For those seeking country house accommodation in Kildare, Burtown offers a relaxed and characterful alternative to traditional hotels. Set within a historic estate just outside Athy, our accommodation is shaped as much by its surroundings as by the rooms themselves — with gardens, wildflower meadows. walking routes, and quiet spaces forming an integral part of the experience.

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The Studio Apartment

The Experience

Staying at Burtown is about more than simply a place to sleep — it is about being immersed in the estate.

Guests are free to explore:

  • The gardens, which evolve through the seasons
  • Farm walks that move through orchard, meadow and open landscape
  • The sculpture park, where art is placed quietly within the natural setting
  • A series of paths, hedges and planted spaces that reveal themselves gradually
  • This is an environment designed to be experienced slowly — whether with a morning walk, an afternoon pause, or an evening return from dinner at The Green Barn.
The Stable Yard

The Stable Yard

At the centre of the accommodation offering is the Stable Yard — a private 3 bedroom house, and a studio apartment, arranged around one of the most distinctive areas of the estate.

The setting is defined by:

  • A courtyard framed by planting and soft stone
  • A garden of lavender, wistera, and agapanthus in the summer months
  • A serpentine hedge that creates shape, structure and a sense of enclosure
  • A calm, sheltered atmosphere that feels removed from the outside world

It is particularly suited to:

  • Couples looking for a quieter, more personal stay
  • Wedding guests who want to remain on-site
  • Small groups seeking a shared but flexible arrangement
Burtown Estate

Living the Estate

What distinguishes Burtown is the ability to move easily between experiences.

A typical stay might include:

  • Morning coffee within the Stable Yard or gardens
  • A walk through the grounds and sculpture park
  • Lunch or dinner at The Green Barn
  • Time spent reading, resting, or exploring the wider estate

This natural flow between accommodation, food and landscape is what gives Burtown its particular character.

The Studio Apartment

Ideal For

Burtown accommodation is particularly suited to:

  • Romantic countryside escapes
  • Wedding stays and extended celebrations
  • Guests looking for something more personal than a hotel
  • Visitors exploring Kildare and its surrounding landscape

If you are looking for a unique place to stay in Kildare, Burtown offers something calm, distinctive and memorable.

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Burtown Landscape - The Natural Pool

Location

Burtown is conveniently located:

  • Approximately one hour from Dublin
  • Just outside Athy in County Kildare
  • Within easy reach of key attractions, including the Shackleton Experience

Its position makes it ideal for both short stays and longer, more relaxed visits.

If you are looking for country house accommodation in Kildare that combines comfort, character and a strong sense of place, Burtown offers a genuinely distinctive stay.

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