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The Nook County Dublin

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Front Entrance (Ample free parking for 2 cars)
Master Bedroom (Super King Bed)
Newly added king-sized bedroom.
Newly added bathroom with large shower
Twin bedroom 3

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shankill, County Dublin
  • Place, Rathmichael Lodge
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Puck Castle Golf Course
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmel Duignan's Garden
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Nook County Dublin

Nestled in the foothills of the Dublin & Wicklow mountains, The Nook is an ideal escape for couples, families, golfers and business travellers who want a beautiful countryside setting with easy access to Dublin City and all it has to offer.

Local Areas of Interest:
- Dublin City-Centre/ Dublin Airport (35 mins)
- Glendalough Wicklow National Park (45 mins)
- Powerscourt House & Gardens (15 mins)
- Dalkey, Cabinteely, Shankill, Enniskerry
- Dún Laoghaire, Bray, Greystones
- Johnnie Fox's Pub

The Property:
Located in Rathmichael, County Dublin, on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac, The Nook adjoins a large family home set on 2.5 acres of gated gardens. Flanked by empty fields, The Nook commands uninterrupted views of Carrickgollogan Hill and Rathmichael Wood and is less than a 10-minute drive from the coast.

Private Internal Access Includes:
- Fully-fitted kitchen, dining area & living room
- 3 large upstairs bedrooms (5 guests max)
- 2.5 recently renovated bathrooms
- Upstairs TV snug & reading area
- Dedicated WFH space (fast Wi-Fi)
- Garage space with private washer & dryer
- Child-friendly (travel cot & highchair on request)
- Pet-friendly (on request).

Outdoor Amenities:
- Large south-facing garden & patio area
- Children's playground and private tennis court
- Free gated parking (2 cars max)

Guest Access:
*THE NOOK IS FOR PAYING GUESTS ONLY. NO PARTIES/GATHERINGS PERMITTED*
The Nook adjoins a large family home, however is fully self-contained. Guests have access via a private entrance and are provided with a code for the electric gates.We ask that you respect our privacy and garden area surrounding the main house. If you would like to see the rest of the garden, greenhouse or vegetable patch please notify Daniel and he will arrange a tour.

First-Hand Recommendations:
A helpful guest book full of recommendations regarding local supermarkets, pubs restaurants, and places of interest is provided upon arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 4277398

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dublin (and vicinity)

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Shankill, County Dublin

What's nearby

  • Rathmichael Lodge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puck Castle Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carmel Duignan's Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. Columcille's Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trinity College - 20 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Shankill Station - 5 min drive
  • Cherrywood Station - 5 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brady's Of Shankill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Golden Brown - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gourmet Shankill Cafe-Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nook County Dublin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Nook County Dublin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Nook County Dublin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nook County Dublin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nook County Dublin located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Killiney Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bray Beach and Bray Head. Leopardstown Racecourse and The Forty Foot are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daniel was a great host and the house was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location outside of city of Dublin near the sea town of Bray. Host was fantastic, great communication and very informative. Hose was right next to a series of hiking trails to interesting sites and views of the Irish Sea..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Wonderful!

Loved everything about this !!! Will stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Vancouver, BC

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

Wonderful location

Clean comfortable and as described. Easy train access to Dublin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert E., Bluffton, SC. USA

Lovely Accommodations

Lovely, quiet accommodations adjacent to the main house. Bed was comfortable, sitting room was attractive and cozy, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. Owner was on site and available to answer our questions. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara R.

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

Cozy

Property manager very easy to work with, even offered early check in when he knew our flight from the US arrived very early in the morning. We would not hesitate to book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Absolutely excellent!

Staying at The Nook was an absolutely excellent start to our Ireland adventure. It was the perfect place for us to stay while exploring Dublin and the surrounding areas. The accommodations are perfect for two or three couples, and we found the setting in the countryside to be ideal vs. staying at a hotel in Dublin. And Daneil was great to work with. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Perfect Stay In Ireland

The Nook is a perfect VRBO. It had everything we needed for our 6 night stay in Ireland. A bonus for sure was having the ability to wash/dry clothes. Daniel, was very efficient with communication and we had no problems with check-in and check out. The place has plenty of room and allowed us all to spread out be very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

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

Recommend

Lovely home in a very nice neighborhood. Excellent communication with the owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth (Brooke) B.

Clean, quiet, easy accomodations for a small family

Clean, reasonably spacious for 4 adults and a 1 year old baby, well appointed for cooking. They even had a high chair and portable crib for the baby already set up for us. The location is an easy drive to the DART station and the Rathmichael woods are just outside the door and an absolutely beautiful walk. We really enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Clean, secure, beautiful rental

This property is well maintained and very spacious with very gracious hosts. We enjoyed the local area around Bray as well as the easy access to the Wicklow Park region and Dublin. Train access was close by and really a nice easy way to enter Dublin. I would definitely book this location again! My only addition that would make this place absolutely perfect would be a washing machine and dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J.

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

Lovely stay

The Nook was a fabulous stay! Daniel was very communicative during the stay. My children loved “playing” tennis every morning (in quotations because they’re three and 4 months!) relatively easy to get into Dublin if needed but we really enjoyed being outside the city. Spent a lot of time on the Bray Promenade! Would recommend for anyone with families!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Perfect

Daniel was the perfect host. He even remembered that my husband and I were celebrating our 30th and greeted us with a card and candy. Beautiful property. Convenient to many sites
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Bill S.

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

Very Nice

We really enjoyed our stay at the Nook even though it was a quick visit for one night. Patrick was very helpful throughout the entire experience and even let us use his personal freezer to store some items. The house was lovely along with the grounds/landscaping. The only recommendation I would make is the interior needed a little sprucing up maybe with a fresh coat of paint in a couple of the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan H.

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

Couldn't have been better!

Five of us stayed at Daniel's place for a couple of nights at the end of our Ireland trip. This was easily the nicest place we stayed throughout our 2-week trip. The Nook was clean and comfortable, and (unlike every other place we stayed) had sufficient hot water for all of us to shower. The area and grounds are beautiful and the proximity to Dublin city can't be beat. Their pup Ben was an added bonus, we loved running into him and showering him with pets! We hope to stay again on our next trip, and absolutely recommend it if you're looking for a place near Dublin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Buffalo, NY

Great stay convenient to Dublin

We enjoyed our stay at this house. It was conveniently located minutes from the train station and train ride is about 40 minutes to Connolly station. We had some difficulty initially finding the house as cell phones did not work upon arriving from U.S. Make sure owner emails you well in advance with exact directions. Otherwise house was well stocked and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chandra W.

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

Beautiful Property, Beautiful Neighborhood

The property was even more lovely than the pictures. The rooms were very large, and the garden was beautiful. Daniel was very easy to contact, and extremely accommodating. My son got sick during the flight there, so he was gracious enough to let us check in a little early. We were a little cold, but got much cozier when we remembered to turn on the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Beautiful Property and Great Host

Really enjoyed our stay here. Perfect location to explore the area and Daniel was an amazing host. Dogs were an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect hideaway for those with cars.

An attractive and spacious "nook" in beautiful surroundings just outside Dublin. For visitors with a car, the secure gated parking and easy access to the city is perfect. Communication with Daniel was quick and clear. Recommended.

8/10 Good

Marieke M., Nederland

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Genoten!

De locatie en het huis geweldig! Een plek om tot rust te komen... Communicatie verliep prima. Wij vinden echter wel dat de schoonmaak wat beter zou kunnen, zo ook de inventaris van de keuken. Ook verschillende lampen waren defect. Verder hebben we echt genoten van het fijne huis en de rust. Ook de bezoekjes van de honden vonden we erg gezellig, wat een lieverds! We zouden deze plek zeer aanraden en hopen nog eens terug te komen in The Nook!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

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

Very nice stay

Daniel was a great host & very helpful with day trip into Dublin. We loved our visit from Ben too! 🐾

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Stunning

Lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Esther F.

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

A lovely home in lovely surroundings

Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und können dieses gemütliche Haus nur empfehlen. Alles lief reibungslos und wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

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

Quaint little place to stay- very lovely

Very nice property- would stay here again! Very accommodating and exactly what we expected!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kerstin F., Fürstenfeldbruck

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Super - aber ohne Pool

Super sauber, super Kommunikation, super Service. Zu bemängeln ist bestenfalls, dass der Pool nicht betriebsbereit war - kein Drama, aber sollte erwähnt werden. Die Lage ist etwas ab vom Schuss, ein (Miet-)Auto unserer Meinung nach dringend erforderlich! Alles in Allem absolut empfehlenswert 🍀
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Haydock

Host profile image
Hi, I'm Daniel, host of The Nook County Dublin.

I have been running The Nook on behalf of my family now for over 9 years and have a passion for delivering great hospitality. I enjoy meeting and welcoming guests from all over the world. If you have questions during your stay or would like some recommendations, be sure to let me know!

Kind regards,
Daniel

Why they chose this property

The Nook is very unique in that it is surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet is only 35 minutes from Dublin city centre and Dublin airport.

Local Places of Interest Include:

- Glendalough Wicklow National Park (45 mins)
- Powerscourt House & Gardens (15 mins)
- Kilruddery House & Gardens (15 mins)
- Dalkey, Cabinteely, Shankill, Enniskerry
- Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Greystones
- Several top golf courses
- Numerous hiking trails.
- Mount Usher Gardens
- Johnnie Fox’s Pub

*An extensive guidebook with recommendations and directions for all these places and more is provided upon arrival.

What makes this property unique

Located in Rathmichael, County Dublin, on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac, The Nook adjoins a large family home set on 2.5 acres of gated gardens. Flanked by empty fields, The Nook commands uninterrupted views of Carrickgollogan Hill and Rathmichael Wood and is less than a 10-minute drive from the coast.

Private Internal Access Includes:
- Fully-fitted kitchen, dining area & living room
- 3 large upstairs bedrooms (5 guests max)
- 2.5 recently renovated bathrooms
- Upstairs TV snug & reading area
- Dedicated WFH space (fast Wi-Fi)
- Garage space with private washer & dryer
- Child-friendly (travel cot & highchair)
- Pet-friendly (on request).

Outdoor Amenities:
- Large south-facing garden & patio area
- Private tennis court (rackets & balls provided)
- Children's playground
- Free gated parking (2 cars max)

Languages:

English, Spanish
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