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Accommodation

5 bedrooms in the main house + a selection of yurts and bell tents.

Address
Ballintubbert - Gardens & House
Ballintubbert
Laois
Features
Civil Ceremony Licence, Country House, Private Venue, Marquee, Glamping, Self Catering Accommodation, Camping and Rustic
Website
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Location

A Map of Ireland with Venue Location A grey map of all of the counties on the island of ireland with the location of the wedding venue marked with a red dot.

Banquet Rooms

Marquee

Capacity: 200


Ceremony Rooms

Ceremony Room 1

Capacity: Unknown


Outside Ceremony 1

Capacity: Unknown


Bridal Suite Rooms

Bridal Suite

Capacity: Unknown




Description

Ballintubbert is a fascinating venue – a theatrical, literary and horticultural celebration. First built in 1725, Ballintubbert house is a fine example of early Georgian domestic architecture. The original settlement dates back to 1540.

The house has wonderful literary & theatrical associations:

SIR JOHN HURT

During the 90s Ballintubbert was owned by highly acclaimed English actor Sir John Hurt CBE whose cinematic career has spanned six decades.

SEBASTIAN SHAW

In the 1940s & 50s the house was owned by film & stage actor Sebastian Shaw who famously starred as Anakin Skywalker’s second-self Darth Vader in Star Wars Return of the Jedi.

C. DAY–LEWIS

Famous poet C. Day–Lewis, ultimately poet laureate & father of actor Daniel Day–Lewis, was born in the house in 1904. Day–Lewis returned to the house in the 60s, resulting in his poem The House Where I Was Born.

Wedding Description

A stylish & romantic country venue in Ireland, close to Dublin. Ballintubbert is a unique wedding venue that hosts festival style weddings with boutique camping.

Luxury rooms in an historic house & a beautiful garden venue with quirky accommodation & glamping - Ballintubbert hosts simply rustic, classic chic, bohemian hip & vintage style weddings.

Choose from the pure & natural elegance of the Lutyens water garden, the classical beauty of the 16th Century church, or the romantic arboreal aisles of the orchard.

Through the aromatic Rose Pergola, past the abundant Potager & scented herb garden, our attentive staff await your guests with delicious canapes and refreshing celebratory drinks.

Bring the outdoors inside with Ballintubbert’s signature circular marquee presiding over the Great Lawn. A stroll via the old orchard is to where the heart of the party plays out under canvas. Sumptuous dining, a fully loaded bar, abundance of rocking live music.

Accommodate your family in the lavishly appointed manor house that dates to 1725 and was birthplace of poet laureate C. Day–Lewis & former home of actor Sir John Hurt

Once the glowing embers of your campfire singalong have played in to the wee hours be rest assured your guests remain close by — snug in their luxuriously furnished Yurts, hidden Bell Tents or even a Tree House…

Within the grounds further luxury accommodation can be found in the Garden Wing and in the School House.

Map

Notable Events

John Hurt once lived in this house

Oscar nominated actor Sir John Hurt lived in Ballintubbert - Gardens & House in the 1990s.

Cecil Day-Lewis was born in this house

Poet Laureate and father of actor Daniel Day-Lewis, Cecil Day-Lewis, was born in Ballintubbert - Gardens & House in 1904.

Sebastian Shaw once lived in this house

Sebastian Shaw, who played Anakin Skywalker in Return of The Jedi, lived in Ballintubbert - Gardens & House in the 1940s and and 1950s.