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.
BED & BREAKFAST THE WALK KINNITTY CO OFFALY R42 K681
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)
Directions Dublin Airport to Kinnitty
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.
Shannon Airport to Kinnitty
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.
From Belfast to Kinnitty
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.
Public Transport
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 |
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Contact Details
Ardmore Country House
Bed and Breakfast
The Walk, Kinnitty,
Birr, Co. Offaly,
Ireland.
Customer Reviews
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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 
9/29/2019kelleyschuler 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
10/23/2019CorkFergal 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
8/03/2020 - 1018heathero 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
10/25/2019valentinmetz 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
8/05/2019Irelandin2019 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
11/01/2019 - Ms_Jamie_Sz 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
10/03/2019Dan E 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
10/27/2019Liam F 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
8/20/2019 - RODBurystEdmunds 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
8/11/2019kelleyschuler 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
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