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Featuring mountain views, Glenboy Country Accommodation offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 6.5 km from Loughcrew Historical Gardens & Visitor Centre. This 5-star farm stay offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The farm stay also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Boasting a DVD player, the farm stay has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The farm stay offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Guests at the farm stay can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Guests at Glenboy Country Accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Oldcastle, like hiking. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Monastery of Kells is 23 km from the accommodation, while St. Columba's Church is 24 km away. Dublin Airport is 83 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 2
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 3
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 4
2 extra-large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Oldcastle

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Chloe
    Australia Australia
    Patrick our host was lovely and left fresh soda bread, jam & butter and chocolates for us on our arrival. The property was huge with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms. A collection of toys kept the children happily entertained
  • Teresa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a fabulous huge house and Patrick is a wonderful and friendly host. You are close to Oldcastle and it’s amenities but tucked away so have your privacy. It’s is exceptionally well equipped and has everything you will ever need for a...
  • Hamer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Patrick was very friendly and helpful. The house was very clean and comfortable. There is lots to see in the area. We had a really enjoyable holiday and would highly recommend it. Every bedroom has en-suite facilities. It is nice and quiet...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was really spacious and had a traditional feel, the bedrooms were all en-suite upstairs with a separate bathroom downstairs
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We absolutely loved the house and the beautiful location, the host Patrick is a lovely man who takes time to ensure you have all you need and will happily provide information on things to do and local amenities.
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here with our extended family and the house was perfect for what we needed. The open plan kitchen/living area was fantastic, created a really nice atmosphere for the little celebration we were having. The ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms...
  • Melissa
    Ireland Ireland
    The house was perfectly suited to our weekend plans, to attend a play at the theatre in Virginia, and to the size and nature of our group (one couple and their two children, and two single women). The furnishings are unique, eclectic, and high...
  • Ash
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Setting was excellent, peaceful, and close to all amenities. Family from area.
  • Wan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owner gave us a very warm welkome and had some great ideas for activities in the area. We had a fantastic week.
  • Jürgen
    Germany Germany
    Patrick war jederzeit sehr hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Es ist alles da, was man braucht, sogar Regenschirme und Warnwesten für Spaziergänge liegen bereit. Der Kaminofen hat uns die Abende verschönert, an denen...

Hosted by Patrick

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Patrick
Glenboy offers luxurious accommodation (maximum AA 5 star rating) in a lovingly restored stone barn in rural setting on the Cavan-Meath border - an hour from Dublin. Traditional Irish farmhouse style with the luxury for a holiday to remember. Sleeps 8 adults (+ 1/2 infants/toddlers). Ideal location for exploring the the historic Boyne Valley, Lakelands of Cavan & North, day trips to Dublin. See Tripadvisor reviews
Owners live on site to offer assistance to make your stay a holiday to remember
Glenboy is 10 minutes walk from the market town of Oldcastle with all the features of a typical rural Irish town where real people work and live. A range of music can be found in the pubs at weekends. Sports include pitch & putt & Gaelic football. Cultural events include the co club, the Le Cheile Arts and Music Festival and Agricultural Show. Within five minutes drive of the accommodation are the 5000 year old Loughcrew megalithic cairns, woodland walks at Mullaghmeen forest or renowned fishing/boating lakes such as Lough Sheelin. Glenboy is located adjacent to the lakeland districts of Meath, Westmeath and Cavan. County Meath is a treasure trove of archaeological & historical sites. In the Boyne Valley are Newgrange, Knowth & Dowth with their Neolithic tombs & monuments. The Hill of Tara was a centre of pagan worship from 2100 BC & seat of Ireland's High Kings. The Norman castle at Trim constructed by Hugh de Lacy in 1172 hosted Mel Gibson's Braveheart 400 years later. Fore Abbey in Westmeath with its ' 7 wonders' or Kells, famed for St. Columba's 6th monastery & the Book that bears its name now on display in Trinity College Dublin.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Glenboy Country Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Fax
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 61 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Laundry

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules
Glenboy Country Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 17:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per stay
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per stay

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Glenboy Country Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Glenboy Country Accommodation

  • Room options at Glenboy Country Accommodation include:

    • Holiday Home
  • Check-in at Glenboy Country Accommodation is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Glenboy Country Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Glenboy Country Accommodation offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Yoga classes
    • Horse riding
    • Archery
    • Live music/performance
    • Aerobics
  • Glenboy Country Accommodation is 1.3 miles from the centre of Oldcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.