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 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved
Therealsimpsons1
United Kingdom
“The room was excellent, staff fully engaged with the whole ethos of the place. Don't miss out on the wonderful breakfast, so much choice.”
Keith
Ireland
“Breakfast is ten out of ten
Rooms very comfortable an cozy”
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Helen
Ireland
“Room was excellent and spacious, would expect to pay more for a hotel of this quality, food in the restaurant was good but would have like a bit more choice on the menu, breakfast was great, it was fresh”
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Caroline
Ireland
“The hotel is clean and tidy. Staff were plesent and helpful. Excellent food well prepared.”
O'donnell
Ireland
“Great breakfast, enjoyed a lovely evening meal, fast service & very helpful friendly staff”
M
Mark
Australia
“A beautiful location and well maintained hotel. Good sized bedroom.The walk around the grounds was delightful! Evening meal was excellent.”
Daniel
United Kingdom
“Beautiful setting beside the river, large room and super king bed. Restaurant staff were really friendly and attentive.”
A
Alan
Ireland
“Arrived late after a flight night porter friendly and professional”
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Carmel
Ireland
“Lovely setting and good value. The staff were very friendly and a nice relaxing atmosphere in the hotel”
Ivan
Ireland
“Breakfast was great! We enjoyed a lovely walk in the garden, along the river, and across the little island over the bridge.”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$115. 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
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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