Host: Ann was a great host. She was very responsive before and during our booking. She fulfilled our request for an extra double bed easily and was generally incredibly pleasant and amiable throughout.

The Forge/rental: Beautiful, clean, bright, modern house. Comfortable rooms, the pictures on here don't do it justice. It has everything you need for a group stay - fresh linens, towels and kitchen appliances. The house also has wifi and tv. Made for a very comfortable stay. The courtyard would be beautiful during summer too.

Our experience: We rented over the New Years eve holidays for eight people and one toddler, and this house worked wonderfully. It's close to Drogheda town (10 minute drive) and closer to historical sites (Battle of the Boyne 5 minute drive!) and it was quite close to Dublin (we did it in less than 45 mins from the city).

Things to consider:
*The smallest criticism I have is that there is only one big main room with a kitchen, dining table and couches - which in itself is actually quite nice - but the couches/sofas only hold four people, so if you're having eight people stay it's quite difficult to watch a movie together and means you end up sitting in dining room chairs. Not the end of the world, but it would have made a difference to have a second couch.
*This is self catering accommodation, not someone's home. Didn't bother us at all but worth noting.

Overall: I would highly recommend this property and host to anyone :)