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The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin

Apartment near Emerald Park in Ashbourne

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A stone building with red doors and a sloped roof.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a smaller armchair, a floor lamp, and a large window with curtains.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a radiator, and a window with sheer curtains.
A wall art of a cow with the text "THE COW SHED".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Meath, Meath
  • Place, Ashbourne Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ashbourne

In Ashbourne .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this apartment, you'll find Ashbourne Golf Club and Fairyhouse Racecourse. Viking Voyage and Blackbush Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ashbourne Golf Club - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Emerald Park - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Viking Voyage - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 17 min drive - 18.7 miles

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - Ashbourne - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweeneys Kilbride - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snailbox - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Bucca - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin

The Cowshed is a bright modern two-bedroom apartment in a refurbished stone farm building. It has a fully-fitted kitchen; and a dining and living area that opens out onto a private patio. It faces east over fields and forest on a working farm.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Can provide a cot (crib) and high chair as needed

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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin to the airport?

This apartment is 17.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin to downtown Ashbourne?

This apartment is 1.3 mi away from Ashbourne.

The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to get to Dublin airport, loved the walking paths. Perfect size for my family of four.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Laundry on site, easy to travel around from the location, fantastic hosts and employee(kind, attentive, flexible, problem solvers), quiet but close to town, relaxing and plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haylea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed how this was country but so close to local amenities. Check in was easy and appreciate the use or washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. It was great to walk through their forest on the property. Eva was very friendly on our arrival and so was the farm cat that my girls loved. Very clean. We enjoyed our two nights there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location and friendly host. Apartment was very clean and comfortable. Really appreciated having a washer and dryer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beth B.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay here. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable. The host is very welcoming and made us feel at home. Wish we had more time to spend in the area then we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great place

Great place to stay! Enjoyed our stay. Left bread, drinks and coffee! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steph H.

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

Relaxing stay in the countryside

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage — it had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing visit. The location was perfect: surrounded by beautiful countryside, yet with quiet, traffic-free roads that made getting to our daily destinations easy and stress-free. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin B.

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

Nice apartment in the country.

Fantastic hosts went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Beautiful Place

Nice and peaceful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy K.

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

Fantastic

Great location peaceful and friendly Very convenient to Ashbourne and shopping and restaurants
Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Cowshed

We loved everything about our stay here and will definitely be back next time we are in Dublin. So close to the city but far enough out to feel years away from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BillWendy Y.

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

3 day stay

The Cow Shed was perfect for two couples. Loved the forest paths Eva was right there if we needed any advice. Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Three sisters from AUS

Would gladly recommend this accommodation to friends and family so helpful and great Wi-Fi
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

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

Perfect for an extended family visit.

All very easy. Lovely surroundings and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very gracious and or little one enjoyed walking around the woods and getting to see a few animals. Very nice that they had a travel crib and a highchair for us to use. Ashebourne had a surprising amount of restaurants for takeout and easy access to Dublin/the airport with a rental car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Everything was great!

Loved the property. Ciaran and Eva were both very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Irish vacation

Lovely apartment on a working farm, the sheep And barn cats were very friendly. Unexpected and free continental breakfast provided by the host!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie S.

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

5-Star Stay!

This charming cottage (the Cowshed) is in a very quiet and convenient location in Meath. The accommodations were as shown, and we had a very comfortable two-day stay. There's a beautiful forest in the back that you can wander through, and the communication with the Hosts was fantastic. I would definitely stay at the Duffy's Ballabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noreen H.

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

Great stay

Nice 2 bedroom stay with a view.. sheep and lambs out the back door. Great distance from Dublin, not too far but enough for a quiet night of sleep during St Patricks weekend. Kitchen had all we needed and the welcome goods were nice. Host was understanding with time change/dates misstep on my part.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christianne V.

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

Lovely Farm Stay

A wonderful place for families! Sheep right outside the door and lots of places to take the kids on walks. Eva was a lovely help and provided high chair. Thank you for the bread, butter, tea, coffee, juice, and milk upon arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. Eva was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Irish Country Perfection

Ciaran and Eva made our stay so comfortable and welcoming. It was a great start to our Irish holiday and I would stay with them again. They answered all of our questions and were easy to contact if we needed anything. If you are looking for peaceful, country experience, this is it. Absolutely charming accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lillian O.

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

Lovely farm setting

Located just outside Ashbourne, short driving distances to Slane and Dublin airport. Two bedroom self catering apartment with all amenities. Eva greeted us with a welcome basket of fresh bread, milk, juice and beverages 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Ballybin

Cowshed. Good slerping
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024