Ancient Woodland Retreat in the Heart of Ireland

Tucked among ancient trees in Abbeyleix, County Laois, Blackhill Woods welcomes you for a peaceful night away, an unhurried few days or a longer stay. Choose from our welcoming country house rooms or self-contained Mews.  Enjoy woodland walks, restful rooms and time to reconnect with nature and yourself.

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Stay a night. Make time for a little longer.

Choose from three welcoming country house rooms or settle into the self-contained Mews, with its own kitchen and entrance. Each has its own character, with the gardens and woodland close by.

A night away can be a welcome pause. Two or three nights give you time to explore the paths, find a favourite place beneath the trees and enjoy a morning without rushing. For a week at your own pace, make yourself at home in the Mews.

Breakfast is an optional extra, delivered to your room to enjoy in bed or at your table. Choose from our breakfast menu, whether you’re here for one night or a longer stay.

Book direct and stay longer for less
Save 10% on 2 nights, 15% on 3+ nights and 20% on 7+ nights

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Find your own quiet corner

Spend a little time beneath the woodland canopy following the paths to find a quiet corner of your own. Pause among the ferns, listen to the birds or simply sit beneath the trees.

You’ll find a woodland map in your room to guide you to the Hollow and our favourite sit spots. Stay a few days and there’s time to return to a place you love, watching the light change and noticing the small things along the way.

Make time for yourself

Join a weekly studio class or arrange a private yoga session during your stay. Private sessions are available by prior arrangement, subject to availability.

Explore yoga

Take some time for yourself with a personal therapy session at Blackhill Woods. Sessions can be arranged in advance, subject to availability.

Explore therapies

Enjoy yoga with Eilish from the comfort of home through our monthly online membership. A way to make time for your practice wherever you are.

Yoga from home

Life at Blackhill Woods

Little moments from the woods, the house and life here.

Testimonials

Great view – I stayed on my own here for one night to clear my head for a morning work zoom.
I asked if I could stay a little longer in the morning to finish my Zoom, and the hosts were so lovely. They allowed me extra time with no charge. The location is stunning. I even took a yoga class the evening before, and it was the best experience. Overall, the location, hosts, breakfast, everything was 10/10 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Alison, IRE 
Alison, IRE

Exceptional – Such a unique, comfortable and relaxing stay. We absolutely loved our room and the home. The breakfast was superb with fresh fruits.

Cindy, USA 
Cindy, USA

Very comfortable, gorgeous and peaceful.- “Gorgeous and comfortable room, very clean and such a peaceful setting. Simon & Eilish are great hosts and made me feel welcome. I will definitely return.”

Yolandi, SA 
Yolandi, SA

“A very comfortable , cosy and classy bit of magic. We loved our stay here . A stunning location and wonderful breakfasts too. Highly recommend!!”

Shawn, IRE 
Shawn, IRE

Excellent – Very relaxing stay. The suite is a super-spacious, bright room, with lovely views over the woods and the gardens. Very comfortable bed and the bathroom has a beautiful roll top bath, with more pretty views for you to soak away modern stresses, taking pride of place.

Simon and Eilish were lovely hosts and the scrambled eggs breakfast option was delicious. I would have loved to have gotten to know their sweet dog, Max, a bit more but he’s very shy, unless you have a treat to hand, maybe 🙂 It’s only a few minutes away from Abbeyleix town so do check out the wonderful Morrissey’s pub and Joe Bergin’s pub, if you have the opportunity

Trippin 88, IRE 
Trippin 88, IRE
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