Photo Gallery - Roundwood House

We're so lucky to have such amazing ingredients in Ireland.

... always completed under Paddy's watchful eye. We get excellent beef from our local farmer/butcher, Micheal Keegan in Mountrath..

That would be Frank & Rosemarie, Hannah's parents, who along with groundsman Paddy D., keep the grounds at Roundwood looking beautiful year round.

The girls have grown a few inches since this photo was taken by Portlaoise Camera Club photographer, Colin Brennan.

A library of the history of civilisation, home to 2000+ books. It's worth taking a look at Frank's Blog to learn more.

We may not be near the coast but we do get excellent trout from Goatsbridge Farm in Kilkenny, a family run business that places huge emphasis on quality, sustainability and eco-awareness.

The grounds at Roundwood are magical and will spark a sense of freedom and fun in your little ones.

... pretending to weed the garden but really just gossiping in the sun.

A tiny cottage for two tucked away in the corner of the old kitchen garden on the grounds of Roundwood House. Named as one of the "ten best Irish hidey-holes guaranteed to erase memories of the nine to five" by the Irish Independent.

Escape the maddening crowds and relax by the log stove in the Writer's Cottage

The bathroom in the Writer's Cottage is small but has everything you'll need!

Enjoy the sound of absolute silence as you fall asleep in the Writer's Cottage...

Tucked away in the woods at the edge of the old kitchen garden you will find our romantic, secluded and quaint Writer's Cottage

Who doesn't love deep-set windows?

The view from the back of the cottage.

A perfect place to catch up on that writing or reading you've been meaning to get around to.

More suited to one or two pot meals than an elaborate Sunday roast!

This log stove keeps the Writer's Cottage toasty warm

... sitting pretty in the dappled sunlight.

This couch bed is perfect for two children to sleep on.

The Forge is open plan and this is the view from the mezzanine where the bedroom is situated.

Fall asleep to the sound of absolute silence in the Forge.

Quaint and cosy

... is small but has everything you'll need, including a dishwasher and washing machine.

While we don't allow dogs to stay in the Main House, we do in both the Forge and Writer's Cottage. The fee is €20 per dog per stay.

Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of the Forge. There are 18 acres of gardens and woodland to explore.

... leads up to the gallery where there are countless more books to enjoy.

As well as being a wonderful place to relax, the library works well for conferences and gatherings.

The library is the perfect setting for intimate weddings.

There aren't much in the way of books for children in the library but this little girls looks engrossed nonetheless!

Find a quiet corner in the library to read for an afternoon.

Frank's Library of Civilisation holds a collection of 2000+ books.

When Frank's not reading in the Library he's contemplating which volumes he would like to add to his collection.

The library is also a perfect spot to gather for pre-dinner drinks with your friends/ family.

What season would you choose for your wedding? Photo credit: Pawel Babenca

Small celebrations are just as special. Photo credit: Pawel Babenca

Once used to call the workers into tea, now used to call the kids in for dinner.