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Preston House:  Self-Catering Accommodation, Private Events & Social Gatherings

Preston House, a striking Georgian dwelling built circa 1820 is located on Main Street Abbeyleix in County Laois.

The building is steeped in history; its past includes being known as The Assembly Rooms,  a Secondary School, an Auction House, a Building Society,  and more recently a Fine Dining Restaurant.

Preston House is an impressive and  spacious self catering accommodation and event space with a vintage feel.  It is ideal for  families or groups of friends who want to reconnect  or get together to celebrate a special occasion.

Step into the warmth of the eye-catching hallway and make your way into tastefully decorated parlour rooms; gather on the sofas as you admire the artwork adorning the walls and the charm of the original fireplace whilst sharing fond memories and celebrating your special gathering.

Feel like a famous chef as you prepare a feast for all in the commercial kitchen; meals  to be served up in the grandeur of the dining room where you will find a charming original fireplace and an impressive bar area, the perfect place to gather in celebration with a bottle of red or glass of beer.

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Preston House:  Self-Catering Accommodation, Private Events & Social Gatherings

Preston House, a striking Georgian dwelling built circa 1820 is located on Main Street Abbeyleix in County Laois.

The building is steeped in history; its past includes being known as The Assembly Rooms,  a Secondary School, an Auction House, a Building Society,  and more recently a Fine Dining Restaurant.

Preston House is an impressive and  spacious self catering accommodation and event space with a vintage feel.  It is ideal for  families or groups of friends who want to reconnect  or get together to celebrate a special occasion.

Step into the warmth of the eye-catching hallway and make your way into tastefully decorated parlour rooms; gather on the sofas as you admire the artwork adorning the walls and the charm of the original fireplace whilst sharing fond memories and celebrating your special gathering.

Feel like a famous chef as you prepare a feast for all in the commercial kitchen; meals  to be served up in the grandeur of the dining room where you will find a charming original fireplace and an impressive bar area, the perfect place to gather in celebration with a bottle of red or glass of beer.

Wander through the corridors of the mesmerising ground floor and discover two wonderful reception rooms decorated with a lovely antique wallpaper and traditional furnishings including a large dining table where guests can spend the evening playing entertaining board games as they listen to the musician of the group take to the piano to fill the room with peaceful symphonies.

Sink into the armchairs and watch as light and warmth flicker from the fire and indulge in some quiet time as you lose yourself in gripping tales from your favourite book.

There are six large king and super king bedrooms, each boasting traditional mahogany furniture and an airy en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, a hand basin and WC. In addition two of the bedrooms have the option of a single bed catering for children and larger groups.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoor courtyard, converted stables and garden space which sits on one acre and is ideal for summer BBQ’s, events, retreats or it can just be a place where children (and adults) have the freedom to climb a tree and run around in a safe and secluded area.

Come visit us and live the magic of this amazing space.

October 2024

Creative Writing Retreat October

18th October @ 3:00 pm - 20th October @ 12:30 pm €400 – €510
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The details for the next Creative Writing Retreat at Preston House Abbeyleix have being announced. This retreat will include some private writing time and some workshops with the Irish Times bestselling author Shelia Forsey. Morning […]

November 2024

An Evening with Niall Williams and Mike Hanrahan

8th November @ 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm €20
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Booker nominated author Niall Williams and highly acclaimed musician Mike Hanrahan join forces for this very special evening of readings and song. Readings from Niall’s new novel, The Time of the Child will be interspersed […]