Duffys of Ballybin - The Henhouse - 4-star accommodation - Ashbourne – Home 8845918 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Duffys of Ballybin - The Henhouse - 4-star accommodation - Ashbourne – Home 8845918
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 25 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Duffys of Ballybin is a family-owned farm in south County Meath, between Ashbourne and Ratoath, offering self-catering holiday accommodation.
Duffys of Ballybin offers the best of both worlds. The apartments are refurbished traditional farm buildings, located in a quiet secluded yard, surrounded by fields and forest. However, it is within easy reach of the local towns, for shopping and leisure. In fact, downtown Dublin is less than 45 minutes away and it is only a 20-minute drive to the airport.
The Hill of Tara, New Grange, Trim Castle, the historic Book of Kells, Tayto Park, championship golf courses and beautiful beaches are all within easy reach of Duffys of Ballybin.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Satellite TV
Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($107.64) €100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Ciaran B.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 31 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 09 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, German, Italian
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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8 reviews
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- 8
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Amazing place to spend our 2 weeks of quarantine!”
We had to make a trip home from Canada and needed somewhere to quarantine for 2 weeks. My wife came across Duffys and we are so grateful we found it. I can not say enough about how great a place this… More
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Response from the owner Hi Kevin, thank you for a lovely review, glad you had such a great experience and hope you are doing well. Ciaran
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“Exactly what we needed!!”
With two small kids, this place was perfect for us. Greeted on arrival by the super friendly Ciarán who immediately set about telling us all the great things to do in the area. The farm is in a… More
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“Had a great time”
The Hen House is a great spot to relax after a days sight-seeing. Stayed here with my wife our daughter and her two kids. The place is really family friendly, our grand kids loved it as did we all. Ci… More
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“Highly Recommend”
We recently stayed in The Henhouse, which was perfect for our family of 4. It was very spacious and immaculately clean and had every amenity you need to make it feel like a home from home. It was very… More
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Response from the owner Thanks, glad you had a good experience. C
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“Fantastically located, beautiful, quiet and welcoming countryside retreat”
I stayed in the cowshed for 4 months over the winter whilst competing a training course at Dublin airport. The property was perfect for my needs, located a short drive from the airport it gave me a pe… More
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Response from the owner Thanks T, glad you had a good experience. C.
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“Pleasant, Relaxing, Convenient and Family-friendly”
My wife, my three year old daughter and I stayed at here in July 2018 whilst visiting friends and family in Dublin. The 'Cowshed' was perfect. Very clean and spacious with a well equipped ki… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the review, hope to see you again! Ciaran
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“See the real Ireland by staying in Duffys”
The location of the property is on a working farm - has wonderful views and makes you feel like you are really on holiday. It is situated in a perfect position to do the city thing as well as visit t… More
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Response from the owner Hi Louise: Thanks for the great review, glad you enjoyed yourself and we look forward to seeing you again! Ciaran
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“Beautiful apartment and surroundings.”
Absolutely loved our stay here. We took our two children who are 7 and 1. The house is located close to all the main attractions such as tayto park and funtasia and is situated in beautiful countrysid… More
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Response from the owner Thanks Lisa, glad you enjoyed your stay! All the best, Ciaran
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Ciaran (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Ciaran (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Ciaran (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Ciaran the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Ciaran (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Ciaran (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ciaran (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Ciaran (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Ciaran (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ciaran (the owner) a message.
If Ciaran (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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