Title: The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin Apartment in Ashbourne with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin ![Exterior - The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin (Meath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74266100/74266007/fa114b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin (Meath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74266100/74266007/19273365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin (Meath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74266100/74266007/14d62393.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail - The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin (Meath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74266100/74266007/4decc196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin (Meath)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74266100/74266007/80183557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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 - Living room ### 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74270000/74267000/74266963/77c2d328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Loft - Duffys Ballybin Meath - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=74266963&PinnedHotelID=74266963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 Pets not 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.512398,-6.424802&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qoseI%7Eyef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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lYJbm_NgS4Y1EICLYxcfE5-b9vU=) Meath, Meath #### What's nearby - Ashbourne Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Emerald Park \- 10 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital \- 11 min drive \- 13.1 miles - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre \- 13 min drive \- 15.6 miles - Phoenix Park \- 14 min drive \- 16.3 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 - ‪Fifty Fifty - ‬5 min drive - ‪Novello - ‬3 min drive - ‪Sweeneys Kilbride - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Donkey Shed Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin? ### What time is check-in at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin? ### What time is check-out at The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin? ### Where is The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Cowshed - Duffys Ballybin Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 40 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steph H. 28 Apr 2025 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! ##### Steph H. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin B. 2 Jun 2024 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. ##### Kevin B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joy K. 30 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Great location peaceful and friendly Very convenient to Ashbourne and shopping and restaurants ##### Joy K. Stayed 23 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BillWendy Y. 8 Oct 2024 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 ##### BillWendy Y. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. 24 Sept 2023 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 :-) ##### Karen M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie S. 7 Sept 2023 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. ##### Susie S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noreen H. 21 Mar 2024 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. ##### Noreen H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy C. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballybin Cowshed. Good slerping ##### Nancy C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina M. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay Highly recommend! This self-service stay was impeccable. The owners were too kind and the home had everything we needed; two bedrooms, kitchen and living room/dining room combo. We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the convenience of having grocery stores and restaurants within 5 minutes, while only being 25 minutes outside of Dublin. My 9-yr old said it best: we're surrounded by life here!! ##### Sabrina M. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Devin B. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint two day getaway Ciaran and Eve were wonderful hosts! The apartment was very tidy and easy to find. Our transport was delayed and they incredibly accommodating of a midnight arrival. We were delighted to find tea and snacks waiting for us in the kitchen. The farm was easy to find and we loved exploring the trails and meeting all the animals living there. We look forward to visiting again! ##### Devin B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda W., Wilmington North Carolina 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friendly farm We had a great two nights on the farm! Eva was welcoming and accommodating and our kids loved the friendly cat and dogs on the property. The cowshed was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. :) ##### Amanda W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim K. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Newgrange and airport Quiet, comfortable and nice location for our needs. We took 25 minutes to get to Newgrange and about the same time to get to the Dublin airport for our flight home. We were treated with a lovely basket of breakfast foods, as well. The host has prepared an excellent and very comprehensive book of all you could need while staying in this area. ##### Kim K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite UK/Ireland VRBO We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was super spacious, we were greeted by a very friendly cat, buns/croissants/jams/butter/milk/OJ when we arrived, and the property was very clean. It was our favorite VRBO out of the 5 that we stayed at during our UK/Ireland vacation. Very nice caretaker, friendly dogs, great walking trail around the farm, sheep, and an easy 20-30 minute drive to Dublin. Highly recommend this one! (Just remember that the entrance is past the house, not via the main gate!) ##### Jason M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott N. 30 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Near But Not In Dublin We really enjoyed staying in The Cow Shed for our time in the Dublin area. Welcome basket of breakfast items was appreciated. It’s a reasonable drive in to the city or you can take the 103 bus. We had a mi or issue with the hot water heater that was promptly and professionally resolved to our satisfaction. Friendly cat on property. ##### Scott N. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### beth B. 10 Jul 2023 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. ##### beth B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place to stay! Enjoyed our stay. Left bread, drinks and coffee! Thank you! ##### Julie B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean G. 28 Apr 2025 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. ##### Sean G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake M. 15 Jul 2025 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. ##### Jake M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy F. 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Place Nice and peaceful! Highly recommend! ##### Jeremy F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen D. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Thank you. Eva was very nice and helpful. ##### Maureen D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen O. 29 May 2023 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 ##### Colleen O. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fran W. 11 May 2023 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. ##### Fran W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. 16 May 2023 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! ##### Robert M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christianne V. 9 Jun 2023 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! ##### Christianne V. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly P. 11 Jun 2023 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. ##### Kimberly P. 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