Reviews of The Gate House, Kilmullen
Kilmullen Portarlington Co Laois, Portarlington, Ireland
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewApartment was spotlessly clean and spacious- ideal for our stay. The hosts were absolutely fantastic- so welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable, convenient and optimal as possible! Will definitely be back again!
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBathroom on ground floor not suitable with the bedrooms upstairs
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at The Gate House. I’m really sorry to hear that the bathroom layout wasn’t ideal for you. If we had known during your stay, we would gladly have arranged a bed downstairs to make things more comfortable for you. We truly appreciate your feedback. I hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide a more enjoyable experience Regards Georgina
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at The Gate House. I’m really sorry to hear that the bathroom layout wasn’t ideal for you. If we had known during your stay, we would gladly have arranged a bed downstairs to make… Show more
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation, great hosts nice comfortable modern cottage with all the facilities you could need.
Downstairs toilet and shower.
Thank you Chris so much for your kind comments — we really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that the downstairs layout of the bathroom wasn’t ideal for you. We do make sure this is mentioned in the listing, but completely understand it may not suit everyone. We really value your feedback and are glad that everything else was to your satisfaction. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future Kind Regards Georgina
Thank you Chris so much for your kind comments — we really appreciate it. I’m sorry to hear that the downstairs layout of the bathroom wasn’t ideal for you. We do make sure this is mentioned in the listing, but completely understand it ma… Show more
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe owners were very kind and friendly and so were their two dogs 😍
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Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re really glad you enjoyed your two-night stay and that it felt like a home away from home. It was lovely chatting with you and meeting your wonderful family, and we’re so happy you enjoyed meeting our two dogs as well 🐶😍 (Enzo has already doubled in size since then! 🤣) We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future Kind regards Georgina, Ciaran Enzo & Bob 🐾🐾
Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re really glad you enjoyed your two-night stay and that it felt like a home away from home. It was lovely chatting with you and meeting your wonderful family, and we’re so happy you enjoyed meet… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewQuiet and peaceful
Reviewed: 17 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThank you for reviewing our apartment. It was lovely to meet you & your friends.
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable, modern accommodation with superb friendly hosts. Would definitely recommend and return.
Thank you for taking the time to review our apartment. Have a lovely summer.
Reviewed: 10 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewPeople who owned it were literally next door so any issues we had they dealt with quickly. The log fire, the facilities, the comfy pillows. Everything was set at a high standard. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
The shower could do with a bit of guidance and looking into. A set of instructions might be best on how to operate it and also hot best get a neutral temperature rather than really hot or really cold.
Thank you for taking the time to review our apartment, it was lovely to meet you & we will pop some markers on the shower for the optimum temp.
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewBright, spacious accommodation in a quiet spot with views over fields. Helpful host.
Thank you Paul for taking the time to review your stay at The Gate House, Hopefully your return visit will be for a happier occasion, All the best, Georgina & Ciaran
Reviewed: 28 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 September 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewLoved all the facilities and the hosts were so lovely which made our stay very enjoyable
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Thank you Sarah for your review it was very kind of you to take the time. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. 💕
Reviewed: 20 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery well situated for our needs and for getting to portarlington and killdare village. Full kitchen area and spacious.
The shower was a bit touch and go, the temperature kept fluctuating which was frustrating but everything else was perfect.
Reviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 1 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast was beautiful one of best I’ve had in ireland. The hosts was very welcoming and friendly. A very spacious apartment pictures do not do it justice! Snacks and drinks provided on arrival what more could you want! 5*
Thank you Dominic for your lovely review, you & your uncle are welcome anytime. Send my regards to him. All the best Georgina & Ciaran
Reviewed: 21 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewGood, quiet location only 30 mins from wedding venue. Breakfast was a great bonus as was the owner’s hospitality!
Water pressure on shower very low!
Dear Geoff, Thank you for your kind comments. We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and your wedding in Kildare. We appreciate you bringing the shower issue to our attention. While we are unable to install a power shower in the apartment, we have replaced the shower and ensured that the water flow is now excellent for your next visit. Best regards, Georgina & Ciaran
Dear Geoff, Thank you for your kind comments. We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and your wedding in Kildare. We appreciate you bringing the shower issue to our attention. While we are unable to install … Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewOur host was super helpful. Snacks available in the fridge and we got a lift to the wedding we were attending in the Heritage. Thank you.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found us helpful and that you enjoyed the snacks available in the fridge. It was our pleasure to provide you with a lift to the wedding at the Heritage. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again in the future
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found us helpful and that you enjoyed the snacks available in the fridge. It was our pleasure to provide you with a lift to the wedding at the Heritage. We appreciate your kind wo… Show more
Reviewed: 21 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
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we are not fussy and happy with what we get but there is always room for improvement but before you say anything negative look at the price you paying
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. While we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall, we understand that our rural setting may not have fully met your expectations in terms of location. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better stay. Thank you again for your review
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. While we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall, we understand that our rural setting may not have fully met your expectations in terms of location. Your feedback is valu… Show more