Derrycon Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

The Midlands Park Hotel is a luxurious 4-star property located in the centre of Portlaoise and a 5-minute walk from the train and bus station. The hotel offers free WiFi, a health and fitness club, and a choice of restaurants and bars. Midlands Health and Fitness club offers a 22 metre pool, sauna steam room and jacuzzi. Jule Day Spa offers a range of therapies and beauty treatments with a relaxation suite. The well-furnished rooms boast King coil beds, plasma TV, safes, ironing boards and hair dryer. The hotel has good access to the M7, so shopping at Kildare Outlet Village and Whitewater shopping centre is easy to reach. There are also 2 golf courses 15 minutes' drive away. There are three dining options in the hotel - Kelly's Steakhouse offers a combination of French bistro dining and steakhouse, the more intimate Triog Restaurant serves both Irish and International cuisine, while The Charter Bar & Eatery is the perfect venue for a relaxing drink and some bar food.

The Maldron Hotel is just off junction 17 of the M7 motorway, only 5 minute’s drive from Portlaoise town centre and O'Moore Park. It boasts a 20-metre pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a gym. Bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with power showers and satellite TVs. Rooms also include hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities for guests. DVD players can be requested. Guests have full use of the Club Vitae Health & Fitness Club, with its relaxing hot tub, steam room, and sauna. ALKen Beauty Clinic offers a range of massages and various beauty treatments. At Maldron’s theatre-style grain&grill restaurant you can see the chefs at work. The bar has free WiFi and shows all major sporting events. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, The Maldron Hotel is close to well-known walking routes and the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Rock of Dunamase, Emo Court and Parklands, Kildare Village Shopping Outlet & Portlaoise Golf Club is within a 2-minute drive.

A Georgian town house conveniently located between Main Street and the railway station, Ivyleigh House in Portlaoise offers elegant bed and breakfast accommodation. There is free parking and Wi-Fi and a full Irish breakfast is served. Each guest room has a TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower with complimentary toiletries provided. A range of cooked dishes feature on the breakfast menu, including Cashel Blue cheese cakes with mushrooms and tomatoes, and baked eggs with cream and cheese. You can also enjoy porridge with cream, muesli and granola, as well as homemade bread and fruit compote. Portlaoise is around 15 minutes’ drive from the Slieve Bloom Mountains, and around 50km north of Kilkenny. The Irish National Stud and Japanese Garden in Kildare are less than 30 minutes from the town, and Dublin city centre and airport are just over 1 hour away.

Dating back to 1209, this impressive Gothic castle is set within a stunning 650 acres of parkland and forests. With individually decorated rooms and a fine dining restaurant, it includes its own tennis court. Rooms at Kinnitty Castle Hotel feature classic decor and unique, original features and furnishing. Private bathrooms feature a bathtub, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Guests can relax in the public areas with complimentary tea and coffee. Sli Dala Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine with Irish and European influences, along with an excellent wine list. The elegant Library Bar boasts an open fire, hot meals, and Guinness on tap. Kinnitty Castle is set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, with numerous trails and guided walks available. Clay Pigeon shooting is available on the castle grounds, and Birr Castle is a 20-minute drive away.

Situated at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Giltraps Townhouse & Glamping offers accommodation in the centre of Kinnitty and features free high speed WiFi both in the townhouse and glamping site. Located opposite the Giltraps Pub, the accommodation is just 2 km from Kinnitty Castle. All rooms at the townhouse are en-suite and have power showers. There is a complimentary tea and coffee making area available on the ground floor. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are provided in each room. There are no TVs in the guestrooms. The glamping site offers a unique experience and is designed to help guests get closer to nature with the resident chicken, ducks and pigs. Electricity is available in all the log cabins and Irish style yurt. There is a barbecue facility available in the courtyard. The bathroom facilities are located at the Townhouse, which is opposite the glamping site. Breakfast hampers are available upon request at check-in for an additional charge and will be delivered to your door each morning. Local activities include horse riding, cycling and hiking. Giltraps Townhouse & Glamping is 14.1 km from Birr Castle Gardens & Domain and is 16.7 km from Lough Boora Discovery Park.

The Killeshin Hotel is one mile from Portlaoise and junction 16 off the M7 motorway. It offers a bistro, an indoor pool, hot tub, a gym and free parking. Rooms at the 4-star Killeshin all feature LCD TVs and large work desks. Bathrooms have baths, showers, hairdryers and ironing equipment. Free WiFi internet access is available in all areas. The Cedarooms Bistro serves modern European cuisine using local Irish produce. The Cedar Rooms Bar is split across two floors and has a wide selection of drinks. The Zest Health Club at the Killeshin has a sauna and a steam room. There is an aerobics studio with a variety of classes held daily for an additional fee, including Les Mills workout classes. Portlaoise Train Station is a 15-minute walk away and has direct trains to the Curragh Racecourse and Dublin. Free parking is available at the Killeshin Hotel.

Nestled at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Roundwood House offers Irish hospitality in a historic home of architectural interest. Free parking is possible on site, and free WiFi is accessible throughout. Roundwood House is a country house, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. All bedrooms have their own private en suite bathrooms, and all enjoy a view of the beautiful gardens. A full Irish breakfast is included in the room rate, served alongside home-baked bread, yoghurt, muesli and fruit compote. The on-site restaurant offers a menu set around local, seasonally available ingredients. At Roundwood House you will find a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. Dublin is just over 1 hour away by car. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out the Slieve Bloom Mountains, 5 km away, and Emo Court, 24 km away. This country house is 84 km from Dublin Airport.

Around 5 minutes’ drive from Mountmellick, Barrow View B&B enjoys a relaxed setting near the River Barrow, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi. This guest house is conveniently located for those exploring the spectacular Slieve Bloom Mountains. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. You will have use of an en suite bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries. Barrow View B&B serves a full Irish breakfast each morning, with an early continental breakfast available. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for. This centrally located guest house is around 90km west of Dublin, and around 65km from Kilkenny and Athlone. Many of Ireland’s major cities can be reached by car in around 90 minutes, including Waterford, Limerick and Galway.

Boasting a garden, Primrose Cottage features accommodation in Kinnitty with free WiFi and garden views. The holiday home is less than 1 km from Slieve Bloom Display Centre. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered.