Self Catering

 

The Forge

The Forge is an original 17th century stone building set in the grounds of Roundwood House. Recently restored and comfortably converted it comes with all amenities.

It is a single split level apartment. There is one double bed and a small settee bed in the sitting room. Its design is an unusual and interesting use of a wonderful architectural space. It is filled with books and paintings and has beautiful views of the gardens. For children there are games to play, woods to explore and animals to feed.

The Forge

The Cottage

This tiny, secluded cottage is hidden away in a corner of the walled garden of Roundwood and is ideal for romantic country holidays. We think Hansel and Gretal may have been the original tenants! Travel writer, Pol o Conghaile, lists it in the Irish Independent as one of the “ten best Irish hidey-holes guaranteed to erase memories of the nine to five”.

The Forge and Cottage are ideally situated in the heart of Ireland nestling at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains – the most unspoilt range in Ireland and are perfect bases for touring the rest of the midlands.

The Cottage

Extra Information

  • Prices are all inclusive, i.e. there are no extra charges for electricity, linen etc.
  • Linen and towels are provided
  • The fires will be set upon arrival but subsequent firewood, if required, will have to be purchased. Roundwood House has turf and firewood for sale
  • The nearest supermarket is in Mountrath, 5 kilometres from Roundwood
  • Children’s toys and books are available upon request
  • The Forge is equipped with all mod-cons including microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Because of limited space in the Cottage, however, it has no dishwasher or washer/dryer
  • The Forge has a television and DVD player. The Cottage does not. There is a large selection of books in both and more available for borrowing in the main house
  • Breakfast and Dinner are available in the main house but need to be booked the day before
  • Wifi is not available in the Forge and the Cottage but it is available in the main house. Guests that require internet access are always welcome to make themselves comfortable in the drawing room or study