Electric heat-pump central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee maker. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, heating, light, and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Ample parking, yard is shared with other houses. A car is essential (no public transport). Secluded patio with furniture, use of small section of the garden as shown. Highchair and travel cot available upon prior arrangement. No pets, no smoking, no parties. Shop 3 miles, pub 3 miles. Closest beaches are Donabate (6 miles), Malahide (6 miles) or Portmarnock (7 miles)
The Stable is a holiday cottage in the beautiful countryside of Balheary, on the outskirts of Swords, County Dublin, 12km from Dublin airport. It was originally a working stable belonging to Buttercup Farm, and has been on this site since 1840, the time of the Irish Famine. The property has been totally refurbished (2025), and is a single-storey building, well-suited to couples or small families looking to explore Dublin and its surrounding countryside. The building is carbon neutral, benefitting from a state-of-the-art heat pump, with low-temperature radiators, ensuring a reliable supply of hot water and heat. In keeping with the owner’s green policies, there are no fossil fuels used on the site. The owner lives in close proximity to The Stable. Stepping inside, guests are welcomed into an open-plan living space that brings together the kitchen, dining and sitting areas, creating a sociable layout for relaxing after days spent out and about. The sitting area offers a place to unwind with a Smart TV, while the kitchen provides the essentials needed for preparing meals throughout your stay, and the dining area offers space to gather and enjoy them together. The cottage offers two bedrooms, comprising a double and a twin, providing flexible sleeping arrangements. These are served by a bathroom with walk-in shower (no bath), basin and WC, completing the internal layout. Outside, The Stable benefits from a private patio with furniture, and use of part of the garden is permitted, offering a pleasant outdoor space to sit out and enjoy the fresh air. Ample parking is available, and a highchair and travel cot can be provided for those travelling with young children. Swords offers multiple restaurants, pubs and cafes, within a short drive (3 miles), while Dublin city centre lies within easy reach for attractions (15 miles). Many beautiful public beaches are a short drive away, including Donebate, Malahide, Portmarnock, Rush and Skerries. Public transport is available from Swords to the City Centre. With its convenient location and well-arranged accommodation, The Stable provides a welcoming base for discovering Dublin.
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