Ivyleigh Hotel, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland

Superb guest accommodation in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland ideally situated adjacent to the Heritage Hotel & Conference Centre and 8 kilometers from Ballyfin Demense. Our high quality residence is noted countrywide for its ambience, luxurious surroundings, atmosphere and unique home cooked breakfasts, personally prepared by myself using only the finest locally produced products. Ivyleigh is widely regarded as one of the best Guesthouse Accommodation in Laois, perhaps in the whole of Ireland.

Have a look what top food critic and author John McKenna said about us HERE.

This is an ideal location if you are coming to the Midlands on business or a weekend away. Upcoming events, Rose of Tralee festival, &  Laois Fleadh, Laois International Golf Challenge, Steam Rally Stradbally.

Manywell-known thespians, musicians and artists who have performed in the beautiful Dunamise Theatre, Portlaiose have stayed with us. The Theatre is within walking distance of the house.

The emphasis is on excellence, which is the hallmark of Ivyleigh.  Our guests can be assured of a unique welcome and respite from the fast pace of life in the 3rd Millennium. The highest standards of hygiene and safety are in operation in this superbly run and beautifully decorated family residence.  All our guests are guaranteed the "personal touch", combining a traditional Irish welcome with modern top class hospitality, so much valued by guests, assures everyone of a very personal service and makes this one of the finest Guesthouses in Ireland. At Ivyleigh, guests are pampered, cosseted and appreciated by a Family management focused on meeting the needs of each and every individual.

Attention to detail is high on the agenda and is obvious in Mason & Wedgewood Tableware, Newbridge Silver cutlery, Piubelle linen, antique furnished Drawing Room, Dining Room and Bedrooms, sets Ivyleigh Hotel apart from other guest accommodation in Portlaiose, Laois and beyond.

When surroundings, service, quality and variety of food are all considered, guests are invariably astounded at the value for money offered by Ivyleigh House. Therefore you are guaranteed to leave happy, contented and firm in the belief that the unusual and unique are still to be found in Ireland, at Ivyleigh House.

Recommended by:

• The Michelin Red Guide
• Fodors
• Guide des Auberges et hotels de charme en Irlande
• Karen Brown
• Frommers Ireland
• Bridgestone 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland
• Georgina Campbell's Jameson Guide - Guesthouse of the Year 2011
• Best Breakfast in Ireland for 2011
• Special Places to Stay in Ireland

Awards won includes

• Pick of the month - Karen Brown
• Guesthouse of the Year 2011 - Georgina Campbell
• Guesthouse Breakfast for 2011
• Best Breakfast National Winner for 2011
• Little Gem Award - RAC
• Sparkling Diamond Award - RAC
• Warm Welcome - RAC