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Roundwood House
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| Location | 4.8km (3 miles) northwest of Mountrath, on R440 toward the Slieve Bloom Mountains, In the area | ||
| Phone | 057/873-2120 | ||
| Fax | 057/873-2711 | ||
| Web site | www.roundwoodhouse.com | ||
| Room Information | 10 units | ||
| Prices | Main House €170 ($195) double; Yellow House €150 ($195). 50% reduction for children sharing with parents. Rates include full Irish breakfast. Dinner Tues-Sat (book by 2pm) €50 ($65); Sun-Mon supper €30 ($39); 6pm children's dinner €8 ($10) | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, MC, V | ||
Frommer's Review
Roundwood House has an insouciant, put-up-your-feet casual elegance, due in part to the Kennan family's warmth and relaxed approach. Good taste pervades the splendid 18th-century Palladian country villa, set amid secluded woods, pasture, and gardens. The six guest rooms in the main house are spacious and decorated with an eye for charm and simplicity. The two on the second floor share a large central play area ideal for families with children. The "Yellow House," across the herb garden and courtyard from the main building, has been tastefully restored to offer four delightful double rooms. Roundwood's soft couches, firm beds, lovely views, and excellent meals all calm the soul. Note: The nearest TV is a long walk away.
Facilities:
Croquet; boule; drawing room
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Ireland 2010
Author: Christi Daugherty |
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