Some excerpts from the website of Coolanowle Farmhouse Accommodation that might be useful
The bed and
breakfast accommodation at Coolanowle is varied. You can luxuriate in our award-winning traditional Country House where you will be waited upon with home baking on arrival, in Bord Failte approved style, in
luxurious rooms, all en-
suite.
Hair dryer,
ironing and
tea and
coffee making facilities in every
room. There is a spacious
lounge and
dining room and the entire house is filled with an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. Occupancy: 2 persons Generous
room with king size Edwardian mahogany and marquetry bedhead and George 111 period mahogany and satinwood inlaid wardrobe. Large bay window overlooking front
garden and farm pastures.
En-suite bathroom with
bath and overhead power
shower.
Room facilities:
Tea making facilities,
Radio alarm clock,
TV,
hairdryer,
garden view. Occupancy: 2 Persons Large
bedroom with king sized or twin beds.Mahogany antique
furniture.
Ensuite bathroom with power
shower.The present Church of Ireland at Castletown-The adjacent townland to Coolanowle- dates back to early 1800,s.
Room facilities:
Tea making facility,
radio alarm clock,
tv,
hairdryer. Occupancy:2 persons. Enjoy the view of front lawns from this bright south facing
room. Ard-lios is the name of our local village and also the name of our parish which came about with the building of the parish church at Arles in 1868. This Church which can be seen in the distance from this
room, was designed by architects Pugin and Ashlin in neo-gothic style and is a most impressive building which is well worth a visit.
Room facilities:Large
en-suite bathroom with power
shower,
tea making facility,
radio alarm clock,
tv,
hairdryer. Occupancy:2 persons. Generous and large
bedroom with a southerly view over rolling farmland with the wooded Gleannmore in the background. Relax and unwind in this peaceful and bright
room. Generous
en-suite bathroom with
bath and overhead power
shower.
Room facilities:
Tea making facilities,
radio alarm clock,
tv,
hairdryer. Occupancy 2 persons A soothing and relaxing stay is ensured in the this
room. Beautiful antique double bed. Fox Hill or fox covert is an impressive backdrop to Coolanowle House.
En-suite bathroom with
bath and overhead power
shower.
Room facilities:
Tea making facilities,
radio alarm clock,
hair dryer,
tv. Comfortable and spacious
en suite bedroom with a double and single bed, overlooking the front entrance, lawns and the majestic beech trees. The ancient townland of Ballinagall adjoins Coolanowle to the south.
En-suite bathroom with
bath and overhead
shower. Occupancy 2 Persons:
Twin room. Named to remind Bernadine of her homeplace overlooking Carlow town.2 generous size single mahogany beds and large
en suite bathroom with power
shower.
2 bedroomed annexe with
2 en suite bathrooms,one with
bath and overhead power
shower,and other with walk in power
shower. Mini
kitchen with
fridge,cooker hob, and microwave. Front
room with bay window looking out on lawns and back
room adjoining
patio and herb
garden. Suitable for small family /group for self catering or BB. Self Catering Cottages. We have 2 limestone cottages beside Coolanowle House. Tastefully converted from tie up cow byres they contain
2 en suite bedrooms with a single and double bed in each
bedroom.
Kitchen and
living room combined with open fire or stove. Underfloor electric
heating. Bord failte 4**** approved.
Residential
Spa Breaks Mid Week Weekend. Arrive on Friday. Be greeted with delicious Afternoon
Tea. Unpack and unwind with a leisurely stroll through our parkland and around the pond. Appreciate the stillness of your surroundings and whet your appetite for
dinner, a four course mouth watering delight with a selection of fine wines*. Have
coffee/herbal
tea in the
lounge afterwards and retire and sleep well. Saturday morning, you have your choice of activity after your truly magnificent
breakfast. The afternoon is pamper time if you wish to avail of our list of therapies. If you like, we can organise a
game of
golf, horse riding or a choice of other leisure activities*. That evening you can enjoy some of our organic specials for your evening meal. Buttercup Package includes: Afternoon
Tea on arrival. Accommodation for two nights. Two Delicious
Dinners. Two Full Irish or
Buffet Breakfasts. Swedish
Massage or Reflexology. Anesi Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, Skin Smoothing Eye Treatment. Parafango Full Body Wrap. High Season - 449 per person sharing Low Season - 439 per person sharing. Complimentary
tea and
coffee are always in your
room and the
Lounge is always cosy and comfortable, if you just want to curl up with your book.. Daffodil Package includes: Anesi Facial, Manicure Pedicure with Paraffin Therapy. *High Season - 369 per person sharing Low Season 359 per person sharing. Begin with Walk in the rambling parklands. Our organic farm is a joy to investigate. Our farm is one of seven farm operators chosen nationally, as demonstration sites for fully certified organic farms. Then a de-stressing
Massage and
Beauty Treatments to help you relax and rewind. The
cuisine at Coolanowle is amazing, you will awaken your tastebuds with the freshest of produce lovingly prepared and presented. Rose Package includes: Anesi Facial Neck, Shoulder Back
Massage. *High Season - 275 per person sharing Low Season - 265 per person sharing. All of our weekend breaks will challenge and pamper you so you will enjoy your break, feel
healthier and happier. Wellbeing is everything and we aim to improve your Wellbeing when you visit Coolanowle. Our unique approach to maintaining the balance between nourishing the body and soul, while stimulating the mind will make this visit different. Lily Package includes: Neck, Shouder Back
Massage. *High Season 215 per person sharing Low Season - 205 per person sharing. Coolanowle Country House Non-Residential Day Treatment Packages. Coolanowle Morning Taster. Includes: Treatment of your Choice
Tea/
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle De-stress Day. Includes: Swedish
massage Anesi Facial
Lunch Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle Revitaliser. Includes: Swedish
Massage Anesi Facial Cleanse Make-up
Lunch.
Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle Feel Good Day. Includes: Swedish
Massage Anesi Facial Parafango Half Body Wrap
Lunch Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle
Beauty Makeover Day. Includes: Parafango Half Body Wrap Anesi Facial
Lunch Eyelash Brow Tint Shape French Manicure Cleanse Make-up
Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle Top to Toe Day. Includes: Swedish
Massage Anesi Facial Manicure Pedicure with Paraffin Therapy
Lunch Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies, Coolanowle Spring Water. Coolanowle Deluxe Day. Includes: Parafango Full Body Wrap Anesi Facial
Lunch Swedish
Massage Manicure with Paraffin therapy Pedicure with Paraffin therapy
Tea,
Coffee, Fresh Fruit, Smoothies Coolanowle Spring Water
Food Lovers are in for a mouth-watering experience. From Afternoon
Tea through to
Breakfast, homemade and organic are the order of the day. Delicious scones, confectionery, teas,
coffees, Continental and Full Irish
Breakfasts will tantalise your taste buds and prepare you for the day.Evening meals are our speciality with a wide variety of organic food produced on the farm being served eg organic beef, lamb,pork, bacon, duck,and chicken. A good bottle of wine to accompany your meal will ensure this is a culinary experience to be remembered! Coolanowle Farmhouse Accommodation
Breakfast Menu. Choice of Fruit, Selection of Organic Yoghurts, Poached Fruit Fresh fruit bowl ********* Perfect Porridge with cream Bernadines Muesli Cereal Selection ********* Bacon, Sausage, Clonakilty Black White Pudding, Tomato either Scrambled, Poached or Fried Free Range Egg. Scrambled, Poached or Fried Free Range Egg on Toast. Tomato, Scrambled Free Range Egg Smoked Salmon Tossed in Butter. Omelette (Tomato, Onion, Mushroom Cheese) ********** Plus Orange Juice
Tea/
Coffee And a Selection of Homemade Breads Toast **********. All products are freshly prepared and where possible locally produced. Starters Avocado with Honey Lemon Dressing with Green Salad and Crusty Bread Carrot Thyme Soup Coolanowle Garlic Mushrooms Twice Baked Cheese Soufflee with Green Salad. Salmon with Lime and Peanut Crust Coolanowle Organic Lamb Stew Chicken Ham Pie. Yellow Peppers with Leeks Marjoram Spiced Spinach Colcannon Gratin Dauphinois Oven Roasted Meditteraean Vegetables. Yoghurt with Cardamon Velvet with Citrus Fruit Salad (Orange and Kiwi Fruit) Caramel Icecream with Bananas Butterscotch Sauce Seasonal Citrus Fruit Salad with
Baby Meringues
Spa Treatments At Coolanowle Country House
Spa. Parafango Half body wrap. Skin Smoothing Eye Treatment. Eyelash Eyebrow Tint. Eyelash Brow Tint and Shape. Manicure with Parafin Therapy. Nail Shape Varnish. Pedicure with Parafin Therapy. Anesi Induction 02 (for all skin types especially those needing Oxygen boost which stimulates toxin elimination, repair, hydrates and boosts cellute metabolism.). Anesi Source Isotonic (for all skin types. A source of vitamins and minerals providing balance to devitalised, tired or dehydrated skin). Anesi Dermo Control (corrects combination, oily and very oily skins.This product balances secretions of sebaceous glands to revive and desensitise). Anesi Jeunesse (anti ageing facial). Aromatherapy
Massage. Neck, Shoulders and Back
Massage. We can accommodate up to 18 people in our farmhouse and a further 8 in our self catering cottages and up to 4 persons in the Log House. These are based on 2 persons sharing a
room.
Experience the hospitality of a country farmhouse break at Coolanowle House on the Carlow/Laois border. We offer you a peaceful stress-free getaway in a haven of tranquility just 1 hours drive from Dublin. If you prefer your own space you can stay self-catering in one of our lovely limestone Cottages or Log Deckhouse. Enjoy a leisurely
dinner with organic meats produced on our own farm.
Tea/
Coffee and home baking on arrival. The house has the atmosphere of a welcoming home with antique furnishings and superbly appointed, spacious, individually styled
bedrooms. Ideal location for gatherings of family, friends or retreat groups up to 26 people. Our farm is also one of the Organic Demonstration Farms for the Departent of Agriculture and an Agri Tourism award winner. Message, Reflexology and a range of
beauty treats also available. Ballickmoyler, Carlow, Co Laois T: 059 862 5176 F: 059 862 5544 M: 087 610 4108 / 087 273 8061 This Website Has Been Part-Funded By Laois County Enterprise Board