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Church Street, Portlaoise, Ireland
#3 of 7 hotels in Portlaoise
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 379 B&B reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.0
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Free Wifi
8.5
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Reviewed: August 28, 2025
Gabrielle
Italy1 review10“Friendly family run, traditional experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff, position, breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 27, 2025
Peter
United Kingdom9 Reviews10“Absolutely superb (and so was Jerry)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
The map coming with the booking.com reservation, suggests leaving the station on the northbound platform, walking through the car park to the end and then walking under the railway and then turning left into Station Street, and at the end turning right into Church Street (It is at this right turn you can descend the stairs from the southbound platform missing most of the walk)
Wow, Ivyleigh (and Jerry) far exceeded my expectations, absolutely everything was superb............and the breakfast selection (I dont think I have ever seen a longer list, and I do a lot of travelling)
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Colin
United Kingdom7 Reviews9.0“An absolutely wonderful stay with exceptional Irish breakfasts using quality local produce.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The hosts were absolutely lovely and very welcoming. Our room was very spacious, clean, quiet and serviced every day.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Garry
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“We enjoyed our stay and found our host, Jerry, to be a delightful person.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the shower unit would benefit from a deep clean and was a little tired.Likewise the sink area.
We loved the property and both the breakfast and our host were excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Edel
Ireland14 Reviews10“Relaxed and comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Excellent in every way - fabulous character to the decor - beautiful breakfast served in a relaxed atmosphere
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Tríona
Ireland7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay at Ivyleigh House. It is a beautiful house with great parking and is so close to the train station. The following morning, we had a gorgeous breakfast with homemade bread and everything you could want. We were well looked after and would definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Petra
Germany3 Reviews10“Very friendly hosts, delicious breakfast and large room with comfortable bed”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was delicious. Everything was handmade, the bread came straight out of the oven. The breakfast room was beautiful and lovingly decorated. The location was perfect, distance to the village max. 5 walking minutes.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Emma
Ireland7 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Would highly recommend. Made to feel very welcome from our first phone call. Will definitely be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful house, lovely big room, very comfortable bed
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 7, 2025
Paul
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Overnight stay while on a tour of the country.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Beautiful spacious old building.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Rosemary
Ireland3 Reviews10“I'll be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very welcoming fantastic breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Barrett
Ireland1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly hosts, beatiful twin room with garden view. Lovely selection of home grown fresh ingredients for breakfast. Perfect location 1 minute walk from the train station. About 12 minutes taxi/ shuttle bus from Emo, Forest Fest. Free on site parking at the back. Highly recommend, would stay again.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Adrien
Ireland52 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Right in town”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Central location cooked breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Anna
Ireland10 Reviews9.0“Quiet, elegant property perfectly situated.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful property just off the Main Street. Perfect for a quiet getaway and for wandering around town. Rooms clean , tastefully old style. It took us a while to realise the beautiful quiet of the place was augmented by a lack of tv ! Really nice! Breakfast was perfect.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Therese
United States12 Reviews10“Paradise”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 20 nights
Nothing
I was extremely happy staying at Ivyleigh House. I stayed there for about three weeks, solo woman at age 71. My hosts, Jerry and Dinah, we’re fabulous. They were attentive and concerned that I had a great stay, offering advice and ideas of things to do when asked. Never intrusive. The house was a lovely Victorian, and my single en-suite room was a charming, cozy, and very comfortable sanctuary. The bed was comfortable, and sheets, line dried, smelled so good. Portlaoise was the perfect location, an hour west of Dublin easily accessible by car or rail. It was literally two minutes to the train station, yet very quiet. I opted to rent a car, but it really wasn’t necessary given its location; one could easily get just about anywhere in Ireland by train. The town was very welcoming and friendly and only a short one block walk to many pubs, restaurants, and shopping. I felt very comfortable walking at night. The breakfasts were delicious and served in the loveliest candlelit dining room. Each day a menu is available for the following day; you tell them what you would like and the time you want to eat. The food was all homemade, and I was awakened each day by the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting up to my room. The meals were as big as you’d like… full Irish breakfast to scrambled eggs with salmon to creamy porridge (my favorite.) Dinah’s soda bread was outstanding! The food was of the highest quality. It was easy to see why Ivyleigh House has earned so many awards, yet it was reasonably priced. The landscaping was gorgeous and the back garden was beautiful and relaxing. I would definitely encourage everyone to stay there. I know I will if I go back to Ireland. Slainte!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Angela
United Kingdom7 Reviews10“One of my best stays ever!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Couldn’t fault it at all.
We liked the Georgian feel and the decor of this house. The owners were lovely people and very friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 16, 2025
Lisa
United States3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fabulous staff and delicious homemade breakfast that was a bit different and special!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: July 9, 2025
Dilys
Ireland226 Reviews26 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is excellent if travelling by train, being close to the station yet still on a quieter street. There is a good selection of restaurants around. The house is an attractive older building, there is a good garden at the rear and plenty of parking. There are interesting and delicious options for breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: June 28, 2025
John
United Kingdom23 Reviews10“If given the opportunity I will stay there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was nothing that I did not like.
I had stopped there before and chose it because I knew what to expect. The room was really spacious and spotlessly clean. A good breakfast was served and promptly. The house is only 3 - 4 minutes walk from the train station which has a good service to Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 28, 2025
Gerry
Ireland1 review10“Excellent stay with excellent breakfast”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Jerry and his team are lovely and it a family run spot where you feel incredibly safe and welcome. Truly lovely experience.Book with confidence here!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Christina
Ireland6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Comfortable beds and fabulous breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Johanna
Finland7 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect stay in a lovely guest house!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Charming guesthouse, very comfortable bed and room. Proper shower. Excellent Irish breakfast! Lovely and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Catherine
Ireland15 Reviews10“a must place to stay .”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Last breakfast is 930am ..
everything, old world furniture , beautiful waterford crystal everywhere and ansley delph.. Mahagony furniture , Hugh ceilings. Beautiful homemade brown and white sour dough bread . Ingredients for full Irish were free range and host comes out to tell you were it all comes from . There was warm stewed rhubarb and plums ,just beautiful . Breakfast was fab .. There is also private parking at the back .
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Tom
Ireland18 Reviews10“Well worth a visit”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only staying one night.
Clean, comfortable and breakfast was very fresh with all food sourced locally. Car parking facility.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 14, 2025
Emmet
Ireland3 Reviews10“Excellent stay in central Portlaoise!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely gorgeous stay - Jerry and Dinah are so welcoming and friendly. Loved the decor of the house and the breakfast is brilliant! Would highly recommend
Stayed in June 2025
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