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Laois B&Bs, right in the heart of the midlands
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B&Bs in Laois, in the heart of the midlands
Laois sits on the main Dublin road and rail routes to Cork and Limerick, which makes Portlaoise a practical stop as much as a destination, with the Rock of Dunamase rising over the countryside close by and the Slieve Bloom Mountains marking the county's edge with Offaly.
Portlaoise and the Rock of Dunamase
Portlaoise is Laois's main town and the obvious base, sitting directly on the road and rail line between Dublin and Cork or Limerick. The Rock of Dunamase, a ruined hilltop castle with long views over the surrounding farmland, is a short drive away and one of the county's best-known landmarks.
Emo Court and Abbeyleix
Emo Court, a Georgian house with formal gardens and parkland, sits north of Portlaoise, while Abbeyleix further south is a well-kept heritage town with its own long main street of period buildings, both worth building into a slower county tour.
B&Bs near the Slieve Bloom Mountains
The Slieve Bloom Mountains, shared with neighbouring Offaly, offer walking trails and forest tracks with almost none of the traffic of Ireland's better-known ranges, a genuine option for anyone basing themselves in Laois for a few quiet days outdoors.
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Not sure where to base yourself?Laois B&Bs for Stradbally and festival season
Stradbally, best known nationally for hosting the Electric Picnic festival every September, gives Laois its own reason to fill up for one weekend a year outside the usual summer season.
Stradbally
Stradbally hosts Electric Picnic each September, and B&Bs across Laois see a real spike in demand for that weekend, well beyond what the rest of the calendar brings to a county more used to passing traffic than festival crowds.
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Frequently asked
B&Bs in Laois, common questions
Is Portlaoise a good base for touring the midlands?
Yes, Portlaoise sits directly on the main Dublin to Cork and Limerick routes by road and rail, making it a practical base for reaching the Rock of Dunamase, Emo Court and the wider midlands without much backtracking.
What is the Rock of Dunamase?
The Rock of Dunamase is a ruined hilltop castle just outside Portlaoise, built on a natural limestone outcrop with long views over the Laois countryside, a short stop rather than a full day out.
Can I walk in the Slieve Bloom Mountains from a Laois B&B?
Yes, the Slieve Bloom Mountains along the Laois and Offaly border have marked walking trails and forest tracks, and a B&B in Portlaoise or one of the smaller villages nearby gives easy access without a long drive.
Why does Laois get busy in September?
Stradbally hosts the Electric Picnic festival every September, and the demand it creates for nearby beds is the busiest single weekend of the year across Laois.
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