Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 49 reviews.
Patricia
Ireland · Solo · October 2026
“Excellent stay”
+Michael is a fantastic host. He made me porridge with mixed fruits and nuts for breakfast. It was delicious and filling.
Peter
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2026
“Well placed accommodation for setting off to most parts of Ireland and a lovely host.”
+Michael is a great host and a lovely man. He's very friendly and helpful. He took us on a mini tour around the area which was great. It felt more like being home than staying in a guest house.
−There are shared batbroom and kitchen facilities so getting the timing right for preparing breakfast for example can be a challenge.
Darren
Spain · Couple · August 2026
“Interesting”
+The owner was nice and friendly and gave us a lift in to the wedding venue as a gesture so this was very kind
−Did not feel overall that the place was fully clean. We just did not feel the kitchen was clean enough to have breakfast. We were intended to stay 2 nights but we ended up just staying 1 night as we were not fully comfortable. The main bathroom particularly is not well kept with old floor mats all over the floor.
Jillian
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
“Great base to explore from”
+Peaceful setting. Typical farmhous of multiple size rooms. Friendly host Michael goes out of his way to help,including taxiing us to various places. It has a quaint country garden,lovely to relax in. We had freedom to use all the house kitchen facilities and utencils.Comfy bed.
−No public transport and cabs are expensive . The tv signal is a bit hit and miss at times. Our room didn't have own shower,but we did have toilet and sink. Shared shower room was available.
Keeley
Ireland · Group of friends · July 2026
“Cheap and convenient, with an excellent host.”
+Michael was such a good host; nothing was too much trouble. He collected us from the train station, and drove us into town too. We were staying in Athy for a wedding and I returned that evening a little earlier than my friends due to a bit of heatstroke and a bad headache; Michael immediately poured me water, offered me tea, showed genuine concern. He is also a fount of local knowledge, full of stories and local history.
−The shared bathroom is being remodelled so it was not in the best shape - but it is clearly a work in progress, so is bound to be better for future guests.
Graham
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
“Perfect for a over night stop to or from ferry very quiet and relaxing”
+Outskirts of the village Ideal for bikers. As bikes locked away in the property’s grounds
−Nothing Micheal is a wonderful host warm greeting when arrived and offered to pop me into village to get food at 8.20pm when arrived
cjs88
United Kingdom · Solo · June 2026
“The host with the most.”
+Michael- the owner is an exceptional host. He went out of his way to make me feel at home and comfortable. He also showed me around some sights - very kind and a good craic. He has some delicious strawberries and a very pretty garden filled with flowers. Thank you very much Michael.
−NA
Ann Marie
Ireland · Solo · June 2026
+Location was beautiful, wonderful patio and garden. Athy is only a short drive or taxi journey. Michael is an extraordinary host, great stories and lots of information on the area. And so kind..gave us a lift to wedding we were attending, made porridge bread (delicious) for us and sent us off after a great weekend with flowers from his garden and lots of homegrown veggies. A great character, Michael is what makes Willsgrove House.
−There is a little more work to be done re bathroom facilities but I've no doubt it will be done.
Mark
United Kingdom · Family · June 2026
“Michael made it memorable, enjoyable, well worth a stay.”
+Michael the host is brilliant. A great character who is happy to help and share a wealth of local knowledge.
−The only thing would be to trim the hedges either side of the entrance/exit to the driveway.
Rosemary
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
“Memorable”
+Michael was a lovely host. He was friendly and wanted to be helpful. He tried to put a light in the bathroom but couldn't so offered us another, much nicer bedroom but it was late and we were ready for bed so declined. The location was nice. The bed was comfortable.
−It was dirty. The hall and stairs needed a hoover and the windows and sills were dirty and mouldy. The ensuite only had a toilet and wash basin and there was no light. There were bare floorboards where a shower had been. Our friends did not have an ensuite and there were a few people using the facilities. There weren't any tea making facilities or even a glass in the bedroom for drinking water and it's only now, when I've read the other reviews, that I've found out we could have used the kitchen.