Roundwood House

Mountrath, Mountrath, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

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Nestled at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Roundwood House offers Irish hospitality in a historic home of architectural interest. Free parking is possible on site, and free WiFi is accessible throughout. Roundwood House is a country house, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. All bedrooms have their own private en suite bathrooms, and all enjoy a view of the beautiful gardens. A full Irish breakfast is included in the room rate, served alongside home-baked bread, yoghurt, muesli and fruit compote. The on-site restaurant offers a menu set around local, seasonally available ingredients. At Roundwood House you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Dublin is just over 1 hour away by car. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out the Slieve Bloom Mountains, 5 km away, and Emo Court, 24 km away. This country house is 84 km from Dublin Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type

Number of guests

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 single beds

Triple Room

1 single bed

and

1 double bed

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Staff

Facilities

9.4

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.4

Value for money

9.1

Location

9.4

High score for Mountrath

See what guests loved the most:

Alison
Ireland
“The original features and friendly staff and warm open fires. The place is packed with interesting books and a amazing cozy library”
Jo
Ireland
“Breakfast was delightful. Food was fresh and home produced. Dinner was a culinary feast; flavors beautifully balanced and produce so fresh.”
Xiaoran
Ireland
“lovely atmosphere and hostess，the food is also delicious”
E
Ireland
“Very friendly and warm hosts. Very atmospheric traditional manor house refurbished. If you like Georgian houses that can accommodate either private parties or quite weekends then this is the place.”
Clare
Ireland
“Wonderful stay, very characterful and cozy house. Food was outstanding!!”
Victoria
United Kingdom
“This is an unusual place but lovely. It’s like stepping back in time. A well appointed rooms with antique furniture.”
Stefan
Spain
“We felt so well received at this very special hotel. Such charming staff and environment, plus a five star dinner in excellent company left is wanting to come back.”
Madeleine
United Kingdom
“A very relaxing and enjoyable stay with delicious food. We were made very welcome with tea and biscuits on arrival! This place is ‘cool’”
Ulrika
Sweden
“Unique and personal. We had a fantastic evening together with other guests, the host couple and an incredibly good dinner. Recommended!!! Peter & Ulrika 🇸🇪”
Stefanie
Germany
“everything was magical, our kids loved the place and the dog and wenn did too”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 10Based on 57 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Roundwood has a long and colourful history (which you can read about on the History page of our website) but I'll just give you a brief overview of mine and Paddy's part in the story and how we came to run a 300 year old Georgian House in the midlands of Ireland. I had just finished my Classics MA and Paddy was working as a full-time musician when my parents said they were ready to retire and hand the reigns of Roundwood on to the next generation. Since all other 5 siblings of mine baulked at the idea we decided we'd give it a go. With no experience in the running of a country house & restaurant we had to learn on the job. So learn we did and here we are 15 years later with our 2 beautiful daughters, having survived a recession & a pandemic and business is good. Paddy was able to transfer his artistic skills from music to food and is now just as passionate about cooking as he is about music. My father, free from the daily running of the business, turned his attention to his great passion, books, and built his incredible library in the old Coach House. My mother makes jams and chutneys and I do everything else! We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful home. Hannah & Paddy

Property information

Roundwood House in County Laois is one of Ireland’s finest mid-size houses of the Georgian period. It was once described by Desmond Guinness, co-founder of the Irish Georgian Society, as having a “marvellous doll’s house-like quality”. A rambling avenue leads you through a welcoming committee of animals and into a bright, spacious hall. There is a drawing room, study and dining room, where the combination of log fires, antique furniture and absence of televisions may actually make you believe you’ve been transported back to the 18th century. Situated the old Coach House is Hannah’s father Frank’s Library of Civilisation, a library that in his words “is intended to follow the path of civilisation and to celebrate those individuals who successfully climbed onto the shoulders of millions to give us something new and beautiful; a poem, a philosophy, a scientific theory, a painting, a symphony, a new kind of politics or technology." The library contains about two thousand volumes. If you decide to venture out into the surrounding countryside there is no shortage of things to see and do. The Slieve Bloom are a delight for hikers and cyclists of all abilities. Horse-riding, fishing a...

Neighbourhood information

Roundwood offers... • The opportunity to experience life in an 18th century Georgian Country House • 10 bedrooms with comfortable beds, antique furniture & wonderful views • A large comfortable Drawing Room with an open fire • A wonderful library in the converted Coach House, home to a collection of 2000+ books • Excellent food sourced locally & an extensive wine list • 18 acres of pasture, woodland and gardens to explore, with numerous interesting old outbuildings

Languages spoken

English,Polish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1
- Cuisine
  Irish • Local • European
- Dietary options
  Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Roundwood House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests staying at Roundwood House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Check-in at Roundwood House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
Room options at Roundwood House include:
- Twin
- Triple
- Double
Roundwood House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Children's playground
The prices at Roundwood House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Roundwood House has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
Roundwood House is 3 miles from the centre of Mountrath. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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