Luxury Vacation Apartment Rental in Ireland

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Wilfred & Ingrid welcome you to 'The Old Rectory' web-site - spring is on the way - at last! The daffodils are in full bloom and the buds are on the trees - a wonderful time of the year.




The Old Rectory nestles in the beautiful heart of the Irish countryside, in the village of Emo, Co Laois, Ireland. It is located just 2 kilometres off the M7 and just an hour from Dublin. Constructed in 1785, 'The Old Rectory' has been the home of the Deverell family since the 1950's. The Courtyard now houses two luxury apartments 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.

These charming self catering apartments and house are part of a working farm. 'The Old Rectory' is the ideal base from which to explore the beauty and peace of the Midlands. This is also the perfect '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.

Attractions in Laois

The area abounds with interesting attractions.

• 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) is now open for visitors until the autumn - (entrance fee). The gardens provide a wonderful place for your daily walk or run, at no charge. There are many interesting trees to be seen. Spoil yourself and stop in delightful 'Tea Rooms' - open 10am - 5pm during the summer months.
• Take a walk around the 'The Rock of Dunamaise', count how many counties you can see?



• TIPS OF THE WEEK!! Interested in 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. E-mail: info@laoisanglingcentre.ie
  
  For those nterested in painting or photography? Visit The Bluebell Woods? -in Emo Park.

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
Interested in Vintage Cars? Why not plan to visit The Gordon Bennett Rally? -June Bank Holiday Week-end? Starts just 3 minutes away from The Old Rectory.
Play golf? We have many interesting golf courses locally The Heritage at Killenard, The Heath and Portarlington all within 10 minutes of The Old Rectory.