Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Idyllic views of the Killeshin Hills and River Barrow surround the tranquil countryside setting of the Woodford Dolmen Hotel. Relax in over 80 warmly decorated and restful bedrooms, many providing magnificent views of the hotel’s stunning natural backdrop. It’s convenient exit 6 location off the M9, just an hour’s drive from Dublin Airport, 45 minutes from Waterford city, 20 minutes from Kilkenny city and 5 minutes outside Carlow town make it the ideal hub to explore the sights and experiences of Ireland’s Ancient East.

Awarded Carlow’s Best Hotel Restaurant 2018 by the Restaurant Association of Ireland, the Plum Tree Bistro is highly renowned for its fabulous traditional Irish and international cuisine along with its friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Head Chef Laurence Richards, along with his dedicated team carefully design seasonal menus to emphasize the goodness of fresh, local produce. With service all day from breakfast to carvery lunch and a full and varied evening menu until 9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs, 9.30 p.m. Fridays and 10 p.m. Saturdays.

After dinner kick back in the stylish and modern interior of the Dolmen Bar. Soak up the local atmosphere reliving the tales of your day in the company of our friendly staff.  Offering a wide range of beers wines and spirits, we are proud stockists of many local suppliers including O’Hara’s & 12 Acres Craft Beers, Walsh Whiskey and Silver Spear Gin

Quality family time  is essential & we welcome families to the Woodford Dolmen Hotel where we have a number of dedicated family rooms & children under 11 stay free when sharing with parents. Kids can run around & enjoy the hotels own fairy garden “An Driaocht Glen” while Mums and Dads catch up on the day’s news with a range of complimentary newspapers. Participating in the Irish Hotel Federation’s “Food for Kids Initiative” means committing to offering a kids menu which includes healthy options and family favourites.

This quiet country style setting boasts the largest hotel conference facilities in Carlow. It’s private location is the ideal events facility for everything from breakfast briefings and board meetings to large conferences. Combining a diverse selection of modern meeting spaces with a dedicated team of experienced event professionals to tailor your event to ensure its success.

Offering the ultimate in bespoke weddings, whether it’s a winter wedding surrounded by twinkling fairy lights and cosy fires or a summer celebration encircled by lush green gardens the Woodford Dolmen Hotel is the perfect wedding venue, whatever the season. Renowned for their exceptional service, personal touch and attention to detail, a Woodford Dolmen wedding guarantees a memorable day for you and your guests.

Accommodation rates

1 night’s bed & breakfast from €69 p.p.

2 nights bed & breakfast with meal one evening from €110pp

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COVID 19

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