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The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Navan, Meath
  • Place, Navan Town Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Solstice Arts Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Slane Castle
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath

Stone Cottage that once was the head groom's house in the old stone stable yard that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth's bloodstock manager. The Cottage has been renovated in a tasteful traditional style. In a rural location but just 35 minutes from Dublin airport. It lies in the Boyne valley midway between the megalithic monuments at Newgrange and Tara, the traditional hall of the Irish High Kings.
The space
The Duke of Wellington's grandmother was born in the main house.
There is oil fired central heating and a wood burning stove. The kitchen is fully equipped and has a cooker, dishwasher and washing machine.
Other things to note
35 minutes from Dublin airport. 6 minutes by car from Ballymagarvey village wedding venue. 10 minutes from the Millhouse wedding venue in Slane and 20 from Tankardstown or Bellinter House. 15 minutes from Tayto Park. 10 miles from Bective Abbey and 15 from Trim Castle which featured in the film "Braveheart". Not far from the "Battle of the Boyne" site and interpretative centre. The local pub, Mrs O's, features in the Christmas ad for Guinness. Popular area for country pursuits, hunting, shooting and fishing. Stabling available for visitors with horses. Surrounded by quiet roads. 35 minutes to Dublin and one hour thirty to Belfast.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11209734
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Kentstown

Located in Kentstown, this cottage is in a rural area. Royal Tara Golf Club and Royal Tara Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Knowth and Brú na Bóinne. Solstice Arts Centre and Aura Leisure Navan are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Navan, Meath

What's nearby

  • Navan Town Centre - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Solstice Arts Centre - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Hill of Tara - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre - 19 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Slane Castle - 20 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 22 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inside Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Round O - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tara na Rí - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boyles - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Boyne River Valley, Skryne Castle and Navan Town Centre. Athcarne Castle and Solstice Arts Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Ist Nights in Ireland

Really a nice unique place.Hosts were excellent!Highly Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

kevin s.

Liked: Communication, location

Ttt

Was ok. A good location to see some amazing sites. Trim castle and newgrange was well worth the time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Delightful

Just as expected. Beds were super comfortable. Loved the historic atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Quaint, historic, beautiful

We loved this place; historic, quaint, beautiful setting. We enjoyed the feeling of being “in” Ireland, instead of a hotel setting. There were 6 of us and we were very comfortable. The host was very accommodating with our changing plans. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F.

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

Cottage in the country

The Grooms Cottage was a rustic wonderful stay. It is in the country but really not far from shops. Having only 1 bathroom was a little difficult in the morning with 5 adults but they are working on an upstairs one, it just wasn't ready for our stay. I definitely would come back to the Grooms Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Dublin with a lot of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Hanley

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