Ardmore Country House Kinnitty is the nearest accommodation to the Slieve Bloom Way, the Slieve Bloom Mountain bike trails and Kinnitty Castle halfway between Dublin and Galway and Belfast and Cork. This is the ideal base to tour Ireland as it is less than 2 hours drive from most major tourist sites- Cliffs Of Moher, Blarney Castle, Killarney National Park, Waterford Glass, Conemara.
We are Less 90 minutes from Dublin or Shannon Airport.
We are located 2 minutes drive from Kinnitty Castle Hotel which is famous for Irish Castle weddings and just 6 miles from Ireland’s most haunted Castle Leap Castle.
AA directions and Sat Nav from Dublin will take you on a longer route and narrower road through Mountrath and over the top of the Slieve Bloom Mountains which is only advisable on a clear day. See directions below.
GPS Latitude – (53.097967)
Longitude – (-7.719526)
From Dublin Airport follow the signs for the M50 heading south towards the City centre. Exit at junction 7 signed for Sligo, Westport, Galway. Continue on N4 which becomes the M4. Where M4 and M6 divide keep left onto M6 towards Galway. At Junction 5 exit onto the N52 towards Kilbeggan and Tullamore
At the roundabout take the second exit on to N52 for Tullamore. Follow signs for N52 towards Birr through next 4 roundabouts.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto R421 to Kinnitty(signposted)
Stay on this road until you meet a T junction (about 10k). Turn right to stay on R421/R420.Continue through Cadamstown to Kinnitty. Ardmore Country House B&B is on the right as you enter the village. M50 tole can be paid on line. You will need €2.90 for M4 tole ot you can get change at the correct lane in the tole booth.
On Leaving Shannon Airport take the N18 towards Limerick following signs for M7 towards Dublin.
Take M7as far as Exit 22 for Roscrea. Turn left for Roscrea.
At Roscrea take a left off the Roundabout for Roscrea town centre. Drive straight through second roundabout into town centre. Follow signs for Kinnitty R421. Ardmore Bed and Breakfast Kinnitty Co Offaly R42 K681 Ireland is on the right past village green and Community Centre.
Take A1 for Dublin as far as Dundalk
Take N52 for Ardee, Mullingar, Kilbeggan
Turn right at roundabout in Kilbeggan for Tullamore, still on the N52.
Take by pass around Tullamore towards Birr. At last roundabout take first exit for Kinnitty {you will see a sign for Kinnitty here}. Continue on that road until you reach a T junction {for approximately 10 miles} Turn right. Pass through village of Cadamstown to Kinnitty. Ardmore Country House R42K682 is on right as you enter the village of Kinnitty just past a junction to the left for Mountrath.
Bus to Birr from Dublin or Galway. Birr which is the nearest stopping point. www.kearnstransport.com
Train from Heuston station Dublin or Galway to Tullamore which is the nearest stopping point. www.irishrail.ie
Individual taxis can be arranged from the following airports (at client’s expense) |
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Single | Return | |
Dublin Airport to Kinnitty | €150 | €300 |
Shannon airport to Kinnitty | €150 | €300 |
Birr Bus station to Kinnitty | €15 | €30 |
Tullamore bus/train station to Kinnitty | €25 | €50 |
Ardmore Country House
Bed and Breakfast
The Walk, Kinnitty,
Birr, Co. Offaly,
Ireland.
We are delighted to be ranked in the top 10% of hotels worldwide on Trip Advisor and receive the Traveller’s Choice Award 2020
Myself and 2 friends stayed 6 days in this lovely home. We were impressed the moment we arrived. Our room was roomy, even with 3 beds, lovely antiques, beds and... read more pillows were super comfy, and I am picky! The host, Chris,is so welcoming and agreeable, and a wonderful cook. Breakfast was delightful, homemade scones, bread, jams and each dish we tried was perfect. An easy walk to Catholic Church, Post offce, pub, just a lovely village. Chris is very knowledgeable about the area and made great recommendations for us. We used this as a base and drove all over Ireland from here each day. We felt it was a great central location. We will definitely stay here again when we go to Ireland next time. We were upstairs with beautiful views of the mountains in this lovely rural setting. Thanks again to Chris for our memorable first stay in Ireland!!
This place is magic! Chris is amazing, knowledgeable and fun. We were only here for one night and wish we had stayed for more. It was clean,... read more cozy and perfect. We compared every other stay to this one and Ardmore Country House was our favorite. Rooms were clean, super comfy and well equipped. Breakfast was delish and great brown bread!! We went to the local pub and had an super fun night - Thanks Chris for joining us and for the laughs and for all the recommendations that we used on the rest of our trip.
Arrived here completely wet, but it was nice and well-organised. Nice breakfast, also very pleasant and decent lady. The building itself is quite well-maintained, with a beautiful virginia creeper all... read more over it. More
This was our fourth and final B & B and by far the best! Chris is the definition of a hostess. She welcomes you into her home and offers you... read more tea or coffee. She shows you your room and tells you she will light a fire downstairs so you can drink your wine by it.
The bedroom was a giant hug! The fluffy bed smelled slightly of lavender Her breakfast is fresh off the farm or at least it tastes like it is. I could fan girl all day about this place.
Thank you, Chris!
Our trip in Kinnitty was very fantastic. Chris welcomed us during two weeks. The room was really clean and beautiful. It’s a great opportunity to try mountain bike available in... read more Chris house. Chris is really sympathetic and help us to discover the region and her lifestyle. The breakfasts were really good.
For sure, everything was perfect.
We were so pleased that we selected Ardmore Country House for our three-night stay. Chris was super helpful during our stay and we found her very friendly, easy-going and a... read more great cook! Our room was lovely, nice and spacious and with a very comfy bed. The central location was brilliant - perfect for our day trips. Chris's local knowledge was great and we enjoyed the destinations she recommended. We were also lucky enough to enjoy a Wednesday evening at the pub across the road, where Chris played fiddle alongside other local musicians during a wonderful informal evening of music and singing. This was one of the highlights of our trip, along with the amazing Ardmore Country House Soda Bread made by Chris. We would gladly stay here again.
First of all, Chris our hostess was awesome!
She steered us in the right direction for sights we would be interested in and not too far away. The breakfasts are... read more HUGE and delicious!! The cheese scones are a must!
I highly recommend the B&B! We were there for 3 nights and had a wonderful visit.
We stayed but one night and wished we had had longer. Christina is the ultimate as a warm and welcoming hostess. From welcoming us upon our arrival with tea and... read more treats and providing a wide and delicious breakfast - cooked to order. Our room was tastefully decorated with a comfortable bed and a choice of pillows so that our nights sleep could not have been better. A hot and strong shower was an added plus to make our stay comfortable.
Christina is happy to offer suggestions of activities and sights around the area as well - including out of ordinary places to see and explore.
We give 5 stars to this lovely accommodation and would gladly return.
I stayed here overnight for an adventure race in the village. I had a warm Irish welcome on arrival with a cup of tea and a wee cake. ... read more Christina was a font of knowledge for the local area and suggested a local place to eat. My room was spotlessly clean and I had a great peaceful nights sleep. Breakfast was included and all freshly cooked. I had the porridge which was fab. Ardmore Country House is a perfect base for those wishing to explore the local area and I’d be delighted to have the opportunity to return and stay here again. Thanks Christina !
Just returned to the UK after 4 great nights at Ardmore Court House. The house is beautifully decorated with great rooms and an amazing garden. Chris is a fabulous host... read more who made our stay so enjoyable with her hospitality, local knowledge and great sense of humour. We enjoyed amazing breakfasts every morning. The local area too has so much to offer to walkers cyclists and traditional music lovers. Loved it,
This place is magic! Chris is amazing, knowledgeable and fun. We were only here for one night and wish we had stayed for more. It was clean,... read more cozy and perfect. We compared every other stay to this one and Ardmore Country House was our favorite. Rooms were clean, super comfy and well equipped. Breakfast was delish and great brown bread!! We went to the local pub and had an super fun night - Thanks Chris for joining us and for the laughs and for all the recommendations that we used on the rest of our trip. More
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