Guests staying at Kettles Country House, Swords, Ireland, can relax with their favourite book in the comfortable armchairs of the hotel’s lounge or enjoy a game of pool in the on-site bar.
The rooms feature flat-screen TV’s, desks, hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, irons and ironing boards, complimentary toiletries and free Wi-Fi.
Hotel Kettles Country Houseboasts 25 en-suite rooms, a restaurant, a bar/lounge as well as a private garden, conference facilities and free on-site parking.
A wide range of dishes is on offer at the hotel’s Steakhouse Restaurant whilst guests can enjoy lighter dishes as well as snacks and an extensive variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar.
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, Croke Park Stadium, National Botanic Gardens, Swords Golf Club, Swords Castle, Pavillions Shopping Centre and Corrstown Golf Club are all in close proximity to the hotel. Dublin City Gallery and Tayto Park are also close by.
The hotel is tucked away in the Irish countryside and boasts picturesque views both from the rooms as well as the on-site restaurant. Guests appreciated the scenic surroundings but also found it extremely convenient being close to Dublin airport. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport which many greatly appreciated.
positive:
Spacious and well-presented rooms.
Guests were pleased to find that the size of their rooms exceeded their expectations and said that they had plenty of space to move around as well as to stow away their belongings. Many described the rooms as stylishly decorated with equally well-presented and modern bathrooms featuring up-to-date fixtures and fittings.
positive:
Restaurant ticks all the boxes.
The food served at the on-site restaurant left a lasting impression on many of the guests who said that their dining experiences were the highlight of their stay. The dishes were described as being full of flavour and made from fresh local produce whilst the service was said to be attentive and courteous.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Noisy evenings.
The hotel is a popular venue for parties and wedding receptions and some of the guests whose rooms were located close to the function suite said that they were disturbed by music and noise which often lasted until late in the evening .
negative:
Far from local amenities.
Guests who wanted to sample the local bars and restaurants were disappointed to find that there were no amenities within walking distance of the hotel and that they had to drive or hire a taxi in order to reach the town centre.
negative:
Airport shuttle issues.
The hotel advertises a complimentary shuttle to the airport yet some guests were disappointed to find that the service was not available at the time when they needed it even though they requested it in advance.