Railway Mews Play Area
Railway Mews Play Area, County Laois, Ireland- Park
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About this hotel
Charming Country Cottage in Portarlington
Modern Amenities: The 1-bedroom apartment boasts a flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen, and a walk-in shower, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.
Tranquil Surroundings: With a picnic area, garden, and nearby fishing spots, guests can unwind and enjoy the peaceful countryside setting.
Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions like Kildare Town Heritage Centre and The Curragh Racecourse, Country Cottage offers easy access to explore the area.
Book your stay at Country Cottage now for a relaxing countryside getaway with modern comforts.
Nearby Attractions
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Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.
Stay Details
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Fishing
Golf course
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Invoice provided
Room Types
Standard Apartment
Up to 4 guests111 sqmSofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
A Country Cottage with 1 double bedroom and 1 sofa bed in sitting room.
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
111 sqm
In-room amenities
ShowerTVHair dryerRadioRefrigeratorSeating AreaCD playerToiletMicrowavePrivate bathroomHeatingShared toiletSatellite channelsKitchenSofaAlarm clock
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Guest reviews(136 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 16, 2026Beautiful cottage! Has everything you need good location good value would love to stay again
Nothing!
7/10
Reviewed Sep 1, 2026Very easy as keys in keybox with code issued in an email a few days before arrival
Although, I didn't use the kitchen much, the kitchen area was a little tired. The cabinets had started to peel round the edges of the doors and were grubby. The hotplate had a large chip in it and the microwave handle was broken but still usable. The wifi was hit and miss. They had just swapped suppliers so not sure if this had a bearing.
9/10
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026Easy to find. Easy access. Very clear instructions to get the key etc. Nice and quiet little spot. We just wanted to use the kitchen and put our heads down for an overnight stay. It was perfect for that.
The matress on the bed was a little hard but other than that it was a very nice stay.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 11, 2026Beautiful lil cottage, I liked the feel of old ireland, wasn't to far from local shops etc.
The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly, cobwebs around the shower, shower door was all marks and streaks, skirting boards and door in bathroom were very dirty.. We couldn't use the microwave as it was rusted inside, the extractor fan filter was badly in need of a change hence not working properly, this really was annoying as a self catering cottage you would expect the cooking equipment be up to a decent standard. We ended up going out for dinner each evening.
8/10
Reviewed Jun 18, 2026Location
Would have been nice to have a pint of fresh milk in the fridge for a cuppa on arrival.
5/10
Reviewed May 26, 2026Close to shops and town
Not very clean...other guests checking in next door at 12 pm kicking our door and shouting thinking our accomodation was where they were staying
7/10
Reviewed May 2, 2026The location was excellent. One hour drive to the Rock of Cashel, Killkeny, Wicklow Mountains and Dublin. It had Netflix for the kids.
Lack of kitchen utensils, not very clean, one blanket missing, very uncomfortable sofa-bed.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 15, 2026It was in a good location
7/10
Reviewed Jan 10, 2026It was exactly as it was promised, the host was very helpful
8/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026It was convince to hotel we were going to wedding
It was cold
7/10
Reviewed Dec 27, 2025Little rustic cottage, with plenty of parking in a quiet location. Perfect stop over for us on our way to Dublin with our dog.
Just could have done with some more lighting outside when we arrived late.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025Quiet, comfortable and warm, great for dogs, Ideal location.
Towels
8/10
Reviewed Nov 22, 2025The cottage was perfect for what we needed it for. It had everything you would need for a self catering break away.
There was nothing to dislike within the cottage. The farmyard odour outside was a little unpleasant but that's to be expected in the countryside.
4/10
Reviewed Nov 2, 2025The place was really warm and welcoming. It being just off the motorway made it very convenient. The bed was comfortable, the shower worked perfectly. Cottage was very warm.
The outside area was a bit messy, and the drive in was unusual with very little privacy. It was also a bit tricky to figure out how to use the TV and Wi-Fi.
5/10
Reviewed Sep 11, 2025Location from main road excellent . Ease of access to house . Plenty room for 2 adults and 2 kids.
Strong smell of damp . WiFi very poor to non existent . Very little phone signal . Had to switch on hot water hour in advance .
7/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025Estuve con mi familia de paso una sola noche, en relación calidad-precio está bien no es la mejor B&B que he estado pero si muy económica y la verdad que para dormir vale.
Por decir algo un poco de mano de pintura como dicen en mi pueblo arreglar algo chapa y pintura
9/10
Reviewed Aug 15, 2025Alles, was wir brauchten, war da. Netter hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Süßer Haushund. Bei uns war nichts feucht und alles war soweit sauber. Auf der großen Wiese hinter dem Haus konnten die Hunde toll toben.
Etwas gewöhnungsbedürftiger Raumerfrischer.
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2025Spacious, parking available, good location.
6/10
Reviewed Aug 10, 2025Il vantaggio principale è sicuramente il basso costo rispetto alla media degli alloggi, molto apprezzato quando si cercano alternative per compensare l’esborso delle zone più turistiche. Anche la posizione è comoda (a un’ora dall’aeroporto di Dublino), soprattutto insieme alla possibilità di self check-in anche in tarda sera e alla comodità di spazio che un appartamento può dare. Nessun problema con bagno e doccia, basta leggere le istruzioni. La comunicazione con l’host è stata molto gentile e puntuale.
Purtroppo confermo quanto reso da altre recensioni rispetto al cattivo odore, la scarsa pulizia della cucina (noi ci siamo limitati a te e caffè della mattina ma l’unto precedente c’era un po’ dappertutto), le lenzuola erano sicuramente lavate ma c’erano peli di cane (forse inevitabile visto che la struttura è dog friendly, ma non tutti apprezzano). È un peccato perché con un po’ di cura sarebbe più accogliente. Diciamo che è una sistemazione ok se si vuole spendere poco per una breve sosta e ci si adatta.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 26, 2025Lovely cottage, great facilities and hosts
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6/10
Reviewed Jul 12, 2025Really helpful hosts who were great with contact and meeting needs and great location! Also great that it was pet friendly with a field to walk the doga round. Gets great sun to sit outside and enjoy the evening. Really good parking just out the front door.
Could do with an all over deep clean, floors/bathroom/kitchen amenities weren't the cleanest. A background smell of damp was also present. Would advise to bring own travel cot - while bedding for the cot was clean the actual cot smelt of damp a d was quite dirty.
10/10
Reviewed Jul 8, 2025A beautiful comfortable and clean cottage.
Nothing to dislike
8/10
Reviewed Jun 17, 2025Cozy rural
A little humid Baking Teflon pans old and scratched
10/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2025Privacy and field for dogs
Bad internet
10/10
Reviewed May 28, 2025Very handy for me traveling for work when I just want peace and quiet and a good sleep. Collected keys from lockbox. Zapper for the gates. Very secure. I have stayed many times and vottage is consistently spotless. Nice sun trap out the back to sit and green fields surrounding. I would recommend and return Thanks
All was good
4/10
Reviewed Apr 28, 2025Cleanliness. Communication
The place had damp smell, we couldn't sleep because of the wet damp smell.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 30, 2025Lovely little place to stay
8/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2025The space, the peace and quiet, the immediate surroundings for our dog, the general furnishing and furniture
The heating
10/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2024beauitful cosy cottage, had everything that you need, comfortable bed, plenty of hot water, great shower, cosy and warm, shops are just down the road, and a field out back to walk the dogs.
nothing
9/10
Reviewed Dec 14, 2024Bed very comfy. Easy access.
House a bit cold.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 9, 2024It was just what we needed; easy to find, very clear instructions and had all we needed in the cottage. Only downside was the storm knocked the power out - nothing to do with the owners. They were fabulous but powerless to the combat the storm!
Nothing really - there was everything we needed!
8/10
Reviewed Dec 2, 2024Easy check in with good secure parking. Bonus of being dog friendly and good communication with the host. Good location for our overnight stop.
It’s a little bit chilly even with the heating on
10/10
Reviewed Nov 24, 2024Very handy to get to and cottage was nice and clean great place to stay
10/10
Reviewed Oct 29, 2024Many thanks for our stay in The Country Cottage. The Cottage was fab, fully equipped with everything we needed. Fully functioning kitchen. The rooms were spacious and plenty of storage room. It was quiet and secure. Hosts were friendly quick to get back to us, we had a small issue with the WIFI that was resolved quickly. The location was perfect, just 4km from the main town.
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Oct 28, 2024It was a great place for an overnight stop on our way from Dublin to Dingle.
10/10
Reviewed Oct 8, 2024Fab cottage very clean and warm, lots of space for the dogs, we love staying here and so do the dogs, local shops a 10min drive away, close to the M7 dublin airport a 50 min drive,
Nothing to dislike.
10/10
Reviewed Sep 22, 2024Lovely place to stay very clean and cosy, Wonderful hot shower, and central heating. everything is perfect shops etc 5 mins drive away and a lovely big field around the back to exercise the dogs. Highly recommend this place, i stayed for the weekend in march and my son and daughter in law stayed with their 2 dogs in august on their way to the ferry.
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Sep 18, 2024Very charming wee cottage
Sofa bed not very comfortable
8/10
Reviewed Aug 28, 2024Good stop off on way to Dingle. Grounds secure for dogs. Clean and plenty of kitchen utensils tho we didn’t cook as only one night.
Just one bedroom and sofa bed although sofa bed was very comfortable according to the kids.
10/10
Reviewed Aug 11, 2024Private and quiet place
8/10
Reviewed Jun 20, 2024No breakfast - self-catering. Pleasant safe location. Good TV reception. Tranquill.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 11, 2024Just a lovely country cottage. All facilities at the cottage. All things functional. The only pity was i could not stay longer. Loved it!!
Peace, quiet, old fashioned yet modern. Cooking facilities top class. Shower was very good.
10/10
Reviewed Jun 7, 2024A large accommodation consisting of a kitchen, sitting room and bedroom all separated was quite nice. And felt very homely. Good value and easy to access. Owners are very nice and easy to communicate with.
1/10
Reviewed May 26, 2024Shower not working. Cold. No milk for tea
10/10
Reviewed May 26, 2024The large garden for walking dogs
Nothing
3/10
Reviewed May 13, 2024It was close to my conference, quiet and had heating and hot water.
It was damp, cold, had a very musty smell, had mould in lots of places, damp on the walls, and was not very clean, hairs in the shower, mildew on the plastic drainer for dishes. Wi-Fi is through an extender from main house, and kept dropping even after whole system was rebooted. I had to hold netting’s on my phone’s data.
9/10
Reviewed Apr 22, 2024Our home away from home! Even my puppy was comfortable here on his first night away from home.
Nothing!
10/10
Reviewed Apr 19, 2024Location Clean and comfortable
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Apr 1, 2024Lovely cottage not far by car from the shops, had a lovely saturday exploring longford etc, dogs loved the field out the back great for giving them a good run around and the bonus was they could stay inside with us, cottage was very cosy and warm had everything you could want, really enjoyed our stay would highly recommend it.
Nothing to dislike.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2024Got to the cottage, location was great and very comfy.
10/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2024Cosy cottage and nice bit of space out side to play if you have kids Great location
Nothing
10/10
Reviewed Feb 4, 2024The look of old cottage the intimacy and because is so beautiful (old and beautiful),me and my family love the cottage
Nothing really is my third time in there and I will probably book next time in the same spot if is available
6/10
Reviewed Jan 9, 2024Quite basic but adequately equipped. Really appreciated the large field for our dogs to exercise in.
You had to reset the heating every 2 hours (max). This is not practicable overnight in cold conditions such as we experienced. The cottage was cold on arrival (at about 8pm).
9/10
Reviewed Dec 3, 2023The ease of collecting the keys upon arrival .. plenty of utensils etc in the house, good WiFi and easy to follow instructions
10/10
Reviewed Nov 16, 2023Love the property and is fairly close to Portlaoise our destination
Not really picky but the heating is annoying for me is one hour based but that is not really a problem I love the cottage and the studio and it’s really nice and quiet, love quiet and this cottage is great for that close to all the views points but still peaceful. I will be there in February
9/10
Reviewed Nov 6, 2023Lovely cottage with everything you could need and more for your stay. 5star
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Oct 30, 2023Laundry facilities would be a great addition.
8/10
Reviewed Oct 7, 2023location
only negative was a smell of smoke
8/10
Reviewed Aug 14, 2023Everything was as described in the listing. Good location, close to Moore Abbey Woods would recommend for a nice walk. Thanks again.
8/10
Reviewed Jul 27, 2023Charming cottage. Good facilities & location.
9/10
Reviewed Jul 27, 2023There was a shortage of hot water in the sink. The light on the ceiling in the kitchen was not bright enough, probably it reached it's end of life.
3/10
Reviewed Jul 21, 2023It was in a quiet location
It was damp and needed a good airing, the bedding was also damp and musty. Everything was very old fashioned and lots of spiders around. There was mould on the ornaments in the bathroom and also on the drying rack for the dishes next to the sink. We were booked to stay 2 nights but left after 1 in the morning. Not good for us as a young family at all
10/10
Reviewed Jul 4, 2023It's comfortable - a total home away from home. This time, I had the privilege of spending some time in this cottage, and it was so relaxing.
I love this spot. No negatives from me.
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Comfortable and cozy accommodations
- •Convenient location and good amenities
Areas to consider
- •Issues with cleanliness
- •Damp smell in some areas
Cleanliness
7.58/10Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, including a damp smell and unclean kitchen amenities.
Service
9.05/10Hosts were described as helpful and responsive, meeting guests' needs effectively.
Location
9.09/10Great location with easy access to the main road and conveniences nearby.
Room Quality
8.54/10Cottages were generally comfortable and well-equipped for self-catering.
Amenities
8.07/10While some amenities had issues, overall they were satisfactory for a rural setting.
Value for Money
8.53/10Good value for a brief stay, economical compared to other options.
Food and Beverage
8.58/10No specific comments on food and beverage, hence rated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.55/10Despite minor issues, guests enjoyed their stay and found it satisfactory.