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Roundwood House

Mountrath, Ireland.

Beautiful Palladian villa surrounded by its own woods. A piece of warm & welcoming history. We aim to create a special place where personal service comes naturally and life is taken at a relaxed pace.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Our decision to open Roundwood as a guesthouse over 20 years ago was initially based on a desire to meet and interact with people and to fulfill a longstanding ambition to restore a house of great architectural merit.

The approach we have taken to all aspects of the accommodation and dining has been guided by our own personal experiences and, together with our staff, we endeavor to create a special place where personal service comes naturally, life is taken at a more relaxed pace and good food, wine and conversation abound.

Each of our ten bedrooms and three self-catering cottages have their own unique and interesting features, are filled with books and paintings and have beautiful views of the gardens.

Evening meals are prepared with great care and imagination, using ingredients that are always fresh.

There are eighteen acres of pasture, woodland and gardens, which are a delight to relax in, and many very interesting outbuildings which we hope to restore in the future. Roundwood offers the opportunity of going back in time to an era when leisure, grace and beauty symbolized the good life. Few places remain where this environment is still intact.

Our philosophy has always been to provide an informal, Irish atmosphere, where it is possible to meet and enjoy the company of other guests. We hope that you will have the chance to discover the many charms of Roundwood House and its surroundings for yourself.

Inn Information

Season: All year except 25 December
Rates: 75-85 (double occupancy)
Rooms: 10
With private baths: 10
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full breakfast
• Dinner available

Nearest Airport(s): Dublin; Shannon

Payment methods accepted:

Services:

Drawing Room, Bar Service, Library, Walking in gardens and nearby Slieve Bloom Mountains, Croquet, Boule

Area Attractions and Activities:

The local area is absolutely picturesque, with an abundance of wildlife in the neighboring woods and moors, fine gardens, great houses and historic sites.

Roundwood is ideally situated in the heart of Ireland, nestled at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, the most unspoiled range in Ireland. It is just five kilometers from the main Dublin-Limerick road at Mountrath (1½ hours from the center of Dublin) and a perfect base for touring the rest of the midlands.

Slieve Bloom Way , a seventy kilometer mountain walk is within four miles. There are also many shorter walks ideally suited to the less experienced walker.

Birr Castle Gardens, with their world famous arboretum and science center is 30 kilometers away.

Historic Kilkenny, with its Design Center and beautiful Castle is not too far at 60 kilometers from here.

Clonmacnoise, site of the great monastic settlement is 60 kilometers away, on the banks of the Shannon.

Most Popular Rooms:

Each of our ten bedrooms and three self-catering cottages have their own unique and interesting features, are filled with books and paintings and have beautiful views of the gardens.

In the dining room, drawing room and study, we hope you will find the informal relaxed atmosphere, typical of an Irish country house.

Reservation Notes:

Bed and Breakfast € 75 - € 85p.p. sharing Single Room Supplement € 25 Evening Meal € 50 p.p. Discount of 20% on B&B rates for stay of 3 nights or more Children: 50% reduction for children sharing with parents, also Children's dinners at 6p.m. - € 8 Self Catering (3 Days - 1 Week) ------------------------------- Coach House (sleeps 4 adults, 4 children + couch bed) € 380 € 500 Forge (Sleeps 2 adults + couch bed) € 250 € 320 Cottage (Sleeps 2) € 180 € 250 The rates above are both maximum and minimum rates. They don't change for special dates or special events. The Quaker tradition, Roundwood was originally a Quaker property, of 'a fair price' is one that we have embraced totally. Prices include all Taxes No Service Charge All Major Credit Cards Accepted

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• Pets allowed with limits.
• No access for disabled persons.

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