We had an absolutely fabulous stay at Old World Converted Stableyard, and as others have mentioned, we wish we could have stayed longer. The property has an amazing history, and it is right next to the grand Phoenix Park. Even with the cold and sometimes snowy weather, we took long walks in the park and enjoyed it greatly.
Either Sarah or someone in her family was always available in the main house across the courtyard, but they were never intrusive. And Sarah was handily available by text for multitudes of questions.
The property itself is spacious, and the bed in the upstairs bedroom off the kitchen area was fantastic – the comforter was warm, and the pillows were so nice that I (Kathie) had the best night of sleep in a long time. The shower had lots of hot water, and they had nice large bath towels. The kitchen was well stocked and equipped. It was great for fixing breakfast-in to save money, and we even had some pre-made dinners that we cooked in the oven the first night.
The pool and the sauna were a huge hit! Our son and his girlfriend played in the pool with us, and then we went in the sauna and got warm afterwards. There is also a shower in the sauna room.
Some things to note about the property:
- The TV receiver and DVD player are in the cabinet in the kitchen (we looked all over for it because the TV was stuck on Nick Jr)
- There is no dining table – this was not an issue for us, just something to be aware of.
- There are 2 bedrooms downstairs, and no shower down there, but there is a ½ bath. There is a shower in each of the bedrooms upstairs. One is a step down, which may be difficult for older folks, but the other is a walk-in.
- It is a bit far from the city center, so we took a taxi to get in and out of Dublin City for St. Patrick’s weekend events. However, the property is in a really nice, quiet and wonderful neighborhood. And there is plenty to do locally with Phoenix Park and local pubs, grocery and cafes.
A truly unique property for sharing special times with family and friends, and Sarah was a great host.