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Step House Hotel

4.5(765)
Hotel

About

Step House Hotel is a four-star boutique hotel in Borris, Co. Carlow, blending Gothic architectural details with warm Irish country hospitality. Its sophisticated rooms offer a cozy, upscale retreat framed by the nearby Mount Leinster and Blackstairs Mountains.

The Cellar Restaurant features vaulted ceilings and archways, serving refined French-style cuisine with an emphasis on organic, local produce. This venue combines elegant dining and comfortable lodging, making it well suited for intimate business stays and meetings.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with upscale lodging
  • Client dinners in vaulted cellar restaurant
  • Small group meetings with personalized service

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Architecture
Georgian estate with Gothic detailing
The hotel is housed in a Georgian estate featuring original Gothic entrance details and vaulted ceilings, blending restrained opulence with traditional Irish country hospitality.
Dining Experience
Classical French-style cuisine in a vaulted cellar
The Cellar Restaurant offers a white-tablecloth dining experience with archways and vaulted ceilings, serving exquisitely crafted menus focused on organic local produce and paired with exclusive wines.
Atmosphere
Warm, personal hospitality in a boutique setting
Guests describe the hotel as welcoming and cozy, combining upscale comfort with the warmth of a grandmother's house, supported by attentive, genuine staff and a soothing ambiance.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 765 reviews