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The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin

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Exterior detail
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Meath, Meath
  • Emerald Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fairyhouse Racecourse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Guinness Storehouse
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Ashbourne

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Ashbourne Golf Club and 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Fairyhouse Racecourse. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Ashbourne holiday home include Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Park - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fairyhouse Racecourse - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Croke Park - 21 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 24 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Trinity College - 24 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fifty Fifty - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RedBar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashbourne Library - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Macari's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 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.

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.

Property manager

Ciaran Buckley

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We can provided a crib (cot) if needed.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Bouvet Island
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Bouvet Island

Frequently asked questions

Does The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin?

No, The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Glen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Johnna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family stay
Lovely property easily accessible to Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Fallon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay.
We had a great few days staying in the Hen House. Lovely place and great host! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tres B., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness
Short, but very nice stay.
The property was nice for our family of 5. Everything was clean and Ciaran met us when we pulled in to show us around. He also has one of the most comprehensive guides on amenities, restaraunts, things to do in the area. I wish we had more time to explore more of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm fun!
Wonderful farm experience! Kids loved the hiking around and the animals! Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Duffy’s of Ballybin
Ciaran was a wonderful host. The accommodations were perfect! The farm was most enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Wonderful spot but we didn’t have a car and walking to town was impossible due to the narrow road. The welcome basket on arrival was a lovely surprise and the host was very welcoming and helpful. I would certainly return there one day… with a car
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely base for an extended family just outside Dublin.
Very easy communication with hosts. Easy access and great welcome pack on arrival. Accommodation beautifully clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charmaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cottage
Really quiet and pastoral property just outside of Dublin. Very nice and friendly hosts and lots of space in the property to get lots of fresh country air!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely setting
A very nice place, with friendly cats and sheep grazing out of the window. Hosts were helpful and accomodating. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great start!
Wonderful start to our trip! Eva was very accommodating and kind. The place was comfortable and rustic as promised. Very clean and convenient to transportation to Dublin and the airport!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Lovely
Upon arrival we were greeted by Paola and Ciaran. They were very welcoming and friendly. We became fast friends with the animals on the farm who were very friendly as well. The location was beautiful, quiet, and very relaxing. Will definitely stay here again when I find myself traveling back to Dublin for a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brent d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Very Nice
Loved it and loved petting the sheep
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Week in County Meath
We began our extended vacation here. It is conveniently located near the airport so it was a great location for an early check in following our transatlantic flight as we had booked for the day before our arrival in Ireland. Great location to explore the areas surrounding Dublin.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022