A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Duleek, Meath

Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre6 min drive
Funtasia Waterpark7 min drive
Newgrange18 min drive
Dublin (DUB)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2 Twin or Superking

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Bedroom 3 Twin or Superking

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Karla Piner

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Toys, books, high chair and travel cot.

Events

No events allowed

Small parties for family & friends are permitted

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I personally clean the house for each guest, so please respect our home and leave it clean and tidy. It makes a world of difference to us, thanks!

Please dispose of all food and drinks before your departure and run the dishwasher.

Please empty all waste into the appropriate outdoor wheelie bins by the garden gate, the recycling chart is on the fridge.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Small parties for family & friends are permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duleek

Located in Duleek, this cottage is near theme parks. Francis Ledwidge Museum and Solstice Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tayto Park and Red Mountain Open Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Funtasia Waterpark and Funtasia Fairground Bettystown. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

Duleek, Meath

What's nearby

Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
Funtasia Waterpark - 7 min drive
Tayto Park - 14 min drive
Slane Castle - 15 min drive
Newgrange - 18 min drive

Getting around

Bettystown Laytown Station - 12 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

Funtasia Waterpark - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
KFC - 7 min drive
Drogheda Leisure Park - 9 min drive
The Pheasant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport located?

This family-friendly Duleek cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of White Cross, Red Mountain Open Farm and Boyne River Valley. Funtasia Waterpark and Bellewstown Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lillian B.

13 January 2019

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

Carla B., Folsom, United States

18 March 2024

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

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.

27 September 2023

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

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

7 September 2023

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

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

22 July 2023

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Karla Piner

I'm a furniture designer and have a passion for cleverly designed and beautifully made furniture and objects. I hope this passion comes across in Connell's House and Barn, which has been lovingly restored over a two year period. As well as designing furniture I also have a very keen interest in Irish and Scottish vernacular architecture, hence why I restored this beautiful old derelict thatched cottage, which was a dream come true!

I live twenty minutes from Connell House & Barn, so I'll always been on hand to help out guests and answer any queries. I'm very house proud, so the House & Barn will be squeaky clean when you arrive!

Why they chose this property

Connell's House and Barn was a derelict building when my family acquired it. It's the oldest building in Duleek village and was in existence during the famous 'Battle of the Boyne' in 1690. The Connell family lived here for several generations, hence the name, and it holds many memories for the people in the village still to this day.

It took two years to restore and re-build Connell's House and Barn and we are delighted to have saved this vernacular building for future generations to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

This is a genuine period thatched cottage, but it has all the comfort and warmth of a modern home, whilst retaining the character of the original building. It's furnished with an eclectic style of furniture and accessories and has some really comfortable beds, beautiful bed linen, white fluffy towels and great showers. A truly unique holiday home!