Glenboy Country Accommodation
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About the home
Glenboy offers luxurious accommodation (AA 5*) in a lovingly restored stone barn in a rural setting on the Cavan-Meath border - traditional Irish farmhouse style with the luxury for a holiday to remember. Sleeps 8
Ideal location for exploring the Midlands and North, day trips to Dublin (an hour by car or bus)
Facilities include:
spacious sitting areas with underfloor heating & wood stove & south-facing sun-room; Fully-equipped kitchen; linen/towels/stove fuel/cooking gas/mobile phone use included in price; Multi-channel TV & DVD; WiFi broadband, Stereo & music collection; book and games collection;
With Grade 3 rating from Irish Tourist Board Validated Accessible Scheme the property features a downstairs bedroom/bathroom suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Airport pick-up, B&B/catering/organic food, advance bookings of local amenities by arrangement
see TripAdvisor for Guest Reviews
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bettystown, 70km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 700m |
| 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: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 11 bathrooms of which 4 family bathrooms, 3 en suites and 4 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (8), Double beds (4), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
King size, pocket-spring, beds with 100% cotton bed linen. 4 bathrooms with power-showers, Linen & towels provided in rental.
For guests with mobility issues the downstairs area (communical area, hall-way, bedroom/bathroom are are without steps and front door set-down is possible with an access ramp. The bathroom is modified for wheelchair users (handrails/open area shower/shower seat). Please contact us if you have any further requirements.
Further details outdoors:
Enclosed garden, Sun-room leading to Patio & BBQ area
Further details
Weekly rentals are generally from Saturday to Saturday.
Weekend bookings, other periods and Bed & Breakfast by arrangement.
Conditions
Payment details & Cancellation charges
Deposit can be made by personal cheque or Bank draft (drawn on an Irish Bank).
Please make all drafts or cheques out to 'Glenboy Country Accommodation'.
25% deposit required on booking.
Full payment due 60 days prior to arrival (unless otherwise arranged).
After a deposit or full payment has been made, if a client cancels a booking for whatever reason, we reserve the right to apply the following cancellation charges.
Cancellation Policy
More than 60 days deposit refunded less cancellation charge 100 euro.
20-60 days 75% of full payment.
Less than 20 days 100% of full payment.
The East Ireland / County Meath region
Five minutes drive from the accommodation are the Loughcrew megalithic cairns, lakeside & woodland walks at Virginia & Mullaghmeen forest, renowned fishing/boating lakes such as Lough Sheelin.
Glenboy is located adjacent to the lakeland districts of Meath, Westmeath and Cavan. Hundreds of lakes in beautiful rural surroundings including renowned stillwater lakes such as Lene (with Blue Flag status) and Bane and Lough Sheelin famed for its mayfly fishing.
The county of Meath is a treasure trove of archeological and historical sites, including Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth with their Neolithic tombs and monuments. Also in the county is the Hill of Tara, the seat of the High Kings of Ireland and he Norman castle at Trim constructed by Hugh de Lacy in 1172 was visited by King John in 1610 and 400 years later by Mel Gibson for the filming of Braveheart. A short drive takes you sites such as Fore Abbey in County Westmeath with its 'seven wonders' or the the town of Kells famed for St. Columba's 6th monastery and the Book that bears its name now on display in Trinity College Dublin.
The Oldcastle area
Glenboy Country Accommodation is 10 minutes walk from the market town of Oldcastle. Oldcastle has a range of shops, banks, churches, Post Office, laundry, restaurants, cafes & pubs, gym, taxis and bus service. A range of music can be found in the pubs at weekends. With it’s the weekly market in the Masonic hall, gaelic football at the weekend and annual events such as the Le Cheile Arts and Music Festival and Agricultural Show, Oldcastle has all the features of a typical rural Irish town where real people work and live.
A selection of golf courses nearby include (Headfort, Ballinlough, Delvin, Crover and Virginia) while Irelands unique domestic sports organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association are a feature of every town and village. Leisure centre/swimming pool, include Navan Leisure centre, Kells and massage, reika and aromatherapy is offered by a range of practitioners in the area.
Theatre and arts includes the Navan Solstice Centre, Mulllingar Arts Centre, Ramor Theatre Virginia. Heritage and historical information is available from Kells Heritage Centre and Cavan County Museum in Ballyjamesduff, while the area offers a range of gardens and historic buildings open to the public including, Loughcrew Gardens, Tullynally Castle and Belvedere House. A range of venues offer horse-riding including, lessons and racing. Race meetings include the Fairyhouse Irish Grand National horse-racing festival, Navan, Laytown strand races.
Festivals are a feature of the Irish summer, covering arts, music and heritage themes. As well as Le Cheile, Oldcastle Arts and Music festival, festivals in the area include Oxegen, O’Carolan Harp Festival, Moynalty Steam Threshing Festival, Midlands Festival, Loughcrew Garden Opera and a range of traditional music festivals, etc.
An information pack with full details & recommendations is provided on arrival or you may request assistance with advance bookings for specific activities. Glenboy has paired with a range of amenity providers from Golf to ballooning who offer reduced admission for its guests.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Dublin: 75 km |
| Railway: | Mullingar: 35 km |
| Ferry: | Dublin: 80 km |
Glenboy is less than 1km from Oldcastle. Oldcastle is located off the M3 Motorwsy an hours drive north west of Dublin airport and ferry ports (2 hours drive from Belfast).
Activities near Oldcastle
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 11 Aug 2011 |
We selected Glenboy because we had a large family group and we needed four bedrooms. Having four bathrooms was a real bonus. The large kitchen-family room offered the opportunity for togetherness,... more |
07 Feb 2011 |
Co. Meath is described as Ireland's Heritage Capital - a rich and royal land, and we wanted to explore at least some of it on our short break, celebrating a major family birthday, 8 family... more |
23 Aug 2010 |
Fantastic accommodation. This made are stay in Ireland so lovely. After spending most days travelling in the car with a 12 month old and a 9 yea old following up family roots, coming home to the... more |
Guestbook for Glenboy Country Accommodation
- “In 9 years of renting properties in Ireland, Glenboy ranks top of our list for quality and value for money. We loved the "hi-tech" aspects of the barn: superb walk-in power showers and lots of hot water, and appreciated the beautiful and tasteful furnishings throughout the barn.” SG, Channel Islands
- 'We all enjoyed your hospitality and perfect accommodation very much We look forward to a return visit and the heady mix of history, culture, racing and relaxation' - CB Derbyshire
“Superb place. lots of nice touches in the design and furnishing and hosts provide great information for things to see, places to eat etc off the beaten track. If you want a holiday without tourist overkill this is a great location. The guest-book comments showed we were not alone in our appreciation of the place”- Roberts Family, Leicester, UK
- 'A beautiful place, well presented well hosted with the best beds in Ireland' - E family Lincs, UK
- 'Wow! what a place. we have had a wonderful week here and cant wait to return. We celebrated our marriage here and couldn't think of a better place. It was perfect, many thanks' - McH family, Derby
- “Thank You for a thoughtful peaceful haven. We considered claiming asylum from a mad world! Hope to visit again” - RW Northern Ireland
'Dont change anything!' - ISM, Slovakia
see also Guests Testimonials for GlenboyCountryAccommodation on Tripadvisor
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low Season | 17 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | € 550 | - | - | Flexible |
| High Season | 1 May 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Jan 13 | € 550 | - | - | Flexible |
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| 1 Jan 09 | 1 Jun 09 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Shoulder season | 1 Jun 09 | 30 Jun 09 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 20 Aug 09 | 1 Sep 09 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Shoulder season | 1 Sep 09 | 1 Oct 09 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Oct 09 | 1 Dec 09 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| 22 Dec 10 | 1 Jan 11 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 1 Jul 11 | 1 Sep 11 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
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| 1 Dec 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Low Season | 17 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | € 700 | - | - | Flexible |
| High Season | 1 May 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Jan 13 | € 700 | - | - | Flexible |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The above rates are for Groups of 8 and 2 please contact us for rates for other group sizes up to a maximum of 8.
In addition to base rates quoted add a supplement of 25 euro per person per week.eg wee in June = 550 + 100 for group of 4 (750 for group of 8).
Rates include VAT at 9%. For Easter, Christmas, New Year and Bank Holidays and weekends (including activity packages) please contact us.
Rates include bed linen & towels, chopped firewood, Welcome pack & reduced price admission to a range of activities in the area. Oil/Electricity are extra, metred & charged at cost. A pay-as-you go mobile phone is provided for overseas visitors.
Deposit can be made by personal cheque, eurocheque or Bank draft. Please make all drafts or cheques out to 'Glenboy Country Accommodation'.
25% deposit required on booking.
Full payment due 60 days prior to arrival (unless otherwise arranged).
After a deposit or full payment has been made, if a client cancels a booking for whatever reason, we reserve the right to apply the following cancellation charges.
Cancellation Policy
More than 60 days deposit refunded less cancellation charge 100 euro.
20-60 days 75% of full payment.
Less than 20 days 100% of full payment.
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | You are contacting Karen Ken
Languages spoken     The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This farmhouse has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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