Borris-in-Ossory, County Laois hotel rooms at the Great National Hotels

"Beautifully appointed hotel, lovely gardens and spacious public areas. Very good restaurants serving mostly local ingredients and with excellent service. Highly recommend this location."

"Food is plenty full, portions are big, everything is clean tidy staff very friendly too"

"We were visiting Kilkenny and chose Kate’s Rest to stay at. The owner was so kind and took the time to chat and help us with anything we needed, it was a very personable experience. We stayed in a beautiful apartment (we had one double and two twin beds) what came with a kitchen and lovely open shower. The views are unbelievable and it was a great location. We would highly recommend a stay at Kate’s Rest. "

"Hotel was really lovely. Staff very helpful. Room was spotless and very comfortable. Would recommend this hotel. "

"Lovely place"

"Convenient and clean with excellent breakfast "

"Great experiencing a completely different type of accommodation."

"Staff courteous ,friendly "

"Our stay was an absolute dream! Lorna and Peter provided a one of a kind experience. Upon arrival we were giving a tour of the farm and grounds, then a walk through our cottage, which was clean, well maintained and full of activities. Lorna then invited us to check out the afternoon milking, then meet and PET the cows and then young calfs who were curious enough to walk over. Then we met the farm horse Drift, who couldn't have been friendlier. The two dogs are adorably cute and the chickens are always wandering about. The landscaping and attention to detail is so impressive. The garden is professional grade of course. We only wish we had stayed TWO NIGHTS instead of one. Don't make our mistake. The morning arrived with fresh scones, massive eggs from the hens, and cold milk from the cows. Just magical!!"