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Augherea Guest House Longford Ireland

In Room:

Complimentary Tea/Coffee and Scones on arrival
Flat Screen TV
Tea/Coffee making facilities
Hair Dryer
Iron and Board
Power Showers-Coach House
Baby Cot and High Chair on request.
All Rooms are Non Smoking.

Breakfast:

Full Irish (Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Black and White Pudding, Tomato, Potato Farl and Mushrooms)
or
Crepes with a choice of fillings (Chocolate, Lemon Butter, Maple Syrup) and Crispy Bacon.
or
Bagel with Cream Cheese and Crispy Bacon.
Fish Menu
Must be ordered the evening before.
Salmon with Scrambled eggs and Irish Chestnut Mushrooms.
or
Smoked Mackerel with Poached Eggs and Spinach.
or
Smoked Kippers with Scrambled eggs and Irish Chestnut Mushrooms.

Served with a Selection of Breakfast Teas or Freshly Ground Coffee.
Also available are a selection of Cereals, Orange Juice, Fresh Fruit, Natural Yoghurt, Home Baked Breads, Toast and Scones

On Site:

Afternoon tea during summer months.
Picnic Area
Walled Orchard
Private Parking

In 2005 Augherea House underwent extensive refurbishment while maintaining much of its original existing features, furniture and decor. The symmetry, simplicity and order to the facade of this house and the emphasis on the entrance are both typical of the classical influence on large houses in rural Ireland. The classical order to the doorway is an overt classical reference. The large fanlight and the cut limestone details are evidence of the craftsmanship and care in design and execution of the construction. Set in mature grounds the original curtilage still exists, it is enhanced and contextualised by the outbuildings and the walled orchard to the rear.

In 2007 the coach house was also refurbished and turned into modern contemporary living accommodation. This building has many architectural features such as elliptical arched polychromy voussoirs on carriage arches and the red brick circular windows add interest to the facade of this functional building. In the nineteenth century this would have displayed the wealth and taste of the patron. The building has a patina of age and forms a pleasing and interesting architectural space. The walled garden is remarkably complete, both around its unbroken perimeter and in its height.

Our Guest House Offers a wonderful space in which to relax and experience what life must have been like in Georgian Ireland.