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Lodge owel lodge is a farmhouse bed and breakfast located 3klms from Mullingar, a lively market town.Our home has extensive views of Lough Owel and the surrounding countryside.Guests can enjoy a leisurely walk through our organic farm to the lake. An ideal place to unwind and relax from all the stresses of life. All five en suite bedrooms have pleasant country views. For breakfast guests can enjoy home baking, homemade jams and organic porridge while sitting at a large antique table overlooking the countryside. Wireless Internet Access is complimentary and is available throughout the house.
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We stayed in this lovely inn on our last night in Ireland due to the easy drive from there to the airport in Dublin and were pleasantly surprised by the accommodations. The rooms were very well appointed and very comfortable, Both the farm setting and the decor make us feel like we had stepped back in time to a simpler and more peaceful way of life. The view from our window of the farm and Lough Owel in the background was delightful. Aideen was wonderful in not only suggesting a place for dinner, but in helping with our flight and rental car situation the next morning. The best part of the entire stay, however, was the delicious breakfast with homemade preserves, scones, breads, and more. We would highly recommend Lough Owel Lodge to anyone and hope to stay here again!
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Date of stay: October 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Ask for a view of the gardens and Lough Owel.
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Response from martinginnell, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Mar 29, 2017
Hello, We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and found it peaceful and relaxing. By now you are probable planning another trip and i hope if you are coming this direction you will look us up. kindest regards Martin and Aideen
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From the moment we drove up the driveway, we were awestruck by the stunning beauty. Being in the woods by the lake was a nice change from the wide open country. Every window you look out of has a spectacular view. The lodge is immaculate and so spacious! The bedrooms are huge. Our room had a four poster bed and a loveseat, bathroom clean and modern (many B & B's have ancient plumbing and fixtures) with toiletries included. Meals were perfect, simple and filling, just the ticket when traveling on the road and doing a lot of driving. Our hostess was also helpful with resources around the area. She had menus from local restaurants, and ideas on sites to see. Our itinerary had been up ended as a result of a change in our reservations. We had to leave a previous B & B a night early and the stay there was quite traumatic. Aideen was super helpful with ideas for alternative sights to see. She suggested taking the train to Dublin for the day. We took her advice, and what a perfect day we had! My husband got a day off from driving and we got to see Dublin without all the hassles. All in all, we got the best of both worlds-modern amenities and professionalism of a fine hotel with the warm intimacy of a well run B & B.
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Date of stay: September 2011
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from aideenginnell, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Dec 22, 2011
Dear Mary, Thank you very much for your kind words. We hope to see you back again in our home. May you and all your family have a great Christmas and a peaceful new year. Aideen and Martin Ginnell
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This was our last stop on a week-long trip and it was wonderful! The Lodge is set in a beautiful location in the Midlands; far enough from town to make for a quiet getaway but close enough to have some restaurants, nightlife and services close by. An October stay made it all the more pleasant with the changing leaves and the fresh cool air!
Our room was very spacious and exceptionally clean with a separate small sitting area. The en-suite bath was clean and sizable. The bed was comfortable. The flat screen TV had sufficient programming options.
The hosts were pleasant and accessible and the beautiful home was open- we could use the sitting room and dining area at any time of day or night. Breakfast was made to order and served in the lovely dining area!
We would highly recommend and would definitely stay again if we were nearby!
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Rooms on the back of the house have a view of the Lake!
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I am not sure how they managed to score a 2011 Karen Brown recommendation sticker to put next to the door. Lough Owel Lodge has surely seen brighter days and although WiFi is available upstairs by the guest rooms, everything (including the router) has a very worn appearance. The innkeepers are pleasant but certainly not the jovial Irish we've come to expect having experienced lovely hospitality around the country. Lough Owel room has a queen bed but it's hard as a rock with a little tiny tele so far up high that you can hardly see what the programme is you are watching. Baths are clean but dated as well.
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Date of stay: June 2011
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from aideenginnell, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Jul 8, 2011
Thank you very much for staying with us and for taking the time to review our property. Our goal is to provide our guests with a comfortable and pleasant experience while they stay at our farmhouse .In order to achieve this we are continuously upgrading and implementing changes to our home and our services. We are delighted to use yours and other comments in formulating our plans for future changes and upgrades. kind regards, Martin and Aideen Ginnell
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What an awesome B&B. Almost don't want others to know how good this place is. Aideen is quite a character, we arrived late, and she proceeded to tell me off !! Worried we'd been in an accident, was a bit put out at getting told off, but didn't last long when we realised what a fantastic person she was. She made us a pot of tea and flapjack when we arrived, which was most welcome. Also got to park the bike under cover, which is great when the weather is not. The room over looking the Lough Owel was brilliant, never been in a B&B of such high standard, better than most hotels. Very clean and the bed was huge and very comfy, slept as good as at home. Breakfast of French toast, bacon and maple syrup was delicious, not huge but very tasty and there was so much more on offer, scones, banana cake, melon, cereals, we did not go hungry. Fantastic B&B and a brilliant host, asked if she'd adopt us so we could come and stay and work for her!!! Will be planning any trips to Ireland around this place, can't wait to visit again. (This time I will phone ahead if running late !!!)
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Date of stay: July 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Room 4, overlooking the Lough with a huge bed.
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Response from martinginnell, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Jul 24, 2016
Hello to you both. It is a lovely review thank you for taking the time. I hope all went well with the rest of the journey and that you are now back safe and sound with no ill effects on your back. Take care and best of luck in the winter with your op. Kindest wishes, Aideen
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Great countryside location overlooking Lough 0wel. We were well please with the whole deal. Rooms were spotless, breakfast was very good, Large picture windows overlooking a working farm,and a lovely lough. The hosts were both helpful and charming, so we wouldn't hesitate in recommending this location.
Sean and Kevin Robinson, Twickenham.
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Date of stay: April 2016
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from aideenginnell, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded May 25, 2016
Good morning Sean and Kevin. Thank you very much for the recommendation. We really appreciate you taking the time to review our home. I hope you will call again when next in the area. Take care Aideen
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My mother and two sisters traveled Ireland and stayed exclusively in B&Bs using vouchers. I did lots of homework on Tripadvisor to decide where to stay. We loved the Lough Owel Lodge! If you are looking for a contemporary stay then this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a warm, homey, genuine example of Irish hospitality, then this is the place for you. We even got lost and the she (the owner) came and got us and led us back to the house! Lovely country estate. Lots of room to wander if you have the time. Good breakfast. The Lodge really has the feeling that you are staying in someone's home...not in a home retrofitted to make money. She also had good recommendations for places to go out for the evening. If we ever make it back to Mullingar, we will be staying at the Lodge.
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Date of stay: August 2010
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from aideenginnell, Manager at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Dec 22, 2011
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope you, your mother and two sisters all have a lovely Christmas and a peaceful new year. perhaps we will see you back in Lough Owel Lodge some day.
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As you come up the driveway, you are impressed immediately by the house itself. And then you meet Aideen and you are doubly impressed. She immediately made us feel at home, showed us the very large dining room and the guest lounge. He husband helped us up the stairs with our luggage and when the door was opened, we were blown away. Huge room with US king sized bed, sofa and chairs and a wall of windows that over looked the lovely grounds in front of the house. This room was over the double car port. The bed was so comfey but when I tell you it was a 4 posterm canopied bed will you believe me? So much room. Breakfast was a delight each of the two days we stayed. Aideen makes her own scones - not store bought. It is a working farm but the animals are far off. As you sit for breakfast at the window table, you can watch the lough, see the birds flying, farm animals, and the commuter train as it hugs the lough and you never hear it. I would recommend this B&B in a heart beat!!!
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Date of stay: September 2019
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This was a wonderful find for us. We spent our second to last day here at were very pleased with the entire visit - wish we had stayed longer. We were greeted by the owner who immediately served us tea and scones around 5:30pm. She also was in contact with us prior - very responsive.
Our room was #5 and fantastic for the three of us. We have a 3 year old who had her own small room with two double beds off our sleeping area. SUCH LOVELY BEDDING! Warm and cozy. Great TV/sitting area/clean. Bathroom was amazing - LONG tub - which is my favorite. Spacious. Well lit. Amenities all we needed.
The farm itself has lovely animals and a lake. We put on the "house wellies" to explore the farm and enjoyed meeting the donkeys. Our daughter loved petting them! Be careful though - they do nibble a bit! Lovely covered area to sit at night if drizzling. Quiet. Delicious breakfast.
Pros: Comfort Spacious Privacy Unique Near a great town and restaurants Great owner Lovely rooms Easy parking
Cons Wifi was slow (so what?!)
If you are not looking for "set back" and quiet B&B, and want to be in the city - we suggest staying downtown Mullingar. But, why would you do that when this place is so great?! Take the time and relax. Go here! We will be back.
Honestly, one of our favorite places and delightful. Wish we had gotten the picnic lunch they offer. We highly recommend this place - especially if you are flying out of Dublin next day.
Ps. we went to Oscars in town.... and had a great pizza/salad and kids meal. Affordable and great service.
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Date of stay: July 2017
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â quiet, relaxing, read the books downstairs!
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Response from aideen g, Owner at Lough Owel Lodge
Responded Aug 3, 2017
Good morning, I hope you had a good journey home and that you are rested after your holiday. Thank you for the kind review and taking the time to post it. Good luck with your upcoming move and i wish you all the best for the future. kindest regards Aideen PS fiber optic internet on the way thankfully.
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Located just 55 minutes from Dublin Airport, this makes for a good final night in Ireland. It's a lovely working farm farmhouse that also hosts guests. The proprietors are welcoming and friendly. The bucolic landscape makes for a perfect last night on the Emerald Isle. The breakfast choices include 'full Irish' to French toast and many more in-between. Private access to the lough through the sheep & cow pastures is not to be missed. Mullingar provides many fine restaurants and pubs for the final evening, and there was also traditional music in town--we were just too exhausted to partake.... --One final note, this listing seems to be filed under 'hotel' when it is really a B&B in a farmhouse.
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Date of stay: June 2017
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty WestmeathMullingar
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5
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