Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny Ireland is a historic 17th century estate that offers the amazing opportunity to stay in the Irish Countryside. Lyrath Estate offers fine dining, an award-winning Oasis Spa, all housed in a 17th century Manor.
Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny
A huge thank you to Failte Ireland for making our visit to Lyrath House Estate Hotel Kilkenny Ireland possible! I can not even put into words the sense of wonder I felt when we pulled up to Lyrath House.
Oh my goodness it is like stepping back in time and finding yourself the belle of the ball. The Lyrath House is pure luxury and decadence at a really great price.
When we arrived at Lyrath House I had to take a moment just to soak in the atmosphere and beauty. Standing by the bus I was in awe of how gorgeous the estate is and that we were going to be staying there.
The staff was incredibly friendly and offered to show us to an area to relax before we headed to our rooms. Every step of the way I am pretty sure I was gawking at the beauty of this hotel.
Coming from the states it is not often that we get the chance to walk back in time and experience an estate like Lyrath House.
The history of Lyreth House dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries. During this time the lands were owned by the Shortall family of Rathardmore.
The house was rented to Thomas Tobin until 1653 when they were evicted from the land by Oliver Cromwell. Throughout our visit to Ireland, we heard many stories of Oliver Cromwell and his reign in Ireland. Lyrath House was just one of the areas that he took control of.
Over the next 300 years, the house has been restored and remodeled continually. Even to this day, there is work being done to make sure Lyrath House is kept to the highest level possible.
A stay at Lyrath House is truly a must if you are visiting Ireland and the Kilkenny Area.
They Lryath House is available for wedding and bridal parties. They have an unbelievable wedding suite in the old portion of the house. The bathroom is ah-mazing!!!
The bed in our room was piled high with pillows! I sunk right into the bed and was out for the night. They left a wonderful pair of slippers by the bed that I never had the chance to use. Jet lag caught up with me and I was sound asleep the moment my head hit the pillows.
There is so much to see and do around the Lyrath House. I could have spent hours taking pictures and wandering the grounds. I love this chandelier in one of the sitting rooms.
You can find out more about the beautiful Lyrath House on the Lyrath Hotel Website
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We were provided with our stay at Lyrath House. All opinions expressed are our own.
John Lonergan
I stayed in the Lyrath Estate Hotel on August 10th & 11th. It was a double wedding and I thought the experience was amazing. The food, staff and general hostility was second to none.
I could right a book on all the good things I/we have experienced at this wonderful place.
May I just say one thing, please give a small bit more information regarding the history, as the history is fascinating, e.g., I cannot find the name of the lady in the statue at the rear of the original house. I have never seen anything as well placed as this statue.
Thank you for your great hospitality,
Regards,
John Lonergan.
RAYMOND WHITE
at a recent wedding at this wonderful place , the friendly staff, the professional way they operated, you were treated like royality , made feel very comfortable, the origional building everything maintained like it was several hundered
years ago
the area where the arrival reception was held you felt like a King/Queen/prince/ princess
thanks to the management/staff and all those wonderful people we met
my wife and extended family can not stop talking about how we were treated
yours Raynond white
Kilmore Ballinspittle Kinsale co cork