Rothe House - Kilkenny

Toilets; parking; shop; guided tours; tearoom. The courtyards and gardens are wheelchair accessible. The historic cobblestones in the courtyards and many staircases within the houses could be challenging for those with mobility issues. 

Built in 1594 for wealthy businessman John Rothe the house was soon enlarged to accommodate his 12 children.

Second and third houses were built around cobbled courtyards and a well dating from 1604.

The facade houses shops, one of them was John Rothe's own emporium. The second generation and their families shared facilities like the well and the brewhouse.