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The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin

Apartment in Ashbourne with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, books
Dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Exterior
The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin

The Cowshed is a bright modern two-bedroom apartment in a refurbished stone farm building. It has a fully-fitted kitchen; and a dining and living area that opens out onto a private patio. It faces east over fields and forest on a working farm.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Can provide a cot (crib) and high chair as needed

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Meath, Meath

What's nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Emerald Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital - 11 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Phoenix Park - 14 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fifty Fifty - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeneys Kilbride - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Macari's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ashbourne Golf Club, Fairyhouse Racecourse, and Viking Voyage. Blackbush Golf Club and Emerald Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steph H.

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

Relaxing stay in the countryside

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage — it had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The location was perfect: surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet with quiet, traffic-free roads that made getting to our daily destinations easy and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very gracious and or little one enjoyed walking around the woods and getting to see a few animals. Very nice that they had a travel crib and a highchair for us to use. Ashebourne had a surprising amount of restaurants for takeout and easy access to Dublin/the airport with a rental car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Cowshed

We loved everything about our stay here and will definitely be back next time we are in Dublin. So close to the city but far enough out to feel years away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth B.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay here. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable. The host is very welcoming and made us feel at home. Wish we had more time to spend in the area then we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Enjoyed our stay. Left bread, drinks and coffee! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

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

Nice apartment in the country.

Fantastic hosts went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

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

Fantastic

Great location peaceful and friendly Very convenient to Ashbourne and shopping and restaurants
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. Eva was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BillWendy Y.

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

3 day stay

The Cow Shed was perfect for two couples. Loved the forest paths Eva was right there if we needed any advice. Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Beautiful Place

Nice and peaceful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Three sisters from AUS

Would gladly recommend this accommodation to friends and family so helpful and great Wi-Fi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

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

Perfect for an extended family visit.

All very easy. Lovely surroundings and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Everything was great!

Loved the property. Ciaran and Eva were both very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Irish vacation

Lovely apartment on a working farm, the sheep And barn cats were very friendly. Unexpected and free continental breakfast provided by the host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

5-Star Stay!

This charming cottage (the Cowshed) is in a very quiet and convenient location in Meath. The accommodations were as shown, and we had a very comfortable two-day stay. There's a beautiful forest in the back that you can wander through, and the communication with the Hosts was fantastic. I would definitely stay at the Duffy's Ballabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen H.

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

Great stay

Nice 2 bedroom stay with a view.. sheep and lambs out the back door. Great distance from Dublin, not too far but enough for a quiet night of sleep during St Patricks weekend. Kitchen had all we needed and the welcome goods were nice. Host was understanding with time change/dates misstep on my part.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christianne V.

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

Lovely Farm Stay

A wonderful place for families! Sheep right outside the door and lots of places to take the kids on walks. Eva was a lovely help and provided high chair. Thank you for the bread, butter, tea, coffee, juice, and milk upon arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Irish Country Perfection

Ciaran and Eva made our stay so comfortable and welcoming. It was a great start to our Irish holiday and I would stay with them again. They answered all of our questions and were easy to contact if we needed anything. If you are looking for peaceful, country experience, this is it. Absolutely charming accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Ballybin

Cowshed. Good slerping
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian O.

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

Lovely farm setting

Located just outside Ashbourne, short driving distances to Slane and Dublin airport. Two bedroom self catering apartment with all amenities. Eva greeted us with a welcome basket of fresh bread, milk, juice and beverages 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

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

Excellent Stay

Highly recommend! This self-service stay was impeccable. The owners were too kind and the home had everything we needed; two bedrooms, kitchen and living room/dining room combo. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the convenience of having grocery stores and restaurants within 5 minutes, while only being 25 minutes outside of Dublin. My 9-yr old said it best: we're surrounded by life here!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin B.

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

Quaint two day getaway

Ciaran and Eve were wonderful hosts! The apartment was very tidy and easy to find. Our transport was delayed and they incredibly accommodating of a midnight arrival. We were delighted to find tea and snacks waiting for us in the kitchen. The farm was easy to find and we loved exploring the trails and meeting all the animals living there. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

3 sisters

Very helpful and Eva was a gem
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W., Wilmington North Carolina

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

Friendly farm

We had a great two nights on the farm! Eva was welcoming and accommodating and our kids loved the friendly cat and dogs on the property. The cowshed was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Our favorite UK/Ireland VRBO

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was super spacious, we were greeted by a very friendly cat, buns/croissants/jams/butter/milk/OJ when we arrived, and the property was very clean. It was our favorite VRBO out of the 5 that we stayed at during our UK/Ireland vacation. Very nice caretaker, friendly dogs, great walking trail around the farm, sheep, and an easy 20-30 minute drive to Dublin. Highly recommend this one! (Just remember that the entrance is past the house, not via the main gate!)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024