A working dairy farm, the award-winning Ballindrum Farm sits among the lush countryside of Co. Kildare, offering bright rooms, beautiful views, and hearty farmhouse breakfasts. Guests can enjoy guided tours of the dairy farm, and Dublin is only an hour’s drive away. Views of the beautiful grassland feature in every room at Ballindrum Farm, along with a spacious private bathroom with free toiletries. Guests can relax in each room with a TV/DVD player and tea/coffee facilities. Full Irish breakfasts are served each morning, made with eggs from the farm, and a wide range of options are also available, including a fresh fruit basket, smoked Irish salmon and scrambled eggs, and homemade scones and soda bread Free parking is provided at the farm, and Kildare Village Shopping Outlet is only 15 minutes away by car. Athy town and the M9 motorway are both 10 minutes’ drive away, and the Japanese Gardens are a 25-minute drive from the farm.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

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

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Athy
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amy
    United States of America United States of America
    We vacationed in Ireland for 10 days, and of all the b & b's we stayed at, this was our favorite. Mary was a sweet and welcoming host. We got to walk around their farm and watch the cows being milked. There was a large selection for breakfast with...
  • Wolfgang
    Germany Germany
    Our host Mary was perfectly organized. We enjoyed the calm, and the breakfast with the specific choice of hot dishes.
  • Colleen
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful peaceful location. Great view from the cottage where we stayed. The cottage was very clean, comfortable & well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Enjoyed the selection of DVDs in the evenings. We had a wonderful breakfast...

Managed by Mary Gorman

Company review score: 9.9Based on 238 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Mary is the hostess, giving everyone a warm welcome. She tunes into peoples needs very quickly and gives a very personal service. A natural story teller.

Property info

The farmhouse is the centre of our working dairy farm and agri- tourism business. Each room is bright and crisp with wonderful grassland views. We have one ground floor room which is very popular with families and guests with mobility problems.

Neighborhood info

South County Kildare is only one hour from Dublin, one hour from Glendalough and 45 minutes from Kilkenny. Our proximity to Kildare shopping village is the newest attraction. The races courses of Kildare are all close by.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Ballindrum Farm B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Ping-pong
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ballindrum Farm B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Ballindrum Farm B&B accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to inform the property of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Special Requests box during booking or by contacting the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Driving instructions:

Stay on the M9 motorway until exit 3 (ignore sat nav. advise to take exit 2). Take N78 direction Athy. The B&B is the 3rd right turn called Burtown Big L8017. Drive 0.9 mi. to the entrance, drive down the avenue to the farmhouse. From Athy enter N78 direction Dublin/Waterford at the roundabout, Burtown Big is the 4th left turn.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ballindrum Farm B&B

  • The prices at Ballindrum Farm B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Ballindrum Farm B&B include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Family
    • Vacation Home

  • Ballindrum Farm B&B is 3.7 miles from the center of Athy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ballindrum Farm B&B is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Ballindrum Farm B&B is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Ballindrum Farm B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Ping-pong