Description
(Reference number: 62224)
Charming whitewashed stone Barn Conversion dating back to 1690. Having undergone an extensive renovation, Connell's Barn is now a truly unique holiday home.
See www.connells.ie for current availability and prices.
Connell's Barn is ideal for couples and families, with easy access to many historical sites in the beautiful Boyne Valley region, as well as Dublin city and Belfast.
It's only a ten-minute drive to Brú Na Boinne (New Grange), Battle of the Boyne at Oldbridge, Hill of Slane and Millmount Tower, amongst many other sites along the Boyne Valley Drive.
Connell's Barn is adjacent to Connell's House, which is a beautifully restored thatched cottage and is also available to rent through Fivestar.ie, it sleeps up to 10 guests.
Accommodation
Connell's Barn has an open plan kitchen, dining, living room space with a sofa bed for an extra adult guest or two children.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing meals with a dining table that seats four.
There is a desk for using your laptop or planning your day trips with the local information folder, which includes various maps and brochures for the numerous local attractions in the Boyne Valley and further afield.
Upstairs on the mezzanine level, there is a double bed and en-suite shower room with views over the Village Green. This room can accommodate 2 foldaway single beds for extra adult or children guests. A travel cot, high chair and toys are also available upon request.
Amenities
Wireless Internet
Kitchen
Microwave
Fridge with ice box
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Iron & Ironing Board
TV Irish & UK channels plus Google Cast
Gas central Heating
Bed linen
Towels
Toiletries
Hangers
Hair dryer
South facing rear garden
Free on street parking
Travel cot, high chair & toys available
No smoking
No pets
Location
Connell's Barn overlooks the Village Green in Duleek, with the oldest Lime tree in Ireland. It's set back from the Main Street in a quiet location with plenty of free on street parking. The village has a variety of shops, cafes, pubs and two restaurants all within walking distance.
Connell's House & Barn is conveniently located 5 minutes from Junction 8 of the M1 motorway, providing easy access to Dublin Airport, Dublin City and Belfast.
Explore 'Ireland's Ancient East' whilst staying at Connell's Barn, check out their website for a variety of suggested tours along the eastern side of the island. The three-day tour ‘Unlock the Myths and Secrets of Ancient Pastoral Lands’ commences from Brú na Boinne (Newgrange) which is only 10 minutes from Connell's Barn.
There are various local festivals throughout the year, such as the Boyne Valley Food Series, Drogheda Arts and Maritime Festivals, the Hay Literary Festival, Dunderry Fair, Monalty Steam Threashing Fair, Spring and Autumn Equinox Festival, Tattersalls International Horse Fair, rock concerts and various family events at Slane Castle.
Dublin Airport 30 minutes
Dublin City 40 minutes
Brú na Boinne (New Grange) 10 minutes
Battle of the Boyne Museum 10 minutes
Drogheda town centre 10 minutes
Tayto Park 15 mins
Fantasia Water Park 10 minutes
Beach (Laytown & Bettystown) 15 minutes
Pool & leisure centre 10 minutes
Horse riding (Julianstown) 10 minutes
River walks (Slane) 10 minutes
Golf 10 minutes
Playground 10 minute walk
Belfast City (Titanic Experience & HMS Caroline) 1 hour 20 minutes