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The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath

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Exterior
A room with a wood-burning stove, a framed landscape painting, and a wicker basket with bread.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a patterned rug, and a radiator.
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Kentstown

This cottage places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Emerald Park and Slane Castle. The cottage includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Navan Town Centre - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Skryne Castle - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Solstice Arts Centre - 14 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Hill of Tara - 18 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Slane Castle - 20 min drive - 9.3 miles

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
  • ‪Mrs. O's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boyles - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Village Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The cottage is soundproofed and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with satellite channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, an ironing board, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Soundproofing
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Kentstown, close to Slane Castle, Hill of Tara, and Navan Town Centre. You'll also find Boyne River Valley and Skryne Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 27.3 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath.

The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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
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