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An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City

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A stone building with a dark blue door and windows, surrounded by potted plants and a gravel path.
A stone building with a steep roof, surrounded by dense foliage.
A living room with a white coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a lamp on a side table.
A hotel room with three beds, each with a bedside table and lamp.
A kitchen with a sink, countertop, cabinets, a shelf with plants, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ashbourne, Meath
  • Place, Ashbourne Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Malahide Castle and Dublin Castle. Consider Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena for a night out or Emerald Park if you're travelling with kids. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Ashbourne, Meath

What's nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Corrstown Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Swords Golf Club - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Emerald Park - 18 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cocina Cuevas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeneys Kilbride - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Giddy Up Cup - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wau Fusion Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is An Irish welcome. Quiet Country Cottage close to Dublin Airport & City located?

This family-friendly Ashbourne cottage is located in a rural location, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Ashbourne Golf Club, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Emerald Park and Pavilions Shopping Centre. Swords Castle and Fairyhouse Racecourse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property & lovely hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying in this quiet, clean, and cosy cottage! It is close enough to the airport for quick convenience but in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. The host and his family were attentive and generous; they went above and beyond to make our stay just what we needed. We would highly recommend this as a place to stay when visiting Ireland!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay! What amazing hosts, and a great property. Easy access to Ashbourne, easy ride to Dublin, and a great spot to go check out other sights nearby. They had some solid recommendations for us and made us feel right at home. Our 6th rental on a trip through Europe and was one of the highlights for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cozy cottage

Great place to stay outside of dublins hectic pace. Very cozy and accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a cottage in the Irish countryside, this is the place for you! The cottage is beautiful and serene, with a friendly and responsive host. As a bonus, 2 friendly pups might stop by to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great , easy to drive into Dublin

Very nice and picturesque
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent host

Hosts were very welcoming and the cottage was wonderful. Transportation to and from isn’t easy without a car or taxi but even so we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stat

We had a lovely stay at this sweet house. The hosts were incredible-warm and inviting! The location was lovely-very peaceful but close to Dublin, the airport, and the ocean. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Christmas

We stayed for a few days over christmas- we loved the property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great flat!

We enjoyed our stay. The owners were very pleasant and we enjoyed our chats. We stayed here as a base for exploring a bit of Ireland. We were able to quickly get to Dublin and also explored Kilkinney and Wexham. The town of Ashbourne is very close and has great restaurants. Overall, a great place to stay and explore Ireland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely small Cottage

We were warmly welcomed to the small cottage. The cottage is beautiful and has a lovely interior. It is only 15min away from the airport and about 20-25min from Dublin City. We really loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and quiet location

We enjoyed the property mainly for location and space. It was a great base camp for exploring the country. Easy to get to airport and downtown Dublin. Plenty of space for a family of 4. Hosts were great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing

The owners went above and beyond with this place to make us feel welcome. It was very clean and comfortable, the owners were really friendly, and the little extras provided made our stay extra special, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommend

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Beautiful property! John and Rochelle were wonderful hosts. The location was perfect for us. Close to downtown Dublin and the airport. We loved exploring the city during the day and then coming home to the cozy cottage at the end of the day. We would highly recommend this property for your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent experience

This is a fantastic property and the owners were also fantastic. Such a beautiful location just outside of Dublin. Believes we're changing and it couldn't have been better
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

This was the perfect location for a three day stay near Dublin. We loved everything about it. The hosts made us feel very welcome. The apartment is perfect and comes with every amenity you could ever need. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Quiet Setting.

We had a great time at Ryan’s cottage. It is beautifully situated on a country estate. The cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The town of Ashbourne is lovely and Dublin was only a 30 minute bus ride away. The Ryan’s went out of there way to makes us feel at home. Would highly recommend this cottage for anyone looking to visit Ireland
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet Country Cottage

We had a comfortable and relaxing stay at the Quiet Country Cottage. The location was ideal for two days in Meath and two days in Dublin City. We had wonderful weather all four days and sat out on the back patio to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine and the peaceful yard one of the days.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely home!!

Found this a perfect 3 night home. Location just outside Dublin airport was very convenient as we flew home from here. Nicely decorated, plenty of extra bedding & towels, small but comfortable. Host were very friendly & offered insight into local things to visit. Will defiantly recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Country Cottage

The accommodation was located in a perfect spot for our day trips for our stay. Our hosts were fantastic. Finding parking is a bit of a challenge and the tips on a place to park to catch transit into Dublin was invaluable. Thank you again so much for the welcome basket, it was very much appreciated….
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice.

Nice and quit. Very clean. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay at the cottage was a dream come true. The cottage itself was beautiful inside and out. Every amenity you can think of at your disposal. Comfortable, cozy bedrooms. Kids had a lovely garden to play and play. The owners were exceptionally helpful and friendly. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Irish Cottage

Amazing cottage and hosts! Great location for day trips. Coming back to the quiet of the cottage after a day of sightseeing was lovely. Plenty of room for 3 of us and amenities for the week. Unexpected extras were scones, bread, chocolate and wine waiting for us upon arrival. As well as some fridge items to start us off. Very kind and appreciated after a long flight. Our stay was everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely love this cottage!!

Perfectly positioned close to Dublin and attractions, but in the beautiful countryside. It was just spacious enough for our family of 2 adults and 3 teenagers. We were greeted with treats on the kitchen table and a few necessities in the fridge. John and Rachelle were the most gracious hosts and suggested wonderful sights for our 3 day stay. We were so exhausted from our daily outings that we didn't get a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoor area, but it was available! Will absolutely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful

The property was amazing. Both the carriage house we stayed in and also the main house. Large yard. Two of the sweetest dogs. John and his wife were very welcoming to us when we arrived and let us know that if there was anything we needed to let them know. John got me a taxi cab to the Dublin train station at 6 AM. They were never intrusive. Overall, wonderful people and wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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