Roundwood House

César award in 1990

In pastures and woods in the rural Irish Midlands, this 'welcoming' Palladian villa was saved from ruin by the Irish Georgian Society. Since 1983, it has been owned by the Kennan family who receive guests in relaxed style. Hannah Kennan and her husband, Paddy Flynn, are in charge: they live in the house with their young family; her parents, Rosemarie and Frank, have moved to a house in the grounds. A recent visitor questioned whether 'slightly shabby charm' might have given way to 'plain shabby'. The Guide sent an inspector in 2011 who reports: 'The house has a lived-in feel; you can feel the history around you. The stair carpet might be threadbare, and paintwork chipped, but everything is spotlessly clean.' A drawing room 'feels intimate despite its size; sofas and chairs are grouped; books are everywhere'. Paddy Flynn cooks a no-choice dinner: 'The food was simple, not fussy; he produced interesting vegetarian dishes; a perfect carrot and mushroom loaf served with his speciality, delicious potato and garlic potatoes. My partner is still talking about the home-made ice cream.'

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Local attractions

Birr Castle Gardens
A world famous arboretum and science centre.
Kilkenny
Visit the castle and Woodstock Gardens.
Clonmacnoise
The ruins of a cathedral, seven churches, two round towers, three high crosses and the largest collection of early Christian graveslabs in Western Europe.

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Discount Vouchers

This hotel accepts the following discount vouchers:

  • Book vouchers

    This hotel accepts discount vouchers which entitle readers to a 25% discount off their normal B&B rate for a single night's stay. Each printed copy of the Guide contains six vouchers worth in total about £150. BUY THE GUIDE

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Contact Details

Roundwood House

MOUNTRATH Eastern Ireland

Telephone

00 353 57 873 2120

Website

www.roundwoodhouse.com

Further Information

Bedrooms

10, 4 in garden building.

Open

all year except Christmas.

Facilities

drawing room, study/library, dining room, playroom, table tennis room, wedding facilities, 20-acre grounds (garden, woodland), golf, walking, river fishing nearby, unsuitable for disabled.

Background music

none.

Children

all ages welcomed.

Dogs

not allowed indoors.

Credit cards

all major cards.

Prices

B&B €60-€80 per person, set dinner €50, special breaks.

GHG voucher offer

Buy the guide and claim 25% off B&B rates on certain dates