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A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport

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Exterior
Connell's House sitting room
Connell's House sitting room
Connell's House sitting room
Connell's House sitting room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Duleek, Meath
  • Place, White Cross
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellewstown Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Funtasia Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Twin or Superking

2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Bedroom 3 Twin or Superking

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport

Connell's House is a luxurious 4 bedroom Thatched Cottage, recently restored to an exceptionally high standard. The adjacent stone Barn, which has also been restored, can sleep up to five guests and is also available to book on Vrbo.com
7 NIGHT STAY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE in both cottages.

Dublin Airport 30 minutes
Dublin City 40 minutes
Newgrange (Brú na Boinne) 10 minutes
Battle of the Boyne Museum 10 minutes
Tayto Park 15 minutes
Belfast City (Titanic Experience) 90 minutes

Connell's House can be accessed from the front door (street entrance) or the rear door (garden entrance). There is plenty of free on street parking in front and to the side of the cottage. There is also a pretty south facing patio garden to the rear of Connell's House with two picnic tables.


Accommodation:

Lounge - Large living room over looking the village green, with wood burning effect stove, comfortable sofas and arm chairs. Smart TV & DVD player plus Google Chromecast!

Children's toys and play mat available, plus travel cot, booster seat and stair gate (bottom of stairs only).

Kitchen - Large well equipped kitchen with dining table over looking the sunny patio garden. The garden can be accessed through the patio doors or the rear hall door. The kitchen has a large fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, oven with grill, electric hob and microwave. Larder essentials supplied.

Bedroom 1 - Ground Floor - Large double bed, with wardrobe and dressing table. This bedroom can also accommodate one single foldaway bed for a child or adult. There is a bathroom adjacent to this bedroom, accessed through the hall door.

Bedroom 2 - First Floor - This room can be made up with an extra large double or twin bed arrangement with a shared en-suite shower room with bedroom 3. This bedroom can also accommodate one or two single foldaway beds for a child or adult. There is a small fitted wardrobe in this bedroom as well as a large fitted wardrobe in the hallway between bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 3 - First Floor - This room can be made up with an extra large double or twin bed arrangement with a shared en-suite shower room with bedroom 2. There is a hanging rack for clothes in this bedroom as well as a large fitted wardrobe in the hallway between bedrooms 2 and 3.

Bedroom 4 - First Floor - Two single beds with en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobe and desk.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Toys, books, high chair and travel cot.
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Events

No events allowed
Small parties for family & friends are permitted
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
I personally clean the house for each guest, so please respect our home and leave it clean and tidy. It makes a world of difference to us, thanks!
Please dispose of all food and drinks before your departure and run the dishwasher.
Please empty all waste into the appropriate outdoor wheelie bins by the garden gate, the recycling chart is on the fridge.

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
Note from host: Small parties for family & friends are permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Duleek

Located in Duleek, this cottage is near theme parks and near a water park. Francis Ledwidge Museum and Solstice Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Emerald Park and Red Mountain Open Farm. Travelling with kids? Consider Funtasia Waterpark and Viking Voyage. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Duleek, Meath

What's nearby

  • White Cross - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bellewstown Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Red Mountain Open Farm - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Funtasia Waterpark - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Bettystown Laytown Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Spire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪O Neills Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport on 3 May 2026 start from AU$585, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Unique Thatched Cottage close to Newgrange & Dublin Airport located?

This family-friendly Duleek cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of White Cross, Red Mountain Open Farm and Boyne River Valley. Funtasia Waterpark and Brú na Bóinne are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and the location is very convenient to many historical sights.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have just spent the most amazing weekend in Connells house for a family wedding at Ballymcgarvey Villiage. The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated, so comfortable and had everything you could wish for and more. Karla was a super host and had been so helpful and friendly. I can’t recommend this house highly enough. Parking can be tricky at busy times, but we always managed to find a space. We will definitely be back if we are ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the time we arrived until we left, we felt very at home in this lovely cottage. Location was perfect as a home base to go and discover Ireland. So many things to discover in Duleek and the people were great-especially loved Nannys Pub and Tribes. Suggest you stay here and enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

The cottage is great and Karla is wonderful.

Easy to find great property many many things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Fabulous property

We stayed in several VRBO rentals throughout Scotland and Ireland on this trip, and this place was by far our favorite! Very warm and welcoming checkin, old charming house that is completely renovated and updated, fabulous restaurant in an old church about 1 minute away - perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

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

Clean and spacious

House was a great retreat to recharge your batteries. Very clean and central location to the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect

Eight guests from 20 to 92 years old. Perfect VRBO experience. Wonderful host. First class finishing of house with careful attention to comfort and convenience. Could not have had a better stay for our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

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

Great start to our UK adventure!!

Duleek was a great start to our UK adventure! We are a group of 3 couples celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary's. The Connell House was everything and more. The location was perfect, the pubs and restaurants Karla recommended were welcoming, delicious and fun!! We were able to enjoy St. Patrick's Day in Dublin with ease and make a trip to Cork to the Blarney Castle. Beds were comfortable, house is absolutely adorable, & the amenities were nice. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Best lodging of our trip!

Nice town and location and house! Super clean and convenient to little things you might need to shop for daily, close to local attractions. The Tribe restaurant, less than a minute’s walk, was such a favorite that we ate there twice 😁 Of the 3 rentals we stayed at during a 2-week visit to Ireland, Karla’s house was the cleanest and most comfortable (especially beds, bedding, and furniture). And, though she had to report a problem on our arrival (broken washer/dryer), she offered a solution right up front (she’d pay for any laundry needing to be done, at a conveniently located laundry service, also 1 minutes’ walk). That’s classy hosting! Thanks, Karla!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Helene C.

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

Perfect family vacation home

We enjoyed the most wonderful few days at Connell House. The cottage is superb and absolutely stunningly restored. The location was close to famous Irish attractions that will please the whole family. During our stay we were able to visit Emerald Park, Newgrange, The Battle of the Boyne Museum, and Funtasia Waterpark. The whole experience was amazing and we absolutely loved the spacious beautiful cottage that we were lucky enough to call home during our stay. It was right beside one of the most gorgeous restaurants we have ever eaten in with delightful food called Tribe, it’s a converted Church and we dined like kings in the bell tower. The owner of the cottage Karla was an amazing host and a pleasure to deal with. We all hope to return in the future. A 5 star accommodation for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberta S.

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

Perfection!

This home was everything we could have hoped for--pristine, with every extra we could have wanted. We are a family of Grandmother and Grandfather, 2 sons, their wives, and 2 grandchildren and we were more than comfortable in the accommodations. Our host had provided more than we had any expectation of finding, including some staples we thought we would have to buy there. This historic house, the oldest in Duleek, has been lovingly restored, updated, and tastefully decorated. The locale in the heart of the Boyne Valley offered wonderful excursions. The host even had valuable recommendations for the restaurants in the area. Needless to say, we hope to be back soon and often!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Meticulously Cared-For Property - Excellent Owner!

Great passion and dedication from the owner are evident in every detail of this beautifully restored historical property. The property is in a cute town convenient to many tourist sites in the Boyne Valley. The garden off the kitchen is private, relaxing, and beautiful - great spot for morning coffee. The beds are super comfortable, bathrooms are well appointed, and the sitting room areas are spacious. What makes this property stand above the rest is the great lengths that the owner goes to care for and maintain the property. Beyond being an excellent property, the owner is exceptional in providing great service. My daughter had lost her cell phone at the property upon check-out, the owner was kind enough to hold onto it until we were back in the area - over a week later! - and then was very accommodating in meeting us before our return flight so we could get the phone back - what stupendous service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Excellent stay in Ireland!

We just ended a 45 day trip through all of Europe and this VRBO in Duleek, Ireland was our favorite stay! Karla was amazing. Her attention to detail is commendable and the house is beautiful inside and out. Karla has thought about everything. We loved the Tribe Restaurant next door, next to Monastery ruins and we ate inside the bell tower, which made it very special. We were 8 people including two teens, who loved watching DVDs and eating popcorn at night. We also loved Nanny’s, a Pub just a 5 min walk away and a coffee shop just across the street. We even saw cows at the end of that street beyond the fence with a beautiful view of the Irish country side. There is a Eurospar market down the road and the Butcher shop is literally next store. We visited Dublin for a day and were so glad we stayed in Duleek instead. Dublin is a busy city with no parking, Duleek is a small town where you can truly relax and enjoy the country side. Drogheda is also close by worth going to visit for a day. Emerald park (aka Tauro park) and Newgrange are also only 15 min away and both highly recommended. Other places I recommend visiting in Ireland are Bunratty Castle (do the Medieval Banquet), Glendalough Ruins and Lakes, Cliffs of Moher (go after 4pm when buses leave and possibly do the coastal walk shortcut instead), Blarney Castle (this place was bigger than I thought I wish I would have dedicated more time to it), Doolin and Aran View Islands (Inisheer).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

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

Connels house

Wunderschönes liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus. Sehr freundliche und viele sehr nützliche Information gebende Eigentümerin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt & Sunni I.

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

The HEART of IRELAND

Words cannot do this cottage justice! It was impeccable and simply perfect in every way. There was enough space for everyone to have privacy and yet connected enough to have family time. Everything has been thought of! It is spotless and the decor is absolutely beautiful! Our host was our first intro to true Irish hospitality! I don't think they come any kinder or more genuine than her! We were so blessed to have found this gem. With an outstanding restaurant next door and a pub just down the street, I wish we had stayed longer. It was our favorite place to stay on our two week trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Torsten B.

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

Schönes Haus in angenehmer Umgebung

Sehr schönes Haus. Wir haben es genossen. Eine Kaffeemaschine wäre schön gewesen, der morgens regelmäßig ab 6:00 Uhr laut kläffende Hund der Nachbarn war etwas störend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

MT

A fantastic and comfortable home with plenty of room for our whole family. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helene R.

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

Superbe

Nous avons passé une superbe semaine en famille à Connell's house. La maison est pleine de charme et il y a énormément de chose à voir dans les environs. Notre hôte Karla est adorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Jane H.

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

Family of nine Americans

Karla has recreated a beautiful Irish cottage with first class touches everywhere. We will recommended it highly to extended family and friends. Great pubs and restaraunts close by. Great location for Dublin. Belfast and exploring County Meath.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelliann K.

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

Charming and cozy with such attention to detail!

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at Connell 's House for the last two nights of a magical, 10 day adventure in Ireland. We were interested in this home as it was conveniently located within approximately 30 minutes drive to Dublin Airport. It is obvious that Karla has put her heart and soul in to the restoration of this thatched cottage. The attention to detail was apparent, and each room was cozy and comfortable. There is also an outside seating area with gardens and picnic tables that are so just so lovely and inviting. Communication with the host was timely and seamless, and the check-in process was simple and convenient. The home was immaculate and had everything we could possibly need. We especially liked the location of the cottage. It was within walking distance to a pub, where we spent a really fun evening making some new friends! There is also a wonderful supermarket within walking distance, and a restaurant called Tribe. Unfortunately, the restaurant was not open during the nights of our stay, but we met the owner and he was kind enough to give us a tour. The atmosphere is ABSOLUTELY beautiful, and the menu looks amazing! I would not hesitate to book this cottage again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Connell's House

This thatched roof cottage was a wonderful place to stay to complete our last three days in Ireland. It was comfortable for all six of us and very welcoming. Karla has thought of everything to make your stay a success. Specific instructions for everything. Near by restaurants and grocery shopping. Only 30 minutes from the airport, so very convenient. Karla is a very gracious hostess and very accessible for any questions or problems. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Beautifully restored, perfect home to enjoy the Boyne Valley

This is our 14th visit to Ireland and this home has been an early highlight. Karla was very generous in preparing for our family’s special needs for the little ones and in sharing suggestions. And she kindly met with us to show us around the house. Seeing the restoration photo book it was amazing to see how this home was brought back to life. It was comfortable, perfectly clean, with fully stocked kitchen, warmly and stylishly decorated, and a perfect location for exploring the Boyne Valley. There is a new restaurant transformed from an old church called The Tribe right behind the house next to the Duleek Abbey ruins. It looks to be worth making a reservation. We will try it next time but took a little tour around it and it looks lovely. Thanks Karla!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristie S.

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

Every detail is perfect!

This is a gorgeous property and host Karla has thought about every little detail to make it comfortable and elegant at the same time. With the clever modern design of the historical building, the Handmade Company's local soaps in all the powder rooms, and the thoughtful treats awaiting weary travelers in the gourmet kitchen ... this property truly feels like home! What a great home base for exploring the Boyne Valley, Dublin and even Belfast. Our second visit was even better than the first and we will plan to be back! Thanks so much...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Shady S.

Beautiful Duleek

Beautiful house and quaint village. The home was clean, and Kayla went the extra step in making it kid friendly. She left us information on where to dine and what to see. The house is in the historic East, and also close to Dublin. We couldn't have expected our experience to go any better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian B.

A fantastic place to stay.

We spent a week with our extended family and had a wonderful time. The cottage is well equipped and beautifully restored. We would have liked to have stayed longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karla Piner

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I'm a furniture designer and have a passion for cleverly designed and beautifully made furniture and objects. I hope this passion comes across in Connell's House and Barn, which has been lovingly restored over a two year period. As well as designing furniture I also have a very keen interest in Irish and Scottish vernacular architecture, hence why I restored this beautiful old derelict thatched cottage, which was a dream come true!

I live twenty minutes from Connell House & Barn, so I'll always been on hand to help out guests and answer any queries. I'm very house proud, so the House & Barn will be squeaky clean when you arrive!

Why they chose this property

Connell's House and Barn was a derelict building when my family acquired it. It's the oldest building in Duleek village and was in existence during the famous 'Battle of the Boyne' in 1690. The Connell family lived here for several generations, hence the name, and it holds many memories for the people in the village still to this day.

It took two years to restore and re-build Connell's House and Barn and we are delighted to have saved this vernacular building for future generations to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

This is a genuine period thatched cottage, but it has all the comfort and warmth of a modern home, whilst retaining the character of the original building. It's furnished with an eclectic style of furniture and accessories and has some really comfortable beds, beautiful bed linen, white fluffy towels and great showers. A truly unique holiday home!

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