Butler House & Garden

Outstanding bed and breakfast that is an extension of the castle. Truly a dream come true. The staff was accommodating, kind, and helpful with recommendations. The rooms were very neat victorian rooms that had modern amenities. Very nice bed and breakfast and would recommend to all. You do get to sleep where old queens and kings retired. We also had an upgrade to the garden view and it was breathtaking.

What an outstanding place to stay! We were greeted with smiles and lovely Irish humour by the wonderful Freda at the front desk - brilliant start to a brilliant stay in the heart of Kilkenny. Our family of 5 stayed in two rooms - both rooms were full of character, beautifully decorated, rigorously clean with quality furnishings, toiletries and linens - the explanations of the historical figures and surrounds in the guest books added a lovely touch. Breakfast was served in a lovely sitting room, as beautifully appointed as the rooms. Location is right in the middle of the town centre, next to Kilkenny castle (Butler House is actually a dower house of the castle!). My photos as well as those I’ve seen online don’t do the place justice - just be wowed when you see and experience the place for yourself!

Butler House and Gardens is a beautiful venue in the heart of Kilkenny, and one I have visited on many occasions. The customer service is consistently excellent, the coffees are lovely, and the facilities are very well maintained. I have attended weddings here and also used the venue for professional meetings with colleagues, and it is always welcoming and well run. It is also ideally located, with parking available and easy access to the town centre. From Butler House, you can walk straight into High Street and around Kilkenny, with Kilkenny Castle and the Design Centre only a short distance away. The gardens are a real highlight—spectacular in every season and perfect for a walk with a coffee.

Stayed in the lovely Butler House hotel for 3 night in the Sir Walter Suite, Fantastic room with a beautiful view of the garden and Kilkenny Castle. The hotel is great, very comfortable and the staff are so friendly . It is a warm and intimate hotel ,this means the staff get to know you over your stay and you can have a chat and a laugh with them. The bar was like sitting in your own sitting room having a drink( that is if your sitting room is a beautiful Georgian Room). The frosty weather , the warm fire and the Christmas decorations made it even better. We will be back to see what it is like in the summer. It was a stay to remember. I would highly recommend.

Perfect location and lovely hotel with so much history! The staff was just lovely and everyone made us feel so welcome! The beds were super comfortable and the view of the castle from our room was spectacular. The breakfast was also delicious and so much variety - all served by lovely staff. If we come back to Kilkenny we will definitely stay at Butler House again!

From the moment we arrived at Butler House we were made feel so welcome and our room The Lady Grace was outstanding. The food and service were excellent and we met Tommy who looks after the garden and grounds and he was a fountain of knowledge with true character and kindness. |We cannot recommend Butler House enough and really look forward to our summer visit.|Wendy was amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful.|Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful weekend 🎉

We stayed at Butler House and absolutely loved the experience. The location is perfect for exploring the castle and the town Centre. ||The room was perfect for 3 adults. The room was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. ||The staff is lovely. We talked to the ladies at the front desk, receiving arrival information and also tour ideas. They were incredibly accommodating. ||I would stay here again. We were here in November with cloudy skies. The garden was meticulously cared for, but I imagine the summer months are really spectacular.

A lovely stay at Butler House. Beautiful spacious room and bathroom. The hotel was very central within walking distance of all the main sights. The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful during our stay. Great breakfast the next day with plenty of continental and cooked options.