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The Step House Hotel

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The Step House Hotel

James and Cait Coady's stylish boutique hotel has made the pretty heritage village of Borris a destination of choice for short breaks and weddings.
Banqueting (200); for info on private meetings/events contact hotel directly. Secretarial services; free wifi. Rooms 20 (1 suite, 2 junior suites, 2 family rooms, 1 wheelchair friendly, all no-smoking). B&B from about €70pps. Children welcome (under 8s free in parents’ room, cot available free of charge, babysitting arranged, playground). Pets permitted in some areas by arrangement. Cellar Restaurant: seats 50 (private room, 40). Fri-Sat D & L Sun (booking required). L 1pm-2.30pm, 2/3 courses €22/€27. D a la carte. Bar meals Thu-Sun from 3pm. Booking essential. Closed Mon -Wed (except bank hol Mon), Christmas, 3 weeks Jan. Self-catering also available. SC 10% on groups 10+. Fishing, walking, garden. MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

Following major redevelopment in recent years, James and Cait Coady's lovely old house - former dower house of the MacMurrough Kavanaghs (Borris House) ) - and a bar on the main street of this pretty village became The Step House Hotel.


It is stylishly decorated and furnished in upbeat period style, with a mixture of antiques and more contemporary touches.


An impressive foyer sets the tone for handsome public areas that include a fine bar, 1808, (where excellent informal meals are served) with attractive terrace, and The Garden Room, a fine banqueting room that opens onto a landscaped garden and can also used at busy restaurant times, perhaps including Sunday lunch.


Comfortable, very spacious bedrooms are elegantly furnished and include some with four-posters - all are furnished to a high standard with amenities including flat screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and lovely bathrooms with separate bath and shower; one room even has two bathrooms, one of which is suitable for wheelchairs.


Banqueting (200); for info on private meetings/events contact hotel directly. Secretarial services; free wifi.


 


The Cellar Restaurant:


The restaurant is in the kitchens of the old house and, spread through small interconnected rooms with archways and vaulted ceilings, it has great character and a sense of privacy.


With natural lighting, sage green carpet, off white walls, and grape & vine stencils, it is a really pleasant space – and tables are promisingly set up with crisp white linen, smart tableware and fresh flowers.


Under chef Alan Foley there is a longstanding philosophy of using the best local ingredients, organic where possible, in classical cooking. Menus are short but seasonal and mainly based on local ingredients. 


The experience overall should be very enjoyable, enhanced by well-trained staff and a short but well-chosen wine list.

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  • Broadband WI/FI
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  • Children's Baby Sitting Arranged
  • Children's Playground
  • Conference Venue
  • Family Friendly
  • Ground Floor Bedrooms (accessible for less able)
  • Location - Peaceful
  • Location - Scenic
  • Location - Town Centre
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Open New Year
  • Outdoor Dining Avail. (summer)
  • Private Parties
  • Romantic Venue
  • Self Catering Also Avail
  • Smoking Area
  • Wedding Venue
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Contemporary Irish
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  • Game (in season)
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  • Organic Produce used (mainly)
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  • Vegetarian Friendly (always at least 1 starter & 1 main course)
  • Vegetarian Menu
Last Updated: 26-10-2022
Author: Georgina Campbell
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The Step House Hotel
66 Main Street, Borris Co Carlow
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From M9 exit 6 for Bagenalstown. 16km (8 miles) to Borris.
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