Ballintlea in County Laois Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

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.

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 farmhouse in the Kildare countryside, Moate Lodge near Athy provides individually designed rooms and a full breakfast menu. This dog-friendly guest house is around 1 hour’s drive from Dublin and offers free parking and Wi-Fi. Each guest room has a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities, with views of the courtyard, orchard or gardens. A private bathroom has a bath or shower and complimentary toiletries. Moate Lodge serves a full Irish breakfast, as well as cereals and fresh fruit. Savoury and fruit-filled pancakes and omelettes are also on the menu, which uses organic farm produce and free-range eggs. You can also enjoy home-baked scones and jam in the drawing room. Dogs are welcomed, and will need to be mentioned when booking. There are extensive gardens and countryside nearby for your dog to enjoy. The market town of Athy lies around 8 minutes’ drive from Newbridge, a larger town which is home to the Whitewater Shopping Centre. The Japanese Gardens and the Curragh Racecourse are among other Kildare attractions within 25 minutes of Moate Lodge.

The Heritage offers 4-star accommodation in Killenard. Set within private gardens, guests may enjoy the on-site features including a leisure centre, award-winning spa, and on-site bars and restaurants. Free parking and WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air conditioned room offers a work desk and safety deposit box, a TV and an en suite shower complete with toiletries. Some of the bedrooms may offer balconies and views of the golf course. Guests have complimentary access to the Health Club with leisure pool, the 5km walking track, tennis courts and children’s playground. Access to the Heritage Spa Experience (thermal suite) is an additional charge per person. Breakfast is served each morning In the Blake's Restaurant, and guests have a choice of restaurants and bars to enjoy during their stay. The Heritage is 45 km from the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The resort is a 10-minute drive from the M7 main road, and is within a 69 km drive of Dublin city centre.

The Clanard Court Hotel is situated in Athy, Kildare, just a 10-minute walk from Athy Train Station. It offers spacious rooms with free internet access, a brasserie and free parking. Rooms at the Clanard Hotel have bathrooms with baths, power showers and hairdryers. They also include TVs, safes and luxurious duvets and bed linen. Bailey’s Bistro serves modern cuisine and has an extensive wine list. Bailey’s Bar offers traditional Irish food and regular live entertainment. K Leisure is one mile away in the centre of Athy and guests of Clanard have free use of its facilities. These include a pool, sauna and gym. Athy farmers Market and the Athy Heritage Centre Museum are both a 15-minute walk from Clanard. Athy Golf Course is a 5-minute drive away. Kildare Village Shopping Outlet and the Irish National Stud & Gardens are only a 15-minute drive. Newbridge Silverware and Whitewater Shopping Centre are 30 minutes away.

Providing river views, The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar in Athy provides accommodation, a terrace and a bar. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Guests at The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar can enjoy a continental breakfast. Athy Heritage Centre-Museum is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while County Carlow Military Museum is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 82 km from The Canalside B&B at The Auld Shebeen Bar.

2-Bed House outside Athy is located in Athy, 15 km from County Carlow Military Museum, 15 km from Carlow Town Hall, as well as 15 km from Carlow Golf Club. The accommodation is 5 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The holiday home is equipped with a TV, 2 bedrooms and a living room. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Carlow Courthouse is 16 km from the holiday home, while Carlow College is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 86 km from 2-Bed House outside Athy.

Located in Portlaoise, 25 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Ballycarnan Lodge Self Catering Accomodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 33 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre, 35 km from Carlow Town Hall and 35 km from Carlow Courthouse. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the guest house, every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a mountain view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. County Carlow Military Museum is 36 km from Ballycarnan Lodge Self Catering Accomodation, while Carlow College is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from the accommodation.

Offering free WiFi and garden views, Killenard Self Catering Accommodation is an accommodation set in Killenard. Situated 19 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre, the property features a garden and free private parking. The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Athy Heritage Centre-Museum is 23 km from the apartment, while The Curragh Racecourse is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 78 km from Killenard Self Catering Accommodation.

Situated in Portlaoise, 25 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Self catering magical guestroom with outdoor hot tub features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 33 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre, 35 km from Carlow Town Hall and 35 km from Carlow Courthouse. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, oven, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hairdryer, rooms at the guest house also feature a mountain view. At Self catering magical guestroom with outdoor hot tub the rooms have bed linen and towels. County Carlow Military Museum is 36 km from the accommodation, while Carlow College is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from Self catering magical guestroom with outdoor hot tub.

Situated beside Coolanowle Country House and organic farm, Coolanowle Self Catering Holiday Accommodation offers charming cottages and chalets set in 3 acres of woodland. They have a rural setting 12 km from Carlow. Accommodation at Coolanowle Self Catering has an open-plan living room and kitchen, and opens onto a communal lawn with picnic tables. Cottages have underfloor heating and 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, while the chalet has 2 bedrooms and a shower room. The property is only 10 minutes’ drive from Carlow and Athy. Kildare, Portlaoise and Kilkenny are all within 40 minutes’ drive. Nearby attractions include Dunamase Castle and Stradbally Hall, as well as the National Stud and Japanese Gardens. Three golf clubs can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Activities in the area include cycling, walking and horse riding, and children’s playgrounds can be found nearby.

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.