About this property

Nestled against the banks of the River Barrow and surrounded by luscious green grounds, the 4-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow is located just outside Carlow. Rooms are en suite & all feature work desks and tiled bathrooms with luxurious toiletries. Hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities are also available. The Barrow Bistro serves fine food all day, cooked by the bistro's head chef, who previously trained Jamie Oliver and has cooked for celebrities and royalty. Guests can enjoy an a la carte menu and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a stroll around the beautifully landscaped gardens, with its impressive bridge joining the hotel to its own private island with picturesque views of the natural backdrop of the River Barrow and the surrounding Killeshin Hills. Carlow shops and restaurants are easily accessible and Carlow Castle is a short 15-minute walk. Free parking is available at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Executive Suite
1 large double bed
King Room
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ivan
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was great! We enjoyed a lovely walk in the garden, along the river, and across the little island over the bridge.
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was a lovely walk around the property. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and it was convenient to be able to get a meal on site.
  • Gerard
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff, good breakfast options
  • Neilus
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful hotel. Old world charm combined with all modern amenities.
  • Patricia
    Ireland Ireland
    Fantastic staff, comfortable room. I had everything I needed. Good choice at breakfast, very friendly and pleasant check in and check out. The free parking is great.
  • Bernard
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely hotel, beautiful grounds, very good breakfast set up ,and tasty as well, bit out from the town,
  • Vicky
    Ireland Ireland
    Food was excellent and staff were friendly and attentive.
  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful hotel staff were lovely food gorgeous 😍 would go again
  • Derek
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful grounds and gardens Beautiful walks around the island Excellent carparking facilities. Nice friendly staff.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent staff and very friendly and approachable. Nice clean room, slept very well. Fantastic breakfast, best in a long time.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Plum Tree Bistro
    • Cuisine
      Irish • Steakhouse • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$117. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

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