GREEN DOOR TOURS
INTIMATE & AUTHENTIC IRELAND TOURS
LEISURELY TRAVEL TOURS IN IRELAND
At Green Door Tours we offer a unique and sustainable travel experience within Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. Our small group tours focuses on exceptional service, a fascinating itinerary and of course, sustainable tourism and for a limited number of small groups.
Stay in the County Offaly based Georgian farmhouse, RHSI Bellefield and visit the best sights in the five counties and within easy reach of Bellefield. Flying into Shannon airport is preferable, a gem of an airport in County Clare and very near to Bunratty Castle where you will also stop for lunch in Durty Nelly’s, one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous pubs and established around 1620.
Our daily trips in County Kilkenny include Kilkenny Castle, St. Canice’s Cathedral and Rothe House. The Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, The Rock of Cashel and Cashel Blue cheese in County Tipperary and many more hidden gems in Counties Laois and Galway.
Our leisurely small group tours mean you will be chauffeured to and from the house each day. With a maximum of 12 persons per tour, relax and enjoy exceptional home cooked food and experience Ireland through the eyes of a local.
Bellefield House
Bellefield House and Gardens offers something rare in Ireland.
Space, stillness and history held in one private setting.
Set in the very heart of the country, the house was lovingly restored by renowned architect and garden designer Angela Jupe. Her vision preserved the period charm while quietly upgrading the home for modern comfort. Nothing feels staged. Everything feels authentic.
Arriving down the private drive, the pace shifts.
The outside world softens.
Guests enjoy exclusive access to the entire estate. Two acres of beautifully restored walled garden sit at the center, surrounded by twenty acres of rolling grounds that invite long morning walks and slow evening strolls. It’s not just somewhere to stay. It’s somewhere to settle.
The Gardens and Grounds
The two-acre walled garden is a highlight of any visit. Rare plants and seasonal blooms create a changing landscape throughout the year. Snowdrops emerge in February, followed by daffodils, bluebells, tulips and iris. Peonies and roses carry the garden into summer, while autumn arrives in rich color and texture.
With exclusive access, guests are free to wander at their own pace. Morning coffee among the flowers. Afternoon walks across open grounds. Evenings beneath wide Irish skies.
The House
Inside, the rooms are generous and filled with natural light. High ceilings and balanced proportions create an airy calm that feels distinctly Irish yet effortlessly welcoming.
The kitchen is anchored by a traditional Aga that’s always on, bringing warmth and character to the heart of the home. A separate gas hob adds flexibility for those who love to cook.
A dedicated laundry room is available for guest use, making longer stays easy and comfortable.
Connectivity
Superfast fibre WiFi is available, performing best in the main living areas due to the home’s original thick stone walls. The connection is strong, though the setting encourages you to disconnect when you can.
For those planning a visit to Ireland and looking for privacy, character and true countryside immersion, Bellefield House and Gardens offers a stay that feels both grounded and unforgettable.
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