Caroline and Damien’s place is wonderful if you are looking for a very safe, self contained and fun place to take your children. There is loads of space for children to explore and lots to see and do.
Our boys (aged 10) loved being at the beach playing in the boats and on the boards, as well as playing in the sand. They also loved having the tennis courts for their scooter and exploring the grounds and roadways around the place.
The beds were very comfortable and it’s very quiet, and it would be perfect for going for after dark walks if your children were that way inclined. The bathrooms have ample hot water and there’s a big bath which children can enjoy splashing in without having to worry about ruining the floors (as they are stone). The coloured lights give a lovely ambiance. We brought our food prepared in advance so we only had to reheat stuff, and this worked very well for us so we didn’t have to be thinking about preparing food etc. but you could bbq on the beach and there’s a big fridge/freezer so you can bring stuff and it will save you going in and out the stony road back to the main road to get supplies. Drogheda has all you could need in terms of Tesco’s/Lidl/Aldi/M&S, boots, McDonalds etc if you need it, but we found it easier to shop groceries before arriving and were glad to have done so.
Their dog Holly has a beautiful temperament and is very gentle and good with children, but she will be excited to meet and greet them. One of our children was afraid of her (as they are nervous of dogs) and Damien and Caroline were very obliging and kept her away from him so he didn’t need to feel nervous.
The accommodation is very spacious with a good should system and TVs in all the bedrooms, in case your children like that. There are tennis rackets & balls available, a pool table and darts board. The internet also works well and so it’s easy to keep children entertained.
Damien and Caroline couldn’t be nicer and nothing was too much trouble. It was warm and cosy and there is no shortage of things to do there without ever having to explore all the amenities within a short driving distance. You aren’t far from beaches, the mourn mountains, newgrange, and Carlingford adventure centre to name just a few of the things readily available nearby if you are tempted to stay more than a few nights