Top Boutique Hotels in Carlow County (2026)

Step House Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel located in the picturesque village of Borris. Mountains are just 6.2 mi away and the river is 1.2 mi from the property. The M9 motorway can be reached in 9.3 mi. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms feature a 42" LCD television with satellite channels, and tea and coffee facilities are available at no extra charge. The rooms are fitted with a private, marble bathroom equipped with a bath and rainforest showers. Complimentary toiletries are on offer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, and there is 24-hour front desk at the property. The award-winning Cellar Restaurant serves cuisine using local ingredients. Guests can also relax in 1808 Bar where lunch and an evening bar menu is served daily. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities such as walking trails, fishing, and two championship golf courses, Gowarn Park and Mount Juliet, which are located only a 30-minute drive from the hotel. The property is located 70 mi from Dublin and 112 mi from Cork. Waterford is 31 mi away, and Wexford is 22 mi from the hotel.

- "Wonderful stay as always, look forward to our next visit." - "A lovely log fire greeted us, this fire is lighting everyday of the year we were told. A beautiful feature. Staff are naturally friendly and very pleasant. Our room was one of these in photo above so we had that lovely balcony to admire the sunrise over mountains." - "Went from the worst breakfast we ever had at a previous hotel in kildare to one of the best we ever had. Very good quality of food and staff were extremely pleasant and polite for breakfast."