Unique Vacation Houses, Holiday Apartment Rentals in Ireland

Two Luxury 4 Star 'Coach-houses' and 'Dawson House' - Self-catering Holiday Accommodation in Ireland. Registered with the Irish Tourist Board and Laois Tourism.

Welcome to The Old Rectory Self-catering Holiday Houses/rentals situated just one hour from Dublin, Kilkenny and Cashel.

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The Old Rectory holiday rentals nestle in the beautiful heart of the Irish countryside, in the village of Emo, Co Laois, Ireland. They are located just 2 kilometres off the M7 and just an hour from Dublin, Kilkenny and Cashel. 'The Old Rectory' was constructed in 1785 and has been the home of the Deverell family since the 1950's. The Courtyard has now two luxury coach houses (vacation rentals) and Dawson's House. Each has it's own unique charm and offer reasonably priced 'stress free breaks' away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and the perfect base for a holiday touring Ireland.



These charming self catering apartments and holiday house are part of a working farm. 'The Old Rectory' is the ideal base, for a holiday in Ireland, from which to explore the beauty and peace of the Midlands. This is also the ideal 'place to stay' for touring, for day trips and to visit many parts of Ireland - Dublin, Kilkenny, Cashel, Birr and Kinnitty Castles, Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains, Killaloe and Lough Derg, The Cliffs of Moher or Galway City. Ingrid & Wilfred will be happy to help you plan out 'days excursions' and to advise you about interesting places to see and things to do in the locality.


Photo: Andrea Deverell


What is 'Self-catering Accommodation'?

A holiday house in Ireland with all the comforts of home - where you can cook meals for yourself, when you want. In France it is called 'Gite', in Spain 'Apartamentos el alquiler', in America 'Holiday Rental' or 'Condo', in New Zealand 'Motel' - we would love to know what the term is in other countries?? Please email us: enquiries@oldrectoryemo.com

Attractions in County Laois

The area abounds with interesting attractions.

• The bluebells in Emo Woods are worth a visit - end of April and beginning of May. Not to be missed! (See photo below in our gallery)
  
  
  • Visit 'Georgian' Emo Court, designed by James Gandon, and its Lakeside Gardens (seen above) which are in the village of Emo. The house (see below) will be open again at Easter for visitors - (entrance fee). The gardens are open all the year and provide a wonderful place for your daily walk or run, at no charge. Emo Court details. There are many interesting trees to be seen. Spoil yourself and stop in delightful 'Tea Rooms' - open 10am - 5pm daily.
  • Take a walk around the 'The Rock of Dunamaise', count how many counties you can see?
  
  
  
  Kia - our 13 year old golden retriever.
  
  
  TIPS OF THE MONTH!!
  
  
  • Try Sowan's Organic award winning bread 'mixes' Sowans Organics
    
    
  • For those interested in Irish Geneology or searching for ancestors in Co. Laois log ont: Laois Geneology
    
    
  • Interested in Irish Heritage visit Abbeyliex Heritage Centre.
    
    
  • Coarse or game fishing..... then visit the Laois Angling Centre at Coolrain, just 3 miles off the N7. The four lakes are stocked regularly with brown & rainbow trout, carp and bream ensuring a varied and interesting experience.
    Laois Angling Centre
    
    
    
  • Visit The Mountmellick Work Museum. The museum has many old and new pieces of Mountmellick Work - sometimes called Mountmellick Lace or Embroidery. The museum is found in The Old Quaker town of Mountmellick. Day courses can be arranged. Email: themuse@mdasiltd.ie
    http://www.mountmellickdevelopment.com
    
    
  • Visit 'The Fisherman's Thatched Inn' in Fisherstown - one of the oldest 'pubs' in Ireland (circa 16th century) and on 'The Whiskey Trail of Ireland'. http:www.irelandwhiskeytrail.com Sean Ward must be one of Ireland's most welcoming landlords!
    
    
  • Harlem Gospel Choir coming to The Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise on December 6th,