Take a well earned break in Irish Heaven at Castle Durrow Country House Hotel in the midlands of Ireland.

Castle Durrow Hotel, now one of Ireland's most luxurious Irish Country House Hotels is situated in the midlands of Ireland in the village of Durrow, Co Laois, an hour or so from Dublin on the N8 Dublin-Cork road. Built by Capt. William Flower (later to become Viscount Ashbrook) in 1716 as his family home in the Midlands of Ireland, its pre Palladian design and formal gardens were the height of fashion in their day and the grey / blue cut stone contrasts with the breathtaking views of the landscape.

Castle Durrow, Country House Hotel has been completely restored and decorated by Peter & Shelly Stokes in a comfortable, relaxing and contemporary style with modern way of life and fashion in mind without overlooking its past. The informal mood makes your enjoyment of the Irish Countryside a delight. Our pleasure gardens, river walks and adjoining woodland are terrific for working up your appetite & thirst to be satisfied by our award winning chef David.

You will find lots to do at Castle Durrow, clay pigeon shooting and archery can be arranged, there are many interesting places to visit in the area. The rivers Nore, Erkina and Goul are within easy reach, the latter once powered Laois' milling industry.

Read about the history of Castle Durrow on this page of the hotel's website.

Superb hotel accommodation in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland ideally situated adjacent to the Heritage Hotel & Conference Centre- our recently refurbished, high quality residence is noted countrywide for its ambience, luxurious surroundings, atmosphere and unique home cooked breakfasts, personally prepared by myself using only the finest locally produced products.

Ivyleigh is widely regarded as one of the best hotels in Laois, perhaps in the whole of Ireland.

Many well-known thespians, musicians and artists who have performed in the beautiful Dunamise Theatre, Portlaiose have stayed with us. The theatre is within walking distance of the hotel.

The emphasis is on excellence, which is the hallmark of Ivyleigh. Our guests can be assured of a unique welcome and respite from the fast pace of life in the 3rd Millennium. The highest standards of hygiene and safety are in operation in this superbly run and beautifully decorated family residence. All our guests are guaranteed the "personal touch", combining a traditional Irish welcome with modern top class hospitality, so much valued by guests, assures everyone of a very personal service and makes this one of the finest hotels in Ireland. At Ivyleigh, guests are pampered, cosseted and appreciated by a Family management focused on meeting the needs of each and every individual.

Roundwood House in Co. Laois is a country house hotel providing B&B and dinner to its guests in a beautiful region of central Ireland, at the foot of the unspoilt Slieve Bloom Mountains. Roundwood is a charming Georgian house which possesses immense character and is set amongst wooded, rambling gardens that cry out to be explored.

Our decision to open Roundwood as a guesthouse over 20 years ago was initially based on a desire to meet and interact with people and to fulfill a longstanding ambition to restore a house of great architectural merit.

The approach we have taken to all aspects of the accommodation and dining has been guided by our own personal experiences and, together with our staff, we endeavour to create a special place where personal service comes naturally, life is taken at a more relaxed pace and good food, wine and conversation abound.

Each of our ten bedrooms and three self-catering cottages have their own unique and interesting features, are filled with books and paintings and have beautiful views of the gardens. Evening meals are prepared with great care and imagination, using ingredients that are always fresh. Our philosophy has always been to provide an informal, Irish atmosphere, where it is possible to meet and enjoy the company of other guests. We hope that you will have the chance to discover the many charms of Roundwood House and its surroundings for yourself.