Featuring a garden and views of garden, Glebe House is a country house situated in a historic building in Taghshinny, 27 km from Athlone Institute of Technology. This country house provides free private parking and a shared kitchen. The country house features family rooms. The units in the country house are fitted with a kettle. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hair dryer are available to all guests, while selected rooms are equipped with a DVD player. At the country house, every unit includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available daily. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the country house offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests at Glebe House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Taghshinny, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Athlone Train Station is 28 km from the accommodation, while Athlone Topwn Shopping Centre is 28 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 105 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
High score for Taghshinny

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Glebe House is an experience, where a BB experience, attempts to marry the experience of that of a boutique hotel. This close union is exceptionally Met and it's very much a marriage that works really well. Our host and owner Linda was extremely...
  • Daniel
    Ireland Ireland
    Nice host, very helpfull. Splendid breakfast. Well maintained property which is 200 years old and looks amazing.
  • Declan
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely staff, beautiful old property, really good breakfast
  • Bridget
    Ireland Ireland
    Firstly it was really near to Centre parcs where we had visited that day. It's in a beautiful setting with wonderful views. We had a lovely stay, the staff were so accommodating, the house itself was really impressive and the breakfast was...
  • Noemi
    Germany Germany
    Linda, the host, was lovely and easy to talk to. She made us feel very weclome and the place is just so romantic and beautiful. Breakfast was lovely and included. Do recommend
  • Tina
    Germany Germany
    Linda is a wonderful person, she gave very good tips for the area. Her house is beautiful and the room was just perfect. We‘ll definitely be back ❤️
  • Peter
    Ireland Ireland
    Very flexible with a late arrival and with an early breakfast, which was also perfect
  • Jordan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about it. We love an old style property. The grounds are spectacular
  • Tong
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Breakfast is excellent with fruit, egg, bread, tea, very well. View is good with garden and horse
  • Eileen
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautifully appointed Victorian home reasonably close to the Royal greenway..

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 160 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Linda grew up on a large farm where her Mum ran a very successful guest house and Horse riding center. Linda spent her formative years in Paris and worked in Lourdes for many seasons . She then live in Italy where she learned to speak Italian, she then moved to London where she worked in fashion using both her languages in business. Linda returned home in 2001 where she opened a shoe shop and ran a very successful business. She is married with one daughter and runs B&B along with the help of her husband in fact he keeps the grounds and raises thoroughbreds .

Property information

Glebe House dates back to 1825 it was a Rectory for the Church of Ireland, one of the vicars William Noble was married to Oscar Wilde¨s Aunt Emily Frances Wilde. The Noble family addored living here in Taghshinny We no longer keep wedding parties at our home as our gates close at midnight so is not suitable for this clientele .

Neighbourhood information

We are in the heart of the country but are a stones throw from the Royal Canal so if you are into walking pack you boots as there are plenty of good walks nearby.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Glebe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Glebe House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 07:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Glebe House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Glebe House

    • Guests staying at Glebe House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
    • Check-in at Glebe House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Glebe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Glebe House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Horse riding
      • Bike tours
      • Badminton equipment
      • Cooking class
    • Glebe House is 1.1 miles from the centre of Taghshinny. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Glebe House is popular with guests booking family stays.