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The Ashbrook Arms Restaurant and Guesthouse

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The Square, Durrow na, Ireland
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4.5 168 reviews
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Free Parking
Breakfast included
Non-Smoking Hotel
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All reviews attending a wedding full irish breakfast guest house stayed here minute walk from the castle next morning a great nights sleep nearby castle top class sitting room great history surrounding countryside on arrival room was spacious cooked to perfection couldn't do enough old style
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Evening meal Christmas menue

Went to Ashbrook in Durrow for our Christmas night out . There were 21 of us in the party. The menue was excellent with a good choice. The service was very good and the meal was excellent and nice and hot .There was a nice...More

Date of stay: December 2018
Thank GillianCoLaois
Reviewed 27 November 2018 via mobile
Wedding On 24th November 2018

whilst attending a family wedding at Castle Durrow we booked the Ashbrook Arms for a night. We stayed in a beautiful family room, spotless and spacious with lovely details. The hospitality was fantastic, a really warm welcome and a fabulous breakfast served by lovely staff...More

Date of stay: November 2018
Thank OnAir67406227023
Reviewed 8 November 2018 via mobile
Little Gem

Family run guesthouse more like a mini hotel. Very comfortable, food excellent and the staff so friendly too. Highly recommend staying here. Situated in the heart of Durrow town, with pretty surrounding countryside (see photo).

Date of stay: October 2018
Thank jackieg469
Response from RosezitaM1, Manager at The Ashbrook Arms Restaurant and GuesthouseResponded 9 November 2018

Hello Jackie G, Many thanks for your kind review. It was a pleasure to host you. Hopefully we will see you again in the future.

Reviewed 6 November 2018
Poor care

Great clean rooms,very comfortable! Had to leave early next morning. Was told no one would be up until 9 so exit via the fire exit. No breakfast or compensation offered! Very bloodiest care. We delayed until 8am but still no one appeared.

Date of stay: November 2018
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Response from RosezitaM1, Owner at The Ashbrook Arms Restaurant and GuesthouseResponded 9 November 2018

Many thanks for your review, we do apologies you should have been offered a continental breakfast. The reason we serve breakfast later is really to accommodate our guests that have attended a wedding as they prefer a late breakfast. Kind Regards Sean and Rosezita

Reviewed 3 November 2018 via mobile
Highly recommend

I stayed in the Ashbrook Arms guesthouse first weekend in November. Stayed for 2 nights and had dinner. Guesthouse- old style. Rooms a good size. Spotless. Loads of room. Very quiet. Furnishings to a high standard. Breakfast was the best I ever tasted. Full Irish...More

Date of stay: November 2018
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Description
Our family run guesthouse and restaurant is situated in the picturesque georgian village of Durrow, Laois in Ireland. The house was purpose built by Lord Ashbrook in 1777 and meticuosly restored by the Murphy …More family in 2005. It has 10 beautifully appointed bedrooms and the restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday nights and for Sunday lunch. It was formerly called the Bianconi Red Lion Guesthouse. Less
Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free Internet
Free Parking
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Breakfast included
Non-Smoking Hotel
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
10
Price range
US$141 - US$144 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Bianconi Red Lion Restaurant
Also Known As
The Ashbrook Arms Restaurant And Guesthouse Hotel Durrow
,
Durrow Red Lion
Location
Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Laois > Durrow
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence
Certificate of Excellence
Room types
Non-Smoking Rooms
Number of rooms
10
Price range
US$141 - US$144 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Bianconi Red Lion Restaurant
Also Known As
The Ashbrook Arms Restaurant And Guesthouse Hotel Durrow
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Durrow Red Lion
Location
Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Laois > Durrow
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rachelm385
5 November 2017|
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"Opt for a courtyard room as it would potentially be quieter as there is some noise from traffic and the pub..."
597bridc
30 Sep 2018
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"We had a front facing room and loved it. But would imagine that one of the other rooms would be equally as..."
Hagrid99
13 Sep 2017
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"Was in 20. Lots of stairs. Avoid if not fit."
Chiurce
8 Aug 2017
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"We booked well in advance and got the best 'house' out the back."
katemm190
29 May 2017
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