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Exterior
A hot tub with a wooden bench, a metal pipe, and a 'BATH VALVE' sign on a black wooden wall.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a dining table with a patterned tablecloth, and a tiled floor.
Children's area
A bedroom with a wooden floor, a bed with white and brown bedding, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with a view of greenery, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Navan, Co Meath
  • Place, Royal Tara Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hill of Tara
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Skryne Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lismullin

With a stay at this cottage in Lismullin, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Emerald Park and Royal Tara Golf Club. .This family-friendly cottage is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Hill of Tara and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Skryne Castle.

What's nearby

  • Royal Tara Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Hill of Tara - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Skryne Castle - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bective Abbey - 11 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Navan Town Centre - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Black Bull M3 Parkway Station - 16 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Soprano - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tara na Rí - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mrs. O's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Central Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bective Tea Room - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Delightful 3 bedroom cottage in a beautifully landscaped and private courtyard

At a Glance
Sleeps 6 guests Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Large kitchen and dining area Separate living room with wood-burning stove Countryside and courtyard views High-speed fibre broadband Pet-friendly accommodation EV charging available Free parking Games room and fitness suite access Shared BBQ area and pizza oven Outdoor wellness area included Close to Newgrange, Hill of Tara, Trim Castle and Emerald Park
A Flexible 3 Bedroom Holiday Cottage for Families and Groups

The Stables has been designed to provide both shared social space and private areas for relaxation.

Whether you are planning a family holiday, a reunion with friends or accommodation for wedding guests visiting County Meath, the layout works well for a wide range of visitors.

Bedroom One: King Ensuite

The master bedroom features a comfortable king-size bed and private en-suite shower room, making it ideal for parents, grandparents or couples.

Bedroom Two: Super King Bedroom

A spacious and bright bedroom with easy access to the family bathroom.

Bedroom Three: Twin Bedroom

Featuring two single beds, this room is ideal for children, teenagers or additional guests.

Bathrooms

The cottage includes:
One private en-suite shower room One Jack and Jill family bathroom with bath and overhead shower
Spacious Living Areas Designed for Relaxed Holidays

The large kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the cottage and is perfect for family meals, celebrations and spending time together.

A separate living room offers:
Comfortable seating Smart TV Wood-burning stove Countryside views
The generous layout makes The Stables particularly suitable for longer stays, family holidays and self-catering breaks in Ireland.

Fully Equipped Self Catering Kitchen

Guests have everything needed to prepare meals throughout their stay.

Kitchen facilities include:
Dishwasher Oven and hob Microwave Fridge freezer Washing machine Tumble dryer Sage coffee machine
Starter supplies provided include:
Tea, coffee and sugar Cooking oil Salt, pepper and spices Dishwasher tablets Washing-up liquid Hand soap Kitchen roll
Whether preparing breakfast before visiting Newgrange or enjoying a family meal after a day at Emerald Park, the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering holidays.

Wellness Facilities Included With Your Stay

Guests staying in The Stables enjoy access to the outdoor wellness area at Decoy Country Cottages.

Each booking includes a complimentary private wellness session featuring:
Scandinavian-style sauna Cold shower Outdoor Hikki tub Robes and waterproof footwear Countryside views
The wellness area provides a relaxing way to unwind after a day exploring the Boyne Valley.

Outdoor Space and Shared Courtyard

The Stables overlooks the landscaped courtyard and surrounding countryside.

Shared outdoor facilities include:
Covered seating area Pizza oven Green Egg-style BBQ Outdoor fire pit Garden areas
These facilities are particularly popular during family gatherings, summer holidays and group stays.

Family-Friendly Facilities

Many guests choose The Stables for family holidays in County Meath.

Families have access to:
Games room Fitness suite Tree house Trampoline Open outdoor spaces Baby equipment available on request
The cottage provides plenty of space for families while giving children access to safe outdoor areas throughout the property.

A Great Base for Exploring the Boyne Valley

The Stables is ideally located for exploring some of Ireland's most famous attractions.

Nearby Attractions
Hill of Tara – approximately 10 minutes Emerald Park – approximately 15 minutes Trim Castle – approximately 20 minutes Newgrange – approximately 25 minutes
Guests can also enjoy:
River Boyne walks Fishing opportunities Local heritage sites Five golf courses within 30 minutes Two racecourses within 20 minutes
Convenient Location Near Dublin

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, The Stables offers excellent access to Dublin and surrounding towns.

Local Services
Johnstown Village – approximately 10 minutes Navan – approximately 15 minutes
Travel Times
Dublin Airport – approximately 40 minutes Dublin City Centre – approximately 50 minutes
A regular bus service to Dublin is available from a stop approximately 2km away.

Pet-Friendly Holiday Cottage in Meath

The Stables welcomes dogs, allowing the whole family to enjoy a countryside holiday together.

Guests can request dog-friendly extras including:
Dog beds Feeding bowls Pet blankets Toys
The surrounding countryside provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor walks during your stay.

Who The Stables Is Ideal For

The Stables is particularly suited to:
Family holidays in Ireland Multi-generational family breaks Self-catering holidays in Meath Group accommodation Wedding guest accommodation Pet-friendly holidays Wellness breaks Visitors exploring the Boyne Valley Guests visiting Emerald Park International visitors touring Ireland's Ancient East
Book Your Stay at The Stables

If you are looking for a spacious 3-bedroom holiday cottage in County Meath, The Stables offers comfortable self-catering accommodation close to Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Emerald Park and many of the Boyne Valley's most popular attractions.

With room for six guests, excellent facilities and access to the outdoor wellness area, it is a practical and comfortable base for exploring one of Ireland's most fascinating regions.

F.A.Q's
Is The Stables suitable for families? - The Stables is perfect for families or a group of friends and would also be perfect for a family with grand parents coming along as well How far is The Stables from Emerald Park? - The Stables is 15 minutes from Tayto Park (or 10 if you know the back roads!) Is The Stables pet friendly? - yes The Stables is pet friendly - we accept up tp 2 well behaved pets who must be booked in advance and are subject to a €30 charge per pet How many guests can The Stables accommodate? - The Stables can accommodate 6 guests in 3 generous bedrooms Is there parking at The Stables? - there is secure parking at The Stables Does The Stables include access to the wellness area? - every booking at The Stables gets a 1.5 hour session in our wellness area and extra sessions can be booked at a cost of €50
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Delightful 3 bedroom cottage in a beautifully landscaped and private courtyard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

It was a very good stay

Wonderfule place to stay in ireland , very close to dublin belfast etc , i recommand
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

5 star in every regard with beautiful country side.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We stayed in the 3 bedroom Stable 1 which was perfect for my family. Everything we needed to enjoy our stay was provided. Plenty of room for the 6 of us. Grandkids had a blast on the trampoline and the grounds to run around in and we enjoyed a cocktail on the back porch. Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

These cottages are clean, very comfortable, and well supplied. A perfect place for families!

We felt right at home in our cottage. What a wonderful way to experience the Irish countryside, with sheep, chickens, geese, and friendly cats and dogs to visit, a lovely community den with a pool table and more, even a treehouse and extended kids' play area. Paula was so helpful, whether we wanted sightseeing advice, more turf for the fire or more fresh eggs from the chickens. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen had all we needed to cook meals, and there's even a DVD library for movie time. Just a very short drive to the amazing historic sites of Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, and about 45 minutes to Dublin. It was almost TOO nice here...we had to drag our kids away on adventures, they just kept calling the cottage "home". My mother-in-law walks with a cane and was so grateful for ground floor entry and one flight of stairs to bedrooms. This would be an ideal spot for family reunions or multiple-family holidays. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay!

We were comfortable and cozy in this lovely house. Great location on a quiet country road with very good access to Dublin and the charming town of Trim.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Our experience was wonderful! Upon arrival, we were greeted by Paula who had our prearranged and prepaid delicious dinners and desserts ready for us. Also, we were provided with a free welcome basket stocked with fresh eggs, bread, butter, chips, hot cocoa, and other treats. The kitchen was well stocked with coffee, tea, sugar, milk, pots and pans and whatever else we needed. The entire apartment was very clean and very comfortable. I would happily stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long-awaited Family Vacation

The Stables at Country Decoy Cottages was a delightful place for my parents, sister & bil, and me to spend a week. Paula was great & saw that our needs were sufficiently met (including getting allergy-free linens). We loved seeing the llamas & Scoot, the cat. We only wish we had more time!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mona K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All comforts!

Everything was as expected. Clean. Comfortable. Peaceful. Easy. Accessible to sites. All amenities. Very friendly management.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay! Amazing views and not far from all of the northern attractions. Ancient ruins and beautiful castles. The accommodations were very clean and have everything you need.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Unique Country Location with all of the amentities for a comfortable stay

This is a unique location that was renovated from a former horse stable. It is a Top Shelf quality renovation with quality throughout and spacious comfortable living quarters. The property is secured by a gated entry and is beautifully landscaped. All the amenities of comfortable living are here. It is close to many historical sites including castles and ancient cultural locations. We enjoyed the welcome basket that included local milk, eggs, bread and condiments. Owner Paula and her property manager Georgina tended to all of our needs while we were there. It is a place that will create a lasting memory.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Henry C.

Brilliant cottage to suit 6 people

I would recommend this place for any group parties or just a quiet break. Fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna C.

Outstanding!

This was a fabulous place to stay! Very nicely decorated, lots of amenities, very clean. We were warmly greeted and incidentals explained to us. This was my first experience with VRBO and I am very pleased and satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheri J.

Beautiful place.

Very comfortable and quiet. Had a nice chat with the chickens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Spacious accommodations in a great locale

Our family of 5 was very comfortable in the 3 bedroom 'Stables' at Decoy Cottages. There was plenty of space and everything was well cared for and equipped. We also really appreciated the on premise farm fresh eggs, milk, butter and cheese provided in the fridge for us. What a treat! The grounds were so pleasant, quiet and secure. Our children thoroughly enjoyed playing on the playground and especially playing with 'Milo' the dog who made appearances from time to time. You can't beat the location when going to see all of the things that the Boyne Valley has to offer. We only had two nights at Decoy Cottages, but we saw a lot and plan on returning someday to see more. The closeness of Decoy Cottages to Dublin and its airport cannot be overstated either. We had a wonderful, albeit short, stay at Decoy Cottages.