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
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Midlands
This beautifully restored Georgian country house has six guest rooms, all individually decorated with period furniture. The antique-furnished downstairs…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Athlone
You can't miss Bastion's brightly coloured facade near Athlone Castle. Inside, the white-on-white interiors are a canvas for eclectic artwork, Indian wall…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Athlone
In tranquil surroundings 3.7km north of town, this ecofriendly 10-bedroom guesthouse blends traditional style with contemporary thinking. Triple-glazed…
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…
The Midlands
This tastefully restored former 18th-century rectory on Banagher Hill has five comfortable rooms with period furniture, old prints and antiques. Charlotte…
The Midlands
Centrally located, the Percy French has simple but stylish, contemporary guest rooms and a decent restaurant serving dishes like haddock and chips,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Athlone
In the commercial heart of town, the landmark Prince of Wales has 46 large, modern, businesslike rooms with blonde timber furniture and cream, brown and…
The Midlands
The closest accommodation to the Fore Valley, this cosy country hotel overlooking Castlepollard's neat, triangular village green has spacious timber…
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…
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…
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…
