Mairead and Jimmy were wonderful hosts. There is a very real danger that no other B&B will measure up to Newlands Lodge's high standards. Their B & B is clean, and welcoming. Mairead went out of her way to provide helpful suggestions for dining out and what sights to see the locally. Even providing all the touristy handouts that are... More

We had 2 rooms at Newlands, which is a lovely house, decorated eclecticly with things the owner loves and has found around the world. She works hard to make guests feel relaxed and at home. Good sized rooms, comfortable beds. The garden was terrific, and it was nice to sit outside. Breakfast was good, with lots of choice and all... More

The hosts, Jimmy and Mairead, are very nice and friendly. I have no idea how she cooked the eggs or where she got them, but they were the best I had in Ireland. There was a nice assortment of fresh breads, cereals, yogurt and fruit. The room was very quiet, very clean, and nicely decorated. The bed was somewhat firm... More

Newlands Lodge was wonderful. From the moment we arrived, our hosts warmly welcomed us and made us feel at home. The attention to detail made us feel like we were staying at a much more expensive inn. The entry area is spacious and uncrowded, with a lovely sitting/tea room off to the right. The guest rooms and bathroom were spacious,... More

I would recommend Newlands Lodge to anyone staying in or around Kilkenny. Mairead and Jimmy are some of the most welcoming, generous and warm people we've ever met. They make you feel at home in every way possible and go out of their way to help make your trip a memorable one: from preparing tasty Irish breakfasts, to helping you... More

From now on, I suspect I will be a little spoiled when it comes to B&B’s. While I was at Newlands Lodge, I felt like I was *family*. Everything was top-notch. The quality of the rooms, the house, the food, the hospitality – all perfect. It all starts with the owners/hosts, and they deliver. One immediately feels comfortable and welcome.... More

Mairead is the epitome of an Irish hostess. Her home is spotless, and she makes you feel like you belong there. From the moment we walked in, to the last hug as we left, her thoughts were always on making this a great vacation for us. In fact, the way that she treats her guests, comes directly from her own... More

If you want to sleep like a baby in the lap of luxury this is a spot for you. Five minutes drive from the hopping town of Kilkenny and five minutes from the majestic ruins of Kells Priory - what could be better? The breakfast was awesome! Our host was knowledge and interesting to talk to about current events in... More

Maired and Jimmy are two of the most hospitable hosts that we encountered on our trip in Ireland. They both make their guests feel like welcome friends in their home! They are most accommodating in helping with information and assisting with any special needs. We stayed at their home for four days and hated to leave! The breakfasts were truly... More