Approached via a long tree lined avenue, Bert House was built in 1709 by Thomas Burgh and remained the home of his descendants for 200 years. It stands in a scenic location on the banks of the River Barrow within easy reach of Dublin City (approximately one hour’s drive via the N7). Athy 2.5 miles, Dublin City centre 47 miles. The house has been extensively restored, retaining many of its original period features and charm. The main reception rooms are very grand and imposing with very fine plasterwork ceilings, marble fireplaces and mahogany doors with gilded handles.
From the road the house looks enormous. It is reminiscent of one of the banker's homes of the Hudson River Valley, or a Vanderbilt Mansion in Florida. The long straight avenue, lined with cypresses and poplars, is more French or Italian. However once inside the house, it has a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Having been run as a country house hotel it lacks some of the atmosphere that is normally found in such grand historic houses, but makes up for it in the comfort of its bedrooms and its efficient plumbing and heatring.
The spa and billiards room are in the basement, to while away an afternoon or evening and the large and well equipped gym will kick start anyone's day!
Accommodation
Entrance Hall / Front Lobby
Bar Room, Breakfast Room, Drawing Room, Dining Room,Sitting Room and a commercial kitchen
First Floor
Two Suites, and 9 double bedrooms, two of which have a double and a single bed
Second Floor
6 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms / shower rooms, 4 double and one triple and one single.
As a corporate retreat, Bert House is second to none with confidentiality and privacy guaranteed. With its relaxed atmosphere and exclusive use option companies can conduct business in total comfort in either an informal or formal setting. With the flexability of both the DeBurgh Room or the Earl of Kildare Room for conferences and the Drawing Room for more relaxed business meetings and corporate hospitality events, Bert House can cater for your every need. Classroom style the dining room can accommodate over 100 delegates comfortably. Smaller rooms offer break out facilities.
It provides a perfect back drop for
Managment Stategy Meetings
Executive Training Seminars
Formal and informal away days
Breakfast or lunch meetings
Team Building Events
Corporate Hospitality Events
Product Launches
Advertising Campaigns
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS WHEN CONFIDENTIALITY MATTERS
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