We've been renting holiday apartments since the mid-80's, long before the days of the web and Air B'nB, and we've encountered properties right across the quality spectrum in our time. 'Bramley Wood' is up there with some of the best apartments we have stayed in.
It is modern, clean, full of light and hosted by delightful people. The layout, which might strike you as unusual at first, is so right- the living space is upstairs to take advantage of the wonderful view across the fields and the full sunlight that streams through in the morning. The main bedroom is downstairs and is very roomy. A second, fold-out bed is available upstairs but is tucked away if there's only two of you. Next to the downstairs bedroom is a meticulously clean bathroom with a modern 'wet room' shower. The hosts live in the adjoining building but are very discreet; however they are very helpful and accommodating if you need any assistance.
The apartment is in the country; no question, but Dublin is less than thirty minutes away, and the seaside town of Malahide is only minutes away by car. If you want to have easy access to visit Dublin but don't want the problems of staying in a city centre (noise, cost, parking), then this apartment is perfect. The nearby coast is lovely and there is a long stretch of a sandy beach if that's your thing. Malahide is lovely little town with good amenities, too.
We didn't have transport when we stayed (foot passengers by ferry). There is a bus stop just a few minutes walk away, giving access to Dublin or Malahide, and we used the 'LEAP' visitor card to hop on and off the buses, trams and DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit). If you have a car you'll have more access to the countryside than we did, but even so, why have the hassle of taking a car into the centre of Dublin? The bus is fast, frequent and smooth and drops you right into the centre.
Starting this summer (2017) the hosts are 'trying the BnB experiment for a little while'- do yourself a favour and enjoy this gem. If you do stay, be good guests so that the hosts keep this jewel available for others to enjoy.