Case de vacanță în Forest Cottages

Luxury mountain self-catering with panoramic views

Quaint, private cottage with luxurious decor at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains Nature Reserve with panoramic views of the mountains and of Co. Laois. Spacious gardens, ample parking, private entrance, outdoor BBQ and picnic area, external laundry room, double jacuzzi bath with rainwater shower, renovated to the highest standard, wifi. 3 mins Mountrath, 5 mins Ballyfin, 15 mins Abbeyleix/Portlaoise, 20 mins Durrow, 40 mins Kilkenny, 1hr Dublin. Ease of access to M6, M7 & M8 motorways.

Gurteen Cottage, Glenbarrow-Slieve Bloom Mountains

Rural setting at the bottom of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Rosenallis, this cottage provides an ideal escape to the country. This self catering property is 5 mins from nearest town. Beautiful views. Suitable for walking, hiking and cycling with Glenbarrow waterfall within walking distance. Glenbarrow includes coffee shop, saunas and starting point for walks and hikes. Portlaoise and Tullamore 20 mins drive. Private entrance with ample parking. Outdoor picnic area and garden. Dogs are welcome.

Queenies lodge, a stunning getaway, Co Kilkenny

Create unforgettable memories and discover peace, tranquility and calm immersed in this truly unique lovingly restored barn. Queenies lodge, has been included in the top 100 places to stay in Ireland, by The Sunday Times, ‘23, ‘25. The Lodge is enhanced by a private wooded walk and wellness area. It is located close to the picturesque village of Windgap, 25 minutes from Kilkenny city. Beautiful old stone and brick, restored to its former glory make this an exceptional home to come and visit.

Rathcoffey Grange Entire house.

A self catering Georgian period country house with a rich history dating back to the 1798 Rebellion and Irish patriot Robert Emmet. Beautifully restored, offering five finely decorated bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen,30 minutes from Dublin city and airport. Exquisite Georgian gardens. Minimum stay 3 nights and 10% monthly discount. A two-night stay may be arranged at a rate of €500 per night. Please contact the host via Airbnb. Bedroom 5, a double room, is located on the ground floor.

Secluded Mountain 'Getaway' Relax in nature

Set in the Slieve Blooms Mountains a real get away from it all, wake up to birdsong and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside. Surrounded by fields, trees there's plenty to do for an outdoor break. Slieve Bloom Bike trails and hiking tracks all within minutes. Mid Ireland base for onward touring. Portlaoise, Tullamore and Roscrea less than 30 minute drive. Kilkenny under an hour. Cork, Shannon and Dublin airports under 2 hours. Ideal base for biking or walking groups to explore the area.

19th Century Georgian House and Nature Reserve

We look forward to welcoming you to Ballincard House! Take a step back in time and enjoy the charm of your private apartment located on the second floor of our 19th Century Georgian home. If desired, we are delighted to guide you through the house and share with you almost 200 years of our home's rich history. Roam freely through our 120 acres of gardens, farmland and woodlands, or enjoy a guided tour of our grounds and learn of present day efforts to transform our land into a nature reserve.

Villa Jokubas The Jungle

Located 5 minutes from heritage town Abbeyleix in co. Laois is Villa Jokubas a log cabin village set on a hill overlooking surrounding countryside. All our cabins combine modern finishes and rustic county charms. Be treated with all modern luxuries inside and outside, enjoy expansive yard, covered patio areas with private modern hot tubs, "Kamado" BBQ grills, fully stocked bar with taps of our home brewed IPA beer. We charge €25 for hottub or sauna for one use. 2 person per cabin only.

Babes Cottage

Our cottage is nestled in the beautiful Slieve Blooms mountains. This cottage boasts a traditional thatched roof surrounding by fantastic countryside. The cottage features two cozy bedrooms with comfortable beds and soft linens. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up hearty meals with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Warm up by the fireplace in the inviting living room, where you can curl up with a good book or watch a movie on the flat-screen TV.

Charming 15th Century Castle

Built in the late 1400s, Grantstown Castle has been lovingly restored and mixes medieval architecture with modern comforts. The Castle Is Rented In Its Entirety and caters for up to Six Guests. The castle is comprised of six floors, connected via a stone and oak spiral staircase. There are three double bedrooms. The castle has great battlements which are accessible at the top of the staircase and host amazing views of the surrounding countryside.

The Little House

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Located halfway between Portlaoise and Kilkenny, this is the ideal spot to stop and relax in the scenic countryside while touring the many local attractions. The fact that we are in The Midlands, makes it's the perfect location to visit other counties from, as everywhere is within only a few hours drive. If you like space, fresh air, beautiful views and animals, this is the property for you!

Number 16

Number 16, a unique 18th Century Georgian property in the heart of Kilkenny City is designed to provide luxury accomodation. The balance of old & new is prevalent throughout the house - contemporary furnishings are combined with the magnificent original features to give an ambiance of comfort & space. This luxury accomodation in Kilkenny is perfect for exploring the city whilst providing a relaxing environment to retreat to afterwards.

Adorable Cabin in the Countryside

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish Cabin. Close to the beautiful Slieve Bloom Mountains where you can explore many cycle and hiking trails. There’s a local pub/restaurant just 2 minutes drive and three busy towns within 10 minutes drive where you’ll find a variety of restaurants, bars, all kinds of entertainment and shopping. Kildare Village Designer outlet 25 mins drive.