County Laois (Mountrath)

Lovely country house hotel. Interiors are warm and welcoming with brightly painted walls, oil paintings and four poster beds. Superb dining in the communal dining room, often with the hosts. Herb garden and book-filled sitting room. A treat.

• Hideaway - Lovely welcoming country house and hosts, with herb garden, eclectic sitting rooms and cozy bedrooms
• Great walks - Mountains themselves are made for walking, with 50 miles of signposted walks
• Sights nearby - Birr Castle and its Great Telescope
• Boutique

County Laois (County Laois)

Immaculately restored, opulently furnished, Regency country mansion situated at the foot of the Slieve Bloom mountains. Five-star luxury throughout. Sumptuous rooms filled with original Irish art. The price tag is steep but it's an iconic stay.

• Country House - Considered the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland
• Outstanding location - Set in 610 acres of parkland and manicured grounds
• Artworks - Collection of Irish art and china
• Romantic Break