Butler House

 Butler House and Garden is the charming Dower House of Kilkenny Castle built in 1786

This elegant 18th century house in Kilkenny brings history, charm, romance and a warm welcome to all who visit. Whether to sleep, dine or celebrate a key milestone in life, you'll find yourself in timeless and unique surroundings.

The superb location of Butler House offers visitors exceptional access to the very best of Kilkenny City's landmark attractions. Through the front door, you will find yourself on Patrick Street, a two-minute stroll into the centre and the Medieval Mile. Through the back door, you enter the magical and the internationally renowned Butler House Walled Garden. This charming Georgian Garden, restored to its former glory in 1999, boasts its own private entrance to the Castle Yard and the legendary Kilkenny Castle and parklands. 

Butler House and Garden is a proud member of Ireland's Blue Book, a prestigious collection of Ireland's most charming and stylish hideaways.

 Butler House & Garden and the adjacent Kilkenny Castle Yard, originally the stables of Kilkenny Castle and now home to the National Craft Gallery plus 10 or more working design & craft studios, are both owned and managed by the Kilkenny Civic Trust. The Kilkenny Civic Trust is a not for profit organisation with the mission of protecting, enhancing and promoting heritage in Kilkenny. You can learn more about the Kilkenny Civic Trust story here.