Portlaoise, County Laois
SLEEPS 10 IN 4 BEDROOMS (an extra wing for 6 more guests)
PRICES FROM 5,950 EUROS PER WEEK
Accommodation
The House
This fine example of a Georgian country house, brings style and quirkiness to this sleepy corner of Laois.
Surrounded by spectacular gardens with water fountains, wildflower meadows and woodlands, this luxury home can accommodate large family groups celebrating a gathering, or just seeking some special R&R just over an hour from Dublin.
The lofty stone flagged farmhouse kitchen is expansive and traditional with both Aga range and gas hobs, plenty of workspace and a comprehensive catering fridge. There’s also a six seater breakfast table, and a utility pantry that escapes to the walled garden at the side. The opposing formal ochre dining room will comfortably seat ten to eighteen guests. All the rooms can be isolated with tall panelled shutters if required.
The Garden Wing
Across the Shackleton Gardens myriad of colours, a stretch of out-buildings has been cunningly converted into a chic run of separate double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite shower room and individual contemporary aesthetic. These are available as a supplement if additional space is required when renting the main house.
The 14 acres of beautifully designed organic gardens that surround the house, are a work in progress that started in 1850 and are at the core of what this estate is all about. The property is divided by hedges, trees and shrubs into a series of garden rooms, with tantalising glimpses through openings and down hidden walkways.
Features
10 guests plus an overflow wing for another 6
Four double bedrooms
Two with full ensuite bathrooms
One with steamroom
One with ensuite WC
Plus twin/double bedroom with ensuite WC
Family bathroom
4 Reception Rooms
Large outdoor space and extensive gardens
Location
By Air: Flights to Dublin, Cork or Shannon airports.
Dublin Airport – approx 1 and half hours from the house.
Cork Airport - approx 2 hours from house.
Shannon Airport – usually under 2 hours from house.
By Sea: Ferry crossings
Dublin City Port/Holyhead has a fast crossing and is about an hour and a half from the house
Rosslare Harbour for Ferries to South Wales is usually under 2 hours from house.