Decoy Country Cottages

All the houses have access to the Den, which is a communal area with a children's indoor play room with toys, books, games, DVDs and a giant chalk board. Upstairs there is a pool table, air hockey table and a gym. There you will also find information on entertainment in the area. The Den opens onto the outdoor playground and BBQ area.

Each house is individual and provides peace and relaxation. Decoy Country Cottages is an ideal location for a romantic getaway, a family holiday or a group reunion.

Also on site are a private courtyard garden, secure parking and a playground.

All the cottages at Decoy Country Cottages are self-catering. A welcome pack is provided on arrival which contains tea, coffee, milk, sugar, bread, butter, jam, eggs, dishwasher tablets and washing tablets. A more extensive list of provisions can be provided by prior arrangement

Please see details for individual houses for a complete list of facilities on offer.

Meath is known as the place where St Patrick is said to have preached to the people. There is a statue of him commemorating this occasion. Also on the Hill of Tara is a coffee shop and craft shop.

Meath is also known as the Heritage capital of Ireland due to the wealth of historic sites dotted through the county. The most famous of these is Newgrange: a collection of burial tombs predating the Pyramids and Stonehenge. They have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are over 5000 old.

Trim Castle is the best example of a Norman castle in Ireland and dates from the 12th century. Kells has some of the best examples of Celtic Crosses in Ireland and this year the new Battle of The Boyne Interpretive Centre was opened on the Oldbridge estate.

In the area you can enjoy horse racing, horse riding, fishing, golf, go-karting, paintballing and visiting the theatre or cinema.

Due to its location in the countryside, it is advisable to have a car when visiting Decoy Country Cottages.

By Car
From Dublin Airport:
- Follow the signs for the exit for the M50 Southbound.
- Once on the M50, look out for the exit for N2 Ashbourne/Slane/Derry.
- Head north on the N2.
- Once the dual carriageway finishes, you will come to a roundabout. Take the exit for Slane.
- Keep heading north.
- Look out for a sign on the left for the R153 Navan. Take this left.
- Go past the Texaco garage on the right and look out for a sign (on right) for Tara, Trim and Decoy Country Cottages. Take this left.
- Continue on this road for approximately 3 miles and look out for a sign on the right for Decoy Country Cottages.
- Turn in through the stone pillars.

From Dublin Port
- Follow the signs for the N1/N2/N3.
- Take the N2 for Slane/Ashbourne/Derry. Head north on the N2.
- Follow as above.

From Dunloghaire Port:
- Follow the signs for the M50/N11.
- Take the M50 Northbound, and once you have crossed the toll bridge (toll: EUR 1.90) take the first exit for the N3 Navan/Cavan.
- Head north on the N3.
- Go through Dunshaughlin and continue north for approximately 8 miles (12.9 km).
- Go past the turning for Tara and then Royal Tara Golf Club.
- Next you will come to a crossroads with a pub on the left called the Tara Na Ri. Turn right here.
- Follow this road for 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
- Look out for a sign on the left for Decoy Country Cottages. Turn in through the stone pillars.

From Rosslaire Harbour:
- Follow the signs for Dublin/N11. Take the N11 northbound.
- This will take you all the way to the M50 in Dublin.
- Follow as above.

From Belfast
- Follow the signs for Dublin and Newry.
- Once on the M1, head south and take the exit for Collon.
- Follow the signs for Slane. Once in Slane you will come to traffic lights.
- Head straight on for Ashbourne.
- Head south for approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) on the N2 and look out for a small post office on your left, and a sign for R153 Navan. Take a right turn here.
- Go past the Texaco garage. Look out for a sign (on the right) for Tara, Trim and Decoy Country Cottages. Take a left here.
- Follow the road for approximately 3 miles (4.8 km).
- Look out for the sign on right for Decoy Country Cottages. Turn in through stone pillars.

By Bus
From the airport:
Take the airport link bus to Dublin city centre. This takes you to Busaras which is the central bus station. From here you need to take the service to Navan/Cavan. You will need to get off at Garlow Cross (the driver will advise you where this is.) There is a pub here called the Tara Na Ri. From here you can be collected (by prior arrangement).

Unless by prior arrangement, the maximum occupancy of each house is that stated in each house description. The only exception to this is if an extra bed has been booked or a child is sleeping in a cot which can be provided free of charge.