About Moate Lodge

The House

Moate Lodge built by the Duke of Leinster, dates back to 1776 and is a place of peace and tranquillity. Owned and operated by Raymond and Mary, traditional Irish hospitality combined with personal attention guarantees your comfort and safety.

All 4 charming en-suite bedrooms are designed with your comfort in mind and feature antique furnishings. Sleep in the finest bed linen and wake up to the magnificent view of the rolling country side. Then choose your freshly prepared breakfast served in a sun filled dinning room. Our extensive breakfast menu is served from 7.00 to 10.30 am, and includes fresh fruits, yoghurts, cheese, home made breads, cereals, organic eggs from the farm and the famed full Irish breakfast, with a personal touch added that makes each morning special. Guests are welcome to wander around the farm. There is so much Raymond can tell you about the local history, American Civil War, World War 2 and Irish Rugby that you will have to come and experience his war Library for yourselves.

Location & Directions

Dog Friendly

You are welcome to bring your dog with you while you enjoy your stay at Moate Lodge. We ask that you bring all bedding , food and request all dogs are kept under supervision at all times. Please check availability, before making your booking (there is no additional charge). Our extensive gardens are perfect for exercising your dog and there are beautiful areas close by that both you and your dog will enjoy. Dogs sleep in a stable converted to a Kennel.

Breakfast Menu

We utilise where possible locally farmed, organic or fair trade produce and we use only organic, free range eggs from our own farm. Please feel free to ask about the ethical trading and the source of any of our products or ingredients.

Our breakfast menu includes:

Fresh Fruit Bowl or Compote of the Day
Selections of Cereals, i.e. Cornflakes, Rice Krispies, Muesli
Porridge
A selection of Homemade Jams, Marmalade, Breads, and Award Winning Scones
Pancake Selection with Drizzled Maple Syrup Banana or Apple
Savoury Pancakes with Mushroom/Cheese
Selection of Savoury Omelet

We do our best to cater to everyone’s needs including specific dietary requirements. We cater for Vegeterians, Vegans, Coelliacs and any allergies.

Reviews

Lovely old farmhouse near the Moate of Ardscull. I arrived soaking wet by bicycle and was glad of a nice hot shower followed by coffee in front of the sitting room fire. Mary was very friendly and dried my cycling gear in the kitchen. Delicious freshly baked scones were served at breakfast with plenty of toast, brown bread,an Irish breakfast, orange juice and nice coffee. As it was dark when I arrived, I only got to appreciate the beautiful surroundings when I pedaled on after breakfast.

Beautiful house in very beautiful surroundings, really peaceful and serene and lots of greenery, my room was very luxurious, beautiful bed linen and spotlessly clean Mary and Raymond are very warm, welcoming, approachable and obliging. I would highly recommend Moate Lodge and will definitely go back again.

It was a beautiful house and really nice room. The owner is very friendly and helpful with directions and recommendations. A nice change from the "city life". The breakfast was one of the best during the whole trip & being welcomed by the sweet dog was just an added bonus, though be aware that he seemed to like hiding under cars. Not a good thing when trying to drive away.

From the dog's friendly greeting to the congenial host's breakfast this stop was a winner. The lovely farm setting of this gorgeous family home made the perfect stop on our last night before driving to the Dublin airport and home.