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A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate.
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Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
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Mountrath, Laois
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About the area
Mountrath
With a stay at this vacation home in Mountrath, you'll be 7.4 mi (12 km) from Slieve Bloom and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Irish High Cross Kinnitty. .This vacation home is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Bernard's Pyramid and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Sky Venue.
What's nearby
- O'Moore Park - 16 min drive - 22.1 km
- Ballaghmore Castle - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
- Leap Castle - 27 min drive - 36.4 km
- Birr Castle - 32 min drive - 38.9 km
- Kilkenny Castle - 51 min drive - 66.4 km
Getting around
- Portlaoise Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
- Gabriel's Kitchen - 6 min drive
- Mariana’s Diner - 6 min drive
- Woody's Bar - 6 min drive
- The Fountain House - 6 min drive
- The Pub - 6 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.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a living plant wall.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property