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A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Duleek, Meath
  • Boyne River Valley
    5 min drive
  • The Old Post Cafe & Grill
    1 min walk
  • Bettystown Laytown Station
    12 min drive
  • Dublin (DUB)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Duleek

With a stay at this cottage in Duleek, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of White Cross and Red Mountain Open Farm. .This family-friendly cottage is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Boyne River Valley and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Brú na Bóinne.
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What's nearby

  • Boyne River Valley - 5 min drive
  • Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
  • Funtasia Waterpark - 7 min drive
  • Emerald Park - 14 min drive
  • Newgrange - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Bettystown Laytown Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funtasia Waterpark - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yeah! Burgr. - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport

Connell's House is a luxurious 4 bedroom Thatched Cottage, recently restored to an exceptionally high standard. The adjacent stone Barn, which has also been restored, can sleep up to five guests and is also available to book on Vrbo.com
7 NIGHT STAY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE in both cottages.

Dublin Airport 30 minutes
Dublin City 40 minutes
Newgrange (Brú na Boinne) 10 minutes
Battle of the Boyne Museum 10 minutes
Tayto Park 15 minutes
Belfast City (Titanic Experience) 90 minutes

Connell's House can be accessed from the front door (street entrance) or the rear door (garden entrance). There is plenty of free on street parking in front and to the side of the cottage. There is also a pretty south facing patio garden to the rear of Connell's House with two picnic tables.


Accommodation:

Lounge - Large living room over looking the village green, with wood burning effect stove, comfortable sofas and arm chairs. Smart TV & DVD player plus Google Chromecast!

Children's toys and play mat available, plus travel cot, booster seat and stair gate (bottom of stairs only).

Kitchen - Large well equipped kitchen with dining table over looking the sunny patio garden. The garden can be accessed through the patio doors or the rear hall door. The kitchen has a large fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven with grill, electric hob and microwave. Larder essentials supplied.

Bedroom 1 - Ground Floor - Large double bed, with wardrobe and dressing table. This bedroom can also accommodate one single foldaway bed for a child or adult. There is a bathroom adjacent to this bedroom, accessed through the hall door.

Bedroom 2 - First Floor - This room can be made up with an extra large double or twin bed arrangement with a shared en-suite shower room with bedroom 3. This bedroom can also accommodate one or two single foldaway beds for a child or adult. There is a small fitted wardrobe in this bedroom as well as a large fitted wardrobe in the hallway between bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 3 - First Floor - This room can be made up with an extra large double or twin bed arrangement with a shared en-suite shower room with bedroom 2. There is a hanging rack for clothes in this bedroom as well as a large fitted wardrobe in the hallway between bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 4 - First Floor - Two single beds with en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobe and desk.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Karla Piner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toys, books, high chair and travel cot.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small parties for family & friends are permitted
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange Duleek
Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange
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Unique Thatched Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange
Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange Duleek
Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange
Unique Thatched Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange Duleek
Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange Duleek
Unique Thatched Cottage Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange
Unique Thatched Sleeps 10 10 Minutes New Grange Duleek
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A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Eight guests from 20 to 92 years old. Perfect VRBO experience. Wonderful host. First class finishing of house with careful attention to comfort and convenience. Could not have had a better stay for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
This home was everything we could have hoped for--pristine, with every extra we could have wanted. We are a family of Grandmother and Grandfather, 2 sons, their wives, and 2 grandchildren and we were more than comfortable in the accommodations. Our host had provided more than we had any expectation of finding, including some staples we thought we would have to buy there. This historic house, the oldest in Duleek, has been lovingly restored, updated, and tastefully decorated. The locale in the heart of the Boyne Valley offered wonderful excursions. The host even had valuable recommendations for the restaurants in the area. Needless to say, we hope to be back soon and often!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in Ireland!
We just ended a 45 day trip through all of Europe and this VRBO in Duleek, Ireland was our favorite stay! Karla was amazing. Her attention to detail is commendable and the house is beautiful inside and out. Karla has thought about everything. We loved the Tribe Restaurant next door, next to Monastery ruins and we ate inside the bell tower, which made it very special. We were 8 people including two teens, who loved watching DVDs and eating popcorn at night. We also loved Nanny’s, a Pub just a 5 min walk away and a coffee shop just across the street. We even saw cows at the end of that street beyond the fence with a beautiful view of the Irish country side. There is a Eurospar market down the road and the Butcher shop is literally next store. We visited Dublin for a day and were so glad we stayed in Duleek instead. Dublin is a busy city with no parking, Duleek is a small town where you can truly relax and enjoy the country side. Drogheda is also close by worth going to visit for a day. Emerald park (aka Tauro park) and Newgrange are also only 15 min away and both highly recommended. Other places I recommend visiting in Ireland are Bunratty Castle (do the Medieval Banquet), Glendalough Ruins and Lakes, Cliffs of Moher (go after 4pm when buses leave and possibly do the coastal walk shortcut instead), Blarney Castle (this place was bigger than I thought I wish I would have dedicated more time to it), Doolin and Aran View Islands (Inisheer).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla B., Folsom, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great start to our UK adventure!!
Duleek was a great start to our UK adventure! We are a group of 3 couples celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary's. The Connell House was everything and more. The location was perfect, the pubs and restaurants Karla recommended were welcoming, delicious and fun!! We were able to enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Dublin with ease and make a trip to Cork to the Blarney Castle. Beds were comfortable, house is absolutely adorable, & the amenities were nice. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best lodging of our trip!
Nice town and location and house! Super clean and convenient to little things you might need to shop for daily, close to local attractions. The Tribe restaurant, less than a minute’s walk, was such a favorite that we ate there twice 😁 Of the 3 rentals we stayed at during a 2-week visit to Ireland, Karla’s house was the cleanest and most comfortable (especially beds, bedding, and furniture). And, though she had to report a problem on our arrival (broken washer/dryer), she offered a solution right up front (she’d pay for any laundry needing to be done, at a conveniently located laundry service, also 1 minutes’ walk). That’s classy hosting! Thanks, Karla!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Shelbyville, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
We stayed in several VRBO rentals throughout Scotland and Ireland on this trip, and this place was by far our favorite! Very warm and welcoming checkin, old charming house that is completely renovated and updated, fabulous restaurant in an old church about 1 minute away - perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene C., Keswick, NB, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation home
We enjoyed the most wonderful few days at Connell House. The cottage is superb and absolutely stunningly restored. The location was close to famous Irish attractions that will please the whole family. During our stay we were able to visit Emerald Park, Newgrange, The Battle of the Boyne Museum, and Funtasia Waterpark. The whole experience was amazing and we absolutely loved the spacious beautiful cottage that we were lucky enough to call home during our stay. It was right beside one of the most gorgeous restaurants we have ever eaten in with delightful food called Tribe, it’s a converted Church and we dined like kings in the bell tower. The owner of the cottage Karla was an amazing host and a pleasure to deal with. We all hope to return in the future. A 5 star accommodation for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Meticulously Cared-For Property - Excellent Owner!
Great passion and dedication from the owner are evident in every detail of this beautifully restored historical property. The property is in a cute town convenient to many tourist sites in the Boyne Valley. The garden off the kitchen is private, relaxing, and beautiful - great spot for morning coffee. The beds are super comfortable, bathrooms are well appointed, and the sitting room areas are spacious. What makes this property stand above the rest is the great lengths that the owner goes to care for and maintain the property. Beyond being an excellent property, the owner is exceptional in providing great service. My daughter had lost her cell phone at the property upon check-out, the owner was kind enough to hold onto it until we were back in the area - over a week later! - and then was very accommodating in meeting us before our return flight so we could get the phone back - what stupendous service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
House was a great retreat to recharge your batteries. Very clean and central location to the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage is great and Karla is wonderful.
Easy to find great property many many things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt & Sunni I.

Liked: Cleanliness
The HEART of IRELAND
Words cannot do this cottage justice! It was impeccable and simply perfect in every way. There was enough space for everyone to have privacy and yet connected enough to have family time. Everything has been thought of! It is spotless and the decor is absolutely beautiful! Our host was our first intro to true Irish hospitality! I don't think they come any kinder or more genuine than her! We were so blessed to have found this gem. With an outstanding restaurant next door and a pub just down the street, I wish we had stayed longer. It was our favorite place to stay on our two week trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness
MT
A fantastic and comfortable home with plenty of room for our whole family. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Jane H., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family of nine Americans
Karla has recreated a beautiful Irish cottage with first class touches everywhere. We will recommended it highly to extended family and friends. Great pubs and restaraunts close by. Great location for Dublin. Belfast and exploring County Meath.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelliann K., Timonium, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and cozy with such attention to detail!
My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Connell 's House for the last two nights of a magical, 10 day adventure in Ireland. We were interested in this home as it was conveniently located within approximately 30 minutes drive to Dublin Airport. It is obvious that Karla has put her heart and soul in to the restoration of this thatched cottage. The attention to detail was apparent, and each room was cozy and comfortable. There is also an outside seating area with gardens and picnic tables that are so just so lovely and inviting. Communication with the host was timely and seamless, and the check-in process was simple and convenient. The home was immaculate and had everything we could possibly need. We especially liked the location of the cottage. It was within walking distance to a pub, where we spent a really fun evening making some new friends! There is also a wonderful supermarket within walking distance, and a restaurant called Tribe. Unfortunately, the restaurant was not open during the nights of our stay, but we met the owner and he was kind enough to give us a tour. The atmosphere is ABSOLUTELY beautiful, and the menu looks amazing! I would not hesitate to book this cottage again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Connell's House
This thatched roof cottage was a wonderful place to stay to complete our last three days in Ireland. It was comfortable for all six of us and very welcoming. Karla has thought of everything to make your stay a success. Specific instructions for everything. Near by restaurants and grocery shopping. Only 30 minutes from the airport, so very convenient. Karla is a very gracious hostess and very accessible for any questions or problems. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri M., Rockville, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully restored, perfect home to enjoy the Boyne Valley
This is our 14th visit to Ireland and this home has been an early highlight. Karla was very generous in preparing for our family’s special needs for the little ones and in sharing suggestions. And she kindly met with us to show us around the house. Seeing the restoration photo book it was amazing to see how this home was brought back to life. It was comfortable, perfectly clean, with fully stocked kitchen, warmly and stylishly decorated, and a perfect location for exploring the Boyne Valley. There is a new restaurant transformed from an old church called The Tribe right behind the house next to the Duleek Abbey ruins. It looks to be worth making a reservation. We will try it next time but took a little tour around it and it looks lovely. Thanks Karla!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every detail is perfect!
This is a gorgeous property and host Karla has thought about every little detail to make it comfortable and elegant at the same time. With the clever modern design of the historical building, the Handmade Company's local soaps in all the powder rooms, and the thoughtful treats awaiting weary travelers in the gourmet kitchen ... this property truly feels like home! What a great home base for exploring the Boyne Valley, Dublin and even Belfast. Our second visit was even better than the first and we will plan to be back! Thanks so much...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shady S.

Beautiful Duleek
Beautiful house and quaint village. The home was clean, and Kayla went the extra step in making it kid friendly. She left us information on where to dine and what to see. The house is in the historic East, and also close to Dublin. We couldn't have expected our experience to go any better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lillian B.

A fantastic place to stay.
We spent a week with our extended family and had a wonderful time. The cottage is well equipped and beautifully restored. We would have liked to have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P., Four Oaks, NC, USA

Comfortable, homey, great location.
Wonderful place with all the ammenities of home. Great for day trips to Dublin and Belfast. Beautifully remodeled. Great for the whole family on Holiday. Karla is an excellent communicator and goes out of the way to make your stay perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Su P.

A home with heart!
'Connells House' was the perfect base for our family get together. Lots of sociable space for the 7 of us to relax in. Very well equipped house, with lots of extra touches .............. luxurious toiletries, and extra 'bits n bobs', spices and kitchen condiments etc. Lovely, friendly and informative welcome from Karla, plenty of local info/maps in the house too. Dulleek was an ideal base for some family tree exploration in the local area. Lovely village for a walk around and friendly greeting from staff & locals in 'The Grayhound' pub. Connells House is a much loved, real jem of a property! A credit to Karla and those that were involved in the restoration project to save such a beautiful property. Can wholeheartedly recommend. Thanks so much - hope to return one day. From '7 go to Ireland' Maura, Rob, Caroline, Lizzie, Ryan, Andy & Su. October 2018
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jack B., Hampton Court

Amazing cottage and AMAZING host!
We stayed here for a family wedding. Karla was an amazing host and the cottage is amazingly specified and so comfortable for a big family. I couldn't be more positive about both. 100% recommend and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

Even better than expected!
We stayed at Connell's house at the weekend. Before hand Karla was brilliant at keeping us updated before hand and when we arrived we knew we'd booked somewhere special. The house is gorgeous, huge kitchen-diner, and great living room for us all to hang out in. The rest of the house is super too and we were delighted. Everything you need is provided as well, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, loo roll, cleaning products, drying racks, kitchen essentials, and even cotton pads and cotton buds in the bathrooms! Easy to give another 5* review to this accommodation, would highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre, Kittery, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay! The Cottages are spacious, beautifully decorated and loaded with amenities (washer/dryer, dishwasher, fully stocked kitchen etc). You also have private access directly onto the miles and miles of Laytown Beach. The gardens surrounding the cottages are beautifully manicured as well. It feels like an oasis of luxury! Liz and Roger, and all the staff, make you feel as welcome as family. I couldn't recommend it more highly.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Fantastic house in a convenient location
My husband and I, our 3 boys and my mother and Auntie have had a fantastic two weeks in Connolls' s House. The house is furnished to a fabulous standard- spotlessly clean and very comfy. The location for us was excellent- close to all in our family. In Drogheda, Naven, Trim, Slane and Dunboyne. It is also easy to get to Dublin- we decided to use the Park and ride at the Red Cow and hop on the Lucas (tram). I would 100% reccomend this house to anyone looking for accommodation in Co Meath.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018