5 Lower Patrick Street, Kilkenny
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Rooms:
10
Property Type:
Guesthouse
About Berkeley House
Originally built as a Georgian residence, Berkeley House takes its name from the 18th century philosopher and clergyman, George Berkeley, a native of the city. Our hope is to provide warm, relaxing and reasonably priced accommodation whilst maintaining a high standard of service. Dedicated and welcoming staff are on hand to ensure that your stay is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Rooms...
Tastefully decorated, our 10 spacious and high walled rooms all comprise en suite shower/bathrooms, cable television, direct dial telephone & tea/coffee facilities.
Location
Berkeley House Guesthouse is situated in the heart of Kilkenny City
Kilkenny City is on a direct railway line from Heuston Station in Dublin. It can be reached by motorway and national route from Dublin Airport (120 Kilometer's) and Waterford Airport (50 Kilometres). Waterford can be reached by national route or there is a direct train line from Kilkenny City to Waterford City.
Kilkenny City is approximately 140 km away from Cork City by national route.
Other
Nearby Attractions – Kilkenny City
KILKENNY CASTLE
Kilkenny CastleThis superb castle is located on elevated ground beside the river at the south–eastern end of the city. The castle was built in the thirteenth century on the site of an earlier fort. However, the present building is vastly different from the stronghold erected by Strongbow in the middle ages. Despite this, the present structure retains the architectural lines of a medieval castle. The building forms three sides of a quadrangle, with three of the four original round towers intact. The Butlers, the Earls of Ormonde (an Hibernicised Norman clan), occupied the castle from the fourteenth century onwards. In modern times, the castle has been restored to its former glory by the state, and was officially open to the public in 1976. There is an exhibition hall open to the public in the Old Castle Stables.
SHEE ALMS HOUSE
Shee Alms House is situated in Rose Inn Street and was founded in 1582 by Sir Richard Shee. The purpose of these institutions was to take care of the poor, and this Tudor Alms House is one of the last remaining buildings of its type still in existence in Ireland. The building has been recently restored and now accommodates the Kilkenny Tourist Office.
NATIONAL CRAFTS GALLERY
National Crafts GalleryThe National Crafts Gallery is located in Castle Yard directly across from Kilkenny Castle. This gallery was initiated by the Crafts Council of Ireland with the objective of stimulating an innovative and quality design ethos in the Irish crafts sector. The gallery boasts an impressive range of craft exhibitions that successfully communicate and showcase the cultural and commercial attributes of the craft sector in Ireland.