Ivyleigh House
+2 photosAbout Ivyleigh House
Ivyleigh House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 5-star b&b in Portlaoise, on the Laois coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 4 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Old-world rooms with antiques in a relaxed guesthouse with a lounge, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
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Claim this listingStaying in Portlaoise
The county town of Laois and the busiest rail hub in the midlands, with the dramatic ruins of the Rock of Dunamase just outside town.
Portlaoise is the county town of Laois, grown from the Tudor-era plantation settlement of Maryborough into the midlands’ most populous town. Its position on the main Dublin to Cork and Limerick road and rail corridor has made it a natural commuter and transport hub, but it still has its own market-town centre and a genuine sense of place.
A B&B in Portlaoise makes an easy, central base for the midlands, with fast rail and road connections in every direction and a compact town centre of shops, pubs and restaurants within walking distance.
It is also well placed for a run of good day trips: the Rock of Dunamase just outside town, the Palladian house and gardens at Emo Court, and the Slieve Bloom Mountains for walking are all under 40 minutes away.
Things to do near Ivyleigh House
The Rock of Dunamase
A dramatic rocky outcrop about 5km from town, topped with the ruins of a medieval fortress that changed hands between Irish, Norman and Cromwellian forces over the centuries, with views over the surrounding countryside.
Emo Court
A Palladian mansion designed by James Gandon, with formal gardens and parkland open to visitors, a short drive from Portlaoise.
The Slieve Bloom Mountains
A range of low, rounded mountains straddling the Laois-Offaly border, with waymarked walking trails and one of the largest expanses of blanket bog in Ireland, around 30 to 35 minutes from town.
Dunamaise Arts Centre
The town’s cultural venue hosts theatre, exhibitions and film, and Portlaoise’s calendar also includes the Old Fort Quarter Festival each June.
Portlaoise railway station
One of the busiest county town stations in Ireland, with fast, frequent Intercity and commuter services on the Dublin to Cork and Limerick lines.
Getting to Portlaoise
Portlaoise sits directly on the M7 motorway, about an hour from Dublin and just over two hours from Cork or Limerick. Its railway station has frequent Intercity trains taking as little as 45 minutes to Dublin Heuston, making it one of the best-connected midlands towns by rail.
Booking Ivyleigh House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Ivyleigh House holds a 5-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Check availability at Ivyleigh House
Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Portlaoise on the other end.
Ivyleigh House, common questions
Where is Ivyleigh House?
Ivyleigh House is at Bank Place, Portlaoise, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 TD36). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Ivyleigh House?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Ivyleigh House have?
Ivyleigh House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 5-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 51 Google reviews.
How many rooms does Ivyleigh House have?
Ivyleigh House has 4 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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