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.  

There are racecourses at Naas, Punchestown and the Curragh, the centre of the Irish racing and breeding industry.  The River Barrow is a popular cruising river that also links up with the River Shannon cruising system via the Grand Canal.  It runs by the bottom of the Italian garden.  There are championship golf courses at Mount Juliet,The K-Club,The Heritage and Mount Wolseley.

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!