Clone House in County Wicklow
In the heart of vibrant and beautiful County Wicklow, just an hour south of Dublin, Clone House offers a unique holiday experience.
Billy Byrne commanded the famed ‘Ballymanus Corps’ of Wicklowmen.
A Tumultuous History
Clone House was originally built by the O’Byrne family in the 1650’s. The house’s history is as grand and interesting as its demeanor.
Clone House provided refuge to the famous Billy Byrne of Ballymanus, was burnt down in the 1798 Rebellion, restored around 1805 and nowadays functions as a beautiful guesthouse.
Renovations have gone on inside and outside of the house and in gardens since purchased in 2000 after extensive structural renovation was conducted by the previous owner.
Jeff and Svetlana and their three lovely Airedale Terriers give their guests a warm and pet friendly welcome into their tranquil and beautiful heritage countryside retreat.
Victorian Sitting Room
Grand, elegant and modern and one of the most beloved rooms in the house. The room inspires awe with its marble chimneypiece and three gorgeous bay windows facing south, providing ample light and sunshine throughout the day.
In Front of the Fireplace
After a fulfilling day well spent the room is yours to enjoy a drink of your choice in front of the crackling fireplace.
The Victorian style is characterized by a lot of decoration, rich ornamentation and abundant furniture upholstery, mirroring the prosperity in the Victorian era.
Breakfast At Clone House
At Clone Country House, breakfast is more than just a meal—it’s a beloved tradition. The full Irish breakfast is an experience in itself, one that should be enjoyed with enthusiasm and a hearty appetite.
Wake up to the aromas of freshly cooked, locally sourced ingredients, as the hosts prepare your breakfast to perfection each morning. From sizzling sausages and crispy bacon to delicious pancakes, every bite captures the essence of a classic Irish feast.
And for an extra touch of indulgence, they offer freshly baked, homemade scones daily—warm, buttery and straight from the oven.
Dining Room
The dining room is an elegant Victorian era styled room with a high ceiling and chandeliers. Savour the beautiful views of the garden and surrounding countryside while enjoying your dinner.
The dining room gets the last of the evening sun and faces onto a lovely outdoor lawn area, providing an opportunity for indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting.
Glenmalure Room
The tranquil and luxury Glenmalure Room is in the charming Victorian wing of the house.
It boasts high ceilings, a beautiful view over garden and grounds, an old-style fireplace and a large, luxurious bathroom with a stand alone bathtub.
Deluxe Victorian Suite
The super king-size beds in this beautiful ensuite room are the ultimate indulgence. This jewel of a room is the largest room in the house and can sleep four to five people.
It boasts an old-style fireplace, four large bay windows overlooking the beautiful garden and grounds and it has high ceilings to give you that extra feeling of space.
The large ensuite bathroom features a stand-alone bathtub.
Beautiful Garden
The garden and grounds of Clone House are part of its pride and joy and they encourage their guests to spend ample time exploring them.
Tens of thousands of different bulbs have been planted to provide the garden with colour all year around.
Watch the first flowers carefully open up early spring and notice an abundance of floral beauty appear all around over the next couple of months.
Guests enjoy extensive views of the beautiful surrounding Wicklow Mountains, including the pointy peak of nearby Lugnaquilla.