I really enjoyed my stay at the gate lodge in Emo, Elizabeth was a very warm host and very helpful with any questions I had! The house is a fabulous stone cottage adjacent to the old gates of Emo court. I would highly recommend staying here, the house is extremely clean, spacious and a very relaxing place to stay. The king size bed is very comfortable. It is ideally located close to Portlaoise, Kildare Village, Newbridge and a minutes walk to Emo Village I enjoyed a cup of coffee at Catoca Cafe which is located on the beautiful grounds of Emo court which is a delight to walk around. Overall I would highly recommend staying here!!