Batty Langley Lodge, an octagonal Gothic stone lodge with pinnacles and arched windows beside entrance gates

Batty Langley Lodge

GatelodgeCo. KildareSleeps 21 bedroom1 bathroomfrom €352 / 2 nights2 dogs welcome

About

An elegant two-storey building with seven stone pinnacles, Batty Langley Lodge is an ideal romantic bolt-hole for those looking to retreat from everyday life.

Located at the end of a country lane with the river running below, this is a place to make really special memories.  The appeal lies in its quiet location, with the bonus of the pubs and restaurants of Celbridge at the end of a lovely walk through the parkland estate.

It boasts a gorgeous bedroom and sitting room and a well-stocked library and a lovely stove to curl up at the end of the day.

It is due to the generosity of OPW that this building is available for our guests. 

History of Batty Langley Lodge

Batty Langley Lodge was designed, as part of the planned landscape for the Castletown estate, to be viewed from the River Walk designed by Lady Louisa Lennox.

It is situated on the old Dublin entrance to Castletown House, now a country lane used by walkers and visitors passing through the grounds. Based on a design for a ‘Gothick Temple’ taken from Batty Langley’s book Gothic Architecture published in 1747, the façade of the lodge was added to the existing rectangular cottage in 1785.

This is where the Lodge gets its name. Due to its location at the edge of the estate, the building’s privacy made it a suitable bolt-hole for the nobility to escape from daily life.

We think you’ll love
  • At night the woods, meadows, and water courses become the playing ground of up to six recorded bat species. Bat-watching equipment is provided.
  • The view from the living room through the neogothic windows!
  • The fantastic location.

Before you book

Batty Langley Lodge is located at an entrance gate to Castletown House and Parklands.  This location can be very busy at times with members of the public using the access gate at Batty Langley Lodge to enter the park.

There may be maintenance work carried out by the OPW around the property from time to time. As of May 2025, there is work underway create a river walk, which may lead to noise in the mornings. Irish Landmark Trust only has responsibility for the property and immediate gardens surrounding the property.

We have recently upgraded the bathroom, we hope you will love it. Read more here.

At this property

Please note that Irish Landmark properties that welcome a pet may not have secure enclosures. It is vital that you supervise your dog at all times, and follow the Dog Policy carefully. 

There is a fee of €30 per dog. You can add this at time of booking by selecting 'Taking a Dog', or contact us to arrange. 

Read our Dog Policy

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Please note the opening hours for Castletown House. Access to the parklands is available from 7am to 10pm. Tours are available at the House. The café is still closed for the time being. Click here to book a tour. 
Visit www.castletown.ie for the latest updates. 

Irish Landmark believes that digital detox is good for the mind, body and soul. This is why Irish Landmark properties advocate the properties in our care as WiFi and television free zones. Reconnecting with our lives, nature, our surroundings, books, as well as family and friends, is vital for a happy life. This continues to make us very proud and happy to be a WiFi Free Zone.

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Regina Kiely smiling in a floral blouse standing on a lawn with fields and hedges behind

Your House Manager

Regina Kiely

Regina is the House Manager at Batty Langley Lodge. She is well versed in the property and the local area. Regina loves to tell guests about all the things to see and do in Celbridge and nearby.

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