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

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The Writer's Cottage
Back Garden
Sitting Room with Log Stove
Bedroom
W.C.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mountrath, Laois
  • O'Moore Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Slieve Bloom
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Leap Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Kilkenny (KKY)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

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.

Property manager

Hannah Flynn
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mountrath

Located in Mountrath, this holiday home is in a rural area. Irish Fly Fishing and Game Shooting Museum and Stradbally Steam Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portlaoise Golf Club and Waterford Castle Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sky Venue or O'Moore Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Mountrath, Laois

What's nearby

  • O'Moore Park - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Ballaghmore Castle - 21 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Slieve Bloom - 23 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Leap Castle - 28 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Kilkenny Castle - 50 min drive - 53.8 km

Getting around

  • Portlaoise Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gabriel's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brilliant Royal Asian Restaurant and Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mariana’s Diner - ‬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 Sky Venue. Portlaoise Golf Club and O'Moore Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Hannah Flynn

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What makes this property unique

This tiny, secluded cottage is hidden away in a corner of the walled garden of Roundwood House and is ideal for inspiring country holidays or romantic getaways. We think Hansel and Gretel may have been the original tenants! 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”.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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