Avlon House Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Just 1640 feet North of Carlow in a quiet mature area (a 10-minute stroll), Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is an ideal base for touring the South-East of Ireland. This award-winning bed and breakfast house offers free WiFi, free secure parking with CCTV. Awarded a Highly Commended status by the AA, Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is Carlow Town's only B&B to be awarded a 4-star classification by both the AA & Irish Tourist Board Failte Ireland. Each room at Avlon House features a private bathroom with a power shower and a wide range of free toiletries and bathroom amenities. Rooms also include a TV, tea/coffee facilities, a hairdryer and mineral water. Room rates may be cheaper on longer stays. Guests can relax on the patio among the water features and enjoy the barbecue snack menu. There is also a log cabin with board games for smokers to use. Avlon House has 2 warm and cozy guest lounges with open fires, one houses a library of 700 DVDs, the other has the daily newspapers and a 300-book library. Breakfast at Avlon House served each morning from 07:00-10:00, and a lively chat is assured. The full breakfast menu changes with the season, and always includes vegetarian dishes. Shops, restaurants and bars are within an easy walking distance. Carlow Railway Station, Carlow Bus Park and the Tourist Office are within 0.6 mi away. Carlow Town Park and Carlow IT are 5 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kathy
United States United States
“The Avlon House is very nice and comfortable and walking distance to dining”
Daniel
United States United States
“Spotlessly clean and well maintained. Outstanding breakfast choices. Comfortable bed, strong shower with plenty of hot water.”
Christiane
United States United States
“Wonderful place to stay! The hosts were very welcoming and helpful, the premises were nicely furnished and immaculate, and the breakfast was a delight. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.”
James
United States United States
“Traditional B&B in a lovely home with ample public sitting areas. Very quiet environment. My room was very large with an attached bath. Very comfortable bed. Great shower with hot water. Room was at a comfortable temperature. Good wifi. Host was...”
Greg
United States United States
“I didn't partake in the breakfast. Everything is was FANTASTIC! And a special thank you to Tom for bringing my glasses to the train station.”
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent with a great choice. Location is a short walk from the town centre. Atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and tthe rooms were spacious and well appointed. Tom was very welcoming and helpful.”
Elisabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The warm welcome from Tom, appreciated the warm atmosphere of the house, everything was of a very high standard”
Lusk
Canada Canada
“Amazingly clean and the room we were in had a great sized bathroom with a very good walk in shower! Tom was a perfect host, and he was always on hand to help at any time!”
Tara
Canada Canada
“Pretty and immaculate accommodation! Loved the attention to details in our room amenities.”
Anna
United States United States
“Location is within walking distance to downtown. Great location overall to sites. Home is lovely and breakfast was the best of our entire trip!”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
We are over 20 years supplying visitors to Carlow with quality B&B accommodation and while endeavouring to improve our product all the time, we offer one of the best accommodation solutions available in Carlow town.
Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests arriving after 18:00 are requested to inform the property about their expected arrival time.

Avlon House Bed and Breakfast is a small property and is unable to cater for hens or stags parties, please do not book for hens or stag parties as refusal can cause inconvenience for your guests and the hotel.

Guests under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

An electric car charging point is available at the property for guests to use at EUR 00.40 per KW.

Please inform Avlon House Bed and Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.