. The hotel was convenient for our travels & so glad we came! The highlight was breakfast & dinner. Staff were professional & friendly - &the bar/head waiter at dinner was absolutely fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

heather

Disliked: Room comfort
there was a leak whilst we were there. this set off the fire alarms at 5am which interrupted a nights sleep and there was no water for showers in the morning. despite all this there was no offer of a refund which would have been appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very pleasant stay at the Step House Hotel. Lots of free parking outside the very attractive hotel frontage. As it was Christmas time, the hotel lobby was very festive which was lovely and added in was the open fireplace burning to give added warmth and ambience . Check-in was quick and the room easy to find. The room was huge with a big sash window and french doors which opened to a balcony and stunning views of the Leinster hills. Watching the sunrise- even in December- up over the hills was fantastic. The room was slightly tired and sparse- a nice chair or small sofa to sit and look out at the view would have been great. There was tea and coffee making facilities along with bottles of water and a couple of biscuits. The bathroom was well-equidded with a separate bath and wonderful shower. The TV didn’t work properly and one side of the bed didn’t have any plug sockets which was irritating. The bed was huge and comfy. Breakfast was in a lovely space and very good. The continental buffet was small but still had more than enough and more importantly- everything tasted good. Their were a few hot items to choose from but we both had the full Irish breakfast which was delicious and came with toast. A big pot of tea and large cup of cappuccino went down well with us. The area around the hotel is very quaint and a walk along the viaduct is recommended. The Step House Hotel has the potential to an even better hotel than it is if the rooms get freshened up a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Outstanding food

Friendly and efficient staff, nice ambience and one of the best hotel meals I have ever experienced (and I have experienced hundreds). The terrine and then hake to follow were exceptional and my wife had a steak which she described as 'best ever'. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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

Step house

Fantastic hotel food is amazing staff very friendly owners very friendly Roos are absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Sunday night treat

Lovely reception area with a log fire. Food and service was excellent. Comfortable bed and temperature of the room was just right.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Clean and spacious rooms, bar food good

Clean spacious room. Bathroom a bit cold. We stayed at the front of the hotel and there was a bit of on-street noise but it didn't go on too late. We ate in the bar in the evening and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

Very nice boutique hotel

Lovely hotel and room. Staff extremely friendly. Good bar and restaurant. The only downsides were the wait and mox up at breakfast and the shower stopped working in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020