Is The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ashbourne Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fairyhouse Racecourse and Emerald Park. Blackbush Golf Club and Rathbeggan Lakes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Henhouse - Duffys Ballybin Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

25 Apr 2025

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Vacation location

Perfect for staying close to Dublin. A nice, quiet getaway. Lovely location with sheep and wildlife.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

28 Aug 2024

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Great place for family stay

Lovely property easily accessible to Dublin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Glen M.

14 Feb 2025

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Adorable welcome cat, neat rural location in Ashbourne, close to Dublin Airport and Dublin with a car, great communication from host, all necessities provided, apartment and furnishings were a bit weary and could use some refreshing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

6 May 2025

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Peaceful Retreat

We received a warm welcome from Eva and discovered a lovely basket of goodies and a well stocked kitchen on our arrival at the Hen House. Beds were comfy, water was hot and sitting area outside was nice after a long day sightseeing. Easy bus ride to Dublin and Howth made for a nice day trip and the Glasnevin Cemetery has an interesting tour that provides plenty of history. Both Eva and Ciaran (hosts) were readily available and happy to offer suggestions and provide info to ensure an interesting and pleasant stay. Thanks so much, The Martin’s & Mountjoys

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

5 Aug 2023

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Lovely place to stay.

We had a great few days staying in the Hen House. Lovely place and great host! Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

20 May 2023

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Lovely base for an extended family just outside Dublin.

Very easy communication with hosts. Easy access and great welcome pack on arrival. Accommodation beautifully clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

13 Apr 2023

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Lovely setting

A very nice place, with friendly cats and sheep grazing out of the window. Hosts were helpful and accomodating. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

16 Jun 2024

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Family Holiday

Spent 3 nights on the back end of our Ireland trip and had a great stay. Kids loved eating breakfast with sheep in the field all around! Lovely small farm with all the amenities a family would need and very close to town with great shops. Fantastic hosts and gift basket of breakfast items was a nice surprise!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

2 May 2023

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Great stay in country setting

We had a lovely few nights here. The two bedroom space fit our four adults great and getting up close with the sheep and farm cats were fun. Our host made sure we had what we needed. Would happily stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine B.

24 Apr 2023

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Quaint cottage

Really quiet and pastoral property just outside of Dublin. Very nice and friendly hosts and lots of space in the property to get lots of fresh country air!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

26 Jul 2023

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Farm fun!

Wonderful farm experience! Kids loved the hiking around and the animals! Recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

7 Oct 2023

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Great stop over- we could of stayed longer!

Thanks Eva for the welcome basket and the information about the area north of Dubbin, Ireland. We had a great time. Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

29 May 2024

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Great property, amazing host!

Our host, Eva, was incredibly responsive to every inquiry. She also had excellent recommendations on local sights for our party. The kitchen came stocked with a few niceties such as bread, croissants, butter, jam, milk and juice. Beds were quite comfortable and we enjoyed resting while watching the sheep and listening to the birds. Perfect place to stay for our first two nights in Ireland!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tres B., Durham

5 Aug 2023

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Short, but very nice stay.

The property was nice for our family of 5. Everything was clean and Ciaran met us when we pulled in to show us around. He also has one of the most comprehensive guides on amenities, restaraunts, things to do in the area. I wish we had more time to explore more of them.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

18 Jun 2023

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Lovely place

Wonderful spot but we didn’t have a car and walking to town was impossible due to the narrow road. The welcome basket on arrival was a lovely surprise and the host was very welcoming and helpful. I would certainly return there one day… with a car

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fallon S.

9 Aug 2023

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Peaceful

Great place to stay at the start of our trip! Our host was wonderful and so responsive, greeting us with fresh bread, jam, butter, coffee and juice. Our kiddos loved meeting the friendly farm cat on the property and walking the trails to meet the sheep (even trying to herd them themselves:)) close to Dublin and airport! Thanks again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

19 Mar 2024

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Hen House on the Farm/Ashbourne

The pictures were exactly what we experienced. First time using VRBO. Farm property was amazing and the attention to detail provided by the care takers was "spot on". From welcoming basket with fresh bread, jams, coffee and tea to providing amenities similar to being at home. Will be back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

28 Aug 2023

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Perfect hidden jem

After traveling for a whole day, we were met with fresh bread, jams, milk, orange juice, tea and coffee. It was a great and thoughtful surprise for us. The Hen house had plenty of room for the 5 of us. The on site washer and dryer was a godsend for us because we were In Liverpool the week before and weren’t able to do any laundry. It is in a great location for us to day travel. It was a trip of a lifetime for us! We hope to be back within the next 10 years!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn R.

28 Jun 2024

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Peaceful respite close to the city!

Eva and Ciaran were wonderful hosts! Before our arrival we received a helpful local guide and on arrival we were greeted personally and given a tour of the apartment and directions for the farm trail. A minor kitchen pan problem was dealt with immediately and Eva searched the dryer for my son's missing Airpod! The apartment was clean and austere. There are multiple apartments in the building and we did not get one that had the listed king bed; the second bedroom had a queen and there was no Murphy bed, just a mattress under one of the twins. The living room furniture made it a bit difficult for four adults to sit comfortably and watch a match. The tranquility and proximity to the city are a huge plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

4 Apr 2025

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Great Stay

The grounds keeper was such a kind and welcoming person. We loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

3 Apr 2025

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Gorgeous place and location is perfect

The place has wonderful history, design and convenience. The rooms are generous with lovely beds, linens, and bathrooms. we can't wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna K.

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Nov 2024

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Beautiful and quiet, great hosts

The location is beautiful and quiet which was perfect for our trip. It’s an easy drive to Dublin and the airport. Eva was so kind and hospitable; my daughter and I really enjoyed meeting her. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

2 Sept 2024

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Good find

We had a great time here. Nice property and grounds to walk around. They have 2 sheep on the property (gated away) that we passed by on our walk through the woods (watch out for pesky nettle in Ireland)! Great hospitality from Eva (the caretaker) and the bread and jam basket was lovely. Clean and heat worked well. Plenty of parking if need be. Full kitchen stocked with everything we needed, even a French press! Ciaran had great communication and responded quickly to any questions we had before and during our stay. They were able to add another twin bed in the room with 2 beds for us, which was great for our family of 5. Small note - not the greatest shower pressure, but that didn’t bother us. We checked in at 2am due to a late night flight, and Ciaran was accommodating. Also, a bonus - the cutest and friendliest farm cat named Kitty may greet you outside as you arrive!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe F.

10 Sept 2023

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Bien placé pour aller à Dublin en bus (env 40 min)

Spacieux, bien équipé, facile d'accès et proche Dublin. Facilité de communication avec le propriétaire (Cyaran). Beaucoup d'informations utiles données par le propriétaire. Légères nuisances sonores liées aux passages de voitures et avions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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