Accommodation
You can spend the night at this 200-year-old private school
One thing that’s often lost on students as the trudge between classes, textbooks in tow, is the beauty of the school they have an opportunity to learn in. But even the most preoccupied student would agree Headfort House is an incredible place to visit.
Located in Kells, a small Irish town in the county of Meath, Headfort House is a boarding school that has a history dating back to the early 1770s.
And you can now stay there with Airbnb!
This one of a kind property opens its doors to guests in between terms, giving visitors the chance to experience a property that’s recognised as a historically significant site by the World Monuments Fund. But just what makes Headfort House so special?
Well, part of it is the design. Headfort House features six state rooms which were designed by renowned Scottish architect Robert Adam, whose work had a profound influence on domestic architecture in the UK and Ireland in the eighteenth century.
And the immaculate grounds can’t be looked past either. With considerable facilities including a large sports fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, cricket creases, stables, squash court and a small theatre, at times you will feel as though you’re staying in a luxury manor rather than a traditional boarding school.
Meath is an incredible part of the world to visit, characterised by its friendly locals, intriguing historic sites and immense, yawning views that typify Irish landscape.
A visit to Headfort House will gives you the opportunity to experience unique lodgings you’ll never forget (and don’t worry, you’re not going to get put on detention)!
There’s also a golf course just down the road, in case you’re looking for an opportunity to get your average down, and a range of historic sites to visit nearby.
Even if you’re not headed to Ireland any time soon, make sure you scroll through the gallery above to see just how incredible the property is.
And to find out more about this property, click here.
Related links:
100-year-old train carriage transformed into luxury cottage
Our Partners
