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Escape to Preston House

200 Years of Georgian Splendour

 

We are delighted to present to you our beautifully restored 200 year old Georgian House, with a private courtyard and wooded garden, located on the Main Street of the picturesque Heritage Town of Abbeyleix.

Preston House is the perfect space to unite friends and family, and to enjoy everything the County of Laois has to offer.

Boasting the home from home comforts of a fully equipped country kitchen, a drawing room, sitting room & two dining rooms, our six luxurious suites are individually decorated with a mix of contemporary and antique furnishings, providing ample space to comfortably accommodate 14 people.

The Venue

Preston as a Venue has a variety of multi-functional spaces that easily allow clients to tailor their experience

Three Floors 

Six Bedrooms, All En Suite. 

Large Country Manor Kitchen

Dining Room for 50+ People

2 Large Drawing Rooms

Enclosed Courtyard 

Lawn and Patio

Off Road Parking if Required

Packages

At Preston, we have years of experience helping our guests to tailor different experiences to their needs.

Below are some of the examples of the types of events we specialise in.

If you would like us to tailor an event for you, simply get in touch.

Weddings

Corporate Team Building

Family Gatherings

Conference Room Hire

Hen Parties

Workshops

Rooms & Suites

Spacious Suites for Individuals and Groups
Pembroke Suite
The Pembroke Suite was named after Pembroke Terrace, a group of four impressively designed houses built as part of a dowry by the 11th Earl of Pembroke & Montgomery when his daughter Emma married Thomas De Vesci the 3rd. At the turn of the century a constabulary barracks, an inspector’s house and the post office occupied Pembroke Terrace.
Preston Suite
The Preston Suite was named after a previous incarnation of this fine premises which was a post-primary school. Mr A. E. M. Charleton of Galway Grammar School was appointed Head Master in 1895. Two months later the school opened to both boarders and day pupils. It served as an excellent educational establishment until it closed in September 1966.
Heritage Suite
The Heritage Suite was named after our local tourism and community centre Heritage house: It was a Boys National School until 1995, it now serves as heritage centre with a museum, meeting rooms and playground. It’s open to the public for guided tours, cultural events and exhibitions. Exhibits include ancient artifacts and recent traditional craft from Laois as well as artifacts from the Titanic Carpet factory here in Abbeyleix.
Sexton Suite
The Sexton Suite was named after Sexton House. On the retirement of the last sexton (an officer of a church), the house became somewhat derelict but as it forms a significant part of the town’s heritage its restoration was widely welcomed and it is now a notable stop on the Heritage Trails around the town.

 

Bramley Suite
Bramley’s premises on lower Main St dates back to the early 19th century. The first business was a saddlery and post office. Early in the 20th Century, the first automobile garage in Abbeyleix was opened at the rear of Bramley’s premises. The property beside Bramleys was formerly the site of the Abbeyleix Carpet Factory, which closed in 1914.
De Vesci Suite
The Suite is named after Abbeyleix House, home of the De Vesci family for over 300 years. It is a magnificent building built beside the Nore and situated in the rolling pastureland of the estate. It is now in private ownership. The estate is rich in history with the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey and the tomb of Malachy, King of Laois on its grounds.

Abbeyleix

The Heritage Town of Abbeyleix and Queens County

 

Rich in history, Laois has been home to the Vikings, Quakers, French Huguenots to name but a few. All have left their mark around the county making it a wonderful place to step back in time. Discover lavish country estates and woodlands, climb ancient castles, and visit round towers. Explore the towns and villages and meet our most unrivaled treasure, our people, who are warm and friendly, and easy with a smile, always ready to let you in on the amazing local secrets.
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