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Ardcath · Garristown · County Meath

Crows' Hermitage

A stone barn with abbey views, perfect for two.

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A converted barn
with views to remember.

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
★ 4.95 Guest Rating

This is not a quaint cottage or a rustic farmhouse. This is something rarer: a thoughtfully restored stone barn that feels simultaneously intimate and spacious. Bare oak beams frame high ceilings. Original stone walls wear a hundred years of history. Through the wide oak window and French doors, you look out across a mature garden to the ruins of a 13th-century abbey - the kind of view that makes you forget what day it is.

"Two proposals have succeeded here. We've lost count of the honeymoon couples."

The open-plan living area wraps around a wood-burning stove, where books on Irish history and wildlife sit waiting. A small staircase spirals up to a mezzanine bedroom - a true hideaway with a view. This is the place you come to when you want the world to disappear for a few days. Just you, the abbey ruins, and time.

Comfort taken care of.

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Hair Dryer
In the bathroom
Cleaning Products
Full supply provided
Shampoo & Soap
Premium toiletries
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Hot Water
Always available
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Free Washer
Laundry facilities
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Free Dryer
Tumble dryer access
Essentials
Towels, sheets, toiletries
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Firewood
Large basket included

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East coast on your doorstep.

Abbey & History
The Ruins at Your Gate
Ardagh Abbey, a 13th-century monastery, sits across the garden wall. Walk the grounds where monks once walked. The silence here feels ancient.
📍 Immediate
By Air
Dublin Airport
Just 30 minutes away. Arrive in Ireland and be settled in the barn by afternoon, watching the light change across the abbey stones.
📍 30 min drive
Coastal Drive
Drogheda & Beyond
Medieval Drogheda, the Boyne Valley, and the entire Irish east coast are within easy reach. A perfect base for exploring without crowds.
📍 15-45 min drive

Ardcath,
County Meath.

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Located in the grounds of the owner's country house with private parking for two vehicles. Close enough to Dublin to explore the city or sample Michelin-starred restaurants.
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Dublin Airport is 30 minutes away - perfect for international flights. The barn is an ideal east coast base for exploring Irish heritage sites and the countryside.
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The stone barn sits in privacy with its own entrance and outdoor seating. You have access to the mature garden and views across the countryside.

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House Rules

🕓 Check-in from 4pm - Check-out by 10am. Please note the steep staircase to the mezzanine bedroom and wood-burning stove - this barn is best suited to adults or families with older children.
🚭 No smoking anywhere in the barn. The space is designed for those who want peace and quiet.
🐕 Dogs are not permitted. We need to maintain the comfort and integrity of this special space.
🔑 Private entry with keybox access. Full instructions provided before your arrival. You have complete privacy in your own detached barn.
🧘 This is a place of quiet. Please respect the peaceful setting and the privacy of neighbouring guests.
📚 A basket of firewood is provided with your stay. Additional logs available from the owner for a small fee or from nearby shops.
Guest Assistance

Questions about your stay?

When you book, you'll receive Colm's direct contact details and full welcome information. Everything you need to know about heating the stove, finding the best walks, or where to eat will be included in your guest pack.

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Colm
Property Owner
Welcome to Crows' Hermitage. I've left the fire laid and ready - full instructions on the kitchen table. If you need anything at all, just ring.
How do we light the stove?
There's a step-by-step guide by the hearth. It's easier than it looks. Ring me if you're stuck - I'm only a few minutes away.

Colm has been welcoming guests since 2008

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