This 3 bedroom house, set in the C18th stable yard of the historic Burtown House, has its own private courtyard garden is surrounded by 10 acres of beautiful gardens and sits close to The Green Barn Restaurant and Shop, and our walled organic kitchen garden. It has been decorated to the highest of standards by James an interior photographer and Joanna an interior designer. Built in 1710, and never been sold, and so for that reason it holds a particular charm. The Stable Yard House is located in the picturesque courtyard, set within the grounds of the historic Burtown House and Gardens. Built in 1710 by Quakers, it is one of two houses in Kildare from the C18th to have never been sold. The courtyard garden which is full of lavender, agapanthus, mixed borders, potted plants, lawns and a pleached hornbeam walk, is further surrounded by 10 acres of gardens, a walled organic kitchen garden, meadow walks set in old parkland, with mown pathways and large stone sculpture which is again surrounded by farm walks across the fields. The gardens are considered to be some of the finest in Ireland, and are open to the public from February to October. Guests are welcomed on arrival by James or Joanna Fennell or by one of their team. We will show you about and answer any questions that you may have, and will be on standby for any questions throughout your stay. Guests have free access to all the gardens, as well as the courtyard garden, a tennis court, and surrounding parkland and farm walks. You will also have access to an abundance of organic kitchen garden produce which can be ordered by the box. The Green Barn, which is an organic restaurant, artisan food shop, retail area, and a series of galleries is also available for our guests to avail of. Guests can have lunch in The Green Barn or make use of the full working kitchen in the house. By prior arrangement catered dinners can be supplied. On arrival, basic products will be supplied, with much of our own produce such as apple juice, preserves, bread and butter. We supply Nespresso coffee. There is also an honesty bar. L'Occitan bath products and everything else that you will need will be at your disposal. There is an abundance of interesting coffee table books, glossy magazines and fresh flowers throughout. We supply all information that we feel you might need in the form of a 'Black Book', which can be found within the house. We tell you everything we know about the area, from where to eat, drink, listen to music, or go for walks, historic sites, where to shop and how best to enjoy the surroundings here at Burtown. This is a historic house setting, surrounded by 10 acres of beautiful gardens, parkland and farmland. The area is of much historical interest, having originally been the The Duke of Leinster's lands, and then in the 1650's settled upon by Quakers. Ballytore the local village was the first settled upon and planned out Quaker village in the Ireland and England. The famous Shackleton school located in Ballytore, played host to past pupils such as Edmund Burke, Cardinal Cullen and James Napper Tandy amongst others.... Daniel O'Connell hosted his last monster meeting in the 1840's at Mullaghmast Rath, at the time part of the original estate. There are historic towns and villages close by, Athy our local town, is the spiritual home to bluegrass music in Ireland, and hosts some of the best traditional music to be found. Ballytore the famous Quaker village, also boasts one of the oldest pubs in Ireland also with excellent traditional music. There are various buses that go to Dublin a few times a day and a train service from Athy which is located ten minutes from the house. There are friendly dogs on the property, and there is a working farm. Burtown is a cross between history, heritage, gardens, art and very good food that is straight from the ground. We are passionate about what we eat and where it comes from, and when staying at Burtown we hope to inspire, relax, entertain and make you feel at home. There is a stream and woodland garden close to the stable yard.
Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. This beautiful countryside styled home is located in Dunboyne, Co. Meath right outside Dublin City (25mins) and only 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, 5 mins drive from train station. This home is well equipped with 5G wifi, two cosy indoor fireplaces, BBQ fire with outdoor dining area, AGA cooker, pool table, and more. Totally safe for family stays as the home is located on a quiet country road, behind electronic gates. Don't miss out! There are 4 bedrooms; bedroom 1 & 2 have king size beds and are ensuite. Bedroom 3 has a double sized bed with a full sized bathroom and bath just down the corridor and bedroom 4 has a single bed with plenty of wardrobe space. We strive to make our guests feel as comfortable and welcome as possible, our house has an inviting and relaxing feel and really does feel special to stay in. Be sure to check out our guidebook for all information on public transport and sightseeing! About the House: The following is what past guests have said that they love about this property; Guests commented on how elegent the stonework on the house looks and the private the property feels. The countryside sense of birds in the trees and horses in the adjacent fields but yet you are only 20 minutes to the airport and 25 minutes to Dublin city centre. Many golfers love how close the property is to many of Irelands best golf courses such as Carton House, The K club, Powerscourt, Castleknock golf course, Westmanstown, Blackbush, Portmarknock and many more. Everyone loved the closeness to many of Irelands great attractions such as the Hill of Tara, Newgrange, The Phoenix Park which is home to Dublin zoo, along with the nearby walkways and beautiful scenery as well as the local village of Dunboyne. Others have really enjoyed our sitting room with the pool table that has an old speaker system with many classic CD's to be played. The large front and back garden make it ideal to sit outside and enjoy a BBQ with family or friends! The property is completely separated into two parts with a shared entrance so there is great privacy for guests. If guests are planning activities or have any questions please let me know and I will try my best to accommodate you on your trip. Check out my suggested itinerary on the guest book on the booking page!
My place is close to Tribeca, Dillinger's, and Butcher Grill. You’ll love my place because of the comfy bed, the kitchen, and the cosiness. Ranelagh Village has plenty of great restaurants and pubs with plenty of great choice to make your outings enjoyable. There are 3 comfortable bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, along with a family bathroom. The second bedroom can be configured as a double or twin - please specify at time of (URL HIDDEN) The third bedroom has two single beds and overlooks the private back garden. There is a large living room to the front of the house. Comfortably furnished it offers a very relaxing area for all the family. There is multi-channel satellite TV. High speed WiFi adds to the many great facilities offered. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped in terms of cooker, induction hob, Smeg fridge/freezer and a microwave. There is everything needed to cook and serve a meal. No expense has been spared in providing all of the best equipment to help make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The entire house is there to be enjoyed. I am available for any questions you might have during your stay. I leave guests to their own devices but am on hand when needed.