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The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath

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Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Navan, Meath
  • Navan Town Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Slane Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Newgrange
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Kentstown

Located in Kentstown, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Boyne River Valley and Navan Town Centre. .This cottage is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Emerald Park and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Newgrange.
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What's nearby

  • Navan Town Centre - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hill of Tara - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Slane Castle - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Emerald Park - 17 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Newgrange - 25 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 22 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Round O - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Macari's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪George's Patisserie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tara Na Ri - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swans Skyrne - ‬9 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniel Hanley

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

The Groom's Cottage Brownstown Kentstown Balrath Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kevin s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ist Nights in Ireland

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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh F., New Bern, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

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