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The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin

Holiday home in Ashbourne with kitchen and balcony

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historic buildings in a quiet rural courtyard.
Interior detail
Dining
Large bright living area
Fully-fitted kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Emerald Park
  • Place, Fairyhouse Racecourse
  • Place, Croke Park
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Murphy Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin

The Henhouse is a two story unit, with a very large bedroom upstairs, en-suite with a balcony looking around the surrounding countryside and forest. Downstairs there is a twin room, also en-suite. There is a large living room/dining room area and a separate fully-fitted kitchen. It includes linen and towels, satellite and internet TV, WiFi and parking for two private cars. Gas and electricity are a metered extra, but this is usually a token extra.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We can provided a crib (cot) if needed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Malahide Castle is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Emerald Park and Dublin Zoo. Viking Voyage and Rathbeggan Lakes are also worth visiting.
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Meath, Meath

What's nearby

  • Emerald Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fairyhouse Racecourse - 19 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Croke Park - 19 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Trinity College - 22 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 23 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 14 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fifty Fifty - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Donkey Shed Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Macari's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ashbourne Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fairyhouse Racecourse and Viking Voyage. Emerald Park and Blackbush Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation location

Perfect for staying close to Dublin. A nice, quiet getaway. Lovely location with sheep and wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts at the henhouse REALLY care about their guest. They go beyond to be sure visitors to Ireland are cared for at the very lovely henhouse. We are so grateful to Ciaran and Eva.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family stay

Lovely property easily accessible to Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little farmhouse

We only stayed a few nights while in Ireland. It had everything we needed and the caretaker was super nice and helpful! It was fun waking up to the sheep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy stay

Super friendly Host that was extremely accommodating for our adult family of 5. Having a basket of croissants, biscuits, and jam with OJ/milk in the refrigerator waiting for us was such a thoughtful touch for our arrival. The walk around the property was lovely. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

We received a warm welcome from Eva and discovered a lovely basket of goodies and a well stocked kitchen on our arrival at the Hen House. Beds were comfy, water was hot and sitting area outside was nice after a long day sightseeing. Easy bus ride to Dublin and Howth made for a nice day trip and the Glasnevin Cemetery has an interesting tour that provides plenty of history. Both Eva and Ciaran (hosts) were readily available and happy to offer suggestions and provide info to ensure an interesting and pleasant stay. Thanks so much, The Martin’s & Mountjoys
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in country setting

We had a lovely few nights here. The two bedroom space fit our four adults great and getting up close with the sheep and farm cats were fun. Our host made sure we had what we needed. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Spent 3 nights on the back end of our Ireland trip and had a great stay. Kids loved eating breakfast with sheep in the field all around! Lovely small farm with all the amenities a family would need and very close to town with great shops. Fantastic hosts and gift basket of breakfast items was a nice surprise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm fun!

Wonderful farm experience! Kids loved the hiking around and the animals! Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hen House on the Farm/Ashbourne

The pictures were exactly what we experienced. First time using VRBO. Farm property was amazing and the attention to detail provided by the care takers was "spot on". From welcoming basket with fresh bread, jams, coffee and tea to providing amenities similar to being at home. Will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful respite close to the city!

Eva and Ciaran were wonderful hosts! Before our arrival we received a helpful local guide and on arrival we were greeted personally and given a tour of the apartment and directions for the farm trail. A minor kitchen pan problem was dealt with immediately and Eva searched the dryer for my son's missing Airpod! The apartment was clean and austere. There are multiple apartments in the building and we did not get one that had the listed king bed; the second bedroom had a queen and there was no Murphy bed, just a mattress under one of the twins. The living room furniture made it a bit difficult for four adults to sit comfortably and watch a match. The tranquility and proximity to the city are a huge plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Ciaran was very quick to respond to any messages and Eva was a delight to have around for anything needed! We truly hope to be able to come back soon and stay here again. Everything was as described. Thank you for everything, our trip was amazing! (We also really wanted to bring Kitty home with us!)
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and presented a great taste of Ireland’s countryside. The woods on the farm gave us opportunity for a delightful walk and informative signage was helpful in identifying trees, etc. we appreciated Ciaran giving prompt attention to setting up internet/TV set -up and also his personal sharing of history of the area. Eva was delightful and both made our trip to Ireland especially enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Henhouse was great. We enjoyed meeting Eva and getting to know a bit of the history of the area. The area was quiet and our kids loved seeing the sheep and playing with the two farm dogs. The trip into Dublin was quick and easy and being close the airport was nice as well. We appreciated the flexibility of an early check in off our transatlantic flight. If we're ever in the area again, we'll look at this as an option for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The grounds keeper was such a kind and welcoming person. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous place and location is perfect

The place has wonderful history, design and convenience. The rooms are generous with lovely beds, linens, and bathrooms. we can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable welcome cat, neat rural location in Ashbourne, close to Dublin Airport and Dublin with a car, great communication from host, all necessities provided, apartment and furnishings were a bit weary and could use some refreshing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet, great hosts

The location is beautiful and quiet which was perfect for our trip. It’s an easy drive to Dublin and the airport. Eva was so kind and hospitable; my daughter and I really enjoyed meeting her. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good find

We had a great time here. Nice property and grounds to walk around. They have 2 sheep on the property (gated away) that we passed by on our walk through the woods (watch out for pesky nettle in Ireland)! Great hospitality from Eva (the caretaker) and the bread and jam basket was lovely. Clean and heat worked well. Plenty of parking if need be. Full kitchen stocked with everything we needed, even a French press! Ciaran had great communication and responded quickly to any questions we had before and during our stay. They were able to add another twin bed in the room with 2 beds for us, which was great for our family of 5. Small note - not the greatest shower pressure, but that didn’t bother us. We checked in at 2am due to a late night flight, and Ciaran was accommodating. Also, a bonus - the cutest and friendliest farm cat named Kitty may greet you outside as you arrive!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, amazing host!

Our host, Eva, was incredibly responsive to every inquiry. She also had excellent recommendations on local sights for our party. The kitchen came stocked with a few niceties such as bread, croissants, butter, jam, milk and juice. Beds were quite comfortable and we enjoyed resting while watching the sheep and listening to the birds. Perfect place to stay for our first two nights in Ireland!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stop over- we could of stayed longer!

Thanks Eva for the welcome basket and the information about the area north of Dubbin, Ireland. We had a great time. Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Philippe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien placé pour aller à Dublin en bus (env 40 min)

Spacieux, bien équipé, facile d'accès et proche Dublin. Facilité de communication avec le propriétaire (Cyaran). Beaucoup d'informations utiles données par le propriétaire. Légères nuisances sonores liées aux passages de voitures et avions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect hidden jem

After traveling for a whole day, we were met with fresh bread, jams, milk, orange juice, tea and coffee. It was a great and thoughtful surprise for us. The Hen house had plenty of room for the 5 of us. The on site washer and dryer was a godsend for us because we were In Liverpool the week before and weren’t able to do any laundry. It is in a great location for us to day travel. It was a trip of a lifetime for us! We hope to be back within the next 10 years!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Marion K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Liegt leider an einer am Tag viel befahrenen Straße

Insgesamt okay. Leider plätscherte Regenwasser im Wohnzimmer an der Innenseite der Scheibe runter. Die Betten waren gut und sauber. Der Geschirrspülerkorb war rostig und sehr verbogen. Alles in allem war es für zwei Nächte okay. Wir hatten für den Preis und die Beschreibung allerdings besseres erwartet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Great place to stay at the start of our trip! Our host was wonderful and so responsive, greeting us with fresh bread, jam, butter, coffee and juice. Our kiddos loved meeting the friendly farm cat on the property and walking the trails to meet the sheep (even trying to herd them themselves:)) close to Dublin and airport! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ciaran Buckley

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I am a teacher, working in adult education and accessible education. I live on a cattle and sheep farm, with my children and two badly-behaved collies. We have a team of people to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Why they chose this property

This is the perfect place to start your Ireland adventure. We are less than forty minutes from the Dublin city centre. The Henhouse is only a fifteen minute drive from Dublin Airport, but is deep in the countryside. It is also two miles from Ratoath or Ashbourne, where you can enjoy all modern amenities. Local supermarkets and food delivery services deliver to us and there is a regular taxi service. The 109a bus from the airport stops around 1km from us and the 103 bus to Dublin city centre goes by every 20 minutes. We are less than half an hour from the UNESCO Heritage site Newgrange, from the Hill of Tara. We are ten minutes from Tayto Park, the renowned theme park.

What makes this property unique

Why start your Ireland adventure with us? We are both rural and convenient. Guests tell us that they find the atmosphere relaxing and that they enjoy observing daily life on the farm. Guests who wish to work from the Henhouse are happy with the broadband speed and the spaciousness of The Henhouse.

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