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9.3 / 10 Guest Rating

A magical hideaway overlooking the river Boyne

Lock Cottage, Staleen Road, Donore, County Meath, Donore, ie

A magical hideaway overlooking the river Boyne - main view

About the Property

Scenic River Views: Escape to a magical hideaway overlooking the river Boyne, just 1.6 km from Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre. Enjoy the tranquility of a garden and patio, along with a terrace offering stunning river views.

Modern Amenities: This non-smoking property provides free WiFi, private parking, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Relax in the outdoor dining area or cozy up with provided towels and bed linen.

Outdoor Activities: Explore the beauty of Donore with hiking and picnicking at your doorstep. Visit nearby attractions like the Hill of Slane and Slane Castle, both just 11 km away.

Book now for a serene retreat by the river Boyne.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Exceptional19 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the idyllic location and frequently praise the charming accommodations.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service9.9
Location9.9
Room Quality9.4
Amenities8.9
Value for Money9.4
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.7

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FranciscaCA
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 19, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Idyllic cottage in a magical setting

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CharlyieIE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 15, 2025

"Beautiful Stove and Fire and super quiet location"

9.0

Genuine traditional Raw little gem. Love love love the location.

Authentic Irish field to it. And the location.

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MatthewusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 7, 2025

"Fantastic. Even in a hurricane"

10.0

Everything about the beautiful place

Difficult to find. But well worth it....

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DanielusUS
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family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 21, 2023

"A hauntingly beautiful spot on on the ancient River Boyne close to both Newgrange and Battle site."

8.0

The location is stunning and very peaceful. Very old cottage that evokes imagination of what it must have been like hundreds of years ago. Very convenient to both Newgrange and the Battle of the Boyne site.

Directions to get there were incomplete - got us down the right lane but didn't describe which property to turn into at the end. The EIR code would have been really useful. As it was, Google Maps sent us to another place down the road (Newgrange Lodge) but they were able to help us. Cell phone reception in the immediate area is bad, so I would encourage guests to get the directions figured out before they are in the neighborhood.

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VickygbGB
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 18, 2023

"The property was double booked by Booking.com so I could not stay there. The host was very helpful when I called him bu"

1.0
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MalcolmgbGB
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Aug 18, 2023

"Very good"

8.0
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JudynzNZ
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review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 11, 2023

"FABULOUS. I will come again."

10.0

Both the cottage and its riverside location are absolutely beautiful. It truly is a MAGICAL HIDEAWAY. David and Amy waited for me to arrive and were very supportive and helpful. Staying in the cottage was like stepping back in time. I loved the cosy kitchen with stove, the two authentic upstairs bedrooms and modern, renovated bathroom and shower. The cottage is only a few minutes drive from New Grange. You can walk there along the river bank. I also loved the pink rose-covered stone walls and the window boxes and spring flowers by the river and behind the house. Lock Cottage is very close to Dalys Hotel at Donore and a small supermarket. It is right in the middle of the sacred sites of County Meath and highly recommended for the beauty and peaceful serenity of the surrounding countryside.

My only suggestion is that the name, LOCK COTTAGE, could be written on a sign at the main road, as if David and Amy had not been meeting me it may have been rather challenging to find my way.

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FlorentiagbGB
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review category business travellers
Standard Room
Stayed in May 14, 2023

"Passable"

5.0
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NataliausUS
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group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 6, 2023

"Very good"

8.0
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TimieIE
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young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2023

"there was a musty smell when we opened the door and it wasn’t the cleanest . the bathroom was very nice bit I think some"

6.0

the area was very nice

the property was in poor condition

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