Cahir House Hotel

Everything about the Cahir House Hotel was perfect for our stay. Walkable feom the train station and around the sites of Cahir. Every staff member made us feel welcome. Comfy and cozy

We stayed at Cahir House for one night as we were attending a memorial service, with the wake being held at the hotel. I would particularly like to mention the gentleman who was organising the food and staff during the wake, who I assume was the manager. He was absolutely fantastic, incredibly attentive, helpful and kind throughout the day. He helped me with our buggy, arranged a high chair for our one year old, and the staff were also very helpful when I was trying to manage plates for both myself and my baby at the buffet. I was extremely grateful for their kindness and assistance. Our room was a standard room, and unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the overall condition. The carpets were heavily stained, which made me feel uncomfortable walking around without shoes. The cupboards and desk were clean, but some of the other areas, such as the bedside table and the leather headrest, had visible marks on them and could have benefited from a little more attention. The room had a double bed and a single bed. My partner slept in the single bed while I used the double, but unfortunately, both mattresses were in need of replacement. They offered very little support or cushioning, and the springs could be felt quite clearly. On a positive note, the pillows were very comfortable. The walls also seemed to be quite thin, and we could hear noise from neighbouring areas. We are very conscious that our one year old did disturb our neighbours when she was crying, and we completely appreciate that this would not have been easy for them. However, the main reason she was struggling to settle and sleep was the noise coming from the smoking area directly below our room. There was quite a lot of conversation and noise from this area, which unfortunately made it difficult for her to settle. This may be something worth considering when allocating rooms to families with young children. There was no air conditioning in the room, although a fan was provided, which we appreciated. The fan was clean and helped to keep the room more comfortable. The bathroom could also benefit from some TLC. One particular issue was the towels, which were extremely small more like bath mats than practical bath towels and weren't particularly effective for drying after a shower. If providing larger towels isn't something the hotel wishes to do, I think simply making guests aware of this in advance would be a good solution, as guests could then bring their own. At breakfast, there was a sign asking guests to wait to be seated, but unfortunately there didn't appear to be any staff available when we arrived at around 9:45am. I called out towards the kitchen to try to get someone's attention, but no one came, so we eventually seated ourselves. After around ten minutes, I went in search of someone and a lovely lady from the bar came to assist us. She was very helpful and was also able to provide us with a high chair for our daughter, which we really appreciated. I'm not sure whether the hotel may have been short-staffed that morning, but it did feel as though there weren't enough staff available in the breakfast area. The continental breakfast selection was fairly limited, although everything that was available was very tasty, and the apple juice was particularly nice. I also ordered a cooked breakfast, which was delicious and something I really enjoyed. Overall, the staff were lovely, friendly and attentive, and they were definitely one of the highlights of our stay. The location of the hotel is also excellent. It is within walking distance of two fantastic tourist attractions, with a pub and restaurants conveniently located just outside the hotel, making it a great base for exploring the area. Parking was a little challenging when we first arrived, as the car park was completely full and there didn't appear to be any available spaces. There were quite a few cars parked wherever space could be found. By the evening, however, the car park had cleared and we were able to find a space without any difficulty. Overall, while there are certainly areas of the hotel that could benefit from some updating, maintenance and additional attention to detail, the warmth and helpfulness of the staff were a positive.

A good central location and a nice old building. An on-site bistro with some reasonable food in a nice setting. Noisy air con which disturbed our sleep was not good, not was the breakfast and for me these are the most important things about a one-night stay.