Templeboy Church (site of)
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About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodations
Step House Hotel offers elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities including a 42" LCD TV, marble bathrooms, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a comfortable stay with free WiFi and 24-hour front desk service.
Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in exquisite dining at the award-winning Cellar Restaurant, known for its locally sourced ingredients. Unwind at the 1808 Bar with a selection of lunch and evening bar menus, creating a perfect dining experience during your stay.
Outdoor Activities
Explore the scenic surroundings with various outdoor activities such as walking trails, fishing, and championship golf courses nearby. With mountains, rivers, and motorways in close proximity, Step House Hotel is the ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure.
Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Step House Hotel in the charming village of Borris.
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Important Information
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fishing
Cycling
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Golf course
Facilities for disabled guests
Meeting/banquet facilities
Canoeing
Breakfast in the room
Mini golf
Babysitting/child services
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Street parking
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Special diet menus - on request
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Toilet with grab rails
Lower bathroom sink
Higher level toilet
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Shuttle service
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
24-hour security
Security alarm
Room Types
Deluxe Double Room
Up to 3 guests20 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
This double room features a tea/coffee maker. It has elegant décor, a 42-inch TV and a bathroom with a rainforest shower and complimentary toiletries.
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsWardrobe or closetCots
Superior Double Room
Up to 4 guests30 sqmQueen bed (151-180 cm wide)
This double room features a tea/coffee maker, a satellite TV and spectacular views of Mount Leinster.
The marble bathroom has a rainforest shower and complimentary toiletries.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerTVTelephoneHair dryerDeskPrivate bathroomSatellite channelsWardrobe or closetCots
Two-Bedroom Townhouse
Up to 9 guests2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
The unit has 3 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 9 guests
4 adults · 5 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Private bathroomCots
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Guest reviews(507 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Beautiful room
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Sep 3, 2026The location was great for the Borris festival of ideas. The room was very comfortable and the restaurant had very good food. The staff were very friendly. We would go back and spend more time there!
We had to leave very early in the morning and it would have been great if there were some way of having some sustenance before we left!
2/10
Reviewed Aug 2, 2026We love the bar, the dining room and location.
The room was very poor tbh. We asked for assistance to open the window but nobody came to help. We were then given another room which was fine and helpful.
6/10
Reviewed Jul 14, 2026I loved the gardens they were amazing, staff were so nice and I liked the bar, food was also good
Carpet on stairs was very grubby and there was a smell which I didn’t like on the corridors
10/10
Reviewed Jun 29, 2026Sehr schönes, geschmackvolles Hotel mit wunderschönem Garten und sehr geräumigen Zimmern. Das Personal und die Chefin sind ausnahmslos sehr zuvorkommend. Wir hatten ein Abendessen, das phantastisch war, von der Vorspeise bis zum Dessert war alles sehr, sehr gut! Es wird sowohl irisches Barfood als auch gehobene Küche angeboten. Der Pubbereich ist sehr schön, Frühstück gibt es im alten wunderschönen Wintergarten. Im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften in Irland hat es sich sehr positiv abgehoben, wir können es vorbehaltlos weiterempfehlen!
6/10
Reviewed Jun 2, 2026Location staff amd hotel
We didnt have access to restauraunt so had to have dinnef at the bar,. Featherblade of beef was a tough piece of steak, not fillet, asked for medium but very rare and rubbety making it inedible. Next day poached eggs for breakfast large fragments of shell unfortunately
10/10
Reviewed Jun 1, 2026Beautiful hotel
7/10
Reviewed May 27, 2026The smell of smoke from the fire in the bedroom and all over the hotel
10/10
Reviewed May 23, 2026breakfast good
8/10
Reviewed May 22, 2026Staff really lovely and helpful. Bar and Gardens are beautiful. Bathroom spacious and shower great. Breakfast lovely served in bar. Lovely village.
Hotel rooms, soft furnishings and paint a bit worn and tired. Needs a freshen up.
10/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026The rooms are fantastic, and the people working there are simply the best you will meet anywhere
Everything was excellent
8/10
Reviewed May 11, 2026The food was lovely espically the beef!! Yum ...amazing views and lovely staff !!! Beautiful large balcony !
The room was quite cold on both nights stay ... i was able to get cappichino on my first morning breakfast but not the second morning? Not many stations on tv and no netflix option or anything The socket on the wall at kettel/lamp is loose so couldnt plug kettle in had to move it over to the bed side and had no light at my mirror for getting ready
10/10
Reviewed May 8, 2026Everything, service, food, cleanliness.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed May 7, 2026The hotel is lovely / very welcoming easy going vibe . The food is always lovely in the bar and the breakfast is fabulous . All the staff are very helpful
N/A
10/10
Reviewed May 4, 2026It’s a beautiful hotel tucked away in a beautiful little village, it’s my husband and my 3 rd time here and won’t be our last
10/10
Reviewed May 3, 2026Location, layout and service.
9/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026Apart from the luxurious surroundings, the food is the highlight of this great hotel.
10/10
Reviewed May 1, 2026We liked everything about the Step House... Lovely friendly staff...
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Apr 26, 2026Location, Decor, wood fires in hall and bar.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2026Lovely location food was fabulous 🤩
8/10
Reviewed Apr 9, 2026Belle chambre, personnel au top, super salle de bain.
Un peu déçue par le petit déjeuner.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 29, 2026A very cosy and classy hotel in a lovely surrounding.
Everything was great
10/10
Reviewed Mar 24, 2026Everything from the food to the staff and the magical setting of Borris
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Mar 21, 2026Such a fabulous stay with my friends! An amazing welcome from the start (at the reception desk) to the end (a gorgeous chat with the hotel owner)
9/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2026Warm and pleasant staff. Lovely room, comfortable bed.
Na
10/10
Reviewed Mar 16, 2026Gorgeous hotel. Big open fires in the lobby and bar, nice place to sit and read the paper, amazing food in the Cellar restaurant, and best beef I ever had in the bar on Sunday afternoon! Lovely room, lovely view, everything was perfect.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026The Srep House is located right in the middle of town.the room is spacious, comfortable and clean. Sarah at the front desk was very helpful and accommodating. An Uber we had scheduled didn't show up, she called and had us a cab in 10 minutes. We also ate a delicious lunch and breakfast.
Nothing to
10/10
Reviewed Mar 10, 2026Excellent
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 27, 2026The breakfast was brilliant and great choice of dishes
That I didn't have the time to stay longer
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026They were able to accommodate me an extra night when I had to bring a relative to the hospital unexpectedly. They allowed my brother to join my breakfast in the morning when he travelled up to collect my dad from the hospital.
There was a lift emergency someone stuck in lift! My TV didn't work first night.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Hotel was very clean and staff very helpful.
Nothing comes to mind.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026It was excellent and the restaurant was outstanding
10/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2026All the staff in the hotel are so friendly and absolutely lovely to deal with... Rebecca and Sarah always make us so welcome. The food in the bar is exceptional. The fires are so nice and you can just sit and relax and unwind... This is a top class hotel to stay in and well done to all the staff who always make our visits so memorable.....
10/10
Reviewed Jan 7, 2026Everything
Nothing
9/10
Reviewed Jan 6, 2026The beautiful decorations and lights really added to the festive atmosphere, warm welcoming fire, room decor was very tasteful. Tasty breakfast. Would like to return during the Summer to experience outside garden etc
I had difficulties operating the shower
10/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Amazing Food, cosy ambiance, experienced and familiar staff, local bars also a treat
Not a thing we had the perfect stay . We celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary . We married at the step house and return most years. Super special place to us and we were made feel very special with room upgrade , complimentary drink with our meal and many staff wishing us a happy anniversary . Really lovely stay .
10/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Beautiful hotel and bar and restaurant with amazing staff . Clean and warm We will definitely be back
Everything was perfect
10/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026So cosy
10/10
Reviewed Jan 1, 2026Absolute gem of a hotel. We return every year and each stay still exceeds our expectations. The staff and owners are exceptionally kind and skilled at providing 5 star service. The ambience is always warm, relaxed and cosy. Christmas season is very special, the tasteful decorations are beautiful and add to the hotels tranquility. The spacious and elegant rooms ensure a restful stay. Nothing beats sitting by the open fire, no matter what the season. The other residents we met shared our sentiments, and also highly recommend this treasure of a hotel. Thank you for wonderful stay again. We look forward to our next relaxing escape to Step House Hotel.
10/10
Reviewed Dec 19, 2025It was beautiful Tasteful Christmas decorations were beautiful
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Dec 5, 2025Lovely location and lovely friendly staff. Exceptional food and beautifully decorated for the Christmas
10/10
Reviewed Nov 27, 2025Our bedroom was beautiful, the restaurant was closed so we dined in the bar from the restaurant menu, the bar was really cosy and beautifully decorated, the food was amazing
No issues at all, a beautiful hotel
10/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2025The room & bathroom were spacious and spotlessly clean. The large bed was very comfortable. The open fire in the reception area & the Christmas decorations 😊
We liked everything.
8/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2025Lovely big rooms. Spotlessly clean. Dinner in restaurant and breakfast was fab. Lovely bar.
Can't really fault the place. Would highly recommend it.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 12, 2025Staff, excellent. Very friendly atmosphere. Lovely property. Spacious, comfortable bedroom and well appointed ensuite. Will definitely recommend to friends.
Nothing!
10/10
Reviewed Nov 11, 2025Step Hotel is very welcoming from the minute you go in the door. Gorgeous open fire in lobby. Room very comfortable. We had an evening meal in the bar and the food was excellent. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Our bedroom was a bit too warm in the night. But we were able to open the patio door to cool it down.
10/10
Reviewed Nov 8, 2025Fabulous hotel , open fire in reception and bar area going all the time. Room massive proper king bed not two mattress’s shoved together ,massive shower and balcony .. food class too .. definitely be back
8/10
Reviewed Nov 1, 2025Back for our 14th wedding anniversary. Food lovely. Suite fab (was the room I got ready for my wedding in, so that was lovely). Breakfast yummy.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 19, 2025We loved our room and bathroom.
Nothing.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025Everything beautiful hotel in a quaint town ,, lovely staff and food
Nothing, everything was lovely it was out 2 nd time staying and will definitely again soon hopefully
10/10
Reviewed Oct 7, 2025A beautiful hotel and friendly professional staff. Our room was amazing, comfortable, well equipped, quiet and we had a balcony overlooking the garden. There was a large selection for breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. There is a carpark at the back or on street parking. Would definitely recommend
7/10
Reviewed Oct 6, 2025the food was amazing we had breakfast each morning and diner one night as we had other plans the rest of our stay . We received a bottle of bubbly from the owner as we sat by the bar . A very kind gesture. The fire in the lobby was very homely and welcoming atmosphere . location was amazing we travel by car to a few different villages scenery outstanding
We found the rooms to be dated and beds not very comfortable . there was quiet a bit of noise the first night from other guest which went on until early hours
10/10
Reviewed Oct 5, 2025Away from the tourist locations in a more traditional village. The restaurant was tremendous.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 29, 2025It was a hidden gem in a beautiful town away from the hustle and bustle of bigger towns
Nothing to make mention of
6/10
Reviewed Sep 26, 2025Room was “tired & dated “, Ni WiFi worked in it. Bed head board loose and kept rattling, bed much too soft - didn’t get much sleep , kept waking due to uncomfortable/super soft bed Staff were excellent - as was food ( top notch )
8/10
Reviewed Sep 14, 2025The room was elegant with a beautiful big balcony on a stunning view. The entire hotel was cute and with cosy vibes. Bed and pillows super comfortable and huge bathroom with bath and shower.
Unfortunately, I found several hairs on the shower towel, I don't think it was because they didn't wash it because it smelled good and looked clean, it looked like they didn't check better for the hair that can be stuck in the dryer.
6/10
Reviewed Sep 13, 2025there was a leak whilst we were there. this set off the fire alarms at 5am which interrupted a nights sleep and there was no water for showers in the morning. despite all this there was no offer of a refund which would have been appropriate.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 8, 2025Lovely ambience, high standard of decor and facilities, good service, excellent breakfast, free parking, very good dinner.
Nothing, one-night stay, everything perfect.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 23, 2025lovely room
10/10
Reviewed Aug 22, 2025Perfect hotel to stay in before heading back to Dublin. Great location to visit Kilkenny, and some of the smaller towns in between Cork and Dublin. Quaint hotel with a great bar and restaurant. Fantastic staff.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 16, 2025Pulito. Staff gentile
No colazione
10/10
Reviewed Aug 13, 2025La qualité des chambres, le restaurant est excellent.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2025It was quiet
Service was slow in the bar for food. 2pm was our dinner reservation and came out at 4:05pm for a three course meal. Then they tried to charge us for three people.
Guest Feedback
Feedback themes are sourced from guest reviews provided by our data provider.
What guests love
- •Friendly, helpful staff
- •Beautiful location and gardens
- •Excellent food and breakfast
- •Attractive bar and pub area
- •Spacious rooms and balconies (many guests)
Areas to consider
- •Occasional poor/ cold or worn rooms and minor maintenance issues
- •Grubby carpet and intermittent smells (including smoke)
- •Limited in-room entertainment (few TV stations, no Netflix) and kettle/socket problem
- •Isolated food preparation issues (tough steak, eggs with shell)
Cleanliness
8.3/10Mixed reports: several guests praised overall cleanliness, but there are specific negatives (grubby carpet on stairs, corridor smell, smoke odor in bedroom/hotel, and an instance of shell fragments in eggs) that lower this score.
Service
9.6/10Consistently excellent: numerous comments about very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff (including manager/chefin), prompt assistance (reassignment of room), and warm, welcoming service throughout.
Location
9.6/10Very strong: repeatedly described as beautiful, tucked-away in a lovely village with amazing views and a great setting; guests return for the location.
Room Quality
8.7/10Generally good but inconsistent: many guests praised spacious rooms and large balconies, while others reported poor rooms initially, cold rooms, worn soft furnishings/paint and maintenance issues (loose socket, lack of mirror light).
Amenities
8.8/10Good onsite amenities (bar, pub area, winter garden for breakfast, beautiful gardens) but some shortcomings reported: limited TV channels/no Netflix, kettle/socket issues and occasional restricted restaurant access.
Value for Money
9.1/10Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9.3/10Mostly excellent: many guests praised dinner and breakfast (fabulous, fantastic meals), though isolated negatives include a tough steak prepared incorrectly and one instance of eggs containing shell fragments.
Overall Experience
9.4/10Strongly positive overall: frequent praise ('would return', 'couldn't be nicer', 'everything excellent'), highlighting atmosphere, staff and food despite some isolated issues.