THE OFFICIAL INFORMATION SITE FOR THE IRISH GORDON BENNETT ROUTE
Gordon Bennett Route
"Relive The Race"
   
Bennett Route Map
 

Route Accommodation

Somewhere to Stay in Kildare

B&B

NEAR BALLITORE

Blackrath Farmhouse - Country House B&B
Mrs Patricia Doyle, Colbinstown, Ballitore, County Kildare
T: (045) 403247 F: 045 403247
E: blackrathfarmhouse@eircom.net
Blackrath Farmhouse is set in an area of rural beauty. Adjacent to Narraghmore bog which has a wealth of wildlife. Rooms have tea/coffee-making facilities and TV and there is a large private, parking area. Fishing is possible on local rivers. Convenient to several golf courses. Certificate of excellence award winner (2002, 2003,2004, 2005).
CAPACITY: 3 bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 3km from Ballitore

TIMOLIN
Woodcourte House - Country House B&B
Agnes & Tony Donoghue, Timolin, Moone, Athy, Co Kildare
T: 059 8624167 F: 059 8624326
E: woodcourthouse@hotmail.com
www.woodcourthouse.com
500m. off Dublin/Carlow/Kilkenny Road
Country house with panoramic views of the Kildare plains and situated 500 metres of the main Dublin to Carlow/Kilkenny Road, (M9/N9) in he picturesque village of Timolin. Woodcourte House offers the visitor a peaceful and tranquil setting with complete safety for children. Tea/coffee making facilities available in all rooms. Evening meals on request. Convenient to golf, motor racing, water sports, riding, shooting, fishing, walks, horse racing and craft shopping.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy

NEAR MOONE
Pill Lodge - Farmhouse B&B
Mr & Mrs John & Sylvia Coyle, Belan, Moone, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: (059) 8624147
E: sylviacoyle@eircom.net
Bright, spacious house on working dairy farm 2km off main Dublin/Waterford Road. Home baking on arrival. One hour to Dublin/Kilkenny.
CAPACITY: 3 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy.

NEAR CASTLEDERMOT
Kilkea Lodge Farm - Farmhouse B&B
Mr & Mrs Godfrey & Marian Greene, Kilkea, Castledermot, Co Kildare.
T: 059 9145112 F: 059 9145112
E: migreene@indigo.ie
www.kilkealodge.com
Kilkea Lodge Farm caters for country-loving people who wish to escape from the "fast lane" and spend quality time in comfortable, homely surroundings. Horse and dog lovers will be at home here. Equestrian pursuits, workshops, artistic and musical events possible. Kilkea Dressage Centre on site.
CAPACITY: 5 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Castledermot
 
ATHY
Aurora House B & B - Country House B&B
Teresa Fitzpatrick & Chris Bradshaw, Kildare Road, Athy, Co Kildare
T/F: 059 8633103
E: aurorahouse@eircom.net
www.aurorahouse.net
Teresa and Chris, internationally acclaimed chefs, offer fabulous cooking and a place to lay your head. 1km from heritage-rich Athy. Children's meals and baby-sitting available. Golf and fishing arranged. Convenient for Kilkenny Castle and Wicklow.
CAPACITY: 3 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 1 km from Athy

NEAR ATHY
Moate Lodge - Farmhouse B&B
Mr & Mrs Raymond & Mary Pelin, Off the Dublin Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: (059) 8626137 F (059) 8626109
E: marypelin@moatelodge.com
www.moatelodge.com
Moate Lodge is an 18th Century Georgian house where log fires and home baking meet you on arrival. Complimentary tea/coffee and scones during stay. Ideal touring centre for the South East Coast.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy

Ballindrum Farm
Mr & Mrs Vincent & Mary Gorman, Ballindrum, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: (059) 8626294 F (059) 8626294
E: ballindrumfarm@eircom.net
www.ballindrumfarm.com
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy

Ballindrum Farm B&B - Farmhouse B&B
Award-winning farmhouse in an area of rural beauty. Homemade scones and jam on arrival. Bright, spacious house and a very warm welcome.
CAPACITY: 6 Bedrooms.

Beech Lodge Holiday Home at Ballindrum Farm - 4 star
Luxurious stone cottage on elevated site equipped with all modern conveniences, and wheelchair accessible. Close proximity to the historic Kilkea Castle hotel.
CAPACITY: Stone cottage sleeps 4. Validated Accessible Scheme

Ardscull Farm - Farmhouse B&B
Mr & Mrs Noel & Anne Flood, Dublin Road (N78), Athy, Co Kildare.
T: (059) 8626188 F (059)8626188
E:anne@ardscullfarm.com
www.ardscullfarm.com
Just one hour from Dublin, Anne & Noel invite you to their peaceful home, beside the award-winning Wild Flower Park at Ardscull. We are close to the Curragh, Punchestown and Naas Racecourses, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens, St. Fiachra's Gardens and Mondello Park Motor Racing Circuit. Turf fire in sitting room. Tea/coffee making facilities. TV in all rooms. Good bus/train service to Dublin/Kilkenny/Waterford.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy

Forest Farm B&B - Farmhouse B&B
This spacious and comfortable farmhouse overlooks lush pasture lands. Here you may enjoy an unhurried pace of life with a leisurely walk around the farm and observe on-farm activities. Private car park, garden for guest use, pets welcome.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy
Forest Farm
Dublin Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: 059 8631231 F: 059 8631231
E: forestfarm@eircom.net
www.accommodationathy.com

NEAR KILDARE
Eagle Hill Farmhouse - Farmhouse B&B
Mr & Mrs Colm & Julie Keane, Eagle Hill, Suncroft, The Curragh, Co Kildare
T: 045 526097
E : sylviacoyle@eircom.net
Bright spacious house on a working dairy farm just 2 km off the main Dublin/Waterford road (N9). Home baking on arrival and evening meals on request. One hour to Dublin and Kilkenny.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 8 km from Kildare

Mrs. T. Long - Historic House B&B
Martinstown, The Curragh, Kildare, Co Kildare
T: 045 441269
Charming early 19th Century ducal shooting lodge set in wooded parkland and surrounded by wonderful trees. Close to historic towns of Athy and Kildare and just 67km from Dublin Airport.
CAPACITY: 4 bedrooms.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 4 km from Kildare

KILDARE
Ms. Catherine Singleton - Town House B&B
1 Dara Park, Station Road, Kildare Town, Kildare
T: 045 521964
Attractive spacious bungalow with large triple room. Easy access to Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens. Horse racing at Naas, the Curragh and Punchestown, greyhound racing in Newbridge, and car and bike racing at Mondello Park are just some of the things you can enjoy from this very central location.
CAPACITY: 3 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: In Kildare

NEAR KILDARE
Kildare B&B - Country House B&B
Ms. Christine Hassett, Monasterevin Road, Kildare, Co Kildare
T: 045 521777
E: christinemhassett@eircom.net
www.Kildarebedandbreakfast.com
Cead Míle Fáilte (Welcome) to Kildare B & B. Ideally located for a short break to enjoy racing, golfing, fishing or sight-seeing (the B&B is situated just 5 km from the Curragh racecourse and near Punchestown and Naas racecourses). Easily accessible from Dublin, Kildare town has a frequent bus and train service.
CAPACITY: 4 bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 5 km from Kildare town

Castleview Farm - Farmhouse B&B
Mrs Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Lackaghmore, Kildare, Co Kildare
T: 045 521816 F: 045 521816
E: castleviewfarmhouse@oceanfree.net
Experience life and relax in a friendly atmosphere on a working dairy farm, quality farmhouse accommodation in modern bungalow adjacent to well preserved thatched cottage set in tranquil surroundings, beautiful gardens tucked away in the countryside, just 4km from Kildare town with it's historic St. Brigid's Cathedral, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens. Curragh racecourse just 10 minutes drive away, airport and ferries one hour's drive.
CAPACITY: 3 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 4 km from Kildare

MONASTEREVIN
Cloncarlin House - Farmhouse B&B
Mrs Marie McGuinness, Nurney Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
T: (045) 525722
E: marie@cloncarlinhouse.com
W: www.cloncarlin.com
Spacious 18th century family run period farmhouse of character on 180 acre beef farm. Situated on an elevated site in pleasant, peaceful surroundings. The Barrow River and the Grand Canal are nearby for fishing. Short drive away from the Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens. One hour drive from airport and ferry ports.
CAPACITY: 5 Bedrooms.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 3 km from Monasterevin

NEAR ATHY
Coursetown House - Country House B&B
Jim & Iris Fox, Stradbally Road, Athy, Co Kildare
T: 059 8631101 F: 059 8632740
Immaculately maintained 200 year-old farmhouse surrounded by secluded gardens and a 260-acre working farm. This accommodation comes with AA and RAC recommendations.
CAPACITY: 4 Bedrooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 3 km from Athy

HOTELS ---

Hotel - 4 Star
Kilkea Castle Hotel, Castledermot, Co Kildare
T: 059 9145156
F: 059 9145187
E: Kilkea@iol.ie
www.kilkeacastle.ie
Kilkea Castle near Castledermot is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Ireland. Built in 1180 by Hugh de Lacy for Walter de Riddlesford, a young knight who accompanied the first Anglo-Norman invasion in 1170, the castle is steeped in history and incident. This 4 star hotel with its 36 luxurious bedrooms should be experienced rather than described.
CAPACITY: 36 rooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: In Kilkea, 5 km from Athy/5km from Castledermot

Hotel -
Westgrove Hotel, Clane, Naas, Co. Kildare.
T: 045 989900
F: 045 989911
E: info@westgrovehotel.com
www.westgrovehotel.com


HOTEL - Newly Registered
Clanard Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Athy, Co Kildare
T: 059 8640666
F: 059 8640888
E: info@clarandoncourt.ie
www.clarandcourt.ie
Opening Spring 2005. The Clanard Court Hotel is a family owned hotel built to 4 star specification. It is set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Facilities include 38 luxurious guest rooms, the courtyard bistro, Barleys bar and extensive conference and banqueting facilities. Situated on the N78, 1.5km from Athy on the Dublin Road.
CAPACITY: 38 rooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 1.5 km from Athy

The Stand House Hotel
The Curragh, Co Kildare
T: 045 436177
Fax: 045 436180
E: sales@standhousehotel.com
www.standhousehotel.com
The Stand House Hotel is situated in the heart of County Kildare, right beside the world famous Curragh Racecourse. It's the ideal venue for conferences, weddings and corporate entertainment or a quiet, relaxing break.
CAPACITY: 63 rooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 2.5 km from Kildare

The Curragh Lodge Hotel
Dublin Road, Kildare Town, Co Kildare
T: 045 522144
F: 045 521247
E: clhotel@iol.ie
The Curragh Lodge Hotel is a family run business with a warm, friendly atmosphere. It is the ideal place for business or pleasure. There are many tourist attractions within walking distance of the hotel such as Kildare's historic Cathedral and round tower and the Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens & St Fiachra's Gardens. All rooms are en suite.
CAPACITY: 20 rooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: In Kildare

Hazel Hotel - 2 Star, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare
T: 045 525373
F: 045 525810
E: sales@hazelhotel.com
www.hazelhotel.com
The Hazel Hotel is situated in the picturesque town of Monasterevin, only 50 minutes from Dublin. The hotel is just off the main Dublin/Cork/Limerick road (M7) within 15 minutes drive of the town of Kildare, the centre of Ireland's bloodstock industry. County Kildare's three racecourses, The Curragh, Punchestown and Naas, are nearby and the area also boasts a range of championship golf courses. Live music every Sunday and Monday nights.
CAPACITY: 24 rooms
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: In Monasterevin

SELF-CATERING ---

NEAR ATHY - 3 Star
Leinster Lodge
Vera Behan, Leinster Lodge, Athy, Co Kildare
T: 059 8631706 F: 059 8632166
E: leinsterlodge@eircom.net
W: worldwallmaps@aircom.com
Charming 200-year-old house situated on a working farm in quiet, peaceful countryside. Convenient to National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens and to the Curragh and Punchestown Racecourses.
CAPACITY: 1 house attached to farmhouse. Sleeps 6/8
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: Athy 5 km

NEAR ATHY - 4 Star
The Mill Holiday Homes
Cindy Kelly, Mill House, Levitstown, Athy, Co Kildare
T: 059 9145385
F: 059 9145510
E: millhouse@oceanfree.net
Four holiday homes designed with the emphasis on comfort and convenience in a charming, peaceful location. Located in South Kildare, flanked on one side by the River Barrow and on the other side by the Grand Canal.
CAPACITY: 4 courtyard apartments, each sleeps 4
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: Athy 7 km

Forest Farm self-catering holiday homes, 4 Star
Delightful holiday apartments with modern conveniences within close proximity to golf courses, racecourses, shops and restaurants.
CAPACITY: 2 Houses, each sleeps 5
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: Athy 5 km
Forest Farm
Dublin Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: 059 8631231 F: 059 8631231
E: forestfarm@eircom.net
www.accommodationathy.com
 
Rustic Rest - 4 Star
Tim & Kathleen Doyle, Martinstown, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
T: 045 441743
Four beautifully appointed houses situated in unspoiled, peaceful, country setting. Close to the Curragh racecourse, golf courses, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Garden.
CAPACITY: 4 Houses. Each sleeps 3
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 2 km from Kildare.

Farm Mews - 3 Star
Mairead Moran,
Ballysax, Curragh, Co Kildare.
T: 045 441216 F: 045 442176
E: lom@indigo.ie
Adjacent to family farmhouse this mews offers lots of old world charm with wood burning stove, loft bedroom. Close to racecourses, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens. Not suitable for toddlers, disabled or very elderly
CAPACITY: Sleeps 3
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 2 km from Kildare

Thorndyke Farm - 4 Star
Aaron Pearson, Maddenstown, The Curragh, Co Kildare.
T: 087 6539400
E:thorndykefarm@eircom.net
www.thorndykefarm.ie
Renovated stone cottage in tranquil rural setting, the perfect place to relax and unwind. Located on a working dairy farm, close to the Curragh, Irish National Stud, Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra's Gardens. Wide range of activities within easy reach.
CAPACITY: Renovated stone cottage. Sleeps 4-6.
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN/VILLAGE: 6 km from Kildare

Forest Farm Caravan & Camping Site, - 3 Star

3* Family-run park on 140 acre working farm. Open since 1998, this caravan and camping site boasts outstanding amenities. Close to shops, restaurants, pubs.
CAPACITY: 32 tent pitches, 32 caravan/motorhome spaces
DISTANCE FROM NEAREST TOWN OR VILLAGE: 5 km from Athy
Forest Farm
Dublin Road, Athy, Co Kildare.
T: 059 8631231 F: 059 8631231
E: forestfarm@eircom.net
www.accommodationathy.com

Accommodation by Stages

1.

Stage 1 -- From Ballyshannon to Carlow

2.

Stage 2 -- From Carlow to Athy

3.

Stage 3 -- From Athy to Kildare

4.

Stage 4 -- Kildare to The Heath

5.

Stage 5 -- From The Heath to Athy


Accommodation by County
 

A.

COUNTY KILDARE

B.

COUNTY LAOIS

C.

COUNTY CARLOW
 


 

CLICK TO ENLARGE

 
Attractions By Stages
Ballyshannon To Carlow
Carlow To Athy
Athy To Kildare
Kildare To The Heath
The Heath To Athy

    Site Tools

Sign The Guestbook
Print the Brochure
E-Cards
    General Information
County Carlow
County Kildare
County Laois
 

  © Gordon Bennett Route
Designed by Re-Inventing.com