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About this property

Historic Charm: Abhainn Ri Farmhouse in Ballintober, Blessington offers a 5-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy stunning lake, garden, and mountain views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofing. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Delicious Breakfast: A la carte breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and pancakes are served daily. Explore the Area: Located 31 mi from Dublin Airport, the property is near attractions like Punchestown Racecourse (12 mi) and Glendalough Monastery (14 mi). Activities available include fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Wonderful hosts, gorgeous property and views. Just stunning!
  • Stacey
    United States United States
    Beautiful views, comfortable beds, delicious breakfast. The bed & breakfast was clean & modern. We would definitely stay again!
  • Deanna
    United States United States
    Beautiful property, funny donkeys, great breakfast!
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    Loved the walk down to the lake! Beautiful property with a great breakfast!
  • Deirdre
    United States United States
    Beautiful, peaceful setting! Lovely accommodations, comfy bed and pillows, every detail was thought of!
  • Michele
    United States United States
    A breathtaking view of a working farm in Ireland. The animals and walking trail were amazing. One of the most beautiful stays I have ever had. The breakfast and Host were also wonderful. 10/10 !
  • Alicia
    United States United States
    The location was exceptional. I enjoyed the walk down to the lake. Our hostess was very kind. She even provided us with a gift of a bottle of wine!
  • Mary
    Bermuda Bermuda
    Friendliness and helpfulness of the owners. The beautiful, rural location and farm walk down to Blessington Lake. The two donkeys in the adjacent field. Lovely breakfast.
  • Carl
    United States United States
    Beautiful pastoral setting with excellent views of Lake Liffey and the Wicklow Mountains. Wonderful hosts, kind. Nice breakfast. A bonus is to be able to roam the extensive property, amidst sheep, cattle, horses, goats.
  • James
    United States United States
    This was a nicely renovated 190-year-old farmhouse. The setting was fabulous: on a farm in the country. There is a long, leisurely walk from the house to a nearby lake. It was a great way to end our long day on the road. The large Irish breakfast...

Hosted by Niamh Byrne

9.8
Host Review Score
Niamh Byrne
The bedrooms at Abhainn Ri Farmhouse feature a TV, complimentary toiletries, luxury bathrobes, power shower with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Guests are able to enjoy the shared lounge complete with log burning stove in the Farmhouse B&B and a privite area in the suite. The Garden Suite has its very own private entrance and kitchenette is an annex to the Farmhouse B&B. Offering bed and breakfast accommodation with complimentary WiFi on-site. Breakfast is served every morning in the quirky farmhouse dining room. Guests order breakfast from our menu on arrival. Our extensive menu offers Irish breakfast, porridge, pancakes, omlettes with our free range farm eggs and all breads, cakes, scones and muffins made by Joe & Niamh. We bake our own Irish soda bread, yeast breads, sour dough and of course scones and muffins. We cater for gluten free, vegitarians and vegan diets. We have a range of tea, coffee, jams and jellies. 100 acres for farm trails for guests to enjoy. The property is just under 1 hour's drive from Dublin city centre. Dublin Airport
The farmhouse has been in the Byrne family for five generations and we restored it in 2013, enhancing all its wonderful natural features. The house looks out over the lakes and the bedrooms have wonderful views. Please note that Abhainn Ri Farmhouse does not offer complete self catering facilities. Each bedroom has a fridge, microwave, kettle and a small selection of glasses, cups, and plates so guests can enjoy snacks. We recommend local restaurants for dinner. The Garden Suite, which has stunning views and superb furnishings and a private entrance. The farmhouse suite is ideal for honeymoons or special escapes. The farmhouse suite has a kitchenette, which is ideal for guests wishing to prepare snacks. Owners Joe & Niamh welcome you to stay at Abhainn Rí Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast in very scenic County Wicklow. We welcome our guests to enjoy a home baked treat on arrival in you room. Our guests order breakfast the evening before and each breakfast is cooked to order at the agree time. Guests can book afternoon tea in or even a baking class with Niamh in advance of arrival. Joe has created a wonderful farm trail through the 100 acres to the lakeshore and all our guests love to wander.
Abhainn Rí is located on farmland overlooking the stunning sweeping landscape of the kings river valley as it flows into Blessington lakes. The Byrne family have created a wonderful welcoming space where visitors can reconnect with nature and experience country living and freedom away from the stresses of everyday life. Wander freely through the fields and follow the Mindfulness Trail dotted with notes of inspiration while enjoying a little banter with the friendly farm animals along the way. Russborough house is just 5 minutes drive away. Glendalough is 20 minutes drive to the most visited site in Ireland. Sorry we do not allow pets stay on site.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

After a booking is made, you will receive an email from the property with further instructions regarding the payment procedures and the key collection.

Guests wishing to order Afternoon Tea, are advised to reserve in advance.

Please inform Abhainn Ri Farmhouse 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.