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Quaint restored victorian stone outbuilding in Straffan Kildare

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9.9Outstanding

(88 Ratings)

"The home was amazing. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a pool table for fun. The drive in to the property was so peaceful and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank ..."

Amy A.

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

House in Ireland

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this house rental

Drive down a secluded avenue to a beautifully restored three bedroom outbuilding which is part of a courtyard attached to Ovidstown House. Set in a rural location on a farm yet is only five minutes from straffan village and the K club hotel and golf club which was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup. Located 30 mins from Dublin airport and 45 mins from Dublin city centre. The towns of Maynooth,Celbrige and Clane are a short distance drive.

Amenities at Quaint restored victorian stone outbuilding in Straffan Kildare

Family friendly

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Nearby attractions

Lough Boora Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(88 Ratings)

"The home was amazing. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a pool table for fun. The drive in to the property was so peaceful and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank ..."

Amy A.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

House in Ireland

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ireland

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Lough Boora Discovery Park

Castlecomer Discovery Park

Lullymore Heritage & Discovery Park

About this house rental

Drive down a secluded avenue to a beautifully restored three bedroom outbuilding which is part of a courtyard attached to Ovidstown House. Set in a rural location on a farm yet is only five minutes from straffan village and the K club hotel and golf club which was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup. Located 30 mins from Dublin airport and 45 mins from Dublin city centre. The towns of Maynooth,Celbrige and Clane are a short distance drive.

Amenities

Family friendly

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

The home was amazing. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a pool table for fun. The drive in to the property was so peaceful and beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you Brian!

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay at this accommodation!

10.0 / 10.0

everything perfect, Brian is very resposive and made things great, I am gonna book my stays here, recommended

10.0 / 10.0

Super quiet property with everything that one would need. It's just down the road from a lovely pub. Landlord was very responsive to requests. The door was a bit tricky, but we had the key and just needed a little love to get it open. Parking super easy. Lovely beds. Needed to hit the thermostat for central heat and heating water ahead of when we needed either, but once hot, that building maintained temperature seemingly forever (oh the joy of a stone home). Pool table for the kids along with books and games. The yard was good for playing ball. Separate rooms for the family was a life-saver. Great time!

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic, nice and quiet accommodation with a very friendly host. Thanks again for your hospitality.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely home in a very quiet location. It has everything you need and is very comfy. Brian was most helpful and nice to deal with. Highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay at Brian and Deirdre's property, it's a beautifully restored outbuilding. There was fresh milk and a packet of biscuits left for us on arrival and Brian explained everything we needed to know, i.e.heating, cooker and other facilities. The property was perfectly located for us as we have family in Kildare and Dublin and the nearest pub is only a 15 minute walk away. We would highly recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Simply awesome feont start to end

10.0 / 10.0

Nothing to summarice. Brian is a nice guy. Every morning wake up call by the cows. Suroundings very pleasant near by Dublin en other activities.

10.0 / 10.0

Everything was exactly as listed. Charming outbuild that was more than sufficient for me, my husband and 2 adult children. We were in the area for a wedding at the K Club. The location was perfect for us. The owner was very accommodating and the grounds were lovely, especially the cows and farm dog who kept watch. Highly recommended

10.0 / 10.0

The property was spotlessly clean, very well-equipped and comfortable. We really enjoyed having the pool table! The location is great - peaceful and calm but with easy access to towns round about, and great public transport into Dublin. The property owners were communicative, friendly and very helpful. Would recommend!

10.0 / 10.0

Host greeted us. Explained the property. Gave us great advice. Hope to return soon!!

10.0 / 10.0

We were on vacation for the first time in Ireland. It was my wife and I, our oldest son and his wife and their 2 year old son and our 2nd oldest son and his fiancee. This place was a true GEM!! It was a quiet, comfortable, country setting. The place was great, clean, well taken care of and the hosts were sooo accommodating. We traveled into Dublin Center from here and it was an easy drive. We were happy to have a quiet and safe place to unwind and rest up for our daily adventures. When it was time to leave it was only about a 30-40 minute drive to Dublin Airport.

10.0 / 10.0

This was our best stay in Ireland! Brian and his wife are fantastic hosts. Outside of the city, cows on the property and of course, Polly the dog who is precious. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to experience Irish hospitality at it's finest!

10.0 / 10.0

Ovidstown Guest house was beautiful!!! It is historical and driving the beautiful long driveway, we felt like we were in the 18 century with the stoned Manor and the guest house. Beautiful hardwood floors all through out. All three bedrooms looked exactly like the pictures. The beds on the Vrbo sight says the beds are full size, but they are larger than a full size bed. The beds are closer to queen size American beds. My husband and I fit perfectly on the master bedroom bed. Bathrooms very clean and fully stocked with nice towels. Sheets were soft and clean and crisp. The washer dryer combo worked great. Drying time was long. We loved the open kitchen with table. The game room was the BEST part!! Lots of family fun playing darts and pool. The Host, Brian, was so friendly and gave us great suggestions to restaurants. 2km from Barberstown Castle. And 10min drive to train station which takes you to Dublin or anywhere in Ireland. Brian replied quick when I messaged him too. The best part was the beautiful green hills and the friendly cows that lived there on the property and greeted my family. We will come back to Ireland we will stay there again! This place is a treasure.

10.0 / 10.0

A very comfy, clean and well equipped cottage. The pool table added an extra dimension of competition between friends. All communication with the owner, Brian, before and during our stay was great. Location in the quiet countryside was great with easy access to motorways for trips into Dublin and south to Wicklow mountains.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent property. Everything we needed

10.0 / 10.0

We loved our stay, this is a lovely property located near Straffan and within a few minutes drive of Clane, where there is a good selection of shops and restaurants. The property was nicely presented, clean and in a lovely setting. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. Our host, Brain, was more than helpful, meeting us to show us around and being available for any questions. Highly recommended if you want somewhere away from the centre of Dublin. You can catch the train from Naas and be in the centre of Dublin within 30 minutes without any of the aggravation of driving and trying to park. Huge bonus. Our disappointment was with the customer service of Vrbo, first time we had used them and not a patch on the other booking sites. Struggled to get in touch with anybody when the website blocked us from communicating with our host and whilst we finally managed to get the contact we needed the whole experience caused us unnecessary stress and wasted time.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay while taking day trips to Dublin, Glendalough, and Powerscourt. Enjoyed watching the cows out our window and playing pool. You need a car but 15 min drive to train station provided easy access to Dublin Center. Ideal spot to relax and still have plenty to do. Unique cottage and perfect host.

10.0 / 10.0

What a wonderful place to stay to tour around Ireland. Immaculate little cottage. We loved that the cows came to visit most mornings. Thanks so much!

10.0 / 10.0

Our family was in Ireland from the US for a family celebration. We enjoyed a week long stay at Ovidstown House, the accommodations were brilliant and well equipped in every manner. Brian and Deidre were excellent hosts. Our grandchildren throughly enjoyed the freedom of playing in the yard, watching the cows and having an occasional pet of Brian’s lovely dog, Polly. We have every intention of returning to Ireland for another stay and will be sure to book in at Ovidstown House again!

10.0 / 10.0

This is in a beautiful and quiet location. It has everything you could need for self catering. A large stunning garden area so excellent for families. Having the games room was a definite plus and my kids spent less time on their phones and more time practicing their pool & dart skills. The owner Brian was very welcoming, would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Exactly as described ans a great location. We would gladly stay here again!

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful farm house in great location close to family that we came to Ireland to visit.

10.0 / 10.0

Brian and Diedre were wonderful hosts who were available for any questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Our stay has been really fantastic. Brian is a polite and attentive person and has helped us a lot in general and specifically when our car ran out of battery. The house is fantastic, with all the details to make you feel at home. It also has a pool table that we have used a lot. The house has a large garden, independent from the owner's house. The beds and sheets of good quality There is also a washing machine, dish washer, heating that works very well and all kitchen utensils. Highly recommended. We will surely come back!! Thanks Brian!!

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding value accommodation - excellent host and the property was great 👍👍

10.0 / 10.0

What a lovely, high end finished property - very nice indeed. We had a relaxed and enjoyable time in the area. 30-40 minutes drive into Dublin city centre.

10.0 / 10.0

Great owner, clean place easy to get to and find. Comfortable and convenient.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely property set in beautiful countryside. The online photos don't really do it justice. Very spacious and clean accommodation and excellent facilities. Very relaxed and welcoming host. Thanks for a great time.

10.0 / 10.0

Property - well furnished with comfortable beds. Nice linens and plenty of towels. My teenage boys loved the games room. The kitchen had all the equipment that I would need for a holiday. Tea, coffee, milk, and biscuits on arrival was a lovely treat from the host. The garden outside is a great size for kids to play on. Plenty of space for parking for at least 3 cars. Location - there is a bus stop at the end of the road that goes straight in to Dublin. You need cash for the buses. You can drive to Dublin in about 30 minutes. The property is rural and you need the post code to find it. There is a pub in walking distance, Straffan is a short drive away, and there is a supermarket close by. The host - lovely guy. Will give you advice on places to go that you might not otherwise hear about.

10.0 / 10.0

Brian is a fabulous host, and the property is top-notch. When we arrived, Brian spent quite a bit of time telling us about the area and pointing out different places we should visit during our stay. The property itself was immaculate and was well-stocked with games/activities for us to do when we got back after a day out. When we come back, we really hope to stay here again! I can't recommend it enough.

10.0 / 10.0

We just spent a week in this fabulous spot it is so convenient for getting in and out of Dublin or heading to the country. It has bus service that will take you right to Dublin from the end of the street and a local pub with some fun atmosphere great place great host thank you

10.0 / 10.0

We returned here for a wedding at the castle, the location is terrific, beds super comfy, pool and darts a lot of fun…. Thanks for sharing your home!

6.0 / 10.0

We had trouble finding house in dark. No lighting at drive. House had not been heated and dark when we got there even though owner aware of imminent arrival. Minimal furnishings and towels. No pot holders, storage bowls, cookie or pizza pans, etc. Uneven flooring in spots, tripping and fall hazards which owner did not bother to mention. Good size and very clean. Adequate, but definitely not what expected with a 5 rating.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a fantastic stay in this property. Good location in the countryside but relatively near to Dublin! The property had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. Brian and family could not have been more friendly and helpful! A great place for a holiday!!!!

10.0 / 10.0

This independent home adjacent to the house owner is located in a quiet farm set up close to Maynooth. We had a hired car and therefore transport to and around Maynooth and surrounding areas including Dublin worked well for us. The house has all the facilities in a well equipped kitchen, laundry with 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite). The towels, beds and pillows were excellent. Brian and wife were very helpful with suggestions on places to shop etc. We recommend highly this home to a family or 3 couples. Thanks Brian for your support and guidance.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the Kildare countryside

Beautiful cottage in the heart of the Kildare countryside

We have recently returned from a stay in Brian's stunning cottage. The purpose of the visit was to reunite with family in Dublin. This venue could not have been more perfect. The garden is huge with plenty of room for ball games etc and there were large toys for the toddlers. The house was spotless and the pool table was a massive hit with an on-going tournament! The beds are all really comfortable with quality linen and fluffy white towels. Brian was really accommodating with the check -in, as we has a baby who needed to sleep. We had travelled from England by car and so we were able to take a travel cot but apart from that, the cottage wanted for nothing. Lovely big picnic table outside with washing line etc so very family-friendly. Great base for exploring this beautiful bit of Ireland. We can recommend a trip to Castletown House nearby.

10.0 / 10.0

great stay

great stay

very good

10.0 / 10.0

Accomodation was very good and the proprietors were always availabe to answer questions.

Accomodation was very good and the proprietors were always availabe to answer questions.

My family were very happy with their stay. Accomodation was very good and the proprietors were always available to answer questions and make suggestions. Will definitely stay there again if visiting thst area