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Reviews of Courtyard Cottage

Rathvilly Germaines, Carlow, Ireland

#1 of 5 hotels in Carlow

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Review Score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything

    Barbara was a fantastic host ,her cottage is really beautiful in an amazing setting .cottage was very well equipped and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    9.0
    A restful, supremely quiet stay in beautiful surroundings.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely accommodation with a real cottage feel. The bedroom upstairs was especially comfortable, a large airy room with period furniture and a lovely view The lawns and gardens that the main house and this cottage annexe are set in were gorgeous.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2025

    10
    Owner very helpful most enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Towel rail in shower room would help

    What can l say ten out of ten

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Practically perfect!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Warm, comfortable and well equipped. Barbara our host was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    10
    Just a fabulous place for a relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was fabulous and peaceful and the host Barbara was very welcoming

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    Perfect getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place for a weekend getaway. The host was very helpful and considerate, I would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2024

    10
    Stay here if you can. It was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. The cottage was very roomy and comfortable. A unique bed and breakfast that was the perfect setting for the end of our Irish journey. Barbara was a wonderful host with great suggestions for local activities.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Barbra she so lovely ,i enjoyed my stay at her house

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful cottage, perfect location and lovely irish hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property & location absolutely perfect. Barbara was very kind making sure I had everything including full breakfast ingredients. Sitting in the courtyard enjoying the irish sunshine was a highlight.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    It was nice to stay at courtyard cottage. It was a very quiet place with a lovely garden. The hostess was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    10
    Lovely cottage in the countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Barbara was a gracious hostess. Lovely quiet cottage in the countryside. Cottage was perfect for our stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    10
    Such a great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everething was great!

    Lovely cottage, great area and a wonderfull host who was carefull and with lot off tips. We enjoyed it so much!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    lovely place to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the peaceful of the place, spacious close to everything

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Barbara has the whole place set up excellently to cater for any eventuality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    8.0
    Absolutely delightful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was like home from home! The cottage was very cosy, comfortable and it had everything we needed. Barbara, the owner, lives onsite and she is there should you need advice or anything in relation to the cottage. The cottage is about 30 minutes from Carlow town by taxi which is doable but something to factor in should you be interested in going out while there. We would happily stay here again!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    10
    Such a beautiful cosy cottage to come home to after a day out visiting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anything we didn't like except having to leave 😞

    We couldn't have been more comfortable in this beautiful spacious, cosy home. Barbara our host was so welcoming and full of advice on places to visit in the area. Our fridge was full with the essentials for our breakfast 🥞🍳 🥓 🍅 🍞 milk etc, and the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil, dish, pan etc. The Courtyard Cottage is surrounded by a beautiful garden with lovely fields and meadows in view beyond which made for a very peaceful and relaxing break. We will be returning in the not too distant future. 😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    Quiet rural long weekend in a lovely cosy cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great.

    The cottage was well equiped for our needs and set on beautiful grounds. The host was very nice and accomodated us bringing our pet for the few days.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    10
    Bliss!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extremely comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Position was beautiful and so very quiet. The loudest sound was the noise of the swifts swooping over the house.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2023

    10
    Charming cottage in perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful cottage set in the most amazing garden. So comfortable and spacious it felt like home. Our host Barbara went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and gave recommendations of where to visit. We were provided with ingredients for beautiful breakfasts Perfectly located and easy to visit surrounding counties. Cannot recommend this property highly enough We will be back for sure

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    Perfect cottage
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The cottage is amazing, it's super spacious and bright. The bathroom is super big and lovely. The kitchen has everything you need to cook anything. Barbara provided breakfast, best bacon, sausages and eggs ever! Barbara is wonderful, gives you advise for places to go and helps you decide, there are many choices! The surroundings of the house are beautiful, the garden, pond, everything, just so well taken care off. In all, it was perfect. It rained and we just stayed watching TV, nothing hampered how great our stay was. We'll be back!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wouldn't suit everybody that valued their privacy as the owner who was a very nice helpful lady was very much in evidence. That said it didn't inconvenience us in the least but conversation was obligatory.

    Country seclusion and very homely. Spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So cosy and relaxing, our host was lovely, definitely recommended for a quiet escape.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious and spotless, very quiet and peaceful. Easy drive to Wicklow mountains, Dublin, Kilkenny.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    10
    If you’re looking for peace and quiet in a perfect country setting, this is it. You’ve found it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we couldn’t stay for longer.

    Completely and utterly idyllic. Blown away by the scenery, coziness, and tranquility. And having Barbara as our host made the trip even more special.

    Stayed in November 2022

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