Breakfast
Breakfast at Roundwood House
Breakfast at Roundwood House is unhurried and cooked to order. It is included for guests staying in the main house and can be added for cottage guests at an extra cost.
Mornings usually start with homemade yoghurt, house breads and Roundwood’s famous griddle scones, along with marmalade and jams, organic oats from The Merry Mill and fruit from the garden when it is in season.
There are locally produced sausages, bacon and pudding from our butcher Mick, plus eggs from our own hens, topped up with eggs from nearby Granstown Farm.
Smoked trout from Goatsbridge Farm in Kilkenny also makes regular appearances on the breakfast table.
Tea is loose leaf, served in pots under tea cosies knitted by Blanka, and coffee is freshly ground for each pot.
We are very happy to cook vegetarian breakfasts and we always take good care of guests with dietary requirements or allergies.
If you let us know in advance, suitable options can be ready for you.
Hannah oversees breakfast service, and Natalia is our breakfast cook, keeping an eye on the kitchen and making sure everyone is well fed and ready for the day ahead.
Locally Sourced
There has been a definite trend towards locally sourced food and drink of late and we thoroughly approve! We make it our mission to track down high quality breakfast ingredients from the local area – and make whatever we can ourselves, right here at Roundwood House.
Our sausages and bacon come from Mick, our local butcher. Puddings come from Inch House in Tipperary and our free range duck and hen’s eggs come from our own hens, with extra supplies from the nearby, family-run Granstown Farm.
We source delicious smoked trout from Goatsbridge Farm in Kilkenny. Finally, we make our own bread, griddle scones, marmalade jams and yoghurt at Roundwood House using tried and tested recipes that have been handed down the generations.
Our Awards
Who doesn’t like to blow their own trumpet once in a while?
Any celebration or experience of good hospitality should revolve around excellent food and we’re delighted to have received awards for our breakfast and dining experiences. Here are just a few of them.
McKenna's Guides
2024
Irish Breakfast Awards
2017
The Good Hotel Guide
2024
Menu
Breakfast at Roundwood House is something special, with homemade jams and breads and locally sourced ingredients.
Take a look at our menu to see what takes your fancy and whet your appetite ahead of your morning meal.
Gift Vouchers
Treat someone you know to a Roundwood House gift voucher to spend on dinner, B&B or both! A special gift of a unique Irish country house experience.
Testimonials
“Roundwood House in County Laois is one of Ireland’s finest mid-size houses of the Georgian period…”
Maurice Craig
Classic Irish Houses of the Middle Size, 1976
“From the minute we turned into the driveway, we were in raptures, as the house is filled with character, style and history. You have to eat dinner here; please don’t even think about going anywhere else! And breakfast couldn’t be better. Hannah was a wonderful host.”
Joanne W.
“Hannah and Paddy are wonderful hosts who go out of their way to make you feel at home… The food is divine… Paddy is not only an amazing cook but a talented musician too.”
Richard & Fiona, Killiney, Dublin
“We stayed in Writers Cottage. Pictures do not do this little Cottage justice… This hidden gem in the woods is packed with atmosphere & character… I highly recommend this accommodation”.
Tim T.
“A group of 12 enjoyed a perfect overnight stay here with ducks, hens and dogs in the grounds to greet us… Hannah was a perfect host, warm, welcoming, available but never intrusive. Paddy the chef produces the best meal I ever tasted.”
Margaret T.
“We found the house magical and the hospitality extended to us above and beyond. We had the 4 course dinner prepared by Paddy both nights of our stay and it was phenomenal.”
Toby M.
“Hannah and all the staff offered a masterclass in hospitality at its best. A gracious host, everything was managed exactly as you’d want it to be. The food was spectacular. The house and library are so charming.”
Alice Simington
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