Decoy Country Cottages

Description from the owner

Winner of a Meath Tourism award in 2008. Relax, unwind and recharge at The Stables, Decoy Country Cottages and Revive holistic therapy centre.

Located in the beautiful and historic Boyne Valley, where the history of Ireland was written, this 3 bedroom cottage provides a haven of peace and relaxation away from the stresses of todays hectic lifestyle.

Only 30 minutes from the airport and 50 minutes from Dublin port, The Stables is ideal for families or couples. The Stables is ideally located for touring the many historical sites in the area such as Tara, Newgrange, Trim, Slane and Kells, but also they make an ideal base to explor...e Dublin - just 30 minutes away.

Ground Floor: Spacious kitchen/Dining area. Separate living room. Downstairs toilet.

First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite, Double /twin bedroom with shared en-suite, Twin bedroom (en-suite shared with bedroom 2).

SPECIFICATIONS:

Ground Floor

Kitchen /Dining Area: 18'6" x 17'6". A large, bright living space fitted with a country style fully fitted kitchen including fully integrated dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. There is also an electric hob, oven and microwave oven. Granite worktops and a double Belfast sink and marble flooring complete the kitchen.

There are views of the courtyard and also the rolling countryside behind the courtyard.

Living Room: 17'6" x 11'4". Spacious living room with oak wooden floors and a multifuel stove set into the chimney breast. Sofa, coffee table, satellite TV/DVD/Video player and stereo. View over courtyard to the front and the rolling fields behind.

Stairs to first floor

Bedroom 1: 17'6" x 11'4" Double bedroom with pocket sprung bed, solid oak furniture and oak floors. En-suite bathroom with marble floor, walk in shower, WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail and underfloor heating. View over courtyard and rolling fields to rear.

Bedroom 2: 14'4" x 10'. Double/Twin room with zip and lock pocket sprung beds that can be separated or left joined as required. Solid oak furniture, oak floors and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail and marble floors with underfloor heating. View over countryside.

Bedroom 3: 14'4" x 10'. Twin bedroom with pocket sprung beds and views over the courtyard to the front and rolling countryside to the back. Solid oak furniture, oak floors, and en-suite bathroom (shared with bedroom 2).

We also have:

• Indoor games room and gym

• Day Spa

• Children's Outdoor play area

• BBQ area garden and boules

• Baby equipment and babysitting by request

• Free WiFi internet access

• Exclusive hire of venue

• Weekend and midweek rates

• Excellent caterers who have a solution whatever the occasion

• Event planning service

• Daily/Midweek cleaning service by request

• All cottages individually designed with vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms and

oak or marble floors with geothermal underfloor heating

• All cottages equipped with Flat screen TV, DVD and VHS player and CD

player that takes MP3

• All kitchen equipped with dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer,

microwave and granite worktops

For your comfort and the safety of children, cars are parked in the parking area outside the courtyard, with access permitted for loading and unloading only.

We are well located between the N2 and N3 national primary routes within easy reach of many of Irelands most important historic and medieval sites. Also there are very many championship golf courses within easy reach including Royal Tara, Killeen Castle, Baltray and Headford. The beach is 25 minutes away.

For those who wish to travel a little further afield, our cottages also serve as an excellent base to explore Dublin (30 miles), the plains of Kildare (home of the Curragh racecourse), or perhaps the lakes of Westmeath where excellent fishing is available. We, Conor and Paula look forward to welcoming you to Decoy Country Cottages.Read more

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What Past Guests Are Saying

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• MrsH75
  186402

  Child friendly, very clean, comfortable, relaxing, safe venue

  Left on 06/13/2012 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  Houses here are adjoined in a beautiful oval shaped courtyard. We stayed in the Forge which was a three bed house - with one bedroom and ground floor and two on first floor. Huge kitchen and cosy lounge with wood burner and downstairs wet room had large glass walk in shower. Upstairs bathroom was a good size and had an over bath shower too. Bedrooms were really good size and there was plenty of wardrobe and drawer space. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, comfortable and I would highly recommend. There was a small children's play area. a den with air hockey, pool table, small but well equipped gym and television room with videos and Dvds. The site was also only accessed through electric gates which needs a code or key to open so a safe environment could be maintained.
  On arrival at our house we were greeted to homemade soda bread, a bottle of red wine, eggs laid on site and other goodies.
  The therapist Barbara in the on site spa was fabulous.I enjoyed one of the best full body massages I have ever had and a thorough facial after a skin analysis.
  It was also a great location to explore this area's delights, including Bru Na Boinne and Causey Farm and was only half an hour from Dublin and just under two hours to Belfast.
  I can highly recommend this property.

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• james l
  186386

  Great accommodation Great Golf Location

  Left on 05/28/2012 for a stay in May 2012
  
  

  Five star cottages,furnished to a very high standard. Great location for a golf break. Entertained 16 golfers. Play any of the local courses, the courses will all surprise you. Headfort Old Course is very very special. Water on 14 holes. Royal Tara on the door step, a good test of golf.
  Guest are made very welcome in Co. Meath golf courses. Good Value for money, green fees from 20 euros.
  Good food served in all the clubs.
  Try Laytown if you want a great links course.

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• lisamc86
  Melbourne, Australia

  just gorgeous

  Left on 09/05/2011 for a stay in June 2011
  
  

  we travelled with my parents and our 3 children, 5--8 -12 yrs old.
  the accomodation was clean , tasteful and extremely comfortable. there was a welcome basket of food which was warmly appreciated. it was fantastic for the children as there was a very safe playground just outside the apartment on the property. there was also a games room for them next door.
  it is slightly out of navan but not far and well worth it in terms of serenity and open views.
  transactions were easy , friendly . paula was an excellent hostess and communicated everything perfectly to us . i wished we could of stayed longer.

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  Response from Mrs Paula Irwin - 09/17/2011

  

  Mrs Paula Irwin

  Owner

  Hi LIsa
  
  I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you again some time in the future
  
  Kind regards
  
  Paula Irwin
  Manager
  Decoy Country Cottages

• Sarah and John
  New Brunswick, Canada

  Country luxury

  Left on 05/27/2010 for a stay in May 2010
  
  

  This renovated stable overlooking a central courtyard is a beautiful modern spacious home away from home. The kitchen is well-equipped, even with laundry, the main bath is luxurious and the bedroom and living area large and well-furnished. It's a lovely place to stay and the owners couldn't have been more gracious and helpful.
  The only issue we had was that cell and internet reception was spotty - perhaps that was related to the volcanic activity at the time?

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• Radar_Radar
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  The foibles of fussy forty year olds and their families fulfille

  Left on 05/22/2010 for a stay in May 2010
  
  

  Paula Irwin and her team couldn't have been more helpful. There were 35 in our group in an age range from 16 weeks to 71 years. All were adequately catered for from travel cots to a barbeque area. Many of the people were seasoned travellers who like to have their creature comforts and all were mightily impresssed with the high standards and the cleanliness of the accommodation. Paula, and her team, had a very hands-off approach and did not interfere yet were on hand and available at the drop of the hat should we have had any problems. The surrounding country side and proximity to Navan and Dublin offered plenty of scope for filling out days and a visit to Newgrange should be compulsory! The provision of a playground and a well equipped "Den" satisfied the needs of the children and, therefore, the parents. The access to major roads, ports and Airports was essential as were the directions provided which beat Sat Nav hands down!
  

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