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Step House Hotel

4.0 star property
Borris hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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At the heart of Kilkenny, Step House Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and The Cellar Restaurant. Unwind in the garden or raise a glass at the bar. With free WiFi, tour assistance, and concierge services, this hotel provides an elevated experience that past guests have cherished.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $130
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

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

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Penthouse | Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Borris, Borris, Co. Carlow

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

  • Waterford (WAT) - 79 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 102 min drive
  • Bagenalstown Station - 12 min drive
  • Kilkenny Station - 23 min drive
  • Carlow Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M O'Shea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪High Nellies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Globe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterside Guesthouse & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kebabish - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Step House Hotel

When visiting Borris, Step House Hotel is a great choice to consider. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Cellar Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Travel crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Cellar Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Brasserie 1808 - This bar serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50 per night

Policies

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.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

Also known as

Step House Hotel Borris

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Step House Hotel Borris County Carlow Ireland

Step House Hotel Borris, County Carlow, Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Step House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Step House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Step House Hotel?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Step House Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Step House Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Step House Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Cellar Restaurant.

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Reviews

Step House Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as superb, delicious, and fabulous with a large selection. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Russell, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Away from the tourist locations in a more traditional village. The restaurant was tremendous.
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quaint hotel with big room and great service Quiet location would recommend
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Alexandra, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Charming staff, great bathroom, lovely breakfast (delicious eggs). Would stay again, Borris a very friendly village.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Patrick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice cosy hotel, reasonably priced and nice pub for a pint down the road.
tom, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely warm welcoming family based hotel.
Mairead, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
john, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with a very nice garden.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely—if a bit old— hotel in a lovely village
Virginia, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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 )
carl, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent hotel, would highly recommend a stay here. Will definitely return in the future.
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Catherine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 👏👏👏👏👏
Soraya J, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
I, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Step house

Fantastic hotel food is amazing staff very friendly owners very friendly Roos are absolutely gorgeous
Virginia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Step house very clean, the gardens are fab, its very relaxing. Would have liked to see more veggie options only 2 to choose from.
1-night trip