Caoimhe Maguire 
 
18/01/2024
 
 
  
We had an amazing time at Preston House on our family trip away to celebrate my husband's 40th. The house is so impressive while also being very comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen is really well stocked with equipment, and you can light a fire in the sitting room (with the bar only a few steps away). Ross the owner was so helpful on the lead up to our trip, and over the weekend he left us to it unless we needed anything, in which case he was only a text away. It's in a great location too, with parking out the front. We will definitely plan to go back
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Martin Andrews 
 
14/10/2023
 
 
  
Had a wonderful experience in Preston House. Ross could not have been more helpful, everything we could think of and more was provided.
The room was beautiful and we recommend anyone who is anywhere near Abbeyleix to stay in Preston House. Ross really is a wonderful host.
Martin Andrews
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mary Browne 
 
08/10/2023
 
 
  
Great house, lovely comfortable beds. Lovely setting in town with plenty of places to eat and drink. Kitchen is lovely for easy food prep and outside area great for relaxing. Great for a weekend getaway!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 John Richardson 
 
10/09/2023
 
 
  
Love the space here. Very comfortable beds
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Bernie Kelly 
 
09/08/2023
 
 
  
Beautiful old house, being restored by the owner. Everything you need for stay is there and available for you..
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Ivaylo Peev 
 
25/07/2023
 
 
  
Great place! An old house being reconstructed in its old glamour.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 elaine o'riordan 
 
16/07/2023
 
 
  
Preston house was a perfect location for my Dad's 80'th birthday celebration.
The house is beautifully restored, comfortable, spacious (really spacious) and a joy to spend 3 nights in.
We had 6 bedrooms, 13 people. We could have fit many more people than we had on this trip, and there was even space for tents.
On arrival, Ross brought us around and showed us the features and practical workings, sharing his experience of the restoration and his love for the project. He did a very good job in restoring this house.
We had 2 children, and 2 dogs in the group. All welcomed, and Ross's dog Juno also called in to say hi. The house was set up in a way that there was no concerns about breaking things - although really beautiful - it's very child friendly. The children relaxed and so could the parents.
The biggest challenge was finding the children as they found plenty of spaces to play.
Some highlights were the campfire, roasting marshmallows and the Italian restaurant (Papa Noni's) for our Saturday night feast. Tiramisu as the birthday cake. I need to go back there for more food.
Being able to bring dogs on a weekend away was a massive bonus. They had free reign of the house and a lovely garden to roam around in. This saved us so much anxiety in finding someone to mind them while we went away.
Abbeyliex surprised us. Lots of little interesting shops, walks, interesting churches, buildings and people. It's a heritage town, and had plenty of activities on offer. However, the house was so comfortable, we did do a lot of sitting about chatting instead.
Any issues or questions that arose were rapidly resolved by Ross. The house felt safe (fire systems, doors, stairs etc), and easy to clean up after ourselves.
We had a bar in the big sitting room, we moved furniture to suit our needs, there were 4 sitting room areas, one that was used as a bedroom.The largest sitting room was where we spend most of our time - comfortable seating, a bar, tables where we could sit while still in the group. Easy access to a beautiful kitchen.
I have nothing negative to say about this place, and will happily recommend it to anyone.
Thank you Ross for creating this very special place for people like us to create lifelong memories.
Elaine.