Excellent breakfast, good conversation

Stayed in September 2025

Staff, position, breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

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

The hosts were absolutely lovely and very welcoming. Our room was very spacious, clean, quiet and serviced every day.

Stayed in August 2025

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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Excellent in every way - fabulous character to the decor - beautiful breakfast served in a relaxed atmosphere

Stayed in August 2025

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

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

Beautiful house, lovely big room, very comfortable bed

Stayed in August 2025

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Beautiful spacious old building.

Stayed in August 2025

Very welcoming fantastic breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

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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Central location cooked breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

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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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

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

Fabulous staff and delicious homemade breakfast that was a bit different and special!

Stayed in July 2025

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

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

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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Comfortable beds and fabulous breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

Charming guesthouse, very comfortable bed and room. Proper shower. Excellent Irish breakfast! Lovely and friendly atmosphere.

Stayed in June 2025

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

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