My reservation for May with Carriglea B&amp;B has just been cancelled by the host for &quot;family reasons&quot;. Does anyone have any suggestions for a place to stay in kilkenny? (tried Alcantra - they're booked!)<BR>thanks,<BR> kathy

I booked at Laurels, and have heard other good things about Launard house. <BR><BR>try them. <BR><BR>( I almost booked at Carriglea - good thing I didn't)

kathcoll,<BR><BR>Your cancellation will be a blessing should you decide to book a room at Blanchville House (www.blanchville.ie) <BR><BR>Blanchville is a most distinctive accommodation, located a about five miles outside Kilkenny City, in Maddoxtown. It was built in 1800 and features many of its original furnishings. The service is superb, and meals are served in a lovely, most atmospheric dining room. In short, this is a lovely home situated in a setting that is the very definition of R &amp; R. <BR><BR>Best of luck.

I would highly recommend Knocktopher Abbey, a manor house located in Knocktopher (about 3 miles south of Kilkenny). It was an Abbey, turned into a manor house in the 18th century, now a resort/B&amp;B. The manager is delightful, and incredibly helpful, it is within walking distance of a nice restaurant (and has its own, but it was closed while we were there, for renovations).<BR><BR>I believe they are on the web....

http://www.seasonsholidays.com/knocktopherabbey.html<BR>

a few years back we stayed at Burwood (Joan Flanagan), a very nice couple and extremely honest...i lost my wallet with all my cash, travelers checks, credit cards outside their house and Joan's husband found it for me. kilkenny was a great town to visit, enjoy!

If you plan to have a look around Kilkenny, I would avoid staying outside the town. Streets are extremely narrow and crowded in Kilkenny, and I would avoid driving there if at all possible.<BR><BR>Sorry I can't offer a specific recommendation. Can't remember where I stayed, but I did book it the day I arrived at the tourist office in town.