Moate Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Moate Lodge in Athy offers a 4-star farm stay experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi in public areas. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and family rooms. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Additional amenities include a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 72 km from Dublin Airport, the property is near Athy Heritage Centre-Museum (6 km), Kilkea Castle (12 km), and Kildare Village (18 km). Guests can participate in film nights and enjoy activities such as golf and hiking. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast provided by the property, and the rich history and culture of the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Helena
Ireland Ireland
“Wonderful hosts- Mary and Raymond were so welcoming. Excellent breakfast, great night's sleep. Looking forward to returning again..”
Caterina
Ireland Ireland
“It was perfect for a stop over on the way to the K Club.”
Sharon
Australia Australia
“Moate Lodge is in a rural setting close to Athy. We loved everything about this gorgeous country home from the beautifully decorated rooms to the delicious home cooked breakfast. Mary and Raymond were wonderful hosts.”
Federica
Italy Italy
“The context, property and guests are exceptional. Fantastic scones baked by Mary. Raymond is a fabulous story teller!!”
Phil
Australia Australia
“Beautiful vintage country aesthetic. Fantastic breakfast. Great hosts. Great views. You can tell this has been a BnB for 20+ years!”
David
Ireland Ireland
“Everything about this place was great, amazing location, the couple who run the place are so friendly and helpful and a fantastic breakfast to go with it. Room was a beautiful large room with ensuite and really nice shower bed incredibly...”
Colville
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A truly warm and genuine welcome from Raymond and Mary who made us feel home from home. This property will delight all historians, and those who appreciate a character property will not be disappointed. It is a few minutes from Athy, a quaint and...”
Ken
Australia Australia
“Lovely place to stay and Raymond and Mary are great hosts. Very nice breakfast too”
Sawbo
Malta Malta
“An absolutely beautiful old family country house that has been tastefully transformed into a charming up market B&B. Mary and Raymond are delightful hosts - full of local knowledge and wonderful Irish hospitality. It really does feel like you are...”
Nalin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect. We experienced 18th century charm in Moate Lodge. Mary and Raymond are excellent hosts. We had a warm welcome and privilege enough to have a tour in Raymond’s private tour. Food was delicious and wholesome, room was...”

Host Information

9.7
Host review score
Moate Lodge is an 18th century farm house and family home. Here you can enjoy all the modern comforts in the midst of old world ambience. Raymond still enjoys working on the farm along side our son Jonathan. Oats, Barley,
Ray is a font of knowledge on all things historical, has a particular passion for World War 2 and Rugby. Mary is the heart and soul of this establishment. You will relish experiencing all her produce from the kitchen. No one leaves Moate Lodge hungry
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Moate Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all pets sleep in one of the Stables, converted for this purpose, and are not allowed in the bedrooms.

Please inform Moate Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.