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21 miles from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum in Abbeyleix, Blackhill Woods Retreat features accommodations with access to wellness packages. This 4-star country house offers full-day security and luggage storage space. There's a sun terrace and guests can make use of free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. At the country house, every unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the country house, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available each morning. Yoga is available at the property. Guests at the country house can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kilkenny Railway Station is 22 miles from Blackhill Woods Retreat, while Kilkenny Castle is 23 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very peaceful, it was lovely to lie and listen to the birds. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. We had a good night's sleep! Simon was very friendly and made us feel extremely welcome in his home.
  • Rfraska
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast and Host were AMAZING! The views from the room and large bath is so nice too.
  • Shannon
    the United States the United States
    absolutely gorgeous! tucked into the woods a bit so seems very private. the rooms were beautiful and had great views (would be lovely to see the gardens in the springtime!). staff were very friendly and helpful!
  • Jason
    the United States the United States
    Everything. The suite of rooms we rented was very spacious, the beds were super comfortable and the breakfast (served in room) was fantastic. It was absolutely silent…..we all had a fantastic night’s sleep.
  • Ashley
    the United States the United States
    This is a beautiful location and the owners are amazing. The bad thing I can say is that I did not get to stay more than one night.
  • Joe
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely house and beds were so comfortable. Had a lovely suite there, breakfast was great and nice woodland walks there
  • Kevin
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lovely House in a beautiful quiet location but just down the road from Abbeyleix which has amazing places to eat. Only a short stay but definitely recommend. Simon was a lovely host also. 🙏🏼
  • Neil
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very clean and comfortable room with great views over the surrounding woodland. The owners were very friendly and suggested a few things to do around my work. The parkland around Emo Court was a great suggestion by Simon.
  • Patty
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful wooded area for walking around. And it was so quiet and peaceful. House and room were lovely.
  • Chris
    Portugal Portugal
    nice location..good size room..comfortable..country location..hosts amenable..cooked breakfast delivered to room..

Hosted by Blackhill Woods Retreat

9.3
9.3
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Blackhill Woods Retreat
Blackhill Woods Yoga & Well Being Retreat is a beautiful country house set on 5 acres of ancient woodland overlooking the heritage town of Abbeyleix. It is our loving home that we happily share with you but also a centre for Yoga, Meditation & Natural Health Therapies. The property has many traditional large sash windows overlooking the surrounding gardens and woodland so you get to experience all that nature has on offer in each season. Most of the trees are native Irish specimens seeming almost untouched and can be seen from the woodland paths that intertwine and travel the grounds. Blackhill Woods has a special energy that supports the space with peace and a greater sense of well being. It is truly magical and we are delighted to share it with you.
Simon & Eilish welcome you and openly share the space of Blackhill Woods Yoga & Well Being Retreat with you. They are both friendly, kind and interested in many aspects of life and creating a deeper sense of well being, naturally. Both are yoga teachers & therapists. Simon & Eilish are happy to help where needed and guide you along your journey to perhaps experience more out of Abbeyleix and the surrounding countryside. If you would like to book Yoga classes or therapy sessions just contact them for further info.
Abbeyleix is a beautiful heritage town in the south of County Laois full of charm and history. Abbeyleix is blessed to have an abundance of Nature surrounding the town, Heywood Gardens, the Sensory Gardens in the town, Sexton House, the Abbeyleix Bog with over 10km of various designated walkways, Dunmore Woods, Blackhills, St Michael & All the Angels Church, The church of the Holy Rosary, de Vesey Estate, the Heritage House & Museum & an array of good bars, restaurants and cafes to choose from. Then within a short car journey the rest of Laois has the famous Glen Barrow Waterfall in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, the Ridge of Cappard with views across the country, walks, treks and now cycle tracks across the mountain range. The village of Durrow is 10km from us with more cafes, bars and the 5* Hotel & Gardens of Castle Durrow. The Rock of Dunamase is only a 20 min drive and boasts panoramic views of Laois from the top of an Ancient Fort dating back a thousand years! Emo Court is to the north approx 25mins from us with its own lake, walks and a cafe in the beautiful estate house which has tours throughout the day. Kilkenny City is 35 mins, Portlaoise 15 mins, Carlow 30 min
Languages spoken: English,Irish

Area info

Amenities of Blackhill Woods Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Irish

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Blackhill Woods Retreat

  • The prices at Blackhill Woods Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Blackhill Woods Retreat is 0.9 miles from the center of Abbeyleix. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Blackhill Woods Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte
  • Blackhill Woods Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Personal trainer
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Yoga classes
  • Check-in at Blackhill Woods Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Blackhill Woods Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.