History of Waterloo Lodge Bed and Breakfast Dublin located in Ballsbridge Dublin 4, Ireland

Ladies in attending the Great Exhibition in Herbert Park Ballsbridge Dublin 4 1907

Waterloo Lodge is located on Waterloo Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

 

Waterloo Road was developed from the middle of the nineteenth century as part of the Pembroke Estate. The road formed part of the suburban expansion of Dublin in the nineteenth century, commencing with three-storey over high-basement houses with front gardens, later two-storey over high-basement houses were developed.

 

Waterloo Road is a significant survival of a nineteenth century road, which is largely intact from the date of its construction. It is a Victorian road following the template of the Georgian developers and with a simple and successful layout it sues a variation of single house type. The front facades, the principle architectural features of the houses, show the changes of taste during the period. Waterloo Lodge, number 23 is an example of Dublin’s Victorian architecture dating from circa 1850.

 

Waterloo Lodge Bed and Breakfast is a Victorian Townhouse a of simple rectangular plan form and was built as one of a pair. It was designed with a rhythm of tow regular bays that were positioned for visual effect in a brick faced wall with stucco cornice and the added highlight of an arched doorcase with an entablature supported on Tuscan columns with a fanlight over, in a recessed single-bay to the side of the house.

The building is a protected structure and together with the curtilage, its architectural significance derives from its Architectural, Group, Materials and Streetscape qualities and it is considered of Regional Importance.

 

For more information on staying at Waterloo Lodge Dublin, please visit our website http://www.waterloolodge.com.  There are special offers available when you stay for 2 or more nights.  If you are interested in other historical Georgian Townhouses in Dublin, we can also suggest Baggot Court Townhouse on Baggot Street Lower and Fitzwilliam Townhosue Guest House on Fitzwilliam Street in Dublin 2 and in Donnybrook Village on the corner of Herbert Park is Morehampton Townhouse a small hotel in Ballsbridge and near the RDS and Herbert Park.

Historical image of Trinity College and College Green in the centre of Dublin and stay in a historical Townhouse Baggot Court B&B Dublin nearby on Baggot Street in Dublin 2 ..

View of College Green, Dublin City Centre, with Trinity College in the background.

Vintage Ireland view of College Green, Dublin city, with Trinity College (TCD) in background, British soldiers marching, busy trams, horse and carts and people going about their business.

The statue to the right is that of William III. It served as a focal point for annual Orange celebrations on July 1, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, and on November 4, the king’s birthday.

This photo is digitally restored antique Dublin 19th century print.

College Green, obviously named today after Trinity College, but in medieval days it was known as Hoggen Green. Situated ½ km east of the city walls, Hoggen Green was once a common area used for grazing animals and for the performance of plays and pageants, the practice of archery and the popular spectacle of public hangings.
In the centre of College Green, with outstretched arm, is the 18th century patriot, Henry Grattan.

 

He was a member of the then Irish Parliament where he strenuously but vainly opposed the infamous Act of Union which united Ireland with Great Britain in 1800.

 

When you stay at Baggot Court Townhouse Dublin you will be only 12-15-minute walk away from College Green.

Other B&B accommodation near College Green and Trinity College Dublin.
Bed and Breakfast Dublin City Centre Fitzwilliam Townhouse only 10- minutes to Trinity College and College Green in Dublin 2
Bed and Breakfast in Ballsbridge Dublin with family rooms near Trinity College Waterloo Lodge B&B
Hotels Ballsbridge Morehampton Townhouse is located on bus route 39a and 48 and both stop on near College Green Dublin 2, Ireland

Dublin City Centre

Vintage Dublin City, Ireland

View of O’Connell Street (Sackville St.) Dublin, Nelson’s Pillar, O’Connell Monument & Horse-trams. c1900.

 

 

 During the 18th century an aristocrat name Luke Gardiner had a vision for the centre of Dublin, his visionwas of a tree lined mall with residential structures and peaceful surroundings.  But in 1790 his dream was altered when Carlisle Bridge was built – now know as O’Connell Bridge.  This connecting bridge turned Sackville Street – now O’Connell Street into a very busy street and it eventually became the main thoroughfare of Dublin City Centre.

You can see from the vintage image of O’Connell Street how busy it became in c1900, with a busy tram, horses and carriages and carts going about their business.

We are framing this image and many more like it to display in the hallway in Baggot Cour Townhouse.  You can read more about vintage Dublin when you stay with us.

For more information on rates and availability of B&B Dublin, please email or phone and we will be happy to give you our best offers.

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Baggot Court Townhouse
Bed and Breakfast Dublin – Fitzwilliam Townhouse Dublin, located near St. Stephen’s Green.
Waterloo Lodge
Hotel near RDS Dublin – Morehampton Townhouse in Donnybrook and Ballsbridge area of Dublin 4

B&B Dublin – a great experience

We are delighted to share a review we received last week from guests who stay with us from the UK.

Rating: 5 /5
Review: We had a super stay at Baggot Court Townhouse in Dublin. We flew into Dublin early in the morning and were given complimentary hot drinks on arrival at the accommodation while the staff kindly got our room ready ahead of the usual check-in time, so we could have a rest and freshen up before heading into the city to explore. Our en suite room was lovely and clean, the staff were really friendly and helpful and the accommodation is in a great location. Last but not least, Baggot Court Townhouse do a delicious full Irish breakfast – what more could you wish for! : )

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Rating: 5 /5
Review of Baggot Court Townhouse: My sister and I, both over 60, had a very enjoyable stay 6 night stay at the Baggot Court Townhouse in October. We shared a large quiet room on the first floor. The hot orders for breakfast were served promptly and the 2 woman managers were very helpful in giving directions and helping us with our luggage. We also appreciated a bus stop a few steps outside the front door. A good choice for a visit to Dublin S.Jones

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Thank you to our guests who took the time to write such kind reviews.

Baggot Court Townhouse Dublin

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