Blackhill Woods Retreat

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Blackhill Woods Retreat

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Free WiFi

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Blackhill Woods Retreat in Abbeyleix offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a yoga studio, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking cater to active travellers. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, à la carte, vegetarian, and vegan. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, and fruits, highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Located 33 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and 37 km from Kilkenny Castle, the property provides easy access to local landmarks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ahern
    Ireland Ireland
    “Loved everything about this place.Quite ,tranquil location.Calming to the nervous system.Room was big and airy with the most comfortable bed.There was the most interesting mini library in the room.Simon is a great host,warm and friendly.Highly...”
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The peaceful surroundings, gorgeous bath for relaxation. So comfortable , breakfast was brought to our room. Host Simon was very accommodating.”
  • Sana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I loved the location, the host was so warm & welcoming and the room was spotless, food was lovely”
  • Mignon
    Ireland Ireland
    “Wonderful suite with bath looking out over woods at rear of house Wonderful walk in the morning through the woods and the atmospheric hollow full of ferns and probably spirits of the past”
  • Glenn
    Ireland Ireland
    “The peace and quiet. Simon is an outstanding host. And the room was HUGE. And a late breakfast to the room. A treat.”
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful grand house, private en suite room with a very comfortable bed. Friendly hosts. Delicious breakfast”
  • Edith
    Ireland Ireland
    “The breakfast was delicious. The owners were very helpful and pleasant. The bed was extremely comfortable. Great experience overall.”
  • Walsh
    Ireland Ireland
    “Great bed. Nice room. Quiet location. Lovely breakfast.”
  • Avril
    Ireland Ireland
    “Spacious room, bed was very comfortable. Host very friendly.”
  • Kathi
    Germany Germany
    “Simon and Eilish‘s escape from the hussle and bussle of our big City life was the perfect start of our vacation. Located not too far from reach but far enough to be removed and secluded, the retreat Offerten everything we wehe looking for:...”

Hosted by Blackhill Woods Retreat

9.7
Host review score
Blackhill Woods Retreat
We warmly welcome you to our family home and retreat, nestled on the edge of the wild. Here, you are invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and savor the quiet beauty of nature. Our retreat is part of a living landscape, intentionally rewilding to support native plants, animals, bees, and all creatures great and small. Please walk gently here, take your time, and let yourself breathe deeply into the peace of this place. We are an eco-conscious retreat — we use only eco-friendly products and practices, serve vegetarian breakfasts (optional, with love), and offer a yoga studio where you’re welcome to join classes or events. If you have any questions, requests, or need anything at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are so happy to share this sacred space 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

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 20:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

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

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