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

Holiday home in Mountrath with kitchenette

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Escape to The Writer's Cottage, a charming stone retreat nestled under an ancient oak tree within Roundwood House's 18-acre estate. Book dinner and breakfast in the Main House or relax with a book from the impressive Library of Civilization, all while enjoying WiFi access upon request.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Holiday home in Mountrath with kitchenette
This smoke-free holiday home features a garden and a living plant wall. The holiday home features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. An electric kettle and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer. Kitchenettes offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Mountrath, this holiday home is in a rural area. Irish High Cross Kinnitty and Bernard's Pyramid are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Slieve Bloom and Lough Boora Parklands. Stradbally Narrow Gauge Steam Train and Ballintubbert Gardens are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Mountrath, Laois

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 Cozy Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brilliant Royal Asian Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Macaris Ratoath - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A gardener's cottage tucked away in the corner of an old country house estate. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Slieve Bloom, Irish High Cross Kinnitty and Bernard's Pyramid. Sky Venue and Portlaoise Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway!

Private cottage loaded with historical flavor. Hosts helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay here again if we are ever back in the area .
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful, cozy, and quiet cottage on the grounds of Roundwood House.

The writers cottage was very comfortable and quaint. Hannah and Paddy were wonderful hosts with lots of good suggestions on things to see during our stay. If you’re looking for a quiet place to get away, but central on the island to be able to do day trips from, I highly suggest this beautiful place!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely quaint cottage in a very tranquil area

lovely relaxing place to chill out. cottage has a wood burning fire and the surroundings are beautiful. you'll get the best sleep of your life as it's so quiet and secluded and our host hannah was lovely to deal with and very hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dulcie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Laois Co.

We couldn't have picked a better spot for home base during our stay in Ireland. We adventured in all directions by day and snuggled into the cottage each night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

Stayed here for my last night in Ireland after a week long trip. It was honestly the perfect way to end my vacation. Had the writers cottage all to myself and the fire was already going when I arrived. It was exactly the cozy quiet night I was looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage on beautiful property

It was such a delight to drive up to the idyllic manor house, be greeted by some very friendly puppies and farm animals, and wind our way back to the cottage. We loved that a fire was already burning in the stove when we arrived, and were pleasantly surprised by the excellent wifi connection. We would definitely recommend this lovely property!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The cottage retreat

I arrived at the quaint little cottage and the fire was burning. The fire created a cosy ambiance and I felt welcome coming in from the rain. It’s such a beautiful space.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely property and wonderful hosts

I have to preface this with an *. I had booked the gardener's cottage but there was some sort of booking mishap and the cottage was double booked. To their credit they gave me a room in the main house which was very nice. It was technically an up-grade and there was no charge. I would have like the solitude of the cottage, but I am not upset as I had a lovely time. You should most definitely get dinner. The food was exceptional. I enjoyed interacting with the other guests and the host over conversation in the drawing room. I was also able to find a bit of the solitude I was looking for with a walk around the grounds and a few hours spent in the very nicely appointed library. I think the library was my favorite space on the property. I would definitely come back again and perhaps stay an extra day or ten.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Writers Cottage

The little cottage is so quaint and cosy. I arrived to the fireplace burning which added to the atmosphere of the beautiful little cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franziska A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wundervolle Auszeit

Mitten in der Natur; wunderbar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

edward a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destination Serenity

A magical walk past the estate and thru the forest leads you to a quiet, peaceful adode. A safehouse against the modern world. Combined with an over the top breakfast - produces an amazing start to a day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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