A Georgian farmhouse in the Kildare countryside, Moate Lodge near Athy provides individually designed rooms and a full breakfast menu. This dog-friendly guest house is around 1 hour’s drive from Dublin and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities, with views of the courtyard, orchard or gardens. A private bathroom has a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. Moate Lodge serves a full Irish breakfast, as well as cereals and fresh fruit. Savory and fruit-filled pancakes and omelets are also on the menu, which uses organic farm produce and free-range eggs. You can also enjoy home-baked scones and jam in the drawing room. Dogs are welcomed, and will need to be mentioned when booking. There are extensive gardens and countryside nearby for your dog to enjoy. The market town of Athy lies around 8 minutes’ drive from Newbridge, a larger town which is home to the Whitewater Shopping Center. The Japanese Gardens and the Curragh Racecourse are among other Kildare attractions within 25 minutes of Moate Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Donal
    Ireland Ireland
    Once I arrived, after a little difficulty, everything was 'plain sailing'. I parked near the front door. My room and ensuite were very satisfactory, if a little small. Wi-Fi available. Plenty of storage space for clothes etc in my room. Tea and...
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    My stay at Moate Lodge was great! It’s a beautiful, old (18th century) stone farmhouse on a working farm. The hosts, Mary and Raymond, are very welcoming, friendly, and helpful, and the full Irish breakfast was delicious. I would gladly stay again!
  • Joyce
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is in a lovely situation and very peaceful. The house is beautifully furnished in keeping with its age and character.

Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Moate Lodge is an 18th century farm house and family home. Here you can enjoy all the modern comforts in the midst of old world ambience. Raymond still enjoys working on the farm along side our son Jonathan. Oats, Barley,
Ray is a font of knowledge on all things historical, has a particular passion for World War 2 and Rugby. Mary is the heart and soul of this establishment. You will relish experiencing all her produce from the kitchen. No one leaves Moate Lodge hungry
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Moate Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Moate Lodge 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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note that all pets sleep in one of the Stables, converted for this purpose, and are not allowed in the bedrooms.

Please inform Moate Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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.

FAQs about Moate Lodge

  • Check-in at Moate Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at Moate Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Yes, Moate Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Moate Lodge is 3.1 miles from the center of Athy. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Moate Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)