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A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mountrath, Laois
  • Slieve Bloom
  • Ballaghmore Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Leap Castle
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Mountrath

At this holiday home, you'll be 12 km (7.4 mi) from Slieve Bloom and 16.9 km (10.5 mi) from Irish High Cross Kinnitty. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchenette and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a hairdryer in home. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge and a microwave. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Mountrath holiday home include Portlaoise Golf Club and Bernard's Pyramid.

What's nearby

  • O'Moore Park - 18 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Ballaghmore Castle - 25 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Leap Castle - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Birr Castle - 36 min drive - 38.9 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 56 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Portlaoise Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gabriel's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mariana’s Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brilliant Royal - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.

The Writer's Cottage is a tiny old stone cottage for two, tucked away in the corner of the Kitchen Garden on the early Georgian estate of Roundwood House. It sits under a giant oak tree and provides a complete escape from the the hustle and bustle of modern living. Travel writer, Pol O’Conghaile, lists it in the Irish Independent as one of the “ten best Irish hidey-holes guaranteed to erase memories of the nine to five”.
If room to swing a cat is a priority, then the Writer's Cottage is probably not for you. However, if romantic, secluded, quaint and a breath of fresh air is what you’re looking for, you’ll love it!
Guests staying in the Writer's Cottage not only have access to 18 acres of park and woodland but also to the Main House, an 18th century Palladian Villa, where dinner and breakfast can be booked. There is also an impressive Library of Civilization in the Old Coach House with a collection of over 2000 books for guests' enjoyment.
The Writer's Cottage has a small kitchenette with a 2 ring hob, mini convection oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge. There is no washing machine or dryer, but there are laundry services available in Roundwood House if required.
WiFi is available in the Writer's Cottage upon request. Guests that require high speed internet access are always welcome to make themselves comfortable in the Library where we have fibre-optic broadband. The only exception to this is when the Library has been pre-booked on an exclusive basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Living plant wall
  • Property does not allow children
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate. have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.?

No, A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate. does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.?

No, pets are not allowed.