Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Templemacateer provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. With free private parking, the property is 11 km from Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre and 19 km from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe. A fireplace is offered in all units. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Athlone Institute of Technology is 24 km from Templemacateer, while Mullingar Greyhound Stadium is 27 km away. Dublin Airport is 102 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Westmeath

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    great location and friendly family athmosphere. Hosts very knowlegable on area
  • Niall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Set in beutiful location, the house and oops were extremely comfortable and warm.Declan was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable providing helpful knowledge of the local area and an exceptional breakfast for...
  • Tommaso
    Ireland Ireland
    Very straight forward arrival and departure. Beautiful house with huge and comfortable bed room. Healthy breakfast. Lovely surroundings. Friendly staff.
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Templemacateer was the most wonderful place to stay. An elegant old Irish home. Declan offered a genuine warm welcome with tea and home baked cake on arrival. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, using...
  • Majella
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was lovely , so much to choose from, the breakfast room is beautiful and relaxing and Declan was such a lovely host . Lovely family. The bedrooms and views are amazing .If your thinking of booking don't hesitate .😊
  • Maura
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything about Templemacateer was a pleasure. Bernie and Declan were the loveliest of hosts. The weather was bad and when we got in they had a big fire waiting for us with tea and cakes. A beautiful evening on a miserable night. The breakfast...
  • B
    Bosch
    Canada Canada
    We were able to check-in early. It was a very warm welcome and the property was beautiful. The homemade desserts and breakfast were outstanding. There was even a hair dryer!
  • Denise
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly host, afternoon and late night coffee. Excellent Irish breakfast with fresh orange juice.
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    This place oozes charm and history. The grounds are spectacular. The hosts couldn't be more welcoming, warm and helpful. Our room was beautiful with the most comfortable big bed with lovely soft linen. Breakfast was spectacular. Declan suggest a...
  • C
    Christine
    Australia Australia
    Bernie and Declan were perfect hosts. Beautiful home in a great quiet location. Afternoon tea in the garden was lovely. Our room was outstanding. Breakfast was lovely. Highly recommend this guest house

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Declan Fagan

9.9
9.9
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Host review score
Declan Fagan
'Temple' is a 300 year old country house in the centre of Ireland. It is an hour's drive on the motorway from both Dublin and Galway and well located for touring the midlands. The house and its rooms retain their old world character enhanced by modern comforts. There are three spacious ensuite bedrooms available to guests, all looking out over the garden and the surrounding fields, a lounge with an open log fire, a second lounge with a library of books of local interest and an old-world dining/breakfast room. 'Temple' takes its name from an abbey or church ('Teampall' in Gaelic) that stood here from early Christian times. It was associated with St Ciaran ('Macateer') who went on to establish the famed ecclesiastical centre of craft and learning at nearby Clonmacnois. Today the house retains a peaceful air, and a feeling of being at a remove from the speed and busyness of everyday life. Breakfast at Templemacateer includes free range bacon and eggs from our farm, homemade jams and breads, fresh fruits and locally produced yoghurts.
The Fagan Family have been welcoming guests to our family home since 1987. Our guests bring the house to life and maintain its spirit and fabric. We look forward to sharing our home and its history with you on your travels.
Top Attractions in the area are Clonmacnoise Monastic Site, Athlone Castle, Clara Bog &Visitor centre, Kilbeggan Whiskey Museum, Tullamore Dew , Kilbeggan Races, Belvedere House & Gardens, The Old Rail Trail Greenway cycle 42km Mullingar to Athlone, Mount Druid Wedding Venue. A Golf course for every day of the week within 30 mins drive Eiscir Hills, Glasson, Mount Temple, New Forest, Moate, Mullingar, Tullamore, Athlone
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Templemacateer
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Fireplace

Internet
Good free WiFi 30 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property

    General

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Templemacateer takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 50 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Templemacateer

    • Room options at Templemacateer include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double

    • Templemacateer offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Templemacateer may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Templemacateer is 13 miles from the centre of Westmeath. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at Templemacateer can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish

      • Check-in at Templemacateer is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.