Marlinstown Court
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Marlinstown Court is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b in Mullingar, on the Westmeath coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 5 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
Relaxed guestrooms with free WiFi, plus grounds featuring a playground and off-street parking.
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Claim this listingStaying in Mullingar
The county town of Westmeath, set among the lakes of the midlands, with Lough Owel and Lough Ennell both within easy reach of the town centre.
Mullingar is the commercial and administrative heart of Westmeath, a solid midlands town on the Royal Canal with a compact centre built around its cathedral and market streets. The twin-towered Cathedral of Christ the King, consecrated in 1939, dominates the skyline and is worth stepping into for its scale alone, with mosaics of St Anne and St Patrick by the Russian artist Boris Anrep inside.
What sets Mullingar apart as a B&B base is the lakes on its doorstep. Lough Owel, a clear, spring-fed lake a few kilometres north of town, is good for a swim, a picnic or some brown trout fishing, while Lough Ennell to the south has a bathing spot at Lilliput and shoreline walks, with Belvedere House and its walled gardens sitting on the lake’s edge.
Belvedere House is the standout day out from Mullingar: an 18th century villa in a lakeside estate, with terraced gardens running down to Lough Ennell and the eccentric "Jealous Wall," a Gothic folly built by the house’s owner to block his brother’s grander home from view after a family feud. Between the lakes, the cathedral and the town’s rail links, Mullingar makes an easy, well-placed midlands base.
Things to do near Marlinstown Court
Cathedral of Christ the King
Consecrated in 1939, Mullingar’s twin-towered cathedral has a bright, wide nave and mosaics of St Anne and St Patrick by the Russian artist Boris Anrep. It’s open to visit for free.
Lough Owel
A clear, spring-fed lake a few kilometres north of town, popular for swimming, picnics and fishing for wild brown trout.
Lough Ennell and Lilliput
South of town, Lough Ennell has a designated bathing area at Lilliput with picnic tables and shoreline walks, and a local adventure centre running kayaking and paddleboarding.
Belvedere House and Gardens
An 18th century villa on the shore of Lough Ennell, with terraced gardens, a walled garden and woodland trails, plus the curious "Jealous Wall" folly built during a bitter family feud.
The Royal Canal
The canal passes through Mullingar and offers a flat, easy towpath walk or cycle out into the surrounding countryside.
Getting to Mullingar
Mullingar is on the N4, about an hour from Dublin, and sits on the Dublin-Sligo railway line with a regular service to and from Dublin. It’s a similarly easy drive from Athlone to the southwest.
Booking Marlinstown Court direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Marlinstown Court holds a 4-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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Send the owner the details of your stay and they will come back to you directly. No booking fee, no platform in between, just Mullingar on the other end.
Marlinstown Court, common questions
Where is Marlinstown Court?
Marlinstown Court is at Marlinstown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (Eircode N91 AX76). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Marlinstown Court?
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 Marlinstown Court have?
Marlinstown Court is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 55 Google reviews.
Is Marlinstown Court suitable for families?
Yes, Marlinstown Court is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Marlinstown Court have?
Marlinstown Court has 5 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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