The Dairy
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About the home
FREE on site children's activities.
Just beyond Dublin city and 30 minutes from airport.
Experience the rural charm at its best whilst staying alongside a working farm.
During the months of July and August the family run a farm summer camp for children which consists of a programme of outdoor activities on the farm, parents love this as it gives them some free time to go off and do their own thing for a few hours.
The Dairy offers cosy family accommodation in the form of a double bedroom bedroom and a bedroom with bunk beds. There is a large, modern, well-equipped kitchen, tastefully furnished living room. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. Lovely private garden and B.B.Q and patio area. Outdoor playground and indoor play area for the rainy day with pool, snooker and air hockey table.
Right behind the Dairy is a child's heaven - the open farm. Kids can pick apples from the apple trees and feed them to the sheep, donkeys and ponies. Large fields with animals and pets to feed, help with the daily chores with farmer Micheal , you can learn to milk a goat, bottle feed kid goats and pet lambs, collect the fresh farm eggs for breakfast and lots more.
Guests have described their holiday experience as a home away from home with lots of exciting chores on the farm. It is advisable to book early as families return year after year to enjoy the farm experience.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bettystown, 40km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, Fax, Pool / Snooker table, Games room |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Cot and high chair
Babysitting available
Fax and email upon request
Further details outdoors:
Free: Children's playground, playhouse.
Mini pet farm where children can experience hands on farm life!
Milk a goat and bottle feed the baby goats.
Collect farm fresh eggs for breakfast!
Indoor football area and games room with pool table, soccer table, basketball and lots more.
Children's farm camp - Month of July.
Further details
Heat and electricity charges extra per usage
A free welcome treat on arrival.
Video
Share videoThe East Ireland / County Meath region
Kiltale is close to Dublin in the heart of County Meath.
County Meath is a county in the Republic of Ireland, often informally called The Royal County. Trim has a historical significance, including the location of the circuit court, King John's castle the oldest remaining Norman castle in Europe this is where the film "Bravehart" was fillmed. Meath is also home to Kells, with its round tower and monastic past, and Slane, known both for its castle, and annual rock concert. Kiltale is centrally locted for touring all the historic sites of Meath, Hill of Tara 9seat of the high Kings, Bective Abbey, Newgrange Burial Chambe (older than Stonehinge and the Pyramids of Eygpy) and Loughcrew .
Meath (the "middle") was once a province of Ireland in its own right - see Kings of Mide - but now forms part of Leinster. Historically this province of Meath included all of the current county as well as all of Westmeath and parts of Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Longford, Louth and Offaly. The High King of Ireland sat at Tara in Meath. The archaeological complex of Brú na Bóinne, including the 5,000-year-old burial site Newgrange, in the northeast of the county, is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.
The Kiltale area
If sport is your passion there are a wealth of attractions within easy reach of Kiltale holiday homes. Located at the heart of the Boyne Valley fisheries, the River Boyne one of Irelands best trout rivers is just 5 minutes drive from the holiday homes, permits can be arrangge. There is also an abundance of attractive golf courses designed to challenge the most determined golfer, and the new Jack Nioclas designed Kileen Castle is only 5 minutes drive, which hosts the Peltz Golf school. . Whatever your interest, be it horse racing, shooting, swimming or pitch & putt, you'll be spoilt for choice during your stay.
If you do not feel like driving into the city, you can hop on to the bus just outside the gate and take a day trip to Dublin and ride on an open top city bus tour taking in Guinness brewery, Phoenix Park ( the largest park in Europe) and Trinity college; hopping on and off and exploring the city at your will.
The National aquatic centre is great for a rainy day and includes a 50m pool, diving pool, surfing machine, water roller coaster, wave pool, lazy river, Water slide and much more.
The Book Of Kells is the most decorated illuminated manuscript to survive from early
How to get there
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| Airport: | Dublin: 50 km |
| Railway: | Dublin: 45 km |
| Ferry: | Dublin: 60 km |
Located on the main bus route to Dublin city, bus stops outside gate for city centre. Dublin airport only 30 minutes.
From Dublin Airport:
From the airport roundabout (with the Spike) take the M1 off this roundabout.
At the next roundabout take the M1 towards Dublin 2nd exit right. It will say Malahide - M50 and other routes on the raod. Stay in the left lane at this point and it will bring you to the exit for the M.50.
Take the 3rd Exit for M.50 Southbound.
Take the Exit 6 (Cavan, Navan, Blanchardstown on sighpost) from M50 to get onto the N-3. The exit will get you onto a roundabout - take the 3rd Exit toward Navan this will be the N-3.
Continue along this road to the end of the dual carriageway. At the first roundabout continue straight through.
Just before (but almost at it) the second roundabout there is a slip road to the left for Trim, take this you are now on the R-154. Continue on straight for 14 miles passing through the village of Batterstown , passing Dunsany Lodge on right, then Kiltale Stores on left and Viva Petrol Station on left, Kiltale Holiday Homes are 1/2 mile on your right.
For cottage turn right and drive down the lane, for Kiltale House stay on main road cream stone wall entrance outside house with name "KILTALE HOUSE" on wall, for the Dairy , Loft and the Stable next entrance after Kiltale House, sigh on wall "KILTALE HOLIDAY HOMES"
Any problem just call 0868294432
Exit the M50 at Blanchardstown (exit 6), and take the N3 North in the direction of Navan.
Take the R-154 of the N3 at Rathoath junction, heading for Trim. Pass through the small village of Batterstown.
As you reach the townland of Kiltale you will pass a small collection of shops called Kiltale Stores and a petrol station (Campus) on your left.
Roughly 1km further further on, Kiltale Holiday Homes will be sign posted on your left. Kiltale House is 50 metres further on the main road, after the sign for the cottage, where the House is separately sign posted.
Activities near Kiltale
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for The Dairy
A great place to stay for children. They loved feeding the goats. All of them enjoyed roaming the farm and being close to the animals. The house is very comfortable and has everything you need. Thanks for the scones and bread. Hope to see you again quite soon.
Debbie, Paul, Marie, Tom - Brighton, England
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 7 Jan 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Sep 12 | 16 Dec 12 | € 350 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 16 Dec 12 | 6 Jan 13 | € 395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Changeover day is flexible
Arrival between 4pm & 8pm
Departure by 10am
All on site childrens activities are free of charge - a hands on farm experience that families never forget.
In July and August we run a childrens farm camp at at additional charge.
Booking deposit of €00.00 required to confirm booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to arrival. Refundable damage deposit of Euro 200.00 collected on arrival. Payment accepted by cheque payable to Kiltale Holiday Homes, bank transfer or Credit card details over the telephone.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Mary Lydon
Languages spoken   The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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