Lyrath Estate – A Favorite for Families in Kilkenny
About the Hotel
Accommodation Options
Lyrath Estate offers deluxe rooms, executive rooms, luxury suites, a penthouse, and traditional rooms in the 17th Century Manor House. Rooms include air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities. Luxury suites feature king size beds, lounge areas, two bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Manor House rooms retain original 17th-century character with queen size beds and rain showers.
Dining Experiences
Yew Restaurant serves contemporary Irish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The Grill offers charcoal-grilled signature dishes including Mohawk Steak and Portuguese Espetada skewers. Tupper's Bar in the original Manor House serves bar food and cocktails. QR code menus available in all outlets. Breakfast included, with options for 3-course dinners and cream tea.
Recreation Facilities
Oasis Spa provides spa therapies and treatments. Health club includes a 17-meter indoor swimming pool, gym, and thermal suite. Grounds span 170 acres with walking trails, cycling paths, archery, and falconry. Wildlife includes ducks, rabbits, hares, and squirrels. Pre-booked 105-minute time slots for pool and spa facilities.
Location Access
Located 4 km from Kilkenny city, 60 km from Waterford. 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Dublin International Airport, 2 hours 10 minutes from Shannon Airport, 2 hours 15 minutes from Cork Airport. Near Kilkenny Castle, St Canice's Cathedral (4 km), and MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre (3 km).
Guest Services
Concierge and guest service team available for local recommendations. Direct booking saves €10 per night. Private screening room for family use. Wedding services with catering and event coordination. Free Wi-Fi throughout property. Parking available on estate grounds.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Archery
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor