The Midlands
At the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, this vast, opulent Regency mansion on a 248-hectare estate is one of Ireland's most luxurious properties…
Must-see hotels in The Midlands
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The Midlands
Between Lough Rynn and Lough Errew, 21km southeast of Carrick-on-Shannon, this magnificent early-19th-century property sits amid 120 hectares with nature…
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The Midlands
Stately 18th-century Castle Durrow is one of Ireland’s top country-house hotels, with 46 rooms including 10 opulent suites with four-poster beds and heavy…
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The Midlands
Reached by a long, winding driveway through the forested 265-hectare estate, 1km northeast of town, storybook Kinnitty Castle was built in the 13th…
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The Midlands
Based in an 1810 malt storehouse once used by Guinness, this guesthouse has a serene location by the River Camcor near the castle. The large, pine…
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The Midlands
This beautifully restored Georgian country house has six guest rooms, all individually decorated with period furniture. The antique-furnished downstairs…
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The Midlands
Set back from the road amid sprawling formal gardens across from Birr Castle, this Georgian townhouse is close to everything. The five large, antique…
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The Midlands
Set in secluded woods, Roundwood has six bedrooms in its main building, a stately 18th-century Palladian villa, and another four rooms in the original,…
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The Midlands
Graced by a grand stairway, this four-star hotel is the best in town. Its 70 spacious, antique-styled rooms have crimson colours; suites (only) come with…
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Gleeson's Townhouse & Restaurant
The Midlands
Set back from the square in its own courtyard, this 19th-century townhouse has 25 individually decorated rooms ranging from simple affairs with pine…
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The Midlands
Ideal for families, this award-winning property in a tranquil rural location 7km southeast of Tullamore has an equestrian centre and a six-room guesthouse…
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The Midlands
Dating from the 18th century, this family-run place is one of Ireland's oldest in-town hotels. Black-and-white photos abound in the public spaces, while…
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The Midlands
Dating from 1884, this grande-dame hotel with gilt mirrors, statues, dark oil paintings and chandeliers has 40 spacious rooms with plush carpets and…
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The Midlands
Wake up to water views: the 29 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows at this modern-rustic lodge face Killinure Lough and Killinure Island; some rooms open…
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The Midlands
Surrounded by sweeping lawns, family-run Dún Cromáin has three large rooms simply decorated in pastel colours with light wood and white linens. The…
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The Midlands
Originally a coaching house dating from 1747, Dooly's has an inviting, homey feel and old-world charm with Georgian-style furnishings, a reliable…
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The Midlands
A country retreat 11km northeast of Carrick, this lovely B&B has four large rooms (three with attached private bathroom, one with a separate but private…
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The Midlands
Packed with knick-knacks, books, rugs, art and antiques, this Georgian townhouse is a bohemian delight. The three rooms share a bathroom (allegedly one of…
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The Midlands
Right in the town centre, the hub of this hotel is a lovely early-19th-century stone house. Accommodation is in an annex with 26 contemporary rooms in…
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The Midlands
In a beautifully restored limestone grain loft on a working family farm, this independent hostel has 45 beds in dorms with up to five bunks and private…
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The Midlands
This tastefully restored former 18th-century rectory on Banagher Hill has five comfortable rooms with period furniture, old prints and antiques. Charlotte…
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The Midlands
Centrally located, the Percy French has simple but stylish, contemporary guest rooms and a decent restaurant serving dishes like haddock and chips,…
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The Midlands
Just a five-minute walk (900m) east from the town centre, this simple B&B is set in a modern bungalow. Rooms are simple but spotless with pine furniture…
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The Midlands
If you want to stay near the ruins, this is your best option, just 1.7km southwest. It has cosy rooms, comfy beds (warmed by electric blankets), a…
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The Midlands
Right by the riverfront, Cryan's is popular with boaters as well as tourists. The modern facade is nothing special, but the 24 rooms are large and well…
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The Midlands
Once the de Vesci estate manager's home, this beautifully restored country house dating from 1836 has a grand sweeping staircase, marble fireplaces and…
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The Midlands
Handily located just off Kinnitty's main street, this rustic Victorian stone farmhouse warmed by peat fires has five cosy rooms with brass beds, antique…
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The Midlands
The closest accommodation to the Fore Valley, this cosy country hotel overlooking Castlepollard's neat, triangular village green has spacious timber…
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The Midlands
Located in a modern town-centre development, the 10 suites here range in size from large bedrooms to full apartments with kitchens sleeping up to seven…
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The Midlands
Just by the entrance to Lough Key Forest Park, 3.5km east of town, this purpose-built guesthouse has six light-filled modern rooms, including two four…
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The Midlands
Overlooking a corner of Durrow's village centre, this tidy place has 15 snug but comfortable rooms. The bar serves pub standards throughout the day and…
